Nancy Manocherian News

Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC), under the leadership of new Producing Artistic Director Jeremy B. Cohen, today announced the selection of playwrights for its 26th Annual New Works Festival to be held August 2 – 6 in Ojai, CA.

On Monday, June 19th What Will the Neighbors Say? presented storytime at the cell - a night for Black stories, a special Juneteenth event honoring Black voices and centering Black stories at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre. See photos!

Playwrights receive a week-long workshop to develop their new plays followed by a public presentation in OPC's 26th Annual New Works Festival, August 2 - 6.

There are no coincidences . . . only connections. A remarkable chain of over 30 “follow-signs” lead award-winning (but jaded) playwright/composer/performer Amy Engelhardt to Lockerbie, Scotland shortly after the 30th Anniversary of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing.

Symphony Space will present Life Is Drag, in partnership with Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre and The Municipal Art Society of New York, on Thursday, June 15, at 7:30pm in Symphony Space’s Leonard Nimoy Thalia theater.

On Monday, May 15th What Will the Neighbors Say? presented the second installment of their popular storytime series at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre. See photos!

The Obsidian Theatre Festival has announced casting for the 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival, taking place at 3 different locations in downtown Detroit. 

What Will the Neighbors Say? will present storytime at the cell - a night for Black stories, a special Juneteenth event honoring Black voices and centering Black stories, at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre on Monday, June 19.

The newly renovated AMT Theater in midtown will host a special LGBT+ Pride return engagement of the Off-Broadway Premiere of TENNESSEE RISING: THE DAWN OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS, a solo play written and performed by Jacob Storms.

The Women Have Something to Say, conceived by Nicole Kenley-Miller of Intersection Arts Houston and composed by Madeline Styskal, marks the fourth and final project in The Why Collective's four-show series while in residence at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre.

On Monday, April 17th What Will the Neighbors Say? (James Clements and Sam Hood Adrian, Co-Artistic Directors) kicked off storytime, a FREE night of music and storytelling at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre. Check out photos from the event here!

the cell theatre announced that Tessa Albertson (Paramount+'s “Younger”) will lead the cast as eighth-grader 'Shelby' in the World Premiere production of I'M GONNA MARRY YOU TOBEY MAGUIRE, written by Samantha Hurley and directed by Tyler Struble.

Comedy pop star Abby Feldman will host storytime with musical guest Eleri Ward (Miscast 2023; Only Gold with MCC) on Monday, May 15 at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre.

The Why Collective will present a workshop premiere of Words of the Prophets by Vayl Larkin from April 21-23, 2023, at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre.

As a part of the cell's 2023 Residency Program, Clown Gym will present a new devised piece entitled Today's Mess with performances on April 6 and April 7 at 8:00 PM (EST) at the cell (338 W. 23rd St. New York, NY)

​​​​​​​Bethany Arts Community (BAC) has announced the presentation of IMPACT, written and performed by 2022 BAC artist-in-residence Amy Engelhardt, directed by Kira Simring. IMPACT is a fascinating story told through the lenses of music, multimedia and memory.

The Why Collective will add a performance of The Smallest Sound, in the Smallest Space by Bryce McClendon on Saturday March 4 at 2pm, after sold out performances on Friday, March 3 at 7pm, Saturday, March 4 at 7pm EDT, and Sunday, March 5 at 3pm EDT at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre (Artistic Director, Kira Simring).

Free Storytelling Event with Open Bar April 17, May 15 & June 19 @ the cell theatre Join What Will the Neighbors Say? (James Clements and Sam Hood Adrian, Co-Artistic Directors) at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre (338 West 23rd Street New York, NY 10011) on the third Monday of every month for storytime, a FREE night of music and storytelling featuring an open bar and tasty bites.

The newly renovated AMT Theater in midtown will host the Off-Broadway Premiere of TENNESSEE RISING: THE DAWN OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS, a solo play written and performed by Jacob Storms.

The newly renovated AMT Theater in midtown will host the Off-Broadway Premiere of TENNESSEE RISING: THE DAWN OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS. This solo play is written and performed by Jacob Storms and directed by Alan Cumming.