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Around The Block, a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization, cultivates urban community participation in arts and technologies, with a focus on the New York City area. We welcome people of all backgrounds and levels of expertise to our activities, which include workgroups, performances, and exhibits. Membership in Around The Block is not required in order to participate in most ATB activities (and in particular those held at branches of the New York Public Library). Membership dues and contributions are tax-deductible. Contribute

Vested Interests production

Around The Block/Al Doblar La Esquina

Wednesday-Sunday September 9-13 2026 Wednesday-Saturday: 7:00 pm, Sunday: 2:00 pm
at Teatro Círculo

presents
Vested Interests
by
Carlos Jerome
with inspiration from Los intereses creados by Jacinto Benavente
and El caballero de Illescas by Lope de Vega

a conceptual exploration directed by
Veronica Caicedo

at Teatro Círculo
64 E. 4th St.

September 9-13, 2026

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Around The Block Playwriting Course

Around The Block will be offering a playwriting course: Community Principles of Playwriting – what they are and how to apply them.

Topics covered will include:

writing for the audience, cast and crew, and larger community
seven dimensions of a play
nature, pros and cons of theatre and playwriting as distinct from other art forms

Web and Systems Workgroup

ATB Web and Systems Workgroup in collaboration with the Object Data and Knowledge Management Group. Workgroup meeting, Monday, 6:30 – 8:45 pm

Location to be announced.
Please call for location. 917.455.1278

Wireless environment provided. (However, participants are not required to bring laptops.)
The group meets every 2 weeks in the evenings.

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