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IT Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Full-Length Script
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NY Indie Theatre Film Festival Opens Tonight At New Ohio Theatre Photo NY Indie Theatre Film Festival Opens Tonight At New Ohio Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Feb 8, 2019

The 2019 NY Indie Theatre Film Festival opens tonight, February 8 at 7pm, with the NY festival premiere of Poor Behavior (2016), written by Theresa Rebeck. Based on her play of the same name, Ms. Rebeck (upcoming spy thriller 355, Broadway's Bernhardt/Hamlet, NBC's 'Smash') makes her film directorial debut with this dark, dysfunctional comedy. Rebeck will participate in a talkback after the screening, moderated by Marc Stuart Weitz, New Ohio Theatre's Producing Director.

NY Indie Theatre Film Festival With Theresa Rebeck, Charlie Kaufman & More At New Ohi Photo NY Indie Theatre Film Festival With Theresa Rebeck, Charlie Kaufman & More At New Ohio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2019

The NY Indie Theatre Film Festival is excited to announce it will open its 2019 edition on February 8 with the New York festival premiere of Poor Behavior, the film directorial debut by Theresa Rebeck, based on her play of the same name.

NY Indie Theatre Film Festival Kicks Off At New Ohio Theatre Photo NY Indie Theatre Film Festival Kicks Off At New Ohio Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jan 31, 2019

The NY Indie Theatre Film Festival kicks off its 2019 edition in one week on February 8 with the New York festival premiere of Poor Behavior, the film directorial debut by Theresa Rebeck, based on her play of the same name.

NY Indie Theatre Film Festival Presents Works By Theresa Rebeck, Charlie Kaufman & Mo Photo NY Indie Theatre Film Festival Presents Works By Theresa Rebeck, Charlie Kaufman & More At New Ohio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2019

The NY Indie Theatre Film Festival is excited to announce it will open its 2019 edition on February 8 with the New York festival premiere of Poor Behavior, the film directorial debut by Theresa Rebeck, based on her play of the same name.

NY Indie Theatre Film Festival With Theresa Rebeck, Charlie Kaufman & More At New Ohi Photo NY Indie Theatre Film Festival With Theresa Rebeck, Charlie Kaufman & More At New Ohio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2019

The NY Indie Theatre Film Festival is excited to announce it will open its 2019 edition on February 8 with the New York festival premiere of Poor Behavior, the film directorial debut by Theresa Rebeck, based on her play of the same name.

The 20th Annual Sarasota Film Festival Announces Complete Lineup Photo The 20th Annual Sarasota Film Festival Announces Complete Lineup
by Macon Prickett - Mar 21, 2018

The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) today announced its full line-up, including its Centerpiece, Spotlight, Narrative Feature Competition, Independent Visions Competition, Documentary Feature Competition, Narrative, Documentary, and Short Films. The Festival also announced its five SFF Focus Panels – Sports in Cinema, Environment, Science, and Sustainability, Women's Comedic Voices, Redefining Manhood, and Musings on Musicians.

BWW Interview: Derek Ahonen Talks CATHERINE AND ANITA at King's Head Theatre Photo BWW Interview: Derek Ahonen Talks CATHERINE AND ANITA at King's Head Theatre
by Charlie Wilks - Feb 7, 2018

After a successful debut at last year's Edinburgh Festival, Derek Ahonen's one-woman show opens on 9 February at the King's Head Theatre. Catherine and Anita is a dark comedy about heartbreak, mental illness and how those in need so often slip through the cracks. Ahonen is an internationally acclaimed playwright, director and founder of The Amoralist Theatre Company in New York. 

Photo Flash: 19th Street presents Premiere of CATHERINE AND ANITA at the King's Head  Photo Photo Flash: 19th Street presents Premiere of CATHERINE AND ANITA at the King's Head Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2018

19th Street Productions has announced the London premiere of Catherine and Anita after a successful debut at last year's Edinburgh Festival. Derek Ahonen's one woman show starring Sarah Roy as Catherine, opens on 9 February with previews from 7 February and running until 24 February.

19th Street Announces Premiere of CATHERINE AND ANITA at the King's Head Theatre Photo 19th Street Announces Premiere of CATHERINE AND ANITA at the King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2018

19th Street Productions has announced the London premi re of Catherine and Anita after a successful debut at last year's Edinburgh Festival. Derek Ahonen's one woman show starring Sarah Roy as Catherine, opens on 9 February with previews from 7 February and running until 24 February.

19th Street Productions Presents CATHERINE AND ANITA Photo 19th Street Productions Presents CATHERINE AND ANITA
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2017

Catherine is a funny, charming highly intelligent misfit. And Catherine is a tortured soul. But it's ok; because Catherine has Anita. When the two strike up a friendship all hell very slowly breaks loose.

Derek Ahonen Videos

STAGE TUBE: New Trailers for The Amoralists' THE GYRE Two Play Rep
by Stage Tube - Jul 2, 2014

The Amoralists present The Gyre, a two play repertory exploring man's vicious cycles, featuring the World Premiere of Derek Ahonen's The Qualification of Douglas Evans, directed by James Kautz, and the World Premiere of Mark Roberts' Enter at Forest Lawn, directed by Jay Stull. Shows run from June 26 - August 9, 2014 in a limited 7-week engagement at Walkerspace, located at 46 Walker Street between Broadway and Church Street in New York City. The Qualification of Douglas Evans began previews June 26 for a July 15 opening and runs through August 9. Enter at Forest Lawn began previews June 27 for a July 14 opening and runs through August 9. Click below to watch trailers for both shows!


Derek Ahonen Frequently Asked Questions

How many shows has Derek Ahonen written?
Derek Ahonen has written 1 shows including The Bad and the Better (Playwright).

What awards has Derek Ahonen been nominated for?
Outstanding Full-Length Script (IT Awards) for Amerissiah .