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Arian Moayed is the co-Founder of Waterwell, a civic-minded and socially conscious theater and education company, as well as a Partner at the for-profit Waterwell Films. Recent Waterwell productions include The Courtroom, a reenactment of deportation proceedings in active legal spaces; The Flores Exhibits, a series of videos in which artists, lawyers, advocates, and immigrants read the sworn testimonies of children held in detention facilities at the U.S./Mexico border (flores-exhibits.org); Fleet Week Follies, an annual festival of music, food, and kid-friendly activities, free to military members and their families; and a dual-language Hamlet (Arian played the title role).

At the Waterwell Drama Program, over 250 students per year receive world-class arts training and education in advocacy at the Professional Performing Arts School, all free of charge. With Waterwell Films, Arian has written/directed the Emmy-nominated, short-form thriller, “The Accidental Wolf,” which stars Kelli O’Hara (theaccidentalwolf.com). Notable acting credits: The Humans (Drama Desk Award), Guards at the Taj (Obie Award), Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (Tony nomination), “Succession” (HBO).

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Arian Moayed STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
New Broadway Production, 2023
Torvald Helmer

[New York]
Waterwell Production, 2017
Hamlet

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Richard Saad

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2015
Babur

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2011
Edgar

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Musa

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Abdi

[Off-Broadway]
2006
The Translator/The Trader/Solder #1/Soldier #2 (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Xerxes

Writing


Arian Moayed Movies

[2003]Phileine Says Sorry Taxichauffeur 2

[2007]Arranged Ahmed Khaldi

[2007]M.O.N.Y. Ates Kiliclioglu

[2008]The Christians Darmon

[2011]Roadie Irfan

[2013]Omar

[2014]Appropriate Behaviour Ali

[2014]Saint Janet Dr. Apte

[2014]Rosewater Hamid

[2014]Day Ten

[2015]Rock the Kasbah Riza

[2015]The Rumperbutts Gavin

[2018]Half Empty/Half Full

[2019]Abe Amir

[2021]Songs for a Sloth Lawyer

[2021]Spider-Man: No Way Home Agent Cleary

[2022]The Courtroom


Arian Moayed TV Shows

Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn Worst Case Senario Guy

Law & Order Fadi Abu Ubdeh

Six Degrees Jay

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Amal Qinawi

White Collar Avet

Dorkumentary

[ 2004-2010]Law & Order: Criminal Intent Eli Gold, Samil Al-Bana

The Following David

Black Box Cyrus

Believe Corey

The Blacklist Burke

Elementary Yusuf Al Shamsi

Mr. Mercedes Augie

[ 2017-2019]Madam Secretary Mohammed 'Mo' Alwash

Love Life Kian Parsa

[ 2018-2021]Succession Stewy Hosseini

Ms. Marvel Agent Cleary

[ 2018-2022]The Accidental Wolf

Inventing Anna Todd

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Scripps College to Present A SIMPLE HERSTORY Podcast, Revolving Around Victoria Woodhull

On March 21st, Scripps College will present A Simple Herstory, a groundbreaking, award-winning, deviant, multi-platform audio fiction exploration of the 100+ women who have run for President of the United States.

New York City Performing Arts School Launches GoFundMe to Save Theater Program

A performing arts school in New York City with many notable alumni has launched a GoFundMe to save its theater program. Learn more about the program and find out how to donate here!

Pedro Pascal, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and More Win 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Full List of Winners Here!

The SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS presented its coveted Actor statuettes for the outstanding motion picture and television performances of 2023 at the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall. Learn more about the winners here!

Getting To Know AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Power Couple Amy Herzog and Sam Gold

This season, Broadway welcomes a star-studded revival of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People starring Emmy Award-winners Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti. Behind the production is powerhouse pair, Tony Award-winning director Sam Gold and acclaimed, award-winning playwright Amy Herzog, a real-life married couple who are making their debut as collaborators on the production. Meet Broadway's newest power couple here!

These Stars of SUCCESSION Have Ties to the Stage

With Jeremy Strong making his Broadway return in An Enemy of the People this season, BroadwayWorld is exploring some of the others stars of the iconic series Succession, who have ties to the stage.

Photos: Go Inside Waterwell's 20th Anniversary Celebration

On Monday, Feb. 12, Waterwell, the theater company founded by Arian Moayed and Tom Ridgely celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a party at Greenpoint Loft featuring cocktails, dinner, a silent and live auction, and performances by past Waterwell artists as well as current students and alums of the Waterwell Drama Program. Check out photos here!

The Jamie Lloyd Company Splits From ATG

Jamie Lloyd has announced that The Jamie Lloyd Company is now a fully independent production company, following his successful 10-year partnership with Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG).

Waterwell Celebrates 20th Anniversary With a Party Next Month

Waterwell, the community-organizing theatrical production and education company, will celebrate 20 years of telling engrossing stories that grapple with complex civic questions with a party on Monday, February 12, 2024, to commemorate the milestone.

THE COLOR PURPLE, MAESTRO & More Nominated For SAG Awards - Full List of Nominations!

This morning, nominees for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Hannah Waddingham, the cast of The Gilded Age, and more.

Burning Coal Theatre Company to Present HYMN by Lolita Chakrabarti

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents HYMN by Lolita Chakrabarti. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Go Inside W Magazine's Annual Best Performances Party with Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig, and More

Editor-in-Chief of W Magazine, Sara Moonves, along with W’s Editor-at-Large, Lynn Hirschberg, hosted the publication’s annual Best Performances Party Friday night. Check out photos from the event here!

Crystal Finn, Heather Raffo, and Kurt Rhoads to Star in MUNICH MEDEA: HAPPY FAMILY World Premiere

PlayCo and WP Theater have revealed the cast of their world premiere co-production of Corinne Jaber’s Munich Medea: Happy Family.

PlayCo And WP Theater Reveal Dates For Corinne Jaber's MUNICH MEDEA: HAPPY FAMILY

PlayCo and WP Theater have revealed the dates for the world premiere production of Corinne Jaber's 'Munich Medea: Happy Family,' directed by Lee Sunday Evans, from January 30 to February 25.

Waterwell Extends Lameece Issaq's A GOOD DAY TO ME NOT TO YOU at Connelly Theater

Due to popular demand, Waterwell extends the world premiere of A Good Day to Me Not to You, a solo play written and performed by Drama Desk Award-winner Lameece Issaq (Food and Fadwa), to December 16, 2023. 

Los Angeles Media Fund and Protozoa Pictures Team Up To Launch the LAMF / Protozoa Theater Fund

Following successful collaborations in both film and television, Los Angeles Media Fund and Darren Aronofsky's Protozoa Pictures are extending their relationship with a joint venture focused on live theater to commission and produce new work as well as co-produce and support larger productions, all from bold, diverse, and adventurous talents.

Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Noah Centineo & More Arrive on the Red Carpet for JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING

Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh.

Photos: JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Celebrates Opening Night

It's been a big week at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, where MTC just celebrated opening night of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Check out photos from the after party here!

Rachel Zegler, Alex Newell, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Included in Variety's New Power of New York List 2023

Variety has announced its 2023 edition of the annual New Power of New York List, which highlights 'power players' in the arts scene across New York City's five boroughs. Learn more about who has been featured, including several Broadway names!

Waterwell to Begin 20th Anniversary Year With Lameece Issaq's A GOOD DAY TO ME NOT TO YOU At Connelly Theater

Waterwell will begin its 20th anniversary year with the world premiere of A Good Day to Me Not to You, a solo play written and performed by Drama Desk Award-winner Lameece Issaq. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Emmy Awards Telecast Moved From September Date Due To Ongoing Strikes

The 75th Primetime Emmys will not air on the originally scheduled date of September 18, 2023.

Arian Moayed FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Arian Moayed has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

Arian Moayed has not appeared in the West End.

Arian Moayed has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "A Doll’s House," the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "A Doll's House," Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "A Doll's House," Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo," Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo," and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Masked."

Arian Moayed has won the Theatre World Award for his performance in "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo."

Arian Moayed has written 1 shows including The Courtroom (Creator).

Arian Moayed's next show will be A Doll's House which opens on 3/9/2023 on Broadway.

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