David Deblinger News

Don't miss the Off Broadway debut of LESLIE EPSTEIN'S - KING OF THE JEWS at HERE Arts Center. The controversial adaptation of Epstein's novel is set in Poland, 1939, and follows a group of Jews forced to govern their own lives during the German occupation.

Discover the Off-Broadway debut of 'KING OF THE JEWS,' a compelling stage adaptation of Leslie Epstein's controversial novel. Immerse yourself in this thought-provoking production that confronts themes of identity, religion, and power. Don't miss your chance to experience this powerful theatrical event.

LAByrinth Theater Company will present BACKSEAT, a series of readings of new works inspired by the formation of The Drivers Cooperative NYC. LAByrinth company members have created fifteen new works exploring the intersection of the American Dream and the reality of the working class world of New York City drivers.

LAByrinth Theater Company has announced the selections for its 2021 Annual Barn Series, the award-winning company's developmental play reading series. This year's series features six new plays, five of which were written and directed by LAByrinth company members, along with an evening of six short plays from LAB's Intensive Ensemble.

After Coffee & Cigarettes (2011) and Champagne & Cigarettes (2012), Aurora Theatre will is proud to present C&C vol. 3: COVID & Cigarettes, A collection of virtual 10-minute plays 13 original plays, 30 actors, 13 playwrights and 10 directors from all around the world (including Hong Kong, New York, Zurich, Sydney and more) have joined together to bring back the magic of the theatre – in the comfort of your home! To celebrate Aurora Theatre's ten-year anniversary, we are proud to present our first virtual- and global- production.

This weekend (May 23-24) in live streaming:Chita is back at Stars in the House, Kelli hosts Memorial for Us All, and so much more!

José Rivera's wild and fanciful holiday play Maricela De La Luz Lights the World, directed by David Deblinger, co-founder of the Labyrinth Theater Company and HB faculty member, follows the adventures of Maricela and her brother Riccardo as they save the world from weather catastrophe.  

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) announces a one week extension for the world premiere production of Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis (Between Riverside and Crazy), directed by Obie Award winner John Ortiz, and co-produced with LAByrinth Theater Company. The production, which opens on Monday, December 9th will now play through Sunday, December 29th, 2019 Off-Broadway at the Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street).

This fall HB STUDIO is shining its spotlight on the urgency of climate change with two upcoming events:  the American Scoreboard performances of verbatim readings of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on The Need for Leadership to Combat Climate Change for two performances only on Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21 at 7pm; and a staged reading of playwright José Rivera's fanciful Maricela De La Luz Lights the World, directed by David Debinger, on Friday, December 6 at 7pm and Saturday, December 7 at 2pm.  All performances, which are free of charge, take place at HB Playwrights Theatre, 124 Bank Street.  Reservations can be made at hbstudio.eventbrite.com. 

Today, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) continues its 22-year legacy of providing a platform for diverse storytelling and emerging filmmakers, by announcing the 2018 official selections in all screening categories. The festival returns to Miami Beach, FL from June 13-17. 

LAByrinth Theater Company (Artistic Director John Ortiz) recently announced that they will present the World Premiere of Devil of Choice by LAB Member Maggie Bofill (Winners, Drawn and Quartered). They are thrilled for performances to begin Wednesday, May 23, and will run through Saturday, June 9, 2018, at The Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, New York, NY 10014). An official opening night has been set for Monday, May 28, 2018. Tickets are available for $20 each and can be purchased online at www.labtheater.org/shows-and-events

Downtown Jewish Life presents INTO THE NIGHT, a contemporary spin on an ancient tradition of all night study during the Jewish Holiday of Shavuot, hosted by The 14th Street Y on Saturday, May 19, 2018 beginning 6pm.

Primitive Grace Theater Ensemble will present the World Premiere of DIVINE HORSEMEN written and directed by Obie Award winner and SAG Award nominee Paul Calderon (The Bad Lieutenant, Boardwalk Empire). Co-starring David Zayas (Dexter) and David Deblinger (Lucky Penny), previews begin January 10th at Access Theater. Opening is slated for Thursday, January 18th.

HB Studio, one of New York's legendary institutions for theater training and practice located in Greenwich Village, will kick off the 2018 BENEFIT SERIES with a special presentation of Academy-award nominated Jos Rivera's whimsical play, MARICELA DE LA LUZ LIGHTS THE WORLD.

HB Studio, one of New York's iconic institutions for theater training and practice located in Greenwich Village, will present the 2018 BENEFIT SERIES this year in the HB Playwrights Theatre, featuring works by Jos Rivera, Leonard Bernstein and Anne Meara. HB Studio's 2018 Benefit Series kicks off on December 1, 2017.

This November, FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade presents the Sixth Annual Gotham Storytelling Festival.

This November, FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade presents the Sixth Annual Gotham Storytelling Festival.

FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade in association with Saudade Theatre (Producers, Vanessa Varela & Filipe Valle Costa) will present the United States Premiere of Mickael de Oliveira's The Constitution, translated by Maria Ines Marques and directed by Jill DeArmon (Assistant Director, Pedro Marnoto Pereira), tonight, August 31, through September 10 at UNDER St. Marks.

FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade in association with Saudade Theatre (Producers, Vanessa Varela & Filipe Valle Costa) will present the United States Premiere of Mickael de Oliveira's The Constitution, translated by Maria Ines Marques and directed by Jill DeArmon (Assistant Director, Pedro Marnoto Pereira), August 31-September 10 at UNDER St. Marks

This summer, The K.G. Scully Players are pleased to present VICTORY GIRLS, by Kristina Poe, directed by Jill DeArmon, as part of the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity.