2019 Festival

#NWUF19: WE THE PEOPLE

SAT & SUN OCT 26 & 27, 2019 – CAVEAT NYC and POCO BAR

Each show focuses on a central theme inspired by a branch of the United States Government, including the unofficial fourth branch – The People, as well as the myriad of issues that affect every citizen. An intimate talkback conversation with an esteemed guest with our President Allison Brzezinski, will kick off every show, followed by performances and screenings by our wonderfully talented artists – all with the aim to not only entertain, but provoke meaningful conversations.

as always, all profits made by #NWUF19 will be donated to the ACLU, to support the rights of all people.

Current Partners:

Special NYCLU Advocate:

*Acts and order are subject to change.

** Please note that certain acts may contain sensitive content that some may find triggering. We will warn the audience prior to each act and provide a safe place during each show for those who would rather step out at that time. Please reach out if you have any concerns.


POWER: Sat 10/26 at 12pm – BUY TICKETS HERE

SPECIAL INTERVIEW GUEST: JACLYN BACKHAUS

ARTISTS:

  • Never Grounded, comedy – Zubi Ahmed
  • Killa y Sus Hijas, performance art – Salomé Egas
  • Gold to Me, original music – Sarah Mac
  • Sometimes the Opposite of Giving Up is Taking Up Space, spoken word – Kayla Clifford
  • Small Mercy, short film – Olivia O’Hara
  • Körperbewusstsein, performance art – Kelsey Burns, Audra LaBrosse
  • Sexually Peaking, comedy – Carolyn Busa
  • HOUN’ DAWG, performance art – Azusa SHESHE Dance

JUSTICE: Sat 10/26 at 3pm – BUY TICKETS HERE

SPECIAL INTERVIEW GUEST: JAYE McBRIDE

ARTISTS:


OPENING NIGHT PARTY
SAT 10/26 at 6:15PM – POCO BAR NYC

VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE

Free with proof of show attendance, $15 donation for reserved table, $5 at the door otherwise

ARTISTS:

Join us in celebrating #NWUF19 with food, drink, a silent auction, and special performances, including:

  • Stand-up – Ali Clayton
  • Stand-up – Dhaya Lakshminarayanan
  • Silence as Goodbye, original music  – Lilee
  • Plus custom poetry by Ars Poetica, tarot card readings by Julianna Joyful, and more! 

ACTION: Sun 10/27 at 12pm – BUY TICKETS HERE

SPECIAL INTERVIEW GUEST: IANNE FIELDS STEWART

ARTISTS:


THE PEOPLE: Sun 10/27 at 3pm – BUY TICKETS HERE

SPECIAL INTERVIEW GUEST: Sana Musasama

ARTISTS:

  • Stand up, comedy – Lorena Russi
  • In the Company of Men, dance/movement – Bridge & Olive Dance 
  • Emergency Address from New Chicago, scene – Alex Hansen, Sarah Sanders and Audra LaBrosse
  • Quiet Stage, short film – Angel Yau
  • Rigid Chair, short film – Lorena Russi
  • Bending Not Breaking, dance performance art – Non Kuramoto, Shawn Lawrence, Sherill-Marie Henriquez, Isabel Quinzanos Alonso, Hanne Larsen
  • Stand-up – Srilatha Rajamani
  • Thistle & Lace, original music – Sasha Ono, Tiffany Weiss

CLOSING NIGHT PARTY
SUN 10/27 at 6:15PM – POCO BAR NYC

VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE

Free with proof of show attendance, $15 donation for reserved table, $5 at the door otherwise

ARTISTS:

Join us in celebrating #NWUF19 with food, drink, a silent auction, and special performances, including: