Andrew R Heinze
Formerly a professor of American History, ANDREW R. HEINZE is the award-winning author of JEWS AND THE AMERICAN SOUL (Publishers’ Weekly choice: “Best Books of 2004”).
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BIO
Formerly a professor of American History, ANDREW R. HEINZE is the award-winning author of JEWS AND THE AMERICAN SOUL (Publishers’ Weekly choice: “Best Books of 2004”). He left a tenured position in academia in 2006 to take up a new career as a novelist but found himself instead drawn to playwriting. In 2025 Andrew was honored as a New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellow in Playwriting. His plays have been produced in New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Austin, Dallas, Miami, Denver, Tucson, Albuquerque and regionally in the US and Mexico. Andrew belongs to the Dramatists Guild of America and PEN, and he is Resident Dramaturg of the American Renaissance Theater Company (NYC). For a complete resume: andrewheinze.com
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VIDEO: New Jersey Repertory Company Presents WEST END FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2018
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-09-19 21:23:49
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Photos: THE BLISS OPTION Opens At The Chain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2025
American Renaissance Theater Company is presenting the World Premiere of THE BLISS OPTION by Andrew R. Heinze, co-directed with Eva Minemar. Check out photos of the show!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2025
American Renaissance Theater Company is presenting the World Premiere of THE BLISS OPTION by Andrew R. Heinze, co-directed with Eva Minemar. Check out photos of the show!
New Play THE BLISS OPTION Comes to The Chain Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025
American Renaissance Theater Company will present the World Premiere of THE BLISS OPTION by Andrew R. Heinze, co-directed with Eva Minemar, at The Chain Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025
American Renaissance Theater Company will present the World Premiere of THE BLISS OPTION by Andrew R. Heinze, co-directed with Eva Minemar, at The Chain Theater.
Urban Stages to Present THE TOURIST TRAP PLAYS - Starring Disnie Sebastien
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2020
Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director) will begin 2020 with The Tourist Trap plays. Seven playwrights have been challenged to write a brand spanking new short play using a tourist trap (Mount Rushmore, Hollywood Sign, etc) as a springboard. This will be the ninth installment of short play premieres under Urban Stages New Pages' facilitated by Bara Swain. The program provides increased visibility and networking opportunities to playwrights at all career levels as well as free public programming.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2020
Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director) will begin 2020 with The Tourist Trap plays. Seven playwrights have been challenged to write a brand spanking new short play using a tourist trap (Mount Rushmore, Hollywood Sign, etc) as a springboard. This will be the ninth installment of short play premieres under Urban Stages New Pages' facilitated by Bara Swain. The program provides increased visibility and networking opportunities to playwrights at all career levels as well as free public programming.
Lauren Yee Is This Year's Samuel French Off-Off-Broadway Short Play Festival Honorary Festival Playwright
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2019
Samuel French's Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival (OOB), the nation's premier short play competition, is excited to announce that Lauren Yee (Cambodian Rock Band, The Great Leap, The Hatmaker's Wife) is this year's honorary festival playwright. Additionally, the distinguished lineup of judges will include Masi Asare, Eleanor Burgess, Clarence Coo, Vichet Chum, Chris Giordano, Keli Goff, David L. Kimple, Margaret Ledford, Emily Morse, Salem Tsegaye, Miriam Weiner and Alexis Williams.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2019
Samuel French's Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival (OOB), the nation's premier short play competition, is excited to announce that Lauren Yee (Cambodian Rock Band, The Great Leap, The Hatmaker's Wife) is this year's honorary festival playwright. Additionally, the distinguished lineup of judges will include Masi Asare, Eleanor Burgess, Clarence Coo, Vichet Chum, Chris Giordano, Keli Goff, David L. Kimple, Margaret Ledford, Emily Morse, Salem Tsegaye, Miriam Weiner and Alexis Williams.
THE BAR MITZVAH OF JESUS GOLDFARB Returns To New York City
by Julie Musbach - Aug 13, 2019
Andrew Heinze's award-winning comedy THE BAR MITZVAH OF JESUS GOLDFARB returns to New York City for the 2019 Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival. The play goes up at the festival's opening night, Tuesday, August 20 at 7 pm at the Vineyard's Dimson 15thStreet Theatre, 108 E. 15thStreet, New York, NY.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 13, 2019
Andrew Heinze's award-winning comedy THE BAR MITZVAH OF JESUS GOLDFARB returns to New York City for the 2019 Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival. The play goes up at the festival's opening night, Tuesday, August 20 at 7 pm at the Vineyard's Dimson 15thStreet Theatre, 108 E. 15thStreet, New York, NY.
Renaissance Theaterworks Presents the Samuel French 44th Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2019
Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW), Milwaukee's only professional theater company dedicated to improving gender parity in the arts, returns to New York City to produce the short play, ALL OF THE EVERYTHING byAlayna Jacqueline (Barnes) at this year's Samuel French 44th Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival (OOB) in August 2019.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2019
Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW), Milwaukee's only professional theater company dedicated to improving gender parity in the arts, returns to New York City to produce the short play, ALL OF THE EVERYTHING byAlayna Jacqueline (Barnes) at this year's Samuel French 44th Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival (OOB) in August 2019.
Samuel French Off-Off-Broadway Short Play Fest Announces Top 30 Playwrights
by Julie Musbach - Jun 12, 2019
Samuel French's Off Off-Broadway Short Play Festival (OOB), the nation's premier short play competition, is excited to open 2019 ticket sales with an announcement of this year's Top 30 playwrights.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 12, 2019
Samuel French's Off Off-Broadway Short Play Festival (OOB), the nation's premier short play competition, is excited to open 2019 ticket sales with an announcement of this year's Top 30 playwrights.
VIDEO: New Jersey Repertory Company Presents WEST END FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2018
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2018
New Jersey Repertory Company is proud to present When the Circus Comes to Town, a Festival of the Arts that includes: Theatre Brut (32 short plays), live music, an art show, a photography exhibit, poetry readings, and new this year - an afternoon of children's storytelling. It's a fundraiser for NJ Rep's West End Arts Center, serving the Long Branch community, and it's taking place September 20 - 30, at 132 West End Ave, Long Branch. For tickets or additional information call 732-229-3166 or visit njrep.org.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2018
New Jersey Repertory Company is proud to present When the Circus Comes to Town, a Festival of the Arts that includes: Theatre Brut (32 short plays), live music, an art show, a photography exhibit, poetry readings, and new this year - an afternoon of children's storytelling. It's a fundraiser for NJ Rep's West End Arts Center, serving the Long Branch community, and it's taking place September 20 - 30, at 132 West End Ave, Long Branch. For tickets or additional information call 732-229-3166 or visit njrep.org.
NJ Rep Presents WEST END FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2018
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2018
New Jersey Repertory Company is proud to present When the Circus Comes to Town, a Festival of the Arts that includes: Theatre Brut (32 short plays), live music, an art show, a photography exhibit, poetry readings, and new this year - an afternoon of children's storytelling. It's all taking place at NJ Rep's West End Arts Center, 132 West End Ave, Long Branch, September 20 - 30. For tickets or additional information call 732-229-3166 or visit njrep.org online.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2018
New Jersey Repertory Company is proud to present When the Circus Comes to Town, a Festival of the Arts that includes: Theatre Brut (32 short plays), live music, an art show, a photography exhibit, poetry readings, and new this year - an afternoon of children's storytelling. It's all taking place at NJ Rep's West End Arts Center, 132 West End Ave, Long Branch, September 20 - 30. For tickets or additional information call 732-229-3166 or visit njrep.org online.
5th Annual International Playwrights Festival Comes to Warner Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2016
The Warner Theatre will present its 5th Annual International Playwrights Festival held in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre October 13-15, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2016
The Warner Theatre will present its 5th Annual International Playwrights Festival held in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre October 13-15, 2016.
5th Annual International Playwrights Festival Comes to Warner Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2016
The Warner Theatre will present its 5th Annual International Playwrights Festival held in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre October 13-15, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2016
The Warner Theatre will present its 5th Annual International Playwrights Festival held in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre October 13-15, 2016.
Orlando Shakespeare Kicks Off PLAYFEST This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2014
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF dares audiences to take a risk on new plays at PlayFest from this weekend, November 1 - 3, 2014. Presented by Harriett's Charitable Trust, the fast-paced weekend is packed with lively discussions, engaging playwright panels, and new play readings, along with a keynote speech from playwright Mark St. Germain. This season's event marks the twelfth festival of new plays at the Theater.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2014
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF dares audiences to take a risk on new plays at PlayFest from this weekend, November 1 - 3, 2014. Presented by Harriett's Charitable Trust, the fast-paced weekend is packed with lively discussions, engaging playwright panels, and new play readings, along with a keynote speech from playwright Mark St. Germain. This season's event marks the twelfth festival of new plays at the Theater.
Orlando Shakespeare Sets Casting, Directors for PLAYFEST, Running 11/1-3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2014
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF dares audiences to take a risk on new plays at PlayFest from November 1 - 3, 2014. Presented by Harriett's Charitable Trust, the fast-paced weekend is packed with lively discussions, engaging playwright panels, and new play readings, along with a keynote speech from playwright Mark St. Germain. This season's event marks the twelfth festival of new plays at the Theater.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2014
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF dares audiences to take a risk on new plays at PlayFest from November 1 - 3, 2014. Presented by Harriett's Charitable Trust, the fast-paced weekend is packed with lively discussions, engaging playwright panels, and new play readings, along with a keynote speech from playwright Mark St. Germain. This season's event marks the twelfth festival of new plays at the Theater.
Fringe Encore Presents MOSES, THE AUTHOR, Now thru 10/05
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2014
MOSES, THE AUTHOR, a world premiere comedy by Andrew R. Heinze, has been chosen to be presented as part of the 18th Annual New York International Fringe Festival ENCORE SERIES. The acclaimed comedy, directed by Drama Desk Award-winner Amy Wright, will play four additional performances at The Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) -- Tonight, 9/26 at 7pm; Sunday, 9/28 at 3pm; Sunday, 10/5 @ 3pm; and Sunday, 10/5 at 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2014
MOSES, THE AUTHOR, a world premiere comedy by Andrew R. Heinze, has been chosen to be presented as part of the 18th Annual New York International Fringe Festival ENCORE SERIES. The acclaimed comedy, directed by Drama Desk Award-winner Amy Wright, will play four additional performances at The Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) -- Tonight, 9/26 at 7pm; Sunday, 9/28 at 3pm; Sunday, 10/5 @ 3pm; and Sunday, 10/5 at 7pm.
Fringe Encore Presents MOSES, THE AUTHOR, 9/26-10/05
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 13, 2014
MOSES, THE AUTHOR, a world premiere comedy by Andrew R. Heinze, has been chosen to be presented as part of the 18th Annual New York International Fringe Festival ENCORE SERIES. The acclaimed comedy, directed by Drama Desk Award-winner Amy Wright, will play four additional performances at The Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) -- Friday, 9/26 at 7pm; Sunday, 9/28 at 3pm; Sunday, 10/5 @ 3pm; and Sunday, 10/5 at 7pm.
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 13, 2014
MOSES, THE AUTHOR, a world premiere comedy by Andrew R. Heinze, has been chosen to be presented as part of the 18th Annual New York International Fringe Festival ENCORE SERIES. The acclaimed comedy, directed by Drama Desk Award-winner Amy Wright, will play four additional performances at The Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) -- Friday, 9/26 at 7pm; Sunday, 9/28 at 3pm; Sunday, 10/5 @ 3pm; and Sunday, 10/5 at 7pm.
Orlando Shakespeare Theater's PlayFest to Run 11/1-3
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 4, 2014
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF dares audiences to take a risk on new plays at PlayFest from November 1 - 3, 2014. Presented by Harriett's Charitable Trust, the fast-paced weekend is packed with lively discussions, engaging playwright panels, and new play readings, along with a keynote speech from playwright Mark St. Germain (Freud's Last Session and The Best of Enemies)?. This season's event marks the twelfth festival of new plays at the Theater. Tickets to individual PlayFest readings ($5) will be available to the general public on Tuesday, September 30. PlayFest Festival Passes are on sale now, and may be purchased by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online at www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street.
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 4, 2014
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF dares audiences to take a risk on new plays at PlayFest from November 1 - 3, 2014. Presented by Harriett's Charitable Trust, the fast-paced weekend is packed with lively discussions, engaging playwright panels, and new play readings, along with a keynote speech from playwright Mark St. Germain (Freud's Last Session and The Best of Enemies)?. This season's event marks the twelfth festival of new plays at the Theater. Tickets to individual PlayFest readings ($5) will be available to the general public on Tuesday, September 30. PlayFest Festival Passes are on sale now, and may be purchased by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online at www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street.
MOSES, THE AUTHOR Plays FringeNYC, Now thru 8/24
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2014
MOSES, THE AUTHOR, a world premiere comedy by Andrew R. Heinze, will be presented as part of the 18th Annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC, held this year from today, August 8th - 24th.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2014
MOSES, THE AUTHOR, a world premiere comedy by Andrew R. Heinze, will be presented as part of the 18th Annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC, held this year from today, August 8th - 24th.
Photo Flash: Andrew R. Heinze's MOSES, THE AUTHOR to Play FringeNYC, 8/10-23
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 26, 2014
MOSES, THE AUTHOR, a world premiere comedy by Andrew R. Heinze, will be presented as part of the 18th Annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC, held this year from August 8th - 24th. Directed by Drama Desk Award-winner Amy Wright,MOSES, THE AUTHOR will play five performances at 'Fringe Venue #17,' The Players Theatre (115 MacDougal) - on Sunday, 8/10 at 2:15pm; Wednesday, 8/13 at 9:45pm; Sat, 8/20 at 2pm; Thursday, 8/21 at 9pm; and Saturday, 8/23 at 9:15pm. Tickets for FringeNYC productions are $18 and are on sale now. For information/tickets to all FringeNYC productions, visit www.FringeNYC.org or call 866-468-7619.
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 26, 2014
MOSES, THE AUTHOR, a world premiere comedy by Andrew R. Heinze, will be presented as part of the 18th Annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC, held this year from August 8th - 24th. Directed by Drama Desk Award-winner Amy Wright,MOSES, THE AUTHOR will play five performances at 'Fringe Venue #17,' The Players Theatre (115 MacDougal) - on Sunday, 8/10 at 2:15pm; Wednesday, 8/13 at 9:45pm; Sat, 8/20 at 2pm; Thursday, 8/21 at 9pm; and Saturday, 8/23 at 9:15pm. Tickets for FringeNYC productions are $18 and are on sale now. For information/tickets to all FringeNYC productions, visit www.FringeNYC.org or call 866-468-7619.
MOSES, THE AUTHOR to Play FringeNYC, 8/8-24
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 21, 2014
MOSES, THE AUTHOR, a world premiere comedy by Andrew R. Heinze, will be presented as part of the 18th Annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC, held this year from August 8th - 24th. Directed by Drama Desk Award-winner Amy Wright, MOSES, THE AUTHOR will play five performances at 'Fringe Venue #17,' The Players Theatre (115 MacDougal) - on Sunday, 8/10 at 2:15pm; Wednesday, 8/13 at 9:45pm; Sat, 8/20 at 2pm; Thursday, 8/21 at 9pm; and Saturday, 8/23 at 9:15pm. Tickets for FringeNYC productions are $18 and are on sale now. For information/tickets to all FringeNYC productions, visit www.FringeNYC.org or call 866-468-7619.
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 21, 2014
MOSES, THE AUTHOR, a world premiere comedy by Andrew R. Heinze, will be presented as part of the 18th Annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC, held this year from August 8th - 24th. Directed by Drama Desk Award-winner Amy Wright, MOSES, THE AUTHOR will play five performances at 'Fringe Venue #17,' The Players Theatre (115 MacDougal) - on Sunday, 8/10 at 2:15pm; Wednesday, 8/13 at 9:45pm; Sat, 8/20 at 2pm; Thursday, 8/21 at 9pm; and Saturday, 8/23 at 9:15pm. Tickets for FringeNYC productions are $18 and are on sale now. For information/tickets to all FringeNYC productions, visit www.FringeNYC.org or call 866-468-7619.
Metropolitan Playhouse Kicks Off 2013 East Village Theater Festival, Now thru 5/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013
Metropolitan Playhouse, OBIE Award winner, presents the fourth annual East Village Theater Festival, a three-week celebration of the ever-vital life and lore of the East Village. The festival features four different evenings of new plays and solo-performances, as well as the work of local artists, and a panel discussion on the neighborhood's changing identity.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013
Metropolitan Playhouse, OBIE Award winner, presents the fourth annual East Village Theater Festival, a three-week celebration of the ever-vital life and lore of the East Village. The festival features four different evenings of new plays and solo-performances, as well as the work of local artists, and a panel discussion on the neighborhood's changing identity.
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