As media sponsor of 2011’s Free Night of Theater NYC, CityArts sent our publisher, Kate Walsh, to a press conference at City Hall Sept. 27, where October was declared Free Night of Theater Month.

Photo by Andrew Schwartz.

Along with Ms. Walsh (on the far left), Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and actresses Daphne Rubin-Vega and Cynthia Harris were also on hand to celebrate the city’s proclamation—and our Sept. 14 issue, as you can see from the photo! For the month of October, performing arts organizations from across the five boroughs will be offering free tickets as a way of introducing new audiences to New York City’s diverse Off-Broadway, independent theater, music and dance communities. It’s a great, annual cause, and one we’re thrilled to be a part of this year. For more info, visit www.freenightnyc.net.