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INSIDE PLAYWRITING PANEL at Ivoryton Playhouse

Five playwrights give their perspectives on the process.

Susan Merson Premieres New Writers Workshops

Master Teacher SUSAN MERSON is founder and moderator of both the Los Angeles and New York Writers Bloc which has supported the work of fiction standouts Janet Fitch and David Bezmozgis; Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Donald Margulies, Emmy winner Jane Anderson, popular nonfiction authors Jamie Cat Callan and Laurie Graff, and YA standouts Kim Purcell and Barbara Bottner will be conducting another series of writing workshops in New York this Spring.

Susan Merson Opens UPTOWN STORIES: LIFE STORIES CLASS

Susan Merson opens her writers preparation course with presentation: UPTOWN STORIES: LIFE STORIES CLASS.

FRIENDS WITH GUNS Extends at Road Theatre Co

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, announce that their third show of its 2018-2019 season, the world premiere of FRIENDS WITH GUNS, written by Stephanie Alison Walker and directed by Randee Trabitz is EXTENDING through SATURDAY, MAY 11 at the Road Theatre on Magnolia, located in The NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd. in North Hollywood.

Road Theatre Company Presents World Premiere Of FRIENDS WITH GUNS

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, present the third show of its 2018-2019 season, the world premiere of FRIENDS WITH GUNS, written by Stephanie Alison Walker and directed by Randee Trabitz. FRIENDS WITH GUNS will preview on Tuesday, March 12 at 8pm; Wednesday, March 13 at 8pm & Thursday, March 14 and will open on Friday, March 15 at 8pm and run through Sunday, May 5 at the Road Theatre on Magnolia, located in The NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd. in North Hollywood.

Playwright And Author Susan Merson Begins 2019 With Exciting New Projects

Acclaimed author, actress, educator, director, and producer now looks to the light.

Open Fist Presents Shattering Comedy WALKING TO BUCHENWALD

Two couples learn what it means to be American in a world that no longer admires the U.S. Open Fist Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Walking To Buchenwald, a protean comedy with shocking consequences by Tom Jacobson.Roderick Menzies directs for a Sept. 9 opening atAtwater Village Theatre.

Photo Flash: Edith O'Hara Celebrated at 13th Street Repertory Theater

This past weekend, playwright & producer Susan Merson presented IN HER NAME: A WEEKEND OF WOMEN'S STORIES as part of '365 WOMEN A YEAR: A Playwriting Project,' a festival of new plays at the 13th Street Repertory Theater (50 West 13th Street, NYC Friday night).

13th Street Rep's IN HER NAME: A WEEKEND OF WOMEN'S STORIES Begins Today

Join us for a weekend celebration of women's voices in the theater including a Today night event in honor or the 100th year of Founding Artistic Director Edith O'Hara of the 13th Street Repertory featuring Ms. Merson, Dael Orlandersmith, Leah Friedman, Shola, Shellen Lubin, and special guests.

13th Street Rep to Present IN HER NAME: A WEEKEND OF WOMEN'S STORIES

Join us for a weekend celebration of women's voices in the theater including a Friday night event in honor or the 100th year of Founding Artistic Director Edith O'Hara of the 13th Street Repertory featuring Ms. Merson, Dael Orlandersmith, Leah Friedman, Shola, Shellen Lubin, and special guests.

Israel Horovitz's LINE to Return to 13th Street Rep

The 13th Street Repertory - as part of its Rep-Resurgence - has reimagined its flagship production, LINE, the longest-running play in Manhattan and the longest-running Off-Off-Broadway show [ever], with a 21st Century twist.

13th Street Repertory Theater Presents LINE

Susan Merson, producing artistic director of the 13th Street Repertory Theater and director/producer Jacqueline Wade are recreating the legendary theater's signature piece, LINE, the longest-running play in Manhattan and the longest-running Off-Off-Broadway show [ever], having played continuously at the 13th Street Repertory Theater since 1974) with a 21st Century twist.

BOUNTY OF LACE and More Coming Up This Month at 13th Street Rep

The 13th Street Rep kicks off its December 2015 lineup at 50 West 13th Street, NYC.

BOUNTY OF LACE and More Coming Up This Dec at 13th Street Rep

The 13th Street Rep has announced its December 2015 lineup at 50 West 13th Street, NYC.

13th Street Playhouse Hosts Women in the Theatre ...and Over 50

This past weekend, 13th Street Playhouse played host to a room of some of New York's female power players with Wisdom Voices: Women in the Theatre and Over 50. The panel included Broadway veteran Polly Adams; Emmy-winner Ellen Parker; actress & playwright Leigh Curran; actress & scholar Heather Rasche; performer & playwright Shellen Lubin; actress & fine artist Leah Friedman; actress, playwright & performance artist Elizabeth Hess; and veteran playwright & producing artists director of the 13th Rep Susan Merson.

Photo Flash: Leigh Curran's EHY WATER FALLS Opens Tomorrow at 13th Street Rep

After a powerful run on the West Coast, winning the Encore! Producers Award at the Hollywood Fringe Festival and getting raves in the Huffington Post as well as a powerful article by Patrick Hickey in ReviewFix, Leigh Curran brings this riveting work to NYC as part of the legendary 13th Street Repertory Playhouse's 2015 season. The play runs October 21 & 22, 28 & 29; November 1, 5, 8, 12; all at 7:30 p.m. Scroll down for sneak peek photos!

Photo Flash: First Look at BETWEEN PRETTY PLACES at 13th Street Rep

NY Theatre Intensives presents BETWEEN PRETTY PLACES: A Musical Ghost Story, running now through October 4, 2015 at The 13th Street Repertory Theatre, 50 West 13th St, New York City. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Musical Ghost Story BETWEEN PRETTY PLACES at 13th Street Rep

New works, learning intensives, premieres, guest artists, and musical works create a busy and exciting 2015-2016 season at 13th Street, beginning with the musical ghost story BETWEEN PRETTY PLACES. At the first read-thru, director John Hadden, a founding member of the Berkshires' well-respected Shakespeare & Company, began artistic discussions with cast members. Scroll down for a sneak peek at rehearsal!

Thirteenth Street Repertory Theatre Presents BETWEEN PRETTY PLACES

Susan Merson, Producing Artistic Director of the Thirteenth Street Repertory Theatre has assembled a passionate group of artists for this musicalized version of her Gothic-style play, BETWEEN PRETTY PLACES, about the choices a central California family must make when they are thrust into supernatural circumstances. Directed by John Hadden, a founding member of the Berkshires' well-respected Shakespeare & Company, and featuring Ellen Parker, Philip Callen, Julie Fitzpatrick, Jemma Kosanke, and Heather Rasche.

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