Shanara Gabrielle Headshot

Shanara Gabrielle

Birth Place: Iowa

Get Shanara Gabrielle Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Shanara Gabrielle BIO

Shanara Gabrielle is a theatre artist - actor, director, and artistic leader.

Driven by stories of justice and tales of imagination, she is interested in fostering new work and reimagining classics with artists of courage and depth. Shanara is a seasoned artist and entrepreneurial leader, with the vision, charisma, and insight to make things happen. With extensive experience as an artist, creative leader, and producer in the theatre industry, Shanara brings wide ranging experience from contracted leadership roles at large scale organizations like Arena Stage and the Kennedy Center, grassroots arts and activism projects like Working In DC and ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence, as well as a successful acting career across the country.

Shanara Gabrielle Photos

Shanara Gabrielle News


THE TRANS-ATLANTIC TIME TRAVELING COMPANY Comes to Theater Alliance This Month


The penultimate production in Theater Alliance’s 21st Season, The Trans-Atlantic Time Traveling Company marks the final phase of a new play development process many years in the making.

Industry Pro Newsletter: AEA Members Authorize Strike, Boston Theaters Fight for Survival


AEA members voted to authorize a strike against the Broadway League of the development agreement - while this doesn’t mean the union will call a strike, it does give them another bargaining chip in their ongoing negotiations with the League. Regionally, we have a lot of stories of announced retirements and new leaders stepping into roles.

Theater Alliance Appoints New Producing Artistic Director


 The Theater Alliance Board of Directors has announced that Shanara Gabrielle has been selected as the next Producing Artistic Director of the company, succeeding Raymond O. Caldwell, who has served in the position since 2019. 

SPAMALOT, SWEPT AWAY And More Nominated for 2024 Helen Hayes Awards


Tonight, at a celebration honoring outstanding theatre on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered at the ATLAS Performing Arts Center for Theatre Washington's announcement of nominees for the 40th Helen Hayes Awards.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Washington, DC Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Washington, DC Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE AT ADVENTURE THEATRE at Adventure Theatre & ATMTC Academy


What did our critic think of THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE AT ADVENTURE THEATRE at Adventure Theatre & ATMTC Academy?

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Signature Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Adventure Theatre MTC Presents Magical Holiday Fantasy THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE


Adventure Theatre MTC presents a wintery fantasy with the 2016 revival of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Discover the enchanting world of Narnia in this magical production.

ENOUGH! PLAYS TO END GUN VIOLENCE to be Presented at The Kennedy Center in November


On November 6, teens across the country will unite to speak out against gun violence through a series of powerful plays. Find out more about this nationwide event and how you can participate.

ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence Names Six Winning Plays to Premiere at The Kennedy Center and Nationwide


Discover the powerful plays by emerging teen writers that tackle the issue of gun violence. ENOUGH! announces the premiere of six winning works at The Kennedy Center and nationwide, showcasing young voices advocating for change. Don't miss this impactful event.

Review: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD at Atlas Performing Arts Center


A lively contemporary rethinking of a classic Irish comedy.

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Presents A New Baltimore-Inspired Adaptation Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL


Chesapeake Shakespeare Company (CSC) continues its 20th anniversary season with a brand-new adaptation of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.

Review: MY BODY NO CHOICE Rallies Cries of Resistance at Arena Stage


My Body No Choice is a timely reminder that speaking one’s truth is a powerful means of political resistance.

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Announces 20th Anniversary Gala: A Capulet Costume Ball


Baltimore's CHESAPEAKE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY has announced its upcoming Gala --  its first-ever Capulet Costume Ball, according to Lesley Malin, CSC's Producing Executive Director.   

Get Shanara Gabrielle Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos