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Deanna Henson in an American film and stage actress who resides in New York City with her husband. She holds an M.F.A. in Acting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a B.A. in Theatre from Southern Connecticut State University. In addition, she has also trained with the British American Drama Academy, Circle in the Square, and the Einhorn School of the Performing Arts at Primary Stages. She is best known for her film Straight, which has earned her two Best Actress awards as well as multiple nominations.

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Photos: Get a First Look at FLAWLESS at Theater for the New City


Flawless, a tale of enchantment, a new play by Robin Goldfin about the brutal effects of Alzheimer’s and dementia on one family, is running now through November 26 at Theater for the New City in New York City. Check out photos!

Photos: First Look at FLAWLESS at Theater For the New City


All new photos have been released from Flawless, a tale of enchantment, a new play by Robin Goldfin about the brutal effects of Alzheimer’s and dementia on one family, to be staged at Theater for the New City in New York City, November 9-26, 2023.

New Play FLAWLESS Comes to Theater for the New City in November


Theater for the New City presents Flawless, a tale of enchantment written by Robin Goldfin, based on and inspired by an award-winning essay by Canadian writer David J. Lawless. Learn more about this new play and find out how to get tickets here!

Office Politics Bring the Laughs In RELENTLESSLY PLEASANT


Tongue in Cheek Theater Productions presents the world premiere comedy, RELENTLESSLY PLEASANT, written and directed by (Ms.) Jake Lipman; Performing at Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor, October 10-27, 2018 on Wednesday-Today nights at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM

Photo Flash: Jake Lipman's RELENTLESSLY PLEASANT Opens At Theatre 54


You are cordially invited to apply for work at HER(E) SHE, a new all-female co-working space. Co-founders, Alison (Deanna Henson) and Gina (Maria Maloney) and the staff are hard at work… until a series of unforeseen calamities threaten to derail the space - from their keynote speaker canceling, to a #MeToo incident. Can these women lean in to the conflicts while maintaining their composure?

Office Politics Bring the Laughs In RELENTLESSLY PLEASANT


Tongue in Cheek Theater Productions presents the world premiere comedy, RELENTLESSLY PLEASANT, written and directed by (Ms.) Jake Lipman; Performing at Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor, October 10-27, 2018 today-Saturday nights at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM

Office Politics Bring the Laughs In RELENTLESSLY PLEASANT


Tongue in Cheek Theater Productions presents the world premiere comedy, RELENTLESSLY PLEASANT, written and directed by (Ms.) Jake Lipman; Performing at Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor, October 10-27, 2018 on Wednesday-Saturday nights at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM

THE JEWISH KING LEAR Now Playing At Metropolitan Playhouse to Close On Sunday, May 27


The Obie Award winning Metropolitan Playhouse (220 E. 4th Street) current production of Jacob Gordin's The Jewish King Lear, one of the foundational works of the "Golden Age of American Yiddish theater," closes on Sunday, May 27.   

THE JEWISH KING LEAR Comes to Metropolitan Playhouse


Obie Award winning Metropolitan Playhouse (220 E. 4th Street) presents Jacob Gordin's The Jewish King Lear, one of the foundational works of the "Golden Age" of American Yiddish theater, in a new English translation by Ruth Gay, from April 27 through May 27, 2018. The play, which had its Lower East Side debut in 1892 and was written as a star vehicle for Jacob Adler, one of the greatest actors of the New York's Yiddish stage. Metropolitan Playhouse welcomes back director Ed Chemaly (The Easiest Way, The Spirit House) to helm the production.

Dan Fingerman's STRANDED ON MOTOR PARKWAY Premieres at FringeNYC Tonight


ELR Productions, LLC has announced that Playwright Dan Fingerman (THE AUSTERITY OF HOPE) will team up with director Christina Roussos (MAGIC TRICK) to present the world premiere of STRANDED ON MOTOR PARKWAY; a new family drama set against the backdrop of the 1986 World Series victory, today, August 9 - 16.

Dan Fingerman's STRANDED ON MOTOR PARKWAY to Premiere at FringeNYC, 8/9


ELR Productions, LLC has announced that Playwright Dan Fingerman (THE AUSTERITY OF HOPE) will team up with director Christina Roussos (MAGIC TRICK) to present the world premiere of STRANDED ON MOTOR PARKWAY; a new family drama set against the backdrop of the 1986 World Series victory, August 9 - 16. In a festival known for outrageous offerings, this play is one of the more poignant and darker NY International Fringe Festival shows. The production will run at Teatro SEA, located in the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural & Educational Center at 107 Suffolk Street, on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

Photo Flash: First look at Long View Theater's AND MS. REARDON DRINKS A LITTLE


The Long View Theater Company presents Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Zindel's AND MS. REARDON DRINKS A LITTLE, directed by Jeff Woodbridge. Performances began June 21st at The Shell Theater (300 West 43rd Street) in Manhattan. Check out phtoos from the production below!

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2011 & Actors Fund Present HOWL-O'WEEEEEN (w)RITES


HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2011 and The Actors Fund present HOWL-O'WEEEEEN (w)RITES -- an evening of scary short plays inspired by the works of Allen Ginsberg and his beat contemporaries - on Sunday, October 23 at 8pm at Theatre 80 (80 St. Marks Place).

Bobby Steggert, Michael Chernus, et al. Set for HOWL-O'WEEN (W)RITES, 10/23


HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2011 and The Actors Fund present HOWL-O'WEEEEEN (w)RITES -- an evening of scary short plays inspired by the works of Allen Ginsberg and his beat contemporaries - on Sunday, October 23 at 8pm at Theatre 80 (80 St. Marks Place).

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2011 & Actors Fund Present HOWL-O'WEEEEEN (w)RITES


HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2011 and The Actors Fund present HOWL-O'WEEEEEN (w)RITES -- an evening of scary short plays inspired by the works of Allen Ginsberg and his beat contemporaries - on Sunday, October 23 at 8pm at Theatre 80 (80 St. Marks Place).

Bobby Steggert, Michael Chernus, et al. Set for HOWL-O'WEEN (W)RITES, 10/23


HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2011 and The Actors Fund present HOWL-O'WEEEEEN (w)RITES -- an evening of scary short plays inspired by the works of Allen Ginsberg and his beat contemporaries - on Sunday, October 23 at 8pm at Theatre 80 (80 St. Marks Place).

Photo Coverage: EROTIC BROADWAY at the Triad 7/20 - After Party


nthony Francavilla and The Imagination Company presented the July 20th performance of EROTIC BROADWAY at The Triad, Off Broadway's sexiest, new late-night Monday series.

Photo Flash: Invited Dress Rehearsal of THE SOAP MYTH, Opening 7/13


DOG RUN REP at South Street Seaport (Deanna Henson, Producer), in association with Pat Blake, is pleased to announce the world premiere of The Soap Myth, a provocative new play about the Holocaust written by Jeff Cohen and directed by Larissa Lury.

THE SOAP MYTH Premieres At Dog Run Rep 7/10 Thru 8/2


DOG RUN REP at South Street Seaport (Deanna Henson, Producer), in association with Pat Blake, is pleased to announce the world premiere of The Soap Myth, a provocative new play about the Holocaust written by Jeff Cohen and directed by Larissa Lury.

THE SOAP MYTH Premieres At Dog Run Rep 7/10 Thru 8/2


DOG RUN REP at South Street Seaport (Deanna Henson, Producer), in association with Pat Blake, is pleased to announce the world premiere of The Soap Myth, a provocative new play about the Holocaust written by Jeff Cohen and directed by Larissa Lury.

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