Nuyorican Poets Cafe to Present KINGS, 8/16-9/14

The Nuyorican Poets Cafe has announced the run of KINGS written and directed by Anna Governali.

Follow Israel (Izzy) Flores, a teenage graffiti artist who has all odds against him as he sets out on his quest to become KING, the highest title a graffiti artist can receive. Israel tags up every inch of the five boroughs in search for his mother, Gloria -- what he ultimately finds is himself.

KINGS runs August 16-September 14 at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in New York, New York. For more information, visit www.nuyorican.org.

Cast: Kristofer Franks, Matthew Makin, Nate Jones, Soleidy Mendez, Alex Estrada, Denzel Williams, Lenny Thomas, Kendra Leigh Landon, John Moonsammy, Alexsa Tolentino & Jonathan Duran.

Director/Designers: Anna Governali (Director); Justin Johnson (Assistant Director); Emily Coleman (Stage Manager); Hope Governali (Costume Designer/Stylist); Yut Chia (Violinist) & Meraly Lopez (Hair/Makeup Artist).

The show will run August 16, 17, 24, 25, 30 & September 1, 8, 14 with a 7:00PM curtain. Tickets: Advance purchase; $22, Door; $25, Student; $18. Location: The Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 East 3rd Street, New York, NY 10009. Call (212) 780-9386 for more information. Run Time: 1:15 - No intermission.