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Eric Farber

Birth Place: Englewood, NJ

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Eric Farber is a Brooklyn-based percussionist and theater artist. Eric's "wildly animated" performance and "positively gasp-worthy" design work was featured in FUTURITY (Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Set Design, Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical, OBA Award for Best New Musical – ARS Nova/SoHoRep, Mass MoCA, Walker Art Center, ART), The Foundry Theatre’s Good Person of Szechwan (Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Music in a Play – Public Theater, LaMaMa), The Skin of our Teeth (TFANA), The Elementary Spacetime Show (Philly Fringe), Animal Wisdom (Bushwick Starr). Eric has an MFA from Bard College and a BA from The New School University. A member of indie band The Lisps since 2006.

Eric Farber STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Theatre for a New Audience Off-Broadway Revival, 2017
Mammoth

Percussionist


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ANIMAL WISDOM Extension Announced by A.C.T. and Woolly Mammoth Theatre


American Conservatory Theater and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announced today a two-week extension for the original film adaptation of The Bushwick Starr’s production of Animal Wisdom, created by and starring Heather Christian. Animal Wisdom will now be available for streaming through Sunday June 27, 2021.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: May 15-16- with Laura & Linda Benanti, and More!


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, May 15-16, 2021.

National Theatre Network to Launch With Woolly Mammoth Theatre, American Conservatory Theater and More


The National Theatre Network, the first of its kind digital platform for major regional theatres that allows audiences to watch, support and connect with iconic and beloved institutions, has just launched- created by and for regional theatres, in collaboration with Broadway On Demand.

Tickets Now on Sale for ANIMAL WISDOM Original Film Adaptation


American Conservatory Theater and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announced today that tickets are now on sale for the original film of The Bushwick Starr’s (Noel Allain, Co-Founder/Artistic Director; Sue Kessler, Co-Founder/Creative Director) critically-acclaimed production of Animal Wisdom, created by and starring Heather Christian. 

Original Film Adaptation of Heather Christian's ANIMAL WISDOM to be Produced


Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and American Conservatory Theater announced today an original film of The Bushwick Starr’s production of Animal Wisdom, created by and starring Heather Christian. Animal Wisdom is currently being filmed at Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington, D.C., in March of 2021, with a streaming release slated for Spring 2021. 

Wistaria Project Debuts FEAST YOUR FAMINE: a Watch-and-Play


The Center at West Park will present Wistaria Project's first Feast Your Famine: a watch-and-play from November 13-16 at 7:30pm and November 17 at 6:30pm. 1-Night, 3-Night, and 5-Night admission passports are available on a sliding scale. Proceeds go to the presenting activists and artists.

The TEAM's 15th Anniversary Gala to Feature Andre de Shields, Diana Oh and More


The TEAM the award-winning Brooklyn theatre ensemble, announced today that its 15th Anniversary Gala will take place on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 6:30pm at The Green Building (452 Union Street, Brooklyn). The TEAM's 15th Anniversary Gala will include drinks, dinner, auctions and performances rooted in previous and upcoming TEAM works.

Salty Brine Announces Residency At Joe's Pub


Salty Brine proudly announces a year-long residency at downtown cabaret and music venue Joe's Pub at The Public Theater in 2019. Brine will perform four original shows as part of his long-running series, The Living Record Collection.

ANIMAL WISDOM to Hold Live Recording of BLACKOUT REQUIEM MASS at Town Hall


Heather Christian and the ANIMAL WISDOM family present in a Live Recording of a Blackout Requiem Mass on Thursday and Friday, All Saints and All Souls Day, November 1 & 2, 2018 at 7pm and 9pm at Town Stages,221 West Broadway, NYC. 

Live Recording of ANIMAL WISDOM At Town Stages 11/1-2


Heather Christian and the ANIMAL WISDOM family present in a Live Recording of a Blackout Requiem Mass on Thursday and Friday, All Saints and All Souls Day, November 1 & 2, 2018 at 7pm and 9pm at Town Stages, 221 West Broadway, NYC. 

Photo Coverage: American Theatre Wing Awards 2018 Jonathan Larson Grants!


The American Theatre Wing just presented the 2018 Jonathan Larson® Grants recipients are Jay Adana (music and lyrics), Andrew R. Butler & Andrew Farmer (music, lyrics, and book), Emily Kaczmarek& Zoe Sarnak (music, lyrics, and book), and Mark Sonnenblick(music and lyrics). Four prestigious, unrestricted grants of $10,000 each, as well as additional support in the form of residencies, concerts, and recording grants, totaling over $48,000 were given at a private event at the WNYC Greene Space. 

First Ever FRESH GROUND PEPPER FESTIVAL Announced in NYC


 Fresh Ground Pepper (FGP), a New York City based arts incubator in its 10th season of instigating and presenting new work, is proud to announce its first ever multi-week emerging arts festival at The New Ohio Theatre from April 10 through 21, 2018. The inaugural FGP Festival will present art parties, new works-in-progress, and workshop productions that span genre, form, and interactivity, including new works of performance, visual art, comedy, music, immersive theatre, board gaming, and literature.

Heather Christian's ANIMAL WISDOM Extends Again at The Bushwick Starr


The Bushwick Starr and West Yorkshire Playhouse are presenting ANIMAL WISDOM, created by Heather Christian, directed by Mark Rosenblatt featuring and made in collaboration with Sasha Brown, Heather Christian, Fred Epstein, Eric Farber and Maya Sharpe. The production has just announced an extension through December 9, 2017.

Heather Christian's ANIMAL WISDOM Extends at The Bushwick Starr


The Bushwick Starr is collaborating with West Yorkshire Playhouse in presenting the world premiere of Animal Wisdom, a new music-theater piece by Obie Award-winning composer and performer Heather Christian (The TEAM's Mission Drift & The World is Round, BAM), in collaboration with acclaimed artist/performer Andrew Schneider (YOUARENOWHERE- 2015 OBIE award, 2016 Drama Desk nom.), director Mark Rosenblatt (Associate Artist, West Yorkshire Playhouse), and her genre-defying group, the Arbornauts. The show has just been extended through November 18.

Heather Christian's ANIMAL WISDOM Comes to The Bushwick Starr Tonight


The Bushwick Starr and West Yorkshire Playhouse present ANIMAL WISDOM, created by Heather Christian, directed by Mark Rosenblatt & Andrew Schneider, and featuring and made in collaboration with Sasha Brown, Heather Christian, Fred Epstein, Eric Farber & Maya Sharpe.

Heather Christian's ANIMAL WISDOM Comes to The Bushwick Starr Tonight


The Bushwick Starr and West Yorkshire Playhouse present ANIMAL WISDOM, created by Heather Christian, directed by Mark Rosenblatt & Andrew Schneider, and featuring and made in collaboration with Sasha Brown, Heather Christian, Fred Epstein, Eric Farber & Maya Sharpe.

Heather Christian's ANIMAL WISDOM Opens This Weekend at The Bushwick Starr


The Bushwick Starr and West Yorkshire Playhouse present ANIMAL WISDOM, created by Heather Christian and directed by Mark Rosenblatt, featuring and made in collaboration with Sasha Brown, Heather Christian, Fred Epstein, Eric Farber and Maya Sharpe.

Heather Christian presents ANIMAL WISDOM, 10/11 - 11/4


The Bushwick Starr is thrilled to collaborate with West Yorkshire Playhouse in presenting the world premiere of Animal Wisdom, a new music-theater piece by Obie Award-winning composer and performer Heather Christian (The TEAM's Mission Drift & The World is Round, BAM), in collaboration with acclaimed artist/performer Andrew Schneider (YOUARENOWHERE- 2015 OBIE award, 2016 Drama Desk nom.), director Mark Rosenblatt (Associate Artist, West Yorkshire Playhouse), and her genre-defying group, the Arbornauts.

Heather Christian's ANIMAL WISDOM Coming to The Bushwick Starr


The Bushwick Starr and West Yorkshire Playhouse present ANIMAL WISDOM, created by Heather Christian, directed by Mark Rosenblatt & Andrew Schneider, and featuring and made in collaboration with Sasha Brown, Heather Christian, Fred Epstein, Eric Farber & Maya Sharpe.

The Bushwick Starr Announces 2017-18 Complete Schedule


The Bushwick Starr is thrilled to announce our 2017-18 Season of Programming. We kick things off with a new show by Larissa Velez-Jackson (Yackez, Star Crap Method), which will bring Bushwick community seniors into direct artistic collaboration with one of NYC's most exciting dance artists. 

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