Maia Novi’s ‘Invasive Species’ is being marketed as an outrageous dark comedy, but it’s a quieter play than that: about being an Argentine immigrant with Hollywood ambitions, a graduate acting student at Yale, and a psychiatric inpatient plagued by intrusive thoughts.

– Laura Collins-Hughes, The New York Times

Event Details:

Date: Friday, June 28, 2024

Reception: 6:00 PM

Showtime: 7:00 PM

Location: Vineyard’s Dimson Theater, 108 E 15th Street, New York, NY (Google Maps)

This event celebrates the remarkable work of Maia Novi, an immigrant artist whose journey from Argentina to the United States is poignantly depicted as she “tests the limits of her American dream.” It also offers a unique opportunity for our community to build connections, share experiences, and joyously come together.

Event Schedule:

6:00 PM: Doors open for a reception with refreshments and light drinks, providing a chance to mingle and network.

7:00 PM: The show begins, followed by a talkback session with Maia Novi and B&T Interim Executive Director Shervin Abachi, moderated by ITA co-founder Francisco Mendoza.

Ticket Information:

Recognizing the high costs of theater in New York City, especially for immigrant artists facing financial hardships, ITA and B&T have partnered to offer tickets for this event at an affordable fixed rate of $20 using a promo code.

Here’s how to use the promo code:

To unlock your $20 tickets, click the “Buy Your Ticket” button above, choose June 28 on the calendar page, click “Use a promo code,” enter ITAB&T, close the promo window after seeing “Promo Code added!”, select the 7:00 PM show, click “Find Your Seat,” choose your seat, click “Add to Cart,” and proceed to checkout to see the discounted rate.

Please note that there is a Total Service Charge of $7.92, which will be added to your final fee. Unfortunately, we can’t waive this charge. 

Support Our Cause:

Sethi and Mazaheri LLC, a law firm specializing in talent-based and artist visas, has generously co-sponsored this event.

We invite those who are able to contribute to help us cover the costs of ticket subsidies and the reception. Your generous donations will ensure that this event is accessible to all members of our community. Contributions can be made HERE.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event and making a significant impact, please contact us at info@thebridgeandtunnel.com or info@itainitiative.com. 

Join us for an inspiring night of theater, community, and celebration! Your support can make a difference.