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Interview: Playwright Wendy Graf on EXIT WOUNDS World Premiere at International City Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Aug 15, 2023


The world premiere of Graf’s play Exit Wounds is taking place at International City Theatre in Long Beach for a three-week run, August 25 through September 10, directed by ICT producing artistic director caryn desai [sic]. I decided to speak with Wendy on her process for creating the play, being acknowledged as a best new play in such a prestigious competition, why she decided to hold the world premiere at ICT, and how she hopes audiences will connect with its story about healing, hope, and compassion when someone you love has committed a terrible crime.

World Premiere of EXIT WOUNDS by Wendy Graf to be Presented at International City Theatre in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2023


How do you find redemption when someone you love has committed a terrible crime? International City Theatre will present a powerful and moving new play by Wendy Graf. I

TICK, TICK...BOOM! And More Announced for International City Theatre 2023 Five-Play Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2022


International City Theatre has announced an “Embracing the Future” season of music, comedy, drama and thrills for 2023.

Breath Of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble Will Celebrate the Release of 'The Covid Monologues' Book
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2022


'The COVID Monologues,' was a video project presented by Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble, that honored people who died from COVID-19.

Long Beach's International City Theatre Honored With 23 Robby Award Nominations And Wins
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2022


International City Theatre has been honored with three wins and 20 additional nominations for four different productions by longtime theater reviewer Rob Stevens, who has announced his 35th annual “Robby Awards for Excellence in Southern California Theatre.”

Photos: International City Theatre Presents CLOSELY RELATED KEYS
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2021


International City Theatre returns to the stage after 18 long months with a compelling family drama by multiple award-winning Los Angeles-based playwright Wendy Graf.

LAB Theater Project to Present WEDNESDAY'S CHILD
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2021


LAB Theater Project presents the world premiere of Wednesday's Child by Wendy Graf, running Sept 2-19, 2021, at 812 E Henderson Avenue in Ybor City, with options for viewing In-Person, Livestream, or On-Demand.

International YI LOVE YIDDISHFEST 2021 To Feature Live and Virtual Online Events
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2021


This celebratory Jewish/Yiddish event will take place virtually from August 30-September 5 when the Yiddishkayt Initiative hosts its “2nd Annual International VIRTUAL YI Love YiddishFest 2021 with a LIVE play reading of “Lessons” by Wendy Graf at The Betsy Hotel South Beach and one PUBLIC concert of “Yiddish Tangos” at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC in North Miami Beach.

WEDNESDAY'S CHILD By Wendy Graf To Premier At LAB Theater Project
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2021


LAB Theater Project will present the world premiere of Wednesday's Child by Wendy Graf, running Sept 2-19, 2021, at 812 E Henderson Avenue in Ybor City, with options for viewing In-Person, Livestream, or On-Demand.

International City Theatre Returns to the Stage With CLOSELY RELATED KEYS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2021


Living in New York shortly after September 11, Julia Dolan (Mason) is an up-and-coming corporate attorney whose carefully constructed life begins to crumble when she learns she has a half-sister (Mohammadi) — a Muslim who has fled Iraq. Neyla plays the violin and wants to audition for Julliard, but Julia is wary. Is there more to Neyla's story?

YI Love Jewish Presents LESSONS By Award-Winning Playwright Wendy Graf
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2021


YI Love Jewish will host and present a play reading of Lessons by playwright Wendy Graf! The event will be 7 pm Monday, August 30 at The Betsy Hotel in South Beach.

Lower Depth Theatre's Upcoming Short Play Festival Examines The 2020 Election Through A Sci-fi Lens
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2020


Los Angeles-based theatre company Lower Depth Theatre has announced dates and artists for their upcoming virtual festival, 'The BIPOC Voting Plays: A Second Wave 'Pandemic Plays' Shorts Festival.' The festival will feature six short plays by LA-based playwrights that merge the genre of science fiction with the imminence of the November 2020 election.

Alternative Theatre Los Angeles and LA Stage Alliance Present TOGETHER LA: A VIRTUAL STAGE FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2020


Alternative Theatre Los Angeles in association with LA Stage Alliance presents 'Together LA: A Virtual Stage Festival' celebrating the vibrant and diverse intimate theatre scene of the greater Los Angeles area. Each night starts at 7 p.m. PST, and each piece runs approximately 10 minutes. Free with Reservations.

International City Theatre Announces 5-Play Season for 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2020


In the spirit of cautious optimism that theater will be permitted to resume early next year, International City Theatre has decided to announce a 2021 season.

Virtual Premiere of UNEMPLOYED ELEPHANTS- A LOVE STORY Set for Hollywood Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2020


A chance meeting in an airport lounge leads to a Burmese odyssey and a search for a missing monk... and maybe love. John Lacey directs the 'virtual premiere' of Unemployed Elephants-A Love Story, a romantic comedy by Wendy Graf (No Word in Guyanese for Me, Exit Wounds).

International City Theatre Announces 35th Anniversary Season
by Julie Musbach - Aug 20, 2019


International City Theatre celebrates its 35th Anniversary in 2020 with a five-play season of song, laughter, drama and more laughter.

Road Theatre Company Presents 10th Annual Summer Playwrights Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2019


THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY remains committed to its meaningful mission to produce and develop New Work for the Stage. They have announced their upcoming 28th season, the tenth annual Summer Playwrights Festival.

Playwright Wendy Graf Named Gold Medallion Winner by Moss Hart & Kitty Carlisle Hart New Play Initiative
by Julie Musbach - Apr 2, 2019


Playwright Wendy Graf has been named the inaugural Gold Medallion winner by theMoss Hart & Kitty Carlisle Hart New Play Initiative for her play Exit Wounds.

Photo Flash: Moss Hart & Kitty Carlisle Hart New Play Initiative Winners Receive L.A. Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2018


Two new character-driven relationship plays, both by award-winning women writers and both inspired by events currently at the forefront of our national consciousness, beat out 1241 other submissions in the inaugural Moss Hart & Kitty Carlisle Hart New Play Initiative. Hart NPI artistic director Christopher Hart will direct Silver Medallion-winning plays Confederates by Suzanne Bradbeer, opening Nov. 9, and Exit Wounds by Wendy Graf, opening Nov. 16, atGrove Theater Center in Burbank, where the two plays will continue to run in repertory through Dec. 16. One will be named the Gold Medallion winner and open on March 13, 2019 for a six-week, off-Broadway run in the 196-seat "Theater A" at 59E59 Theaters in New York City.

Moss Hart & Kitty Carlisle Hart New Play Initiative 'Silver Medallion' Winners Get L.A. Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2018


Two new character-driven relationship plays, both by award-winning women writers and both inspired by events currently at the forefront of our national consciousness, beat out 1241 other submissions in the inaugural Moss Hart & Kitty Carlisle Hart New Play Initiative. Hart NPI artistic director Christopher Hart will direct Silver Medallion-winning plays Confederates by Suzanne Bradbeer, opening Nov. 9, and Exit Wounds by Wendy Graf, opening Nov. 16, at Grove Theater Center in Burbank, where the two plays will continue to run in repertory through Dec. 16. One will be the named the Gold Medallion winner and open on March 13, 2019 for a six-week, off-Broadway run in the 196-seat "Theater A" at 59E59 Theaters in New York City.

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