Royal Family Productions (Chris Henry, Artistic Director), a Times Square based non-profit theatre company known for its productions and development of new original work, will present a special benefit workshop presentation of the play WORTH ST. Written and directed by Christina Franklin, performances will take place Sun June 9th at 3:00 PM and Mon June 10th at 6:30 PM at Royal Family Performing Arts Space (145 West 46th St). For more information please visit www.royalfamilyproductions.org. "Worth St." is the story of a makeshift homeless family living in their makeshift house - an abandoned train station in Downtown Manhattan. When disaster hits the city, the family’s loyalty to each other is compromised as they emerge from underground while fighting to keep their secrets buried.

The reading features Charlotte Cohn, Evan Crommett, Daniel Estrella, Kenney M. Green, Yael Reich, Romello Rodriguez, and Richard E. Waits with additional casting to be announced soon. The creative team includes Christina Franklin (Writer and Director), Madeline Hebert (Lighting and Scenic Design), Ryan Schwalm (Sound Design), Lisa Stafford (Stage Management), and Lorna Ventura (Movement Director). Worth St. is presented as part of Royal Family’s Emerging Artist Program. Through the Emerging Artist Program, Royal Family provides apprenticeship opportunities for early-career talent by engaging them in a collaborative process toward the development of new works, offering young artists an opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals in a mounted production while exposing them to a broader range of theatre participation beyond their chosen profession. Press contact: Joe Trentacosta/JT PR (646/481-6583)...