By Andrew Gans
28 Sep 2006

Coffee House, the new cabaret series presented at the Daryl Roth Theatre Complex's D-Lounge, continues Sept. 28 with an evening featuring excerpts from various new works.

The 7 PM performance will boast new works by playwrights, poets, short story writers and/or essayists, including Phil Geoffrey Bond, Mark William Butler, Gail DeGirolamo, John Kearns and Rob Maitner. Each writer will present ten minutes worth of new material.

Bond will present a portion of his play The Other Side of Darkness; Butler will offer his monologues with music "The Other Santa" and "Starring Me"; DeGirolamo will perform her solo piece Straight to the Top; Kearns will deliver some of his original poetry; and Maitner will offer an excerpt from The Misadventures of Robbie Maitner. Actors will include Richard Butler, Kristine Louis and Mark Janas.

The Daryl Roth Theatre is located at 101 E. 15th Street. There is a $7 cover charge and a two-drink minimum for each evening. Call (212) 375-1110, ext. 3 for reservations or e-mail dloungeroth@aol.com.