Carl Cofield
Birth Place: United States
Latest News on Carl Cofield:
The Actors Center Welcomes 32 New Members To Its Resident Company (Oct 24, 2025)
Video: Denée Benton Performs 'It's My Birthday' From PERICLES at The Public (Sep 3, 2025)
Video: Watch Highlights from Public Works' PERICLES (Sep 2, 2025)
The Actors Center Welcomes 32 New Members To Its Resident Company (Oct 24, 2025)
Video: Denée Benton Performs 'It's My Birthday' From PERICLES at The Public (Sep 3, 2025)
Video: Watch Highlights from Public Works' PERICLES (Sep 2, 2025)
BIO
Carl Cofield: Is a New York based director and actor. He directed the award winning world premiere of One Night In Miami (Huffingtion Post best of L.A. 2013, N.A.A.C.P., L.A. Drama Critics Circle and others) for Rogue Machine Theater and the Denver Center Theatre, for which, he received the Los Angeles N.A.A.C.P award for Best Director. NYC directing credits include: the 50th anniversary of Dutchman for the Classical Theatre of Harlem/National Black Theatre, Macbeth for Classical Theatre of Harlem/Dinoma Theatre, Better Than Yellow for 48 Hours In Harlem, The Seven by Will Power at the Connelly Theatre, The Tuskegee Airman Project for CUNY York College. He assisted Molly Smith in the world premiere of Camp David by Laurence Wright at Arena Stage. He also assisted Kent Gash on Langston In Harlem at Urban Stages.
As an actor, his work has been seen at The Manhattan Theater Club (Ruined), Berkeley Rep, Alliance, Arena Stage, The Shakespeare Theater, Intiman, Actors Theater of Louisville, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Milwaukee Rep, Alabama Shakespeare, The McCarter, The Acting Company, The Studio Theatre and many others.
Education: M.F.A. Columbia Carlcofield.com
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
2009
Christian / Fortune / Soldier / Miner (Understudy)
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VIDEO: Get A First Look At TWELFTH NIGHT at Yale Repertory Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2019-04-04 16:08:56
Broadway's Allie Trimm and Daniel Dunlow Announce Concert 9/18
by Ashlee Latimer - 2016-08-07 17:58:09
News
The Actors Center Welcomes 32 New Members To Its Resident Company
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025
The Actors Center, a national leader in the creative development of actors, has announced the addition of 32 new members to its Resident Company, a one-of-a-kind program that supports over 300 artists working across theater, film, and television.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025
The Actors Center, a national leader in the creative development of actors, has announced the addition of 32 new members to its Resident Company, a one-of-a-kind program that supports over 300 artists working across theater, film, and television.
Video: Denée Benton Performs 'It's My Birthday' From PERICLES at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025
Watch Denée Benton perform 'It's My Birthday' from PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience, which ran for free at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025
Watch Denée Benton perform 'It's My Birthday' from PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience, which ran for free at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Learn more!
Video: Watch Highlights from Public Works' PERICLES
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 2, 2025
You can now get a first look at PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience, which will run for free at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine through tonight, Tuesday, September 2. See photos here and watch highlights below!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 2, 2025
You can now get a first look at PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience, which will run for free at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine through tonight, Tuesday, September 2. See photos here and watch highlights below!
Interview: Crystal Lucas-Perry Opens Up About Public Works' Divine PERICLES
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 29, 2025
What happens when the words of Shakespeare and the power of gospel music comes together onstage? Something like the magic that is happening onstage at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine with PERICLES. Crystal Lucas-Perry plays 'Gower' in the production and she is checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about this powerful theatrical experience.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 29, 2025
What happens when the words of Shakespeare and the power of gospel music comes together onstage? Something like the magic that is happening onstage at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine with PERICLES. Crystal Lucas-Perry plays 'Gower' in the production and she is checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about this powerful theatrical experience.
Photos: Denée Benton, Blankson-Wood and More in PERICLES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025
You can now get a first look at PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience, which will run for free at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025
You can now get a first look at PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience, which will run for free at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Learn more here!
Photos: Denée Benton, Ato Blankson-Wood and More in PERICLES Rehearsal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025
The Public Theater will begin free performances of PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience at the awe-inspiring Cathedral of St. John the Divine. See rehearsal photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025
The Public Theater will begin free performances of PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience at the awe-inspiring Cathedral of St. John the Divine. See rehearsal photos here!
PERICLES: A PUBLIC WORKS CONCERT EXPERIENCE Begins This Week At Cathedral Of St. John The Divine
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025
Pericles: A Public Works Concert Experience comes to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine August 29–September 2. With choreography by EMERGE125’s Tiffany Rea-Fisher, direction by Carl Cofield, and starring Denée Benton, Ato Blankson-Wood, and Tony winner Alex Newell, the free Public Works production reimagines Shakespeare’s tale through gospel and the Black church.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025
Pericles: A Public Works Concert Experience comes to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine August 29–September 2. With choreography by EMERGE125’s Tiffany Rea-Fisher, direction by Carl Cofield, and starring Denée Benton, Ato Blankson-Wood, and Tony winner Alex Newell, the free Public Works production reimagines Shakespeare’s tale through gospel and the Black church.
Photos: Denée Benton, Crystal Lucas Perry and More In Rehearsal for PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025
Check out rehearsal photos for PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience, which will run for free at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, August 29-September 2.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025
Check out rehearsal photos for PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience, which will run for free at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, August 29-September 2.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for August 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 1, 2025
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre for August 2025! See the list of BroadwayWorld's top shows here!
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 1, 2025
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre for August 2025! See the list of BroadwayWorld's top shows here!
Denée Benton, Ato Blankson-Wood and More to Star in Public Works' PERICLES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed the cast for PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience, a new adaptation with music and lyrics by Troy Anthony. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed the cast for PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience, a new adaptation with music and lyrics by Troy Anthony. Learn more!
Classical Theatre of Harlem Presents ASL Performance of MEMNON
by Emmy Rice - Jul 19, 2025
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) has announced a special ASL-interpreted performance of its acclaimed summer production, Memnon, taking place on Saturday, July 19 at 8:30 PM in Marcus Garvey Park.
by Emmy Rice - Jul 19, 2025
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) has announced a special ASL-interpreted performance of its acclaimed summer production, Memnon, taking place on Saturday, July 19 at 8:30 PM in Marcus Garvey Park.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem to Present PERSON PLACE THING with Randy Cohen and Will Power
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025
The Classical Theatre of Harlem will present a special edition of Person Place Thing with host Randy Cohen and guest Will Power, acclaimed playwright and creator of CTH's highly anticipated summer production, MEMNON.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025
The Classical Theatre of Harlem will present a special edition of Person Place Thing with host Randy Cohen and guest Will Power, acclaimed playwright and creator of CTH's highly anticipated summer production, MEMNON.
Summer 2025 NYC Theatre Guide: Broadway, Off-Broadway & Outdoors
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 22, 2025
There's nothing like summer in the city! Summer 2025 in New York City will bring with it plenty of new Broadway, off-Broadway, and outdoor productions to take in this June, July, and August. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 22, 2025
There's nothing like summer in the city! Summer 2025 in New York City will bring with it plenty of new Broadway, off-Broadway, and outdoor productions to take in this June, July, and August. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!
Photos: The Classical Theatre Of Harlem Hosts Star-Studded HOLD 'EM IN HARLEM
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025
Last week (May 22nd), The Classical Theatre of Harlem welcomed artists, philanthropists, and poker lovers to the seventh annual Hold ‘Em in Harlem fundraiser—a high-energy evening of Texas Hold ’Em, community, and culture held at the stunning Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel. Check out photos from the event.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025
Last week (May 22nd), The Classical Theatre of Harlem welcomed artists, philanthropists, and poker lovers to the seventh annual Hold ‘Em in Harlem fundraiser—a high-energy evening of Texas Hold ’Em, community, and culture held at the stunning Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel. Check out photos from the event.
Young People's Chorus Reveals Spring And Summer Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025
The award-winning YPC (Young People's Chorus of New York City) has announced an exciting lineup of spring and summer events, featuring concert tours in Japan and Canada, a Spring Celebration Concert, performances in Lincoln Center's Summer for the City festival, a screening of its award-winning documentary This Time Round at the New York City Independent Film Festival, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025
The award-winning YPC (Young People's Chorus of New York City) has announced an exciting lineup of spring and summer events, featuring concert tours in Japan and Canada, a Spring Celebration Concert, performances in Lincoln Center's Summer for the City festival, a screening of its award-winning documentary This Time Round at the New York City Independent Film Festival, and more.
The Classical Theatre Of Harlem Seeks Support Following NEA Grant Cancellation
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2025
The Classical Theatre of Harlem is among a number of New York cultural institutions that have lost critical federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts due to recent directives from the current administration.
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2025
The Classical Theatre of Harlem is among a number of New York cultural institutions that have lost critical federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts due to recent directives from the current administration.
GODDESS Extends Through Early June at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025
The Public Theater has extended the upcoming musical GODDESS. After a successful world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, GODDESS will make its debut in New York. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025
The Public Theater has extended the upcoming musical GODDESS. After a successful world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, GODDESS will make its debut in New York. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
MEMNON Revealed As The Classical Theatre Of Harlem 2025 Uptown Shakespeare In The Park Production
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025
The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced that MEMNON will take center stage as the 2025 Uptown Shakespeare in the Park production, bringing a lost epic to New York audiences for the first time.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025
The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced that MEMNON will take center stage as the 2025 Uptown Shakespeare in the Park production, bringing a lost epic to New York audiences for the first time.
The Classical Theatre Of Harlem to Host 7th Annual HOLD EM IN HARLEM Poker Tournament
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025
The Classical Theatre of Harlem will present the return of the popular Hold 'Em in Harlem event for the seventh year-a high-stakes evening of poker, camaraderie, and philanthropy to support the theatre's mission. Learn how to join!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025
The Classical Theatre of Harlem will present the return of the popular Hold 'Em in Harlem event for the seventh year-a high-stakes evening of poker, camaraderie, and philanthropy to support the theatre's mission. Learn how to join!
Deirdre O'Connell & More to Star in GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new works written by groundbreaking playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new works written by groundbreaking playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald. Learn more.
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