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Photos: The Cast of INITIATIVE Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 20, 2025

The Public Theater recently celebrated opening night of the world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Check out photos from the red carpet!

Review Roundup: INITIATIVE World Premiere Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

Go inside the lives of a group of California teens in the Public Theater world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Read the reviews!

INITIATIVE World Premiere At The Public Theater; Extension Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

The Public Theater has released new production photos for Else Went’s world premiere INITIATIVE, now in previews and newly extended through December 7.

INITIATIVE World Premiere to Begin Previews at The Public Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

The Public Theater has begun previews for the world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Learn more!

Photos: INITIATIVE World Premiere in Rehearsals at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

You can now get a first look at rehearsal photos for The Public Theater’s world premiere play INITIATIVE, written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by Emma Rosa Went.

Micaela Diamond, Shuler Hensley and More Join The Public Theater 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed additional cast members for the upcoming productions of its 2025-26 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the season!