Buunni Inwood and Zena Group announces the third serving of original short plays!

CAFÉ PLAYS: PRIDE is an evening of short plays by Niveka Hobaichan, Bug Johnson, Anita Moreno, Allison Ramnarine and Luke Vichnis.

In Bound by Love, a nurse and a bouncer who share history at a Queer bar in NYC finally connect one night over unexpected circumstances. In The Golden Ass, a timeless tale of love and betrayal, the mortal Psyche (transfemme) must navigate divine trials and treachery to reunite with her true love, Eros (transmasc), god of desire. In Birds of a Feather, two broken hearted souls collide on Brooklyn bridge. In Diagonal Pliers, a home invasion turns into a moment of clarity and reconnection. In Test Strip, a tense moment takes place at a gay bar when two old friends reconnect. In Falling, a pair of old flames try to reconnect during a hike and realize each of them are more important than the tension between them.

Niveka Hobaichan (she/they) is a transgender actor and playwright who was born and raised in Queens, New York. She aims to tell stories inspired by her own life and experiences in hopes that the people who see them can connect and heal from learning that they’re not alone.

Bug Johnson (he/they/it) is a trans playwright, actor, and drag artist based in New York City. Bug’s writing often explores mythology, religion, and sexuality. He is passionate about uplifting LGBTQIA+ artists and creating space for and by underrepresented voices.

Anita Moreno (they/them) is an alumnus of both The Barrow Group and The American Academy of Dramatic Arts conservatories in New York, an ensemble member of the Labyrinth Theater Summer intensive and company member of Primitive grace. Anita is currently developing their play, The Elephant in the Room, at The Actors Studio PDW.

Allison Ramnarine (she/they) is a native New Yorker born and raised in NYC and of West Indian descent. They live in Ozone Park Queens and have dabbled in the performance art world from a young age. They attended and graduated from the New York City College of Technology with a Bachelor in Entertainment Technology with a focus on lighting design and scene design.

Luke Vichnis (she/they) is an artist, musician, writer and painter living in NYC. They play in a band and moonlight as a science fiction author.

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BUUNNI COFFEE is an independent coffee shop providing exceptional coffee and baked goods in an inviting community meeting place for all that live, work and enjoy the neighborhood. Located at 4961 Broadway between 207th Street and Isham, conveniently located near the A and 1 trains, the venue presents eclectic programming with the mission to serve the diverse community of upper Manhattan.

ZENA GROUP is a New York City non-profit arts organization operating since 1991. Zena Group has produced, or had a hand in producing, a myriad of projects ranging from theater, film and the arts, to educational and health related outreach.