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Anthony J. Piccione

Birth Place: Rochester, New York, United States

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Anthony J. Piccione is an award-winning writer, producer and teaching artist based in New York City. His debut full-length play A Therapy Session with Myself, a semi-autobiographical drama about growing up with autism and anxiety, premiered in January 2019 at the Hudson Guild Theatre before transferring in May to the Kraine Theater for an extended year-long run, Since then, his dystopian political epic One Empire, Under God made its live premiere at The Tank in November 2021 and is now slated for publication at Next Stage Press in 2023 while his psychological horror drama The Lone Wolf Society will be presented as a staged reading in November 2022 before an expected 2023 premiere. Additionally, Piccione's eclectic canon of one-acts has previously been presented in NYC at venues such as The Tank, the Hudson Guild Theatre, Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, Midtown International Theatre Festival, and Manhattan Repertory Theatre. His short drama What I Left Behind was named the NYWinterfest’s Best Short Play of 2018, and his short film The Fire That Won’t Stop was named an official selection at the Venice Short Film Awards, the Paris International Short Festival, and the Hollywood International Golden Age Festival and is available for streaming at Think Shorts. Additionally, he works as a scriptwriter-for-hire whose work has been commissioned by Sesame Workshop and various other clients. He is also the founder of the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival in support of mental health awareness and has taught playwriting courses at EPIC Players and Broadway Weekends. He received his BA in Theatre from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2016 and is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild of America.

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The Neurodivergent New Play Series Will Host First Annual Open-Mic Fundraiser


On April 21st at 2pm EST, the Neurodivergent New Play Series will present its first annual Open-Mic Night to celebrate World Autistic Empowerment Month at spit&vigor's tiny baby blackbox theater, located at 115 MacDougal Street, 3C, New York, NY.

NO ENTRANCE to Open at The Neurodivergent New Play Series in Three Weeks


Courtney Taylor's experimental comedy 'No Entrance' will be presented on March 17th at 2pm as part of Piccione Arts's neurodivergent empowerment play series.

AXIOMS To Be Presented As Part Of The Neurodivergent New Play Series This February


Join us for a staged reading of 'Axioms' as part of the Neurodivergent New Play Series this February.

IMPOSSIBLE THEORIES OF US Will Be Presented as Part Of The Neurodivergent New Play Series This November


This November, the Neurodivergent New Play Series - an ongoing production of Piccione Arts curated by spit&vigor - will present a staged reading of Impossible Theories of Us - written by John Mabey, directed by Zinc Tong & starring Denny and Samekh Resh - at spit&vigor's BlackBox Theater.

Autistic Theatremakers Alliance Launches Three New Education Grants for Autistic Artists


Autistic Theatremakers Alliance, a new non-profit, announces the launch of three education grants for autistic artists in American theatre. Learn more about how these grants will support the development of autistic artists.

2 Weeks Until SKINNY LEGEND at The Neurodivergent New Play Series


Liv Shoup's dark comedy will be presented on Oct 15th at 2pm, directed by Jaye Hunt as part of Piccione Arts' ongoing play series dedicated to neurodivergent empowerment.

THE FLIGHT PATTERNS OF MIGRATORY BIRDS to Open The Neurodivergent New Play Series This September


This Fall, the Neurodivergent New Play Series - an ongoing production of Piccione Arts in association with Sour Grapes Productions - will make its debut with a reading of The Flight Patterns of Migratory Birds - written by Andy Boyd and directed by Maggie Dunn - at the Vino Theater on September 17th at 2pm EST.

THE FLIGHT PATTERNS OF MIGRATORY BIRDS Comes to the Vino Theater in September


This Fall, the Neurodivergent New Play Series - an ongoing production of Piccione Arts in association with Sour Grapes Productions - will make its debut with a reading of The Flight Patterns of Migratory Birds - written by Andy Boyd and directed by Maggie Dunn - at the Vino Theater, located at 274 Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY on September 17th at 2pm EST.

NEURODIVERGENT NEW PLAY SERIES Announces First Play Readings For Fall 2023 & Winter 2024


The Neurodivergent New Play Series has announced its first five play selections to be presented at the Vino Theater, located at 274 Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Beginning in September, performances will be held the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2pm EST.

TALKING IT OUT Virtual Poetry Open-Mic to Be Held Tonight


Tonight, Sunday, May 28th at 7pm EST, the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival in Support of Mental Health Awareness will host its next monthly Poetry Open-Mic Night for poets and spoken-word artists to come and share their poems, monologues, and other written work virtually across the world, and to watch and support the works of their fellow artists.

TALKING IT OUT FEST to Host Virtual Poetry Open-Mic Tonight


Tonight at 7pm, the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival in Support of Mental Health Awareness will begin hosting monthly poetry open-mics for writers and artists to come and share their work virtually across the world, and to watch and support the works of their fellow artists.

TALKING IT OUT Virtual Film Festival to Open Next Week


This May for Mental Health Awareness Month, the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival will present its 2nd Virtual Film Festival in Support of Mental Health Awareness.

THE NEURODIVERGENT NEW PLAY SERIES to Open at The Vino Theater in September


This coming Fall, the Neurodivergent New Play Series - a new ongoing play reading series dedicated to promoting the work of neurodivergent playwrights - will make its debut at the Vino Theater in Brooklyn, New York.

Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival To Present One-Act Festival


On March 18th at 7pm EST, the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival will present its next series of one-act plays by emerging playwrights, featuring actors and directors from around the world, in support of raising mental health awareness.

Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival To Present One-Act Festival On March 18


On March 18th at 7pm EST, the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival will present its next series of one-act plays by emerging playwrights, featuring actors and directors from around the world, in support of raising mental health awareness.

ONE EMPIRE, UNDER GOD Now Published At Next Stage Press


One Empire, Under God - Anthony J. Piccione's controversial dystopian epic which premiered in 2021 - is now published and available for production licensing at Next Stage Press.

Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival To Present Holiday Open-Mic, December 17


On December 17th at 7pm EST, the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival will present a special holiday open-mic night event co-hosted by Producing Artistic Director Anthony J. Piccione & Program Manager Maria fe Picar, where all attendees will be welcome to perform after a brief festival introduction.

Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival Will Present November 2022 Short Play Festival This Weekend


On November 19th at 7pm EST, the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival will present its next series of short plays by emerging playwrights around the world, featuring actors and directors from around the world, in support of raising mental health awareness.

Cast Announced For THE LONE WOLF SOCIETY Staged Reading At The Tank


Casting has been announced for the staged reading of Anthony J. Piccione's new full-length drama The Lone Wolf Society, directed by Andrés Gallardo Bustillo and scheduled for November 4th at 7pm at The Tank, located at 312 W 36th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY.

THE LONE WOLF SOCIETY Will Receive First Staged Reading in November


On November 4th at 7pm, the first staged reading of The Lone Wolf Society - the third full-length play by Anthony J. Piccione - will be presented by Piccione Arts for one night only at The Tank, located at 312 W 36th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY, in advance of a live theatrical production being planned for 2023.

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