Look out, because “Lost…Found” is back! The Solo Show Festival resumes performances on Friday with K. Lorrel Manning’s solo show returning to the TBG stage.
“Together and apart, a boy and his mother navigate their way through trauma, Prince, divorce, and their relationship with God.”
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Friday, April 11th at 7pm
Tickets: $25
Get Your Seat Now!
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K. Lorrel Manning is an award-winning writer, director, actor, and musician with a distinguished career in both film and theatre. His work is characterized by its exploration of identity, resilience, and human connection, often pushing the boundaries of conventional storytelling.
Manning’s debut feature film, Happy New Year, premiered at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival and screened at over two dozen festivals worldwide, receiving multiple awards, including the Directorial Discovery Award at the Rhode Island International Film Festival and Best Screenplay at the Sante Fe International Film Festival. His most recent short film, The Red Shoe, won the prestigious Hearts, Minds & Souls Grand Prize at the Rhode Island International Film Festival and continues its national festival tour. Currently, Manning is developing two new film projects: the feature-length Sheila & The Punk Rock and the short experimental film Maria, both scheduled for production in 2025.
In addition to his film work, Manning is an accomplished theatre artist. His solo show Lost…Found premiered at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival to critical acclaim. He also wrote, directed, and starred in the Off-Broadway world premiere of Awake at The Barrow Group. Manning’s directorial work includes numerous productions that have been praised for their emotional depth and innovative staging.
Manning holds an MFA in Film from Columbia University and a BFA in Drama from the University of Georgia. He is a dedicated educator and serves as a faculty member at Sarah Lawrence College, where he teaches filmmaking, screenwriting, and advanced acting.
The Solo Show Festival runs from Thursday, April 3 to Sunday, April 13 and features performances, workshops, panels, and student sharings celebrating the art of the solo show!
Featuring…
Dead Inside with Riki Lindhome – April 3 at 7pm – $35*
*Includes Opening Night Reception at 6pm
Workshop: Self-Directing for the Solo Performer
with Tomer Adorian – April 4, 11am-6pm – $195
I Close the Gap, I Figure it Out with Paige Anderson
April 4 at 7pm – $25
Panel: The Essential Ingredients of a Successful Solo Show
with Seth Barrish and Martin Moran – April 4, 8-9pm – FREE!
Workshop: Finding Your Story
with Arielle Beth Klein – April 5, 11am-6pm – $195
TBG Solo Show Student Sharing
April 5 at 7pm – FREE!
TBG Community Story Night
April 5 at 8:30pm – FREE!
Panel: The Actor’s Experience
with Arielle Beth Klein – April 6, 2-3pm – FREE!
Praying to Shakespeare with Eric Weiner
April 6 at 3:30pm – $25
ONLINE TBG Solo Show Student Sharing
April 10 at 7pm – FREE!
Workshop: The Power of Personal Narrative
with Martin Moran – April 11, 11am-6pm – $250
Lost…Found with K. Lorrel Manning
April 11 at 7pm – $25
TBG Community Solo Show Watch Party
April 12, 7-9pm – FREE!
Workshop: Writing for the Solo Performer
with Tomer Adorian – April 13, 11am-2pm – $95
Panel: From Standup to Storytelling to Solo Shows
with Lisa Lampanelli – April 13, 2-3:15pm – FREE!
Iyi Ki Varsin with Bilgin Turker
April 13 at 3:30pm – $25
Panel: Taking Your Show to Edinburgh
with Arlene Hutton and Allison Parker – April 13, 5-6:30pm – FREE!
We hope to see you at TBG for these Solo Show Festival performances, workshops, and events!
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