Barbour Award 2026 Finalist Reading: David Masello's POETIC JUSTICE

Join us for an exciting evening at the Barbour Award 2026 Finalist Reading! 🎭 This special event is a collaboration between the Episcopal Actors' Guild (EAG) and the CROSS/CUT Theatre Collective. Over three weeks, we will showcase readings of three remarkable new plays, culminating in one deserving playwright being awarded a prize of $500.

🌟 Featured Play: Poetic Justice by David Masello
Set in NYC during the early 80s, this powerful narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic. A single poem transforms the lives of those involved, leading a young poet on a riveting journey. Along the way, he encounters Howard Moss, the acclaimed poetry editor of The New Yorker, as well as the infamous Mafia don, whose past is intricately tied to the young man's life.

Cast:

• Playwright: David Masello
• Director: Gene Santarelli
• Stage Manager: Gary Gagliardi
• Scott Anderson: Peter-William Jamieson
• Ellis Mattina: Enea Pagni
• Dominick DeTerra: Hank Fandel
• Mimi Fields: Ginger Grace
• Howard Moss: David Leeper (Equity Member appearing with permission)

Reading Schedule:

• June 4: Susan and Her Daughters: A Modern Fiddler by Beth Harpaz
• June 15: F.O.T.N. - A White Savior Comedy by B. Stewart
• June 25: Poetic Justice by David Masello

The EAG, established in 1923, provides essential support to professional performers in financial crisis and fosters emerging artists through scholarships and performance opportunities.

The CROSS/CUT Theatre Collective is committed to representing a diverse range of artists and their stories on stage, believing in breaking the rules to create compelling theatre.

📍 Location: 1 East 29th St, New York, NY 10016
📅 Get your tickets here: Barbour Award 2026 Finalist Reading Tickets

Accessibility: Guild Hall is not fully ADA compliant but strives to accommodate all patrons. A stair chair is available for those needing assistance.

Health & Safety: Masks are recommended, but not required. Stay home if you're feeling unwell. For more info, visit Health & Safety Protocols.