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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
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July 13, 2023 - July 23, 2023 - Dementia Man, An Existential Journey, World Premier
WHEN:  Thursday, July 13th 
WHERE: Capital Fringe, Washington DC.
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PAST PERFORMANCES
March 02, 2023 - Dementia Man, An Existential Journey
WHEN:  Thursday, March 2nd 
WHERE: Ground Rounds at The Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics, Stony Brook University
Watch Here ​
January 13, 2023 - The Actual Dance Showcase with Sam Simon (APAP)
WHEN:  Friday, January 13th at 10:20pm
WHERE: Midtown Hilton, Morgan Suite 2nd Floor
Watch Here ​
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January 14, 2023 - Dementia Man Work-in-Progress Showcase with Sam Simon (APAP)
WHEN:  Saturday, January 14th at 6:00pm
WHERE: Midtown Hilton, Gibson Suite, 2nd Floor
Watch Here ​
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January 14, 2023 - The Actual Dance Showcase with Chuk Obasi(APAP)
WHEN:  Saturday, January 14th at 10:20pm
WHERE: Midtown Hilton, Morgan Suite, 2nd Floor
Watch Here 

January 15, 2023 - 10th Anniversary Performance with Chuk Obasi at the National Opera Center  
WHAT: Live performance with music
WHEN:  Sunday, January 15, at 7:30pm curtain opens, doors open at 7:00pm
TICKETS: $25
RSVP Here 

February 13, 2023 - Performative Author Talk at Gilda's Club of Westchester New York
WHAT: Live, private 
WHEN:  Monday, February 13, at 6:00pm
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November 28, 2022 - Author Talk at Lutheran Settlement House
WHAT: Sam discusses The Actual Dance, Loves Ultimate Journey Through Breast Cancer at 
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Lutheran Settlement House
WHEN:  Monday, November 28, Lutheran Settlement House, 1340 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

​November 18, 2022 - Author Talk at Temple Beth Ami
WHAT: Sam discusses The Actual Dance, Loves Ultimate Journey Through Breast Cancer at Center Stage Shabbat
WHEN:  Friday, November 18, Temple Beth Ami, Rockville, MD

November 3, 2022 - Author Talk at The Kensington
WHAT: Sam discusses The Actual Dance, Loves Ultimate Journey Through Breast Cancer 
WHEN:  Thursday, November 3, The Kensington Falls Church, Virginia
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October 15, 2022 - In Person Performance & Dialogue
WHEN:  Saturday, October 15 at 2pm EST
WHERE: 
 Carroll County Public Library, Eldersburg Branch Library, 6400 W. Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg,  MD 21784
TICKETS: Purchase here

October 11, 2022 - Author Talk at Bridgeport, WV Public Library
WHAT: Sam discusses The Actual Dance, Loves Ultimate Journey Through Breast Cancer
WHEN:  Tuesday, October 11 at 3pm, Bridgeport Public Library, 1200 Johnson Ave., Bridgeport, WV 

August 8, 2022 - Author Talk at Bristol, VA Public Library
WHAT: Sam discusses The Actual Dance, Loves Ultimate Journey Through Breast Cancer
WHEN:  Monday, May 8th, 6 to 8 pm. Bristol Public Library, Bristol, Va. 

July 25, 2022 - A Video performance and dialogue with Sam & Susan. 
WHAT: Sam discusses The Actual Dance, Loves Ultimate Journey Through Breast Cancer
WHEN:  A Video Performance followed by discussion with Sam & susan.  Doors open 7:15. Curtain 7:30 Click for Tickets. 

​May 3, 2022 - Author Talk at McLean Rotary
WHAT: Sam discusses The Actual Dance, Loves Ultimate Journey Through Breast Cancer
WHEN:  Tuesday, May 3

May 31, 2022 - Schmoozing with Avi Hoffman
WHAT: Sam and Susan engage with noted actor Avi Hoffman on The Actual Dance journey and the book
WHEN:  Tuesday, May 31 at 7pm EST
WHERE: 
 Online, Register here

March 8, 2022 - Author Talk, American Legion Post 270
WHAT: Discussion about The Actual Dance, Love's Ultimate Journey Through Breast Cancer
WHEN:  Tuesday, March 8 at 7:30pm EST 
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​March 3, 2022 - Family Caregivers: Unpaid. Overworked. Underappreciated. How to Succeed Without Becoming Patient #2
WHAT: Free Webinar - Join for an illuminating discussion with experts on caregiving (Sponsored by Judges & Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert)
WHEN:  Wednesday, February 16 at 6 pm EST
WHERE: Register Here


Feb 16, 2022 - Family Caregivers: Unpaid. Overworked. Underappreciated.
How to Succeed Without Becoming Patient #1

WHAT: Free Webinar - Join for an illuminating discussion with experts on caregiving (Sponsored by Judges & Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert)
WHEN:  Wednesday, February 16 at 6 pm EST
WHERE: Register Here
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Nov 22, 2021 - Dialogue with the Author:  Gilda's Club of Westchester New York
WHAT: Presentation on The Actual Dance and the new book
WHEN:  Monday, November 21 at 6 pm EST
WHERE: Zoom.  Registration Required.
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Nov 1, 2021 - Live Performance & Dialogue
In honor of National Family Caregivers Month


WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Monday, November 1 at 7:30pm EST
WHERE: A Live Performance Via Zoom

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OCT 18, 2021 - Virtual Performance & Dialogue
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month


WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Monday, October 18 at 7:30pm EST
WHERE: A Virtual Performance Via Zoom

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Aug 29, 2021 - Zoom Performance with Chuk Obasi
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Chuk Obasi
WHEN:  Sunday, Aug 29, 2021 at 3:00pm EST
WHERE: Hosted by Sisters Network Central VA Inc

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Jul 29, 2021 - Zoom Performance with Sam Simon
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 6:00pm CST
WHERE: Gilda's Club Kansas City

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Jun 16, 2021 - Zoom Performance with Sam Simon
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 6:30pm
WHERE: 
Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis
For members only

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Jun 8, 2021 - Zoom Performance with Sam Simon
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 1:00pm PST
WHERE: 
The Palo Alto JCC
RSVP here

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Mar 31, 2021 - Zoom Performance with Sam Simon
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Sunday, March 31, 2021
WHERE: 
Scarsdale Library
Tickets Here

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Mar 16, 2021 - Zoom Performance with Chuk Obasi
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 3:00pm
WHERE: Zoom

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Feb 15, 2021 - Gilda's Club of Grand Rapids
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Monday, February 15, 2021 at 6pm
WHERE: Gilda's Club of Grand Raids
​For Members Only

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Feb 14, 2021 - Zoom Performance with Sam Simon
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 3:00pm
WHERE: Zoom

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Feb 3, 2021 - Solo Arts Heal Series Hosted by Gail Schickele 
WHAT: Excerpts, talkbacks and Q&A with special guests providing health and healing education and advocacy
WHEN:  Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 7:30pm
WHERE: Zoom

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Jan 19, 2021 - Zoom Performance with Sam Simon
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 7:30pm
WHERE: Zoom

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Dec 20, 2020 - Zoom Performance with Sam Simon
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 3pm
WHERE: Zoom

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Nov 17, 2020 - Gilda's Club of South Florida
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 7pm
WHERE: Gilda's Club of South Florida
​For Members Only

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Nov 15, 2020 - Cancer Support Community Delaware
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 7pm
WHERE: ZOOM via 
Cancer Support Community Delaware


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Nov 12, 2020 - Gilda's Club Rochester
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN: Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 7pm
WHERE: For Members Only

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Nov 10 , 2020 - Cancer Support Community LA
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 1pm
WHERE: ZOOM via 
Cancer Support Community LA

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Nov 5 , 2020 - Gilda's Club Metro Detroit
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Thursday, November 5 at 6pm
WHERE: Zoom via Gilda's Club Metro Detroit

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Oct 29, 2020 - Gilda's Club New Hampshire
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WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: Gilda's Club of New Hampshire
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For Members Only

Oct 22 , 2020 - Cancer Support Community of the
Greater Lehigh Valley

WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Thursday, October 22 at 6pm
WHERE: ZOOM via 
Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley
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Oct 15, 2020 - Gilda's Club Chicago
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WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM
WHERE: Gilda's Club Chicago
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For Members Only

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Oct 10, 2020 - MarshStream International Solo Fest 2020
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Saturday, October 8, 2020 at 3:00 PM
WHERE: MarshStream online

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Oct 8, 2020 - Gilda's Club Westchester
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM
WHERE: Gilda's Club Westchester

Registration required.

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ZOOM: THE ACTUAL DANCE AT THE MARSH
WHAT:  As part Solo Arts Heals The Actual Dance preview-reading and dialogue with Rev. Greg Johnson and Susan Simon
WHEN:  Wednesday: April 22, 2020:  zoom opens 7:00 PM PACIFIC  10:00 PM EASTERN  PROGRAM STARTS: 7:30 PACIFIC 10:30 EASTERN
WHERE: Zoom
TICKETS: FREE  Donations Appreciated 


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March 26, 2020  CANCELED DUE TO VIRUS EMERGENCY
WHAT: The Actual Dance Starring Sam Simon, Presented by the Northern Virginia Mental Health Foundation
WHEN:  Thursday, March 26, 2020 7:00 PM
WHERE: Creative Cauldron, 410 S Maple Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia
TICKETS: $35 Purchase Tickets here>

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January 13, 2020
WHAT: The Actual Dance Starring Sam Simon
WHEN:  Monday, January 13, 2020 8:00 PM
WHERE: Marc A. Sorca Hall in the National Opera Center, 330 7th St. New York
TICKETS: $40 https://www.tinyurl.com/tad0113


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January 10 & 11, 2020
WHAT: APAP 2020 The Actual Dance Showcases (Open to public)
WHEN:  Friday January 10, 2020 10:00 PM with Chuk Obassi
Saturday, January 11, 2019 10:00 PM with Sam Simon
WHERE: Morgan Suite, New York Hilton
Register: Let us know you are coming:  booking@theactualdance.com


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November 18, 2019
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon - A National Family Caregivers Month Special Performance
WHEN:  Monday, November 18, 2019, 7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00)
WHERE:
1st Stage Theater*, 1524 Spring Hill Rd, Tysons, VA 22102
TICKETS: $35, available at http://www.tinyurl.com/TAD1118
MORE INFORMATION
*Presented by The Actual Dance, LLC


October 29, 2019
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Chuk Obasi
WHEN:  Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 8:00 PM
WHERE:
Marc A. Sorca Hall in the National Opera Center, 330 7th St. New York
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-actual-dance-with-chuk-obasi-tickets-72966050421

October 23, 2019
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
WHERE:
Cancer Support Community Los Angeles, 1990 S. Bundy Drive, Ste. 100, LA, CA
RESERVATIONS: Open to Members, 310-314-2555 for information

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October 21, 2019
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Monday, October 21, 2019, 6:30 PM
WHERE:
Gilda's Club New York City, 195 West Houston Street, NYC
RESERVATIONS: 212-647-9700 (Reservations are Required)

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August 10, 2019
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Saturday, August 10, 2019, TimeTBA
WHERE:
Hopewell Theater, 2019, 5 S Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, NJ
TICKETS: Click here:



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June 23 & 24, 2019
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Chuk Obasi at the DC Black Theatre and Arts Festival
WHEN:  Sunday  June 23 at 5:00 PM and Monday June 24 at 7:00 PM

WHERE: Anacostia Playhouse  2020 Shannon Place SE, Washington, DC 20020
TICKETS: https://tinyurl.com/taddcbtaf


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June 6, 2019
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Thursday, June 6, 2019, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
WHERE: Gilda's Club Westchester,
80 Maple Ave, White Plains, NY 10601
For more information call 914-644-8844


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April 1, 2019
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon, Dialogue and Reception to Follow
WHEN:  Monday, April 1, 2019, Curtain at 7:00 p.m.  Doors open at 6:30 
WHERE: Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute Of Religion
The Taube Family Campus
13 King David Tt. Jerusalem, Israel 94101



January 7, 2019
WHAT: The Actual Dance Starring Chuk Obasi
WHEN:  Monday, January 7, 2019 8:00 PM
WHERE: Marc A. Sorca Hall in the National Opera Center, 330 7th St. New York
TICKETS: https://tadjan7.eventbrite.com

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January 4 & 5, 2019
WHAT: APAP 2019 The Actual Dance Showcases (Open to public)
WHEN:  Friday January 4, 2019 8:00 PM with Chuk Obassi
Saturday, January 5, 2019 8:40 PM with Sam Simon
WHERE: Morgan Suite, New York Hilton


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October 22, 2018
WHAT: The Actual Dance at The Alliance for Jewish Theater in  Philadelphia  --  


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October 13, 2018
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Saturday, October 13, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston,
5601 South Braeswood Blvd.,  Houston, TX
TICKETS: https://www.houstonjewish.org/calendar/erjcc-presents-the-actual-dance


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September 17, 2018
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Chuk Obasi
WHEN:  Monday, September 17, 9 p.m.
WHERE: Studio Theater, New York City   THE UNITED SOLO FESTIVAL
TICKETS: On Sale Now

A world premiere of The Actual Dance starring Chuk Obasi as choreographed and directed by Kimani Fowlin.
This award winning play has been performed hundreds of times around the United States. Playwright Samuel A Simon has created what has been called "A life-affiming ode to commitment and boundless love." (Mnahattan Digest) Originally directed and produced as solo-theater, in this brand new interation dance and movement have been integrated to create a flowing and elegant romance.

The United Solo is the world's largest solo theatre festival. This performance features live music with Mike Rosengrten on guitar and Elmo Zappon cello. Samuel A Simon, Playwright. Gabrielle Maisels Dramaturg. Eli Zoller Music Director.




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September 5, 2018
WHAT: Arts Midwest Showcase of The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN:  Wednesday, September 5, 8:50 p.m.
WHERE: JW Marriott Indianapolis, Room 204-205


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July 13, 2018
WHAT: A performance of The Actual Dance starring Sam Simon
WHEN: Friday, July 13, 2018   7:30 to 9:00
WHERE: Kathy Martin Community Ballroom at Vinson Hall, 6251 Old Dominion Drive McLean, Virginia 22101
TICKETS:  RSVP Free 


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June 25, 2018
WHAT: A 'Work in Progress" performance of The Actual Dance starring Chuk Obasi
WHEN: Monday, June 25, 2018, 7:30 PM Curtain
WHERE: : Studio 145, 145 W. 28th Street, 11th Floor, NY, NY
TICKETS: Complimentary performance - seating is limited, please RSVP:
https://chukpreview.eventbrite.com


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June 15, 2018
WHAT: A performance of The Actual Dance starring Sam Simon
WHEN: Friday June 15, 2018, 6:45 PM
WHERE: : Sunrise at Bluemont James Building


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April 29, 2018
WHAT: A performance of The Actual Dance starring Sam Simon
WHEN: Sunday, April 29, 2018, 11:45 - 12:45 PM
WHERE: : St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 4700 Whitehaven Parkway NW, Washington, DC US 20007


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April 9, 2018
WHAT: A performance of The Actual Dance starring Sam Simon
WHEN: Monday, April 9, 2018, Doors Open at 7:00, Curtain at 7:30 PM, Discussion after
WHERE: Marc A. Scorca Hall  in the National Opera Center, 330 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001
TICKETS: $35 available at https://tinyurl.com/tad40918


March 25, 2018
WHAT: A performance of The Actual Dance starring Sam Simon
WHEN: Sunday, March 25, 2018, 2:00 PM
WHERE: Living Room, Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights, 5555 Friendship Boulevard, Chevy Chase, MD

March 20, 2018
WHAT: A performance of The Actual Dance starring Sam Simon
WHEN: Tuesday, March 20, 2018, Doors Open at 7:30, Curtain at 8:00 PM, Discussion after
WHERE: The Allan B. Lefcowitz Theater at The Writer's Center, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, MD 20815
TICKETS: $25 available at http://tinyurl.com/TAD32018

March 1, 2018
WHAT: A performance of The Actual Dance starring Sam Simon
WHEN: Thursday, March 1, 2018, 8:00 PM
WHERE: Sunrise Maplewood, 9707 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda MD 20814
More Information>


January 11, 2018
WHAT: A celebration as The Actual Dance Begins a 5th Year of Performances
The Actual Dance Starring Sam Simon and  The Actual Dance Starring Chuk Obasi
Two Performances - One Night
WHEN: Thursday, January 11, 2018
Chuk Obasi Performs at 6:30 PM; Sam Simon Performs at 8:00 PM
WHERE: Studio 145, 145 West 28th Street, 11th floor, New York, NY 10001
Light Hors d'Oeuvres
Tickets available at tadturns5.eventbrite.com 

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January 30, 2018
WHAT: A Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Sam Simon
WHEN: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 7:30 PM
WHERE: The Colonnades, 2600 Barracks Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
For more information contact The Colonades at 434-963-4198


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January 13, 2018
WHAT: A Showcase of The Actual Dance, Starring Sam Simon
WHEN: Saturday, January 13, 2018, 10:20 PM
WHERE: APAP 2018, New York Hilton, Morgan Suite

WHAT: A Showcase of The Actual Dance, Starring Chuk Obasi
WHEN: Saturday, January 13, 2018, 8:40 PM
WHERE: APAP 2018, New York Hilton, Morgan Suite


November 2, 2017
WHAT: A Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Sam Simon
WHEN: Thursday, November 2, 2017, 6:00 PM
WHERE: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Patient and Caregiver Volunteer Program, New York, NY
Attendance by invitation.  To request a ticket click here.

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October 24, 2017
WHAT: A Showcase Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Sam Simon at The Alliance for Jewish Theater Conference
WHEN:Tuesday, October 24, 2017, 7:00 PM
WHERE: Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Open to the public


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October 21, 2017
WHAT: A Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Chuk Obasi
WHEN: Saturday, October 21, 2017, 7:00 PM
WHERE: Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge Street, Narrowsburg, NY
Presented by the Delaware Valley Theater Alliance


October 17, 2017
WHAT: A Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Sam Simon
WHEN: Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 7:00 PM
WHERE: Tall Oaks Assisted Living

September 25, 2017
WHAT: A Showcase Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Sam Simon at South Arts PAE
WHEN: Monday, September 25, 2017, 9:50 PM
WHERE: Hyatt Regency Atlanta,  'Hanover E'
Visit us at Booth 1008

August 29, 2017
WHAT: A Showcase Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Sam Simon at Arts Midwest
WHEN: Tuesday, August 29, 2017, 9:45 PM
WHERE: Hyatt Regency Columbus,  'Franklin A'
Visit us at Booth 214

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August 9, 2017
WHAT: A performance of The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN: Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 7:30 PM
WHERE:  The Jefferson’s Monticello Room, 900 North Taylor Street Arlington, VA
The Actual Dance will make you laugh, cry and then cheer!


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August 3, 2017
WHAT: Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Chuk Obasi
WHEN: August 3, 2017, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
WHERE: Intersections International, 145W 28th Street, 11th Floor, New York 10001
TICKETS: http://www.tinyurl.com/tadchuk2
A discussion with the performer and playwright follow the show.


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June 2, 2017
WHAT: A performance of The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN: Friday, June 2, 2017, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
WHERE:  The Westin O'Hare, 6100 North River Road, Madison Room (Lobby Level), Rosemont, IL 60018
TICKETS: http://tinyurl.com/TAD-june2-2017, $10 General Admittance, $39 for VIP, Free for Walkers and Survivors. 
The Actual Dance will make you laugh, cry and then cheer!
On the eve of the Chicago Avon39 Walk, Sam Simon will perform his award-winning play about the journey, with his wife Susan, through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.  The performance will be in the Westin O'Hare, where many Walkers will be gathering for the event.  Walkers get in Free!. All net proceeds will be donated to Avon39 Walk!  Sam and Susan will be walking the next day - Susan for the 16th time, and Sam for his 7th.  Their daughter, Dr. Rachael Simon will join them for her 10th walk!


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May 27, 2017
WHAT: A performance of The Actual Dance with Sam Simon
WHEN: May 27, 2017, 7:00 PM
WHERE:  Monroe Auditorium, Lansdowne Woods
TICKETS: Register in the Clubhouse Management Office - $5 Advance, $10 at the Door
The Actual Dance presents a point of view that is almost never heard. It is the partner’s story. It is a love story. The Reaper will come for us all, and no one truly is prepared to grapple with that reality until the end.  McLean resident Sam Simon underwent this existential crisis in 2000 when his wife, Susan, had a near-fatal brush with breast cancer.  A graceful and inspiring love story that opens a rare window into the mind and heart of a husband caregiver as his wife confronts her breast cancer and they both discover what love really means. The play is highly autobiographical, and Simon admits to some discomfort at making the details public. His wife knew he had been writing the play in the second half of 2012, but it was not until they were headed to New York for a performance the following year that Simon read it to her on the train.  Years later, this play has been performed in venues from coast to coast.  Join us for this live performance on stage in the Monroe.


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May 11 - 14, 2017
WHAT: The Actual Dance will be at Tampa's first INTERNATIONAL Fringe Theatre Festival!
WHEN: May 11-14, 2017
WHERE: HCC  Studio Theater, 2112 W 15th Street, Tampa Florida 33605
PERFORMANCES:
Thursday, May 11, 8:35 PM
Saturday, May 13, 3:20 PM
Sunday May 14, 1:20 PM
TICKETS: $12 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2898916
MORE: http://tampafringe.org/tiff/




April 18, 2017
WHAT: Tuesday with Stories at Raritan Valley Community College, a Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Sam Simon
WHEN: April 18, 2017
WHERE: Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, New Jersey 08876
​TICKETS:  ​All Tickets $15 with general seating.
April 7, 2017
WHAT: Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Chuk Obasi
WHEN: April 7, 2017, 7:30 PM
WHERE: The Little Theater George Inness Annex Montclair High School 141 Park Street Montclair, NJ. 07042, Montclair, United States


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March 21, 2017
WHAT: One Night Special Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Sam Simon
WHEN: March 21, 2017, 8:00 PM
WHERE: OnStage Atlanta, 2969 East Ponce De Leon Ave. Decatur, GA 30030
TICKETS:  ​www.tix.com/Event.aspx?EventCode=953158


March 13 - 15, 2017
WHAT: The Actual Dance will exhibit at Caring for the Human Spirit Conference in Chicago
WHEN: March 13 - 15, 2017
Where: Sheraton Grand, Chicago
MORE: http://healthcarechaplaincy.org/conference.html
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February 17, 18, & 19 2017
WHAT: A Performance of The Actual Dance Starring Sam Simon
WHEN: February 17 & 18, 2017, 7:30 PM
WHEN: February 19, 2017, 2:30 PM
WHERE: Warehouse Theater, 3 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA
TICKETS: Reserve online HamiltonGibson.org or call 570-724-2079


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January 29, 2017
WHAT: A Special Performance of The Actual Dance Starring Sam Simon at the 9th W.B. Ingalls Memorial Prostate Health & Cancer Symposiumn
WHEN: January 29, 2017, 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Where: Florida Atlantic University, Student Union, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL


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JANUARY 6-10, 2016
WHAT: The Actual Dance at APAP | NYC  BOOTH 120
SHOWCASE PRESENTATIONS:
Saturday, January 7, 8:40 PM,
Morgan Suite, The Actual Dance Starring Chuk Obasi
Saturday, January 7, 10:20 PM, Morgan Suite, The Actual Dance Starring Sam Simon
WHERE:
APAP | NYC, New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 6th Avenue, New York


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November 28, 2016
WHAT: Sam Simon presents and speaks in New York at the Hebrew Union College to students in the pastoral counseling class.
WHEN: November 28, 2016
Where: Hebrew Union College, Brookdale Center, One West Fourth Street, New York, NY 10012-1186


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The Actual Dance Starring Chuk Obasi at Midtown International Theatre Festival
Where: Jewel Box Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, New York, NY
Monday November 7, 2016, 8:00 PM
Tickets:  ​$20 General Admission, Purchase Tickets Here
Tuesday November 8, 2016, 6:00 PM
Tickets:  ​$20 General Admission, Purchase Tickets Here
Saturday November 12, 2016, 8:30 PM
Tickets:  ​$20 General Admission, Purchase Tickets Here
Sunday November 13, 2016, 4:00 PM
Tickets:  ​$20 General Admission, Purchase Tickets Here



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October 30, 2016
WHAT: Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Sam Simon
WHEN: October 30, 2016, 7:00 PM
Where: Northern Virginia Jewish Community Center
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and November is National Family Caregiver month. Join us for The Actual Dance, our creative commemoration of both months, and stay for a post-play conversation.
TICKETS: $12.00/$8.00 NVJCC Members, 65+ and Under 30
For questions, and to buy tickets:  Box Office: 703.537.3000  Email: boxoffice@jccnv.org
Please note: seating for most events is assigned by the J based on the date of purchase. Audience members are assigned a group number - group one enters first, group two enters second, etc.


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October 26, 2016
WHAT: Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Sam Simon
WHEN: October 26, 2016, 7:30 pm
Where: The Sapphire Room at the Riverside Hotel Boise​, Idaho
​​Tickets: ​Purchase Tickets here.

October 13, 2016
WHAT: Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Sam Simon
WHEN: October 13, 2016, 7:00 PM
Where: Great Oak Performing Arts Theater, Ashby Ponds Community, Ashburn, VA

September 24, 2016
WHAT: Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Sam Simon
WHEN: September 24, 2016, (:30 PM
Where: New York Theological Seminary
Riverside Church, Room 10T
490 Claremont, New York, NY
Open to the Public.  RSVP to sam@theactualdance.com
September 18, 2016
WHAT: The Actual Dance with Chuk Obasi at The National Opera Center
WHEN: Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: The National Opera Center, Marc A. Scorca Hall,
330 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
TICKETS: $25.00 available at https://tadchuk.eventbrite.com
Bring someone you love and they are free. Use discount code: Love


August 18, 2016
WHAT: Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Chuk Obasi
WHEN: Thursday, August 18, 2016, 7:00 PM
Where: Intersections International -- Arts & Humanities
145 West 28th Street 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001
TICKETS: $20.00 available at http://tadchukaug18.eventbrite.com

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August 16, 2016
WHAT: A Complimentary Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Sam Simon
WHEN: Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 7:30 PM
Where: Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VA 22043
TICKETS: This is a Free Performance, RSVP: http://trstad816.eventbrite.com


July 12, 2016
WHAT: An Encore Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Chuk Obasi
WHEN: Tuesday, July 12, 2016, 7:00 PM
Where: Intersections, 145 West 28th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY
TICKETS: This is a Free Performance http://TADChuk2.eventbrite.com


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June 26, 2016
WHAT: Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Sam Simon
WHEN: Sunday, June 26, 2016, 4:00 PM, Discussion Follows Performance
Where: McLean Community Center Rehearsal Hall, 234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, VA
TICKETS: Complimentary, available at http://tadmcc.eventbrite.com


June 20, 2016
WHAT: Special Showcase Performance of The Actual Dance, Starring Chuk Obasi
WHEN: Monday, June 20, 2016, 7:30 PM
Where: TBG Theater, 312 West 36th Street, New York, NY
TICKETS: $38 available at http://theactualdancejune20.eventbrite.com

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March 6, 2016
WHAT: Performance of The Actual Dance Presented by Hospice of The Chesapeake
WHEN: Sunday, March 6, 2016, 2:00 PM
Where: Unity by the Bay Church, 4 Pointless Forest Trail, Annapolis, MD 21409
TICKETS: $25 per person; $40 per couple; sponsorships available.
All proceeds benefit Wellness House of Annapolis at METAvivor.


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February 14, 2016
Bring Someone you Love to a Love Story on Valentine’s Day
WHAT: Performance of The Actual Dance 
WHEN: Sunday, February 14, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
WHERE:
The National Opera Center, 330 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10000
TICKETS: $25.00 available at http://tinyurl.com/hyge53t
(Bring someone you love and they come free! Enter the code TWO)

Post-Show Discussion Facilitated by Rev. Gregory Johnsons,  
Inter-faith Minister for Family Caregiving, Founder,  
Emblem Health, Family Care Giver Initiative

(Make dinner reservations at 7 Bistro for after the show and pick-up  
a 10% discount coupon at the performance) 


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JANUARY 27, 2016
WHAT: Private  Performance of The Actual Dance
WHEN: Wednesday, January 27
WHERE:
Societe Generale, New York


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JANUARY 20, 2016
WHAT: Performance of The Actual Dance
WHEN: Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 7:00 PM
WHERE:
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, 9000 Franklin Square Drive, Rosedale, Maryland


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JANUARY 15-19, 2016
WHAT: The Actual Dance at APAP | NYC  BOOTH 521
SHOWCASE PRESENTATIONS:
Friday, January 15, 8:40 PM,
Morgan Suite
Sunday, January 17, 5:30 PM, Madison Suite
Sunday, January 17, 7:50 PM, Madison Suite
WHERE:
APAP | NYC, New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 6th Avenue, New York


DECEMBER 10, 2015
WHAT: Performance of The Actual Dance
WHEN: Thursday, December 10, Noon - 1:00 PM
WHERE:
True Auditorium, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010
Seating begins at 11:30 a.m. There is no fee to attend.
RSVP to TADTIX@gmail.com


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DECEMBER 8, 2015
WHAT: Sam Simon and The Actual Dance help Artistic New Directions Celebrate!  Preview at the Blue & White Ball
WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, Cocktails & Hors D'oerves 6:30 PM, 7:15 Show Time
WHERE:
Stage 72, 158 West 72nd Street New York City, NY 10023 (Formerly The Triad)
$40 (+ 2 drink min) OR come wearing your boa or bow tie, and tickets are only $30 (+ 2 drink min)
Reservations to ANDReserve@aol.com


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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
WHAT: Enjoy a Preview of The Actual Dance at 1st Stage in Tysons with the McLean Chamber of Commerce
WHEN: Wednesday, November 18 5:0 - 7:00 PM
WHERE:
1st Stage Tysons, 1524 Spring Hill Rd., McLean, VA 22102
More information: mtwomey@mcleanchamber.org
McLean Chamber of Commerce Members FREE / Future Members $20


NOVEMBER 16, 2015

WHAT: Sam Simon presents and speaks in New York at the Hebrew Union College to students in the  pastoral counseling class.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2015
WHAT: Performance of The Actual Dance
WHEN: November 8, 2015, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
WHERE:
Northern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge Campus, 15200 Neabsco Mills Road, Woodbridge VA 22191-4099
Open to the public   $20 donation suggested

PRESENTED BY   B.E.A.T. Cancer Coalition and The Potomac Health Foundation


NOVEMBER 8, 2015
WHAT: Performance of The Actual Dance
WHEN: Sunday, November 8, 2015, 7:00 - 8:30 PST
WHERE:
Working Stage Theater, 1516 North Gardner Street, Los Angeles, CA  90046
Tickets $15.00 at http://tinyurl.com/pho4jgx

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NOVEMBER 1, 2015

WHAT: Performance of The Actual Dance
WHEN: November 1, 2015, 500 PM
WHERE:
Huntington Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue Huntington NY 11743
TICKETS:  $15.00  Click to purchase.  


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OCTOBER 8, 2015

WHAT: New York Performance of The Actual Dance
The Actual Dance Breast Cancer Awareness Month Presentation
Sponsored by Judges and Lawyers for Breast Cancer Awareness of New York
WHEN: October 8, 2015, 7:00 pm
WHERE:
Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, 248 W 60th St, New York, NY 10023
Tickets:  $50.00 Support Breast Cancer Awareness



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September 27, 2015
WHAT: A New York Performance in the new PIT LOFT
WHEN: September 27th, 2015
WHERE:
PIT Loft, (formerly Treehouse Theater) 154 W 29th St., New York, NY 10001 (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
Tickets $15.00 available at https://thepit-nyc.com/event/8575



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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

WHAT:
Showcase at Arts Midwest  
The Actual Dance will Showcase at 10:40 p.m. during the Arts Midwest Conference.
WHEN: September 11, 2015, 10:40 PM
WHERE:
Kansas City Marriott, Mary Lou Williams Room
MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.artsmidwest.org/programs/conference


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AUGUST 23, 2015

WHAT: Special Anniversary Performance

A performance on Sam & Susan's 49th Wedding Anniversary
WHEN: August 23, 2015
WHERE:
Treehouse Theater, 154 W 29th St., New York, NY 10001 (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
Tickets $15.00


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JULY 15, 2015

WHAT:
A Showcase Performance of The Actual Dance
Directed by Kate Holland, Musical Director: Eli Zolar, Dramaturg Gabrielle Maisels
WHEN: July 15, 2015, Doors open at 6:30 pm
WHERE:
145 W28th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY
Open to the public
There is no charge for this performance
RSVP by July 13th   RSVP@INTERSECTIONS.ORG  
MORE INFORMATION: sam@theactualdance.org or 202-329-1851


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JUNE 24, 2015

WHAT: Sam Simon will be a speaker at the Gratitude & Trust Summit
'An essential, inspirational, and uplifting day to uncover your most productive, healthiest self.'
WHEN: Wednesday , June 24, 2015, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
WHERE: 92nd Street Y, 92nd & Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
More Information >


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JUNE 18, 2015

WHAT: The Actual Dance performance for The John Hopkins Department of Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy
WHEN:
Thursday , June 18, 2015, 2:00PM
WHERE: The John Hopkins University, Asthma & Allergy Center Auditorium, Bayview Medical Center Campus, Baltimore, MD -
Limited seating available to the public.
TICKETS: RSVP by June 12 50 Andrea Fitz, afitz@jhmi.edu or 410-550-7569

More Information >

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MAY 7, 2015
WHAT: The Actual Dance performance
WHEN: Thursday, May 7, 2015 doors open at 6:30pm for 7:00pm show
WHERE: The Bristal at Massapequa, 400 County road, Massapequa, NY 11758
TICKETS: $20 LI Family Caregiver Coalition members, $25 non-members.  Buy 5 tickets, get one free Request tickets by emailing Valentiner at
Jvalentiner@lifcc.rg
Download Flyer


MAY 6, 2015
WHAT: The Actual Dance performance
WHEN: Wednesday, May 6, 7:00 PM
WHERE: Grace Congregational Church of Harlem, 310 West 139thStreet Between Edgecomb Ave. & Fredrick Douglas Blvd.


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APRIL 27, 2015
The Actual Dance will be a featured program at the Society Breast Imaging Symposium in Orlando, Florida on April 27th, 2015. The Symposium is the largest breast imaging conference in the world. 


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APRIL 17, 2015
Sam will perform an excerpt from The Actual Dance at OpenStage DC's new work showcase event
WHAT:
OpenStage is a Washington, DC based open mic event for theatre artists -- providing writers and performers a casual, intimate setting to present new works.
WHEN: Friday, April 17, 2015, Doors open at 7:00 - performances begin at 7:30 pm
WHERE:
Corner Store Arts (in Eastern Market), 900 South Carolina Ave, SE, Washington DC 20003
TICKETS: Free and open to the public, no reservations required.
Friends and family members who are interested in attending can begin reserving seats on April 1st by emailing Openstagedc@gmail.com


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APRIL 9, 2015
The Actual Dance will perform at Temple Mt. Sinai in El Paso, Texas  An evening at the synagogue where Sam grew up.
WHEN: Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 7:30 pm
WHERE: Temple Mount Sinai, 4408 North Stanton Street, El Paso TX
TICKETS: $36 for General Admission / $20 for military and students
Purchase tickets on line at http://www.templemountsinai.com/Donate or by calling 915-532-5959
View the trailer: https://vimeo.com/album/3139285/
The production “The Actual Dance” is a fundraiser to benefit the projects and programs of Temple Mount Sinai.

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February 27, 2015
February 27, 2 pm to 4 pm  Presented by Ralph Nader and the Center for the Study of Responsive Law.  A special presentation at the historic Carnegie Institution for Science building.   Sam Simon is a former "Nader Raider" having started his career in 1970 working for Ralph Nader's first Public Interest Research Group.   There is no charge for this performance. 

This performance will feature live music with music director and guitarist Eli Zoller and cellist Kristine Kruta.


January 9 - 14, 2015

The Actual Dance is at APAP 2015., January 9-13.   New York Hilton Hotel 1335 6th Avenue.  Visit us at Booth 25, Rhinelander Hall, as are part of a Solo Arts Theatre consortium. Learn more here.

Please join us, Friday, January 9th at 10 p.m. in Morgan Suite, 2nd Floor, New York Hilton, for a fifteen minute taste of The Actual Dance. Open to the public.

APAP is the membership conference of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters. Held each January in New York City, the conference is the world's largest networking forum and marketplace for performing arts professionals. More than 3,600 presenters, artists, managers, agents and emerging arts leaders from all 50 U.S. states and more than 30 countries convene in the city for five days of professional development, business deals and exciting performances.

January 10 - February 1, 2015

A limited engagement at the Studio Theatre (Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street). Performances are Saturday, January 10th at 2:00 pm through Sunday, February 1st at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $26.25 and available through Telecharge 

February 4, 2015

Long Island Family Caregiver Coalition (The Bristal 400 County Line Road, Massapequa , NY 11758) hosts a performance of The Actual Dance at 7:00 pm. 

November 15, 2014

The Actual Dance performance at the 13th Conference on Comprehensive Breast Care and Imaging.  

1:30 pm Jordan Hall, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
The performance is open to guests. 

December 7 - 10, 2014

The Association for Jewish Theatre's 2014 conference -- Adaptation and Transformation of Jewish Theatre -- will be December 7th through 10th, hosted by Theater J, in Washington, D.C.  The Actual Dance will attend the conference.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ACTUAL DANCE
Contact Samuel A. Simon for information and media inquiries:
info@theactualdance.com • 202-329-1851 (mobile)
www.TheActualDance.com

PRESENTED BY:
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Mr. Milt Orkin, Responsible Agent, at Producers, Inc.:
milt@producersinc.com • 813-988-8333 • www.producersinc.com

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