Past Projects
The Empathy Project:
a new human experience | Volume II
The Empathy Project launched on June 27th and included both live and pre-recorded performances of stories from people of all ages, races, beliefs and demographics, all surrounding their current experience of our country’s social and political unrest, the protests of George Floyd’s murder, and our nation’s cries for justice, for change, and for peace.
The Empathy Project:
a new human experience | Volume I
The Empathy Project launched on May 30th and included both live and pre-recorded performances of stories from people of all ages, races, beliefs and demographics, all surrounding their current experience of COVID-19 and the global pandemic.
The Humanity Project: Phase 4
Mloka, Tanzania
June - November 2019
Co-Artistic Directors Michael Herman & Rachael Yoder returned to Tanzania, along with some of our donors, to continue THP work in Mloka. Thanks to our donor support and a partnership with the Government of Tanzania, we completed 2 new wells and 1 new play!
Uponyaji (To Heal)
Mloka, Tanzania, July 2019
A devised performance piece by artists
from the U.S. and Mloka, addressing the
question: "What does it mean to heal?"
Directed by Michael Herman
13 Suits: A Mother's Monologues
Staged Reading
Albany, NY, May 20th, 2019
Based on actual events,
13 Suits: A Mother's Monologues is a multimedia theatrical experience, crafted from a mother's reflections after losing her son.
Written by Kathleen K. Duff
Adapted by Michael Herman &
​Rachael Yoder
The Humanity Project TEDx Talk
Albany, NY, April 2019
Co-Artistic Directors Michael Herman and Rachael Yoder were invited to the TEDx stage, to speak
about humanity, unity, and their work on
The Humanity Project.
The event was held at the Brown School
​in Albany, New York.
​You can watch the TEDx video on YouTube here.
The Humanity Project: Phase 3
Mloka, Tanzania
September - November 2018
In the fall of 2018, Co-Artistic Director Michael Herman returned to Tanzania to continue THP work in Mloka. Thanks to our donor support and a partnership with the Government of Tanzania, we continued construction of the remaining buildings on the health center property.
The Humanity Project: Phase 2
Mloka, Tanzania
June - July 2018
In June 2018, Co-Artistic Directors Rachael Yoder and Michael Herman returned to Tanzania to continue work in Mloka. Thanks to our donor support and a partnership with African Well Fund, we opened the labor clinic, built a well, began teaching theater at the local primary school, and continued our collaboration with Tanzanian artists.
The Humanity Project
Mloka, Tanzania
January - March 2017
In January 2017, Co-Artistic Directors Rachael Yoder and Michael Herman traveled to Tanzania to join Asha and her
husband Patrick, along with other Mloka residents, in building a labor clinic and
continuing to develop the Ubinadamu project, as well as a school drama curriculum. ​
Ubinadamu
New York, NY, July 2016
Produced by DAT
Directed by Michael Herman
Inspired by Asha Musa Dibuga
Lighting Design: Erin Jones
Set Design: Elle Kunnos de Voss
Road Manager, Dramaturg and Choreographer: Sarapia Veruli
​Featuring: Ariana Howell, Brian Telestai, Kate Moran, Kerith Telestai, Sarah Grace Sanders, and Vanessa Frank
Photos by Kevin McNair
Talk Hard: March
New York, NY
March 28th, 2016
Lineup:
Shana Goodman
Sarah Jacobs
Maddie Smith
Jarielle Uter
Maggie Lalley
Rachael Yoder
Michael Herman
Sergio Castillo
Photos by Sissel Annett
Talk Hard: February
New York, NY
February 29th, 2016
The Talk Hard Anniversary! ​
Lineup:
Shana Goodman
Lovell
The Gramophone Mashup
Sergio Castillo
Sarah Jacobs
Anthony Rodriguez
Maggie Lalley
Becca Beveraggi
Maddy Smith
Photos by Rachael Yoder
HOME For the Holidays
Brooklyn, NY
December 1st, 2015
The Outer Loop Family Holiday
Party Experience.
At the holidays, we find ourselves incredibly grateful for all of our Outer Loop friends and fans. HOME and FAMILY are concepts that are very dear to us, and we realize that not everyone is able to leave NYC for the holidays. HOME is our way of saying thank you to our friends and supporters of 2015.
Talk Hard: November
Brooklyn, NY
November 3rd, 2015
Lineup:
Jose Dao
Scott McClelland
Sarah Jacobs
Rachael Logue
Sergio Castillo
Peretz Scheinerman
Angelica Flowers
Nigel Inniss
Photos by Rachael Yoder
Tooth and Claw
Brooklyn, NY
October 23rd, 2015
A staged reading of Tooth and Claw
​by Lindsay Infantino
Directed by Michael Herman
Cast:
Rachael Yoder
Tre’von Lyle
André James Smith
Stephen Hull
Rachael Logue
Talk Hard: October
Brooklyn, NY
October 6th, 2015
Lineup:
Nigel Inniss
Sarah Jacobs
Rachael Logue
Sissel Annett
Matt Ruby
Terry Brown
Photos by Rachael Yoder
Laugh Hard:
The First Edition
Brooklyn, NY
September 28th, 2015
A new theatrical comedy experience brought to you by the dangerously playful humans at The Outer Loop.
Featuring:
Shana Goodman
Luke Conley
Matt Bachus
and Mike Puckett
Photos by Rachael Yoder
Talk Hard: August Manhattan
New York, NY
August 31st, 2015
The August edition of our monthly new work salon.
Lineup:
Ronvé O’Daniel
Rachael Logue
Peretz Scheinerman
Sergio Castillo
Shana Goodman
Mike Puckett
Luis Arzu
Emma Poole
Lindsay Infantino
Nigel Inniss
Talk Hard: August Brooklyn
New York, NY
August 11th, 2015
The August edition of our monthly new work salon.
An opportunity for playwrights, actors, directors, poets, musicians, singers, djs, painters, writers, dancers, spoken word and hip hop artists, to get a peek at any new piece they're working on.
Photos by Peter J. De Jesus
Talk Hard: July Manhattan
New York, NY
July 27th, 2015
The July edition of our monthly
new work salon.
An opportunity for playwrights, actors, directors, poets, musicians, singers, djs, painters, writers, dancers, spoken word and hip hop artists, to get a peek at any new piece they're working on.
Photos by Sissel Annett
Talk Hard: July Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
July 14th, 2015
The July edition of our monthly
new work salon.
An opportunity for playwrights, actors, directors, poets, musicians, singers, djs, painters, writers, dancers, spoken word and hip hop artists, to get a peek at any new piece they're working on.