Chris Harcum
Latest News on Chris Harcum:
Inaugural ROCHELLE DENTON AWARDS Will Honor Indie Theater Leaders at Judson Memorial Church (Aug 19, 2025)
RICHARD II Begins In June At Boomerang Theatre Company (May 19, 2025)
A TRANSCRIBER'S TALE Comes to Edinburgh Fringe 2024 (Jul 2, 2024)
Inaugural ROCHELLE DENTON AWARDS Will Honor Indie Theater Leaders at Judson Memorial Church (Aug 19, 2025)
RICHARD II Begins In June At Boomerang Theatre Company (May 19, 2025)
A TRANSCRIBER'S TALE Comes to Edinburgh Fringe 2024 (Jul 2, 2024)
BIO
Chris Harcum is an actor, playwright, and filmmaker. He is one half of the long-form improv duo Pedro & Chris and is a founding member of Elephant Run District. His award-winning short comedy films include The Big Pivot, Coney Island Promise, and Beyond & Above.
Chris has worked as an actor and playwright with a number of cutting-edge and downtown theater companies including Irondale Center, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Transport Group, FringeNYC, TOSOS, American Bard, The Brick, The Cell, The Chain, The Living Theatre, Culture Project, Peculiar Works Project, The Tank, People’s Improv Theater, Manhattan Theatre Source, Frigid New York, Metropolitan Playhouse, the Wild Project and many others.
As a solo performer, he has created and performed American Badass, American Gun Show, Anhedonia Road, Gotham Standards, Green, Mahamudra, The Preservationist, Some Kind of Pink Breakfast, Things Your Don’t Know, and Weight and Weightlessness. His full-length plays include Martin Denton, Martin Denton, Rabbit Island, The Hypochondriac, and The Devil in Ms. Spelvin. His American Gun Show received 5-star reviews in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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News
Inaugural ROCHELLE DENTON AWARDS Will Honor Indie Theater Leaders at Judson Memorial Church
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025
The inaugural Rochelle Denton Awards will be presented September 15 at Judson Memorial Church in NYC, honoring John Clancy, Michael Criscuolo, Tim Cusack, David Fuller, Elena K. Holy, and Judith Jarosz.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025
The inaugural Rochelle Denton Awards will be presented September 15 at Judson Memorial Church in NYC, honoring John Clancy, Michael Criscuolo, Tim Cusack, David Fuller, Elena K. Holy, and Judith Jarosz.
RICHARD II Begins In June At Boomerang Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2025
Boomerang Theatre Company continues its acclaimed “Super Season” with a bold new staging of Shakespeare's Richard II, directed by Aimee Todoroff. Performances begin June 21st and run Saturdays and Sundays through July 20.
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2025
Boomerang Theatre Company continues its acclaimed “Super Season” with a bold new staging of Shakespeare's Richard II, directed by Aimee Todoroff. Performances begin June 21st and run Saturdays and Sundays through July 20.
A TRANSCRIBER'S TALE Comes to Edinburgh Fringe 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2024
A Transcriber’s Tale is coming to Edinburgh Fringe 2024. Performances run July 31 – August 26.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2024
A Transcriber’s Tale is coming to Edinburgh Fringe 2024. Performances run July 31 – August 26.
New Ohio Theatre's NYC INDIE THEATRE FILM FESTIVAL Announces In-Person Screening Schedule
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2023
New Ohio Theatre's NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival (NYCITFF), now in its 7th year, has announced the in-person screening schedule for their 2023 film festival. This year's festival will be a hybrid of in-person and online film screenings and will present work from independent theatre artists that are defying labels and branching out into digital media and film.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2023
New Ohio Theatre's NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival (NYCITFF), now in its 7th year, has announced the in-person screening schedule for their 2023 film festival. This year's festival will be a hybrid of in-person and online film screenings and will present work from independent theatre artists that are defying labels and branching out into digital media and film.
The 7th Annual New Ohio Theatre's NYC INDIE THEATRE FILM FESTIVAL Announces In-Person Screening Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2023
New Ohio Theatre's NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival (NYCITFF), now in its 7th year, has announced the in-person screening schedule for their 2023 film festival. This year's festival will be a hybrid of in-person and online film screenings and will present work from independent theatre artists that are defying labels and branching out into digital media and film.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2023
New Ohio Theatre's NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival (NYCITFF), now in its 7th year, has announced the in-person screening schedule for their 2023 film festival. This year's festival will be a hybrid of in-person and online film screenings and will present work from independent theatre artists that are defying labels and branching out into digital media and film.
New Ohio Theatre's NYC INDIE THEATRE FILM FESTIVAL Returns For A 7th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022
New Ohio Theatre's NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival has announced the lineup for their 2023 hybrid in-person and online film festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022
New Ohio Theatre's NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival has announced the lineup for their 2023 hybrid in-person and online film festival.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Present WHAT PRODUCING COMPANIES NEED NOW Live
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2022
Theater Resources Unlimited will return to live monthly panel discussions with a Town Hall, focusing on 'What Producing Companies Need Now'. This highly anticipated event will take place on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Polaris North Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2022
Theater Resources Unlimited will return to live monthly panel discussions with a Town Hall, focusing on 'What Producing Companies Need Now'. This highly anticipated event will take place on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Polaris North Theatre.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Community Gatherings Via Zoom Marck 26 – April 23
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2021
Theater Resources Unlimited hosts weekly Community Gatherings every Friday at 4:30pm ET via Zoom, to explore the creation of art and theater in the time of COVID-19.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2021
Theater Resources Unlimited hosts weekly Community Gatherings every Friday at 4:30pm ET via Zoom, to explore the creation of art and theater in the time of COVID-19.
VOTE THE NEW MOON, By Alfred Kreymburg Indicts The System At Metropolitan Virtual Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2020
The groundbreaking reading series continues as Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents its next free 'screened' reading: VOTE THE NEW MOON, by Alfred Kreymborg, live-streamed at no charge, with talkback to follow, on October 24th, 2020 at 8 PM, EDT.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2020
The groundbreaking reading series continues as Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents its next free 'screened' reading: VOTE THE NEW MOON, by Alfred Kreymborg, live-streamed at no charge, with talkback to follow, on October 24th, 2020 at 8 PM, EDT.
Photo Flash: First Look at Retro Productions' MARY, MARY
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2019
Retro Productions critically acclaimed revival of Jean Kerr's Mary, Mary, enters its final weekend of performances at the Gene Frankel Theatre. Shay Gines who previously directed Retro's revival of And Mrs. Reardon Drinks A Little, directs.
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2019
Retro Productions critically acclaimed revival of Jean Kerr's Mary, Mary, enters its final weekend of performances at the Gene Frankel Theatre. Shay Gines who previously directed Retro's revival of And Mrs. Reardon Drinks A Little, directs.
Writers and Directors Announced For April 2019 New York Madness
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2019
NY Madness is excited to announce it's April 2019 line-up as a Madness Co-Produced by Elephant Run District! The event will take place on Sunday, April 28th at 8pm at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery). The lineup will include:
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2019
NY Madness is excited to announce it's April 2019 line-up as a Madness Co-Produced by Elephant Run District! The event will take place on Sunday, April 28th at 8pm at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery). The lineup will include:
Photo Flash: First Look at Retro Productions Revival Of MARY, MARY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2019
Award-winning Retro Productions kicks off its 2019 season with one of the longest running Broadway comedies of the 1960's, Mary, Mary written by Jean Kerr. The witty revival runs May 3 - 18 at the Gene Frankel Theatre in SoHo. Shay Gines who previously directed Retro's revival of And Mrs. Reardon Drinks A Little, directs. Opening night is slated for Friday, May 3.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2019
Award-winning Retro Productions kicks off its 2019 season with one of the longest running Broadway comedies of the 1960's, Mary, Mary written by Jean Kerr. The witty revival runs May 3 - 18 at the Gene Frankel Theatre in SoHo. Shay Gines who previously directed Retro's revival of And Mrs. Reardon Drinks A Little, directs. Opening night is slated for Friday, May 3.
Retro Productions To Present A Revival Of The 1960's Rom-Com MARY, MARY
by Julie Musbach - Mar 8, 2019
Award-winning Retro Productions kicks off its 2019 season with one of the longest running Broadway comedies of the 1960's, Mary, Mary written by Jean Kerr. The witty revival runs May 3 - 18 at the Gene Frankel Theatre in SoHo. Shay Gines who previously directed Retro's revival of And Mrs. Reardon Drinks A Little, directs.
by Julie Musbach - Mar 8, 2019
Award-winning Retro Productions kicks off its 2019 season with one of the longest running Broadway comedies of the 1960's, Mary, Mary written by Jean Kerr. The witty revival runs May 3 - 18 at the Gene Frankel Theatre in SoHo. Shay Gines who previously directed Retro's revival of And Mrs. Reardon Drinks A Little, directs.
New Federal Theatre Has Dedicated Its November Readings Series To Ntozake Shange
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2018
Woodie King's New Federal Theatre has dedicated its November Readings Series to the memory of the late playwright Ntozake Shange, who died October 27. The series, now in progress, has been retitled 'Ntozake Shange November Reading Series 2018.' It runs from November 8 to 18, with readings of eight plays at Castillo Theatre, 543 W 42nd Street.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2018
Woodie King's New Federal Theatre has dedicated its November Readings Series to the memory of the late playwright Ntozake Shange, who died October 27. The series, now in progress, has been retitled 'Ntozake Shange November Reading Series 2018.' It runs from November 8 to 18, with readings of eight plays at Castillo Theatre, 543 W 42nd Street.
Mariah MacCarthy's HONORS STUDENTS Opens Next Week At The Wild Project
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2018
Kora and Minnie are best friends. And honors students. (Duh.) They are as smart as they are mischievous. And yes they are plotting a scheme involving a lot of money and a little blood. But when their volatile relationship is threatened by Minnie's friendship with awkward YouTube sensation Megan, all bets are off. In the tradition of Heathers and The Virgin Suicides, Mariah MacCarthy's new play Honors Students asks one question: Who will survive?
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2018
Kora and Minnie are best friends. And honors students. (Duh.) They are as smart as they are mischievous. And yes they are plotting a scheme involving a lot of money and a little blood. But when their volatile relationship is threatened by Minnie's friendship with awkward YouTube sensation Megan, all bets are off. In the tradition of Heathers and The Virgin Suicides, Mariah MacCarthy's new play Honors Students asks one question: Who will survive?
Theater Resources Unlimited Announces July Panel 'Cracking The Code: Understanding The New Showcase Code'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2018
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents a panel on the new Equity Showcase Code on Thursday, July 26, 2018: Cracking the Code: Understanding the New Showcase Code, and More at 7:30pm (doors open for networking at 7pm) at The Playroom Theatre, 151 W. 46th Street, 8th fl., NYC. For more details, visit https://truonline.org/events/cracking-the-code/.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2018
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents a panel on the new Equity Showcase Code on Thursday, July 26, 2018: Cracking the Code: Understanding the New Showcase Code, and More at 7:30pm (doors open for networking at 7pm) at The Playroom Theatre, 151 W. 46th Street, 8th fl., NYC. For more details, visit https://truonline.org/events/cracking-the-code/.
Theater Resources Unlimited Announces July Panel Cracking The Code: Understanding The New Showcase Code, And More
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2018
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents a panel on the new Equity Showcase Code on Thursday, July 26, 2018: Cracking the Code: Understanding the New Showcase Code, and More at 7:30pm (doors open for networking at 7pm) at The Playroom Theatre, 151 W. 46th Street, 8th fl., NYC.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2018
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents a panel on the new Equity Showcase Code on Thursday, July 26, 2018: Cracking the Code: Understanding the New Showcase Code, and More at 7:30pm (doors open for networking at 7pm) at The Playroom Theatre, 151 W. 46th Street, 8th fl., NYC.
DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT: All Star Reading Joins Unofficial EdFest
by Julie Musbach - Feb 2, 2018
After a 5-year hiatus, the critically acclaimed true story of the making and unmaking of the West End Blondie musical flop 'Desperately Seeking Susan' gets a new twist as Peter Michael Marino's roller coaster tale is joined by the talents of David Carl, Coco Cohn, Carl Andress, Chris Harcum, Kevin R. Free, and Frank Vlastnik. Featuring previously unseen footage from the London production. Part of the Unofficial Upper East Side EdFest. Run time: 75 minutes. Full bar. No drink minimum.
by Julie Musbach - Feb 2, 2018
After a 5-year hiatus, the critically acclaimed true story of the making and unmaking of the West End Blondie musical flop 'Desperately Seeking Susan' gets a new twist as Peter Michael Marino's roller coaster tale is joined by the talents of David Carl, Coco Cohn, Carl Andress, Chris Harcum, Kevin R. Free, and Frank Vlastnik. Featuring previously unseen footage from the London production. Part of the Unofficial Upper East Side EdFest. Run time: 75 minutes. Full bar. No drink minimum.
Edinburgh Fringe Hits Play NYC At The Second 'Unofficial Upper East Side EdFest'
by Julie Musbach - Jan 29, 2018
Peter Michael Marino, Harmon Leon, and Walter Michael DeForest present twelve diverse shows from solo comedies to fake tribute bands that rocked the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This unique theatrical event is back for the second time - taking over the intimate second floor of the historic Ryan's Daughter (350 E 85th St, NYC) on February 24 & 25 from 1:00 p.m. through 11:30 p.m. Acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe artists from NYC, Philadelphia, and London will be presenting encore performances of their critically acclaimed shows that played the world's largest arts festival in 2017; as well as revivals of shows from 2012-2016, and previews of new shows headed to Edinburgh in 2018.
by Julie Musbach - Jan 29, 2018
Peter Michael Marino, Harmon Leon, and Walter Michael DeForest present twelve diverse shows from solo comedies to fake tribute bands that rocked the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This unique theatrical event is back for the second time - taking over the intimate second floor of the historic Ryan's Daughter (350 E 85th St, NYC) on February 24 & 25 from 1:00 p.m. through 11:30 p.m. Acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe artists from NYC, Philadelphia, and London will be presenting encore performances of their critically acclaimed shows that played the world's largest arts festival in 2017; as well as revivals of shows from 2012-2016, and previews of new shows headed to Edinburgh in 2018.
Photo Flash: TOSOS Celebrates Upcoming Season with Benefit at Norwood Club
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2017
TOSOS (The Other Side of Silence), New York City's Oldest LGBTQ Theatre celebrated their upcoming 2017-2018 season with a benefit at The Norwood Club in Chelsea, on September 14. Check out photos from the evening below!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2017
TOSOS (The Other Side of Silence), New York City's Oldest LGBTQ Theatre celebrated their upcoming 2017-2018 season with a benefit at The Norwood Club in Chelsea, on September 14. Check out photos from the evening below!
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