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Britt Berke is a director whose work examines taboo, intimacy, and love through
spectacle, curiosity, and joyful theatricality. She has developed and staged projects with
New York Theatre Workshop, The Mint, The Public Theatre, Mabou Mines, La Mama, Cherry Lane,Torn Out Theater (AKA “the naked Shakespeare company”), NYU Studio
Tisch, Ithaca College, PLAYDATE, and Origin Theater (Best Director nom.). Britt and her
work have been featured in The New Yorker, Time Out New York, Artforum, Brooklyn Magazine, and SDC Journal. She is a proud recipient of A.R.T./NY’s Funds for Anti-
Oppression Work and a NYFA City Artists Corps Grant. Britt is a member of Roundabout Directors Group; she is a WP Theater Lab Finalist and an alumna of the MTC Directing Fellowship, Moxie Incubator, the 24 Hour Plays, and the SDC & NAMT Directing Observerships. As an assistant director, she has recently collaborated
with Lileana Blain-Cruz (The Skin of our Teeth, Tony nom.), JoAnne Akalaitis
(Mud/Drowning, Obie Award) and Gabriel Vega-Weissman (Tituss Burgess’ Take Me to
the World at Carnegie Hall). Britt graduated magna cum laude from Barnard College of
Columbia University, where she was awarded the theatre department’s highest
honor: the Kenneth Janes Prize for Outstanding Intellectual and Artistic Achievement.
Associate Member, SDC. brittberke.com.

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Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of UNCLE VANYA on Broadway


The Lincoln Center Theater production of Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA, with a new version by Heidi Schreck and directed by Lila Neugebauer, just celebrated its opening night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Mint Theater Company To Stream World Premiere of BECOMES A WOMAN


Beginning Monday February 19th (from 7pm) Mint will be streaming the three-camera archival recording of the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries: Becomes a Woman.

SCENES WITH GIRLS to Hold Limited Performances In NYC & LA This Winter


SCENES WITH GIRLS is holding limited performances in NYC (Jan. 25 - 28) & LA (Feb. 3-4). Learn how to purchase tickets.

Indigo Projects Presents SCENES WITH GIRLS Written By Succession's Miriam Battye And Directed By Britt Berke


Indigo Projects presents Scenes with girls, a play written by Succession's Miriam Battye and directed by Britt Berke. Explore the complexities of love and friendship in this authentic and compelling production at Theaterlab, New York City.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; TITANIQUE & More Lead


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Arts & Climate Initiative to Present THE FUTURE WITHIN US at Caveat


Join the Arts & Climate Initiative for 'The Future Within Us,' a captivating and thought-provoking show featuring original plays and musical numbers. Experience an evening of entertainment at Caveat in Manhattan's Lower East Side. Get your tickets now!

Moxie Arts NY Joins WP Theater As Newest Resident Of The WP Space Program


This June, WP Theater will welcome Moxie Arts NY as its second Space Program Residency as Moxie brings three world-premiere plays by emerging artists to the WP stage.

Last Chance to See the World Premiere of BECOMES A WOMAN at Mint Theater Company


Mint Theater Company has returned to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman.

BECOMES A WOMAN World Premiere to Open at Mint Theater Company Next Week


Mint Theater Company is returning to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman, an unpublished and unproduced play by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

Photos: Get a First Look at BECOMES A WOMAN World Premiere at Mint Theater


Get a first look at photos of the world premiere of Becomes a Woman at Mint Theater Company!

BECOMES A WOMAN World Premiere Begins Performances Tomorrow at New York City Center Stage II


Mint Theater Company will return to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman, an unpublished and unproduced play by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

World Premiere of Betty Smith's Unpublished BECOMES A WOMAN to Open Off-Broadway in February


Mint Theater Company will return to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman, an unpublished and unproduced play by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

American Premiere of Noël Coward's THE RAT TRAP to Open Next Week NY City Center Stage II


Mint Theater Company returns to New York City Ce nter Stage II with the American premiere of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap, directed by Alexander Lass, opening Monday November 21st (7pm) at New York City Center Stage II for a limited Off-Broadway engagement through December 10th only. 

Mint Theater to Present American Premiere of Noël Coward's THE RAT TRAP & World Premiere of BECOMES A WOMAN


The Mint Theater company will be presenting the American Premiere of Noel Coward's The Rap Trap, and the world premiere of Becomes a Woman by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

Photos: FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION Opens At The DR2 Theatre


Moxie Arts NY is presenting FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION by Jasmine Sharma, opening TONIGHT at the DR2 Theatre in Union Square for five performances only! Get a first look at photos here!

Roundabout Announces 2022-23 Directing Fellow and Directors Group


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the newest addition to the artistic team: Directing Fellow Mack Brown. Brown is the fifth Roundabout Directing Fellow. This season they will assist on multiple Roundabout productions, and work with the theatre's artistic team as a script reader and on developing two projects of their choosing.

DR2 Theatre To Host World Premiere Of 3 New Plays With Moxie Arts NY


Three new works from the 2022 Moxie Incubator program to premiere at the DR2 Theatre in Union Square this July.

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