American Theatre of Actors to Present Double Feature: THE SEACOAST OF CHILE and BIRDS IN THE MEADOW
Two socially driven plays run July 30–August 10 at 314 W. 54th St., NYC.
By: A.A. Cristi Jul. 25, 2025
The American Theatre of Actors (ATA) will return with a compelling double-header featuring two thought-provoking plays: The Seacoast of Chile by Meny Beriro and Birds in the Meadow written and directed by ATA founder James Jennings. Performances run July 30 through August 10 at the ATA complex, located at 314 West 54th Street in New York City.
The Seacoast of Chile
Written by Meny Beriro
Directed by Ginger Kipps
Featuring Ken Coughlin, Leslie Fleming-Mitchell, Laura Tewksbury, and Michael Donaldson
Four lifelong friends in their 60s reunite to reflect on their lives when an unexpected confession shifts the dynamic. Bella reveals her plan to abandon everything and escape to the seacoast of Chile—prompting a series of emotional, philosophical, and sometimes stunning reactions.
Birds in the Meadow
Written and Directed by James Jennings
Featuring Phil Oetiker, Jiening Zhu, and Julie Zimmermann
Set in a trailer park during a cross-country road trip, this timely drama follows Joan as she grapples with troubling headlines and the reality of widespread violence against women. Wrestling with helplessness and the desire to act, Joan’s struggle speaks to the complexities of agency, justice, and conscience in a fractured world.
Founded in 1976 by James Jennings, the American Theatre of Actors is a cornerstone of New York’s independent theatre scene, known for fostering new voices and confronting social and ethical issues through performance. With more than 1,000 original works and 11,000 actors to its name—including past performers such as Dennis Quaid, Edie Falco, and Chazz Palminteri—ATA continues its legacy of providing a creative, non-commercial space for artists to thrive.
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