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Chronology

• May 8, 2016  Fundraising Event sponsored by The Telling Company at The Players Club.  Featuring: Whitney Biancur,  Lindsay Lark, Julia Peterson, Miranda Roldan, Nichollette Shorts, and Christine Verleny.  Directed by Laura Gosheff.

• October 29, 2014  Staged Reading at UNDER St. Marks.   Featuring:Alexandra Ackerman,  Ambar Aranaga,Rachel Casperian, Lindsay Lark, Julia Peterson, and Nichollette Shorts.  Directed by Laura Gosheff.
  

• October 27, 2014  Staged Reading at The Kraine Theater.   Featuring:Alexandra Ackerman,  Ambar Aranaga,Rachel Casperian, Lindsay Lark, Julia Peterson, and Nichollette Shorts.  Directed by Laura Gosheff.
  

• July 2014  Living Lotus Project becomes NYS Registered Charity.
  

• May 19, 2014  New Board Member elected: Felicity Gates (Vice-President).
  

• March 17, 2014  Staged Reading at The Acorn Theatre.   Featuring: Alexandra Ackerman, Rachel Casperian, Lindsay Lark, Julia Peterson, Nichollette Shorts, and Gigi Van Deckter.  Directed by Daniel Neiden.
  

• March 10, 2014  Staged Reading at The Kraine Theater.   Featuring:Ambar Aranaga, Chantez Carter, Rachel Casperian, Lindsay Lark, Julia Peterson, and Gigi Van Deckter.  Directed by Daniel Neiden.
  

• March 4, 2014  Board Members: Dr. Anne Valentino (President), Daniel Neiden (Vice President), Martin H. Lager (Treasurer), Laura Gosheff (Secretary) and Executive Director.
  

• November 2013  Living Lotus Project incorporated as a 501(c)3 charitable organization in the State of New York.  Founding Board Members: Laura Gosheff, Daniel Neiden, Dr. Anne Valentino.
  

• July 29, 2013  Staged Reading at The Lion Theatre at Theatre Row.   Featuring: NoelleLuSane, Julia Peterson,  Alexandra Ackerman, Nicholette Shorts, Ambar Aranga.  Directed by Daniel Neiden.
  

• May 8, 2013  Phoenix Project NYCrebranded Living Lotus Project. 
  

• April 29, 2013  Staged Reading at The Kraine Theater.   Featuring: Noelle LuSane, Lindsay Lark, Brianna Quijada, Nicholette Shorts, Ambar Aranga.  Directed by Daniel Neiden.
  April 15, 2013  Phoenix Project Workshop participants (aka Atomic Butterflies) present their personal stories in pre-show at
  ​The Kraine Theater.  Atomic Butterflies include, Annie C., Giada H., Amy K., Theresa M., and Elise W., assisted by Phoenix Birds: Chantez Carter, Alessandra Nahodil, and Janice Picconi.  Script by Laura Gosheff.  Directed by Daniel Neiden.  Staged Reading featuring: Noelle LuSane, Julia Peterson, Brianna Quijada, Nicholette Shorts, Ambar Aranga.  Directed by Daniel Neiden.
  

• April 10, 2013  PPNYC received a generous grant fund Off-Broadway Angels.  (Many thanks to June Rachelson-Ospa.)
  

• ​April 6, 2013  Phoenix Project Workshop, Part 2  (for Part 1 Participants).
  

• January 28 - February 7, 2013  Two-week workshop for cast members at Theatre Row Studios.
  

• January 20, 2013  PPNYC joined by additional cast members: Gina Bonati, Chantez Carter, Gina Castellanos, Calandra Daby, Melissa Denize, Elana Justin, Janice Picconi, Kara Marie Rosella, Alesandra Nahodil, and Mirirai Sithole.
  

• January 11 & 13, 2013   Auditions for additional cast members.
  

• December 15 & 17, 2012  Auditions for additional cast members.

• November 12, 2012  Staged reading at The Kraine Theater.   Featuring: Noelle LuSane, Julia Peterson, Brianna Quijada, Nicholette Shorts, Ambar Aranga.  Directed by Daniel Neiden.
  

• November 11, 2012  Staged reading at The Kraine Theater.   Featuring: Rachel Casperian, Lindsay Lark, Brianna Quijada, Nicholette Shorts, Val Hawk.  Directed by Daniel Neiden.
  

• November 3, 2012  Phoenix Project NYC invited to present at Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Services.  Phoenix Project NYC presented excerpts of the play at their “Be the Evidence Project” Forum on the use of arts for individual and social change.  (Forum was cancelled, due to Hurricane Sandy.)
  

• October 28, 2012  Laura Gosheff and Sheri Heller facilitated a full day comprehensive Phoenix Project Workshop, Part 1 at Theater Row Studios in NYC.
  

• October 21, 2012  Phoenix Project NYC presented their promotional video of at the New York City premiere of the Dalai Lama documentary, "Road to Peace" @ The Tribeca Screening Room.  See press release.
  

• October 8, 2012  Staged reading at The Kraine Theater.   Featuring: Noelle LuSane, Julia Peterson, Brianna Quijada, Nicholette Shorts, Ambar Aranga.  Directed by Daniel Neiden.
  

• October 4, 2012  Staged reading at The Kraine Theater.   Featuring: Rachel Casperian, Lindsay Lark, Brianna Quijada, Nicholette Shorts, Val Hawk.  Directed by Daniel Neiden.
  

• July 30, 2012  Staged reading at The Gene Frankel Theater.   Featuring: Rachel Casperian, Lindsay Lark, Brianna Quijada, Nicholette Shorts, Ambar Aranga.  Directed by Daniel Neiden.
  

• July 2012  Phoenix Project NYC website is launched.

• June 2012  Co-Producers The Sistah Tribe Theater Collective / Phoenix Project NYC were proud recipients of grant funding from the Puffin Foundation and Eileen Fisher's Community Partnership.

• May 25, 2012  Staged readings at The Players Theater Loft for social service organizations in the public sector of NYC.  Featuring: Noelle LuSane, Lindsay Iuen, Alexandra Ackerman, Nichollette Shorts, and Ambar Aranga.  Directed by Daniel Neiden. 
  

• April 23, 2012  Staged readings at The Players Theater Loft for social service organizations in the public sector of NYC.  Featuring: Rachel Casperian, Julia Peterson, Brianna Quijada, Nicholette Shorts, Val Hawk.  Directed by Daniel Neiden.
  

• April 2 - April 12, 2012  Two-week workshop for cast members at Theatre Row Studios (photos).
  

• March 12, 2012  PPNYC proudly announces new cast members: Rachel Casperian, Julia Peterson, Brianna Quijada, Nicholette Shorts, Val Hawk, Noelle LuSane, Lindsay Iuen, Alexandra Ackerman, Kira Williams, and Ambar Aranga.
  

• February 22, 2012  PPNYC casting begins.
  

• September 24, 2011  At the invitation of Dr. Tina Maschi, Phoenix Project NYC presented at Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Services “Be the Evidence Project” forum on the use of arts for individual and social change.   Featuring: Adrienne Deekman, Laura Gosheff, Lindsay (Iuen) Lark, Vanessa Verduga, and Alana Williams.  Directed by Daniel Neiden.
  

• April 23, 2011  Staged Reading at Producers' ClubGrand Theater, introducing music and lyrics written by Laura Gosheff and Daniel Neiden.  The Producers' Club performance took place with the endorsement from the organization GEMS, allowing us to share with the girls they mentor.  Featuring: Brenda Crawley,Laura Gosheff, Rev. Sheri Heller, Vanessa Verduga, and Rahima Wachuku.
  

• January 24, 2011  Staged Reading was performed for girls from Phoenix House Substance Abuse Residential Program and girls in foster care from Represent Magazine/Youth.com, at the Center Stage Theater.  Directed by Pamela Scott.  Featuring: Brenda Crawley,Laura Gosheff, Rev. Sheri Heller, Vanessa Verduga, and Rahima Wachuku.
  

• September 13, 2009  Staged Reading was presented by Aching Dogs Theater Company at Shetler Studios in NYC.  Directed by Pamela Scott.