Alysia Reiner

Jewish Plays Project Unveils The 15th National Jewish Playwriting Contest Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025

The Jewish Plays Project has announced the 7 finalists for the 15th National Jewish Playwriting Contest, chosen from over 325 submissions from 27 states and 7 countries.

Alex Brightman, Betsy Wolfe and More to Join Paul Rudd's Bowling Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

Award-winning actor and advocate Paul Rudd will return to host the 12th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit, supporting SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young.

Photos: Nicole Scherzinger, Darren Criss, & More at NIGHT AT THE PIER
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2025

Night at the Pier, Family Equality’s signature fundraising gala, returned on Monday, May 12 for an unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration, and show-stopping Broadway performances from Nicole Scherzinger, Darren Criss, and more. Take a look at photos from the evening here!

Review: South Coast Repertory Presents YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD!
by Michael Quintos - Apr 17, 2025

Poignant, hopeful, sardonic, jubilant, and hilariously wicked, YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD! is a brilliant new World Premiere play that revels in its eccentricity yet, thankfully, doesn't quite shield you from genuine, gut-wrenching emotions that tug at your heart strings. Buoyed by a terrific ensemble cast and magical theatricality, Keiko Green’s bold and emotionally resonant new theatrical work is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. The play continues at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa through May 3, 2025.

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD! Comes to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

South Coast Repertory will present a theatrical adventure from a finalist for the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize—the world premiere of You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! by Keiko Green.

Holocaust Museum LA Presents Los Angeles Premiere Of AIN'T NO BACK TO A MERRY-GO-ROUND
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and in collaboration with Jewish Story Partners, Holocaust Museum LA will present the Los Angeles premiere of the acclaimed new documentary, 'Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round,' Sunday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. at AMC The Grove.

Photos: Norbert Leo Butz, Keegan-Michael Key, & More at A COMPLETE UNKNOWN NY Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024

On Friday, December 13, the SVA Theatre and Hotel Chelsea hosted the New York premiere and after-party for A Complete Unknown. In attendance was director James Mangold along with film stars Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, Norbert Leo Butz­, and more. Take a look at photos from the evening below!

Announcing Seven Finalists in the 14th National Jewish Playwriting Contest; Finalists To Embark On International Tour, Including NYC and Israel
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024

The Jewish Plays Project has announced the seven finalists for the 14th National Jewish Playwriting Contest, chosen from over 350 submissions from 28 states and 4 countries.

Alysia Reiner & More to Star in Reading Of THE TURNAWAY PLAY At Soho Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024

A star-studded reading of THE TURNAWAY PLAY will take place at Soho Playhouse, featuring Alysia Reiner and others, aims to raise awareness and support for abortion access groups. Learn how to attend.

Photos: Colman Domingo, Carrie Coon, & More Attend BAFTA North America's New York Tea Party
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2024

On Sunday, October 6, BAFTA hosted its inaugural New York Tea Party at The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel, in conjunction with the New York Film Festival. Industry professionals, creators and talent attended the event, including Daniel Craig, Kieran Culkin, Colman Domingo, and more. Take a look at the photos here!

Reboot Studios Announces 2024 Funding Recipients To Elevate Diverse Jewish Stories
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024

Reboot Studios has announced the recipients of its 2024 Creator Fund, providing financing support for four cross-platform Jewish media productions.

Submissions Now Open For The 2025 Women In The Arts And Media Coalition Collaboration Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

Women in the Arts & Media Coalition is calling for submissions for the 2025 Collaboration Awards. Learn how to apply!

SERIESFEST Set For This May in Denver
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024

SeriesFest, the esteemed international festival and non-profit organization dedicated to elevating emerging and underrepresented voices in episodic storytelling, has announced the full lineup for SeriesFest: Season 10.

2024 NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup Featuring Q&A's, Panels & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2024

2024 NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival has revealed the full lineup featuring feature-length films, short films, and more. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Clara Francesca, Tara Pacheco And Alysia Reiner To Star In 43 STAGES OF GRIEVING: A COMEDY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2024

Clara Francesca, Tara Pacheco, and Alysia Reiner are set to star in '43 Stages of Grieving: A Comedy.' Get all the details on this hilarious production.

Brandon Victor Dixon, Erich Bergen, Rachel Dratch & More to Join SAY's 10th Annual Paul Rudd Celebrity Bowling Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young ’s Paul Rudd’s 10 th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 7:00pm at Frames Bowling Lounge in New York, NY .

Photos: Inside Opening Night of NewYorkRep's WAR WORDS Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023

NewYorkRep's WAR WORDS officially opened last night. Check out photos here!

Photos: First Look at WAR WORLDS at A.R.T./New York
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023

New docu-play by Michelle Kholos Brooks, War Words makes its world premiere production directed by NewYorkRep Artistic Director Sarah Norris, now playing Off-Broadway at A.R.T./New York (502 W. 53rd Street) through Dec. 17.

Chelsea Film Festival's Star-Studded Success Extends Access To Global Audiences
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2023

This year's festival included the most expansive and compelling local, regional, national and international selection in its history, including THESE DAYS (first El Salvadoran NY feature film), THE DIRTY SOUTH starring Willa Holland and Dermot Mulroney, IBIZA BLUE (Spain), ADDICTED TO LIFE (MOME's grant recipient), and more.

Alysia Reiner, John-Andrew Morrison and Sharone Sayegh Headline Reading of ZIONISTA RISING
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) invites public and industry audiences to a staged reading of 12th National Jewish Playwriting Contest Winner ZIONISTA RISING by Alexa Derman.