THE DOUBLE Extends Final Run Through August 23
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2025
Witness will present a third and final extension of its acclaimed immersive production THE DOUBLE, now running through Saturday, August 23. The site-specific psychological thriller, originally scheduled to close July 13, has extended twice due to popular demand.
The Parsnip Ship Releases Six New Audio Plays Featuring Queer Voices And Genre-Defying Stories
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2025
The Parsnip Ship, the Brooklyn-based audio theater podcast celebrated by The New York Times as one of “5 Podcasts to Bring Theater Into Your Home,” has released six new audio dramas as part of its latest programming slate. The new episodes, available for free across streaming platforms, highlight the company’s commitment to accessibility, community, and fearless storytelling.
Ars Nova Announces Lineup For 15th Annual ANT Fest
by Blair Ingenthron - May 23, 2023
Ars Nova, under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan and Producing Executive Director Renee Blinkwolt, has announced the lineup for its 15th Annual ANT Fest featuring 13 shows, 12 of which will premiere in-person and on Ars Nova Supra with one exclusively premiering on Ars Nova Supra.
Playwrights Announced For The 2022 Bill And Judy Garrett Finish Line Commission
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2022
Cygnet Theatre announces its return to in-person readings for The Bill and Judy Garrett Finish Line Commission in 2022. In partnership with the UCSD MFA Playwriting Program, the commission supports Cygnet's commitment to new theatrical works, written by groundbreaking local playwrights as well as nationally recognized playwrights.
2022 Idea Awards for Theatre Recipients Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2022 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well as the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them.
The Playwrights Realm Announces 2022-2023 Cohort
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2022
The 2022-2023 Writing Fellows Are Andrea Ambam, Alyssa Haddad-Chin, Jesse Jae Hoon, and Alex Lin; 2022-2023 Scratchpad Playwrights Are Anamaria Guerzon, Ankita Raturi, and Christopher Washington; 2022-2023 Native American Artist Lab Participants Are Sean-Joseph Choo and Moki Bear Eagle.
RITUAL Immersive Performance Will Premiere in New York This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2021
In their first outing since the onset of COVID-19, immersive theater company Witness is returning to New York with a new installation based on Aeschylus's The Oresteia. A storefront space in the East Village will be transformed into a safehouse outside Argos, occupied continuously by a single actor portraying Orestes.
Tickets Now On Sale For CORKSCREW THEATER FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2018
"Packed with young talent…in the risk-taking venture that is summer festival-going, encountering talent you want to see more of is a worthy payoff." - Laura Collins-Hughes,The New York Times
CORKSCREW THEATER FESTIVAL Returns For Second Season This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2018
Following a well-attended and critically-acclaimed inaugural year, Corkscrew Theater Festival returns for a second annual season, running July 9 - August 5 at the Paradise Factory (64 East 4th Street, Manhattan). This summer theater festival provides early-career artists with a high level of production support and features five world premieres and four readings performed in repertory over four weeks. Special attention has been given to theater makers who are developing work through robust and innovative collaborative models.
POLITICAL SUBVERSITIES Announces Special Guests For Election Eve Event
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017
Political Subversities returns for a one-night only election-eve blowout event, digging into local politics and national culture with a new night of musical-sketch comedy: Political Subversities: There's An Election Tomorrow on Monday, November 6th at 8pm at The Bellhouse in BK, doors at 7:30.
The Sheen Center presents Reading of FORWARD PASS by Patrick Vassel
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 8, 2017
The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture proudly presents a reading of The Forward Pass, a new play by Patrick Vassel, today, August 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. The reading is directed by Erin Ortman and is open to the public. RSVP's are required and are being taken via this link: https://sheencenter.org/shows/forward.