Review: MOTHER OF EXILES at Berkeley Repertory
by Steve Murray - Nov 20, 2025
Jessica Huang’s Mother of Exiles, a world premiere at Berkeley Rep, suffers under the weight of its solemn intentions, perhaps attempting too many themes that left this viewer unsatisfied in each.
Photos: Jessica Huang’s MOTHER OF EXILES At Berkeley Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has released first-look production photos for MOTHER OF EXILES, the world premiere of Jessica Huang’s multigenerational drama exploring immigration, family history, and shifting American landscapes.
Cast Set For World Premiere of SOFT TARGET By Emily Kaczmarek
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025
Detroit Public Theatre has announced the cast for SOFT TARGET, a world premiere play written by Emily Kaczmarek, and directed by Jaki Bradley, who comes to DPT fresh from directing the Off Broadway hit All Nighter.
New Play STARCROSSED To Have Reading New York City This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2024
Catch the one-day-only reading of the new play STARCROSSED on April 11, 2024, at Theatrelab. Directed by Michael Alvarez, the play explores the journey of four high school seniors grappling with their pasts and futures after a school shooting.
Erika Henningsen, Grey Henson & More to Perform in 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2022
The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues will return for 'Season 3' tonight on IGTV @24hourplays and at https://24hourplays.com/viral-monologues/. A bold group of top actors and writers have been paired to create a set of all-new pieces. From 6 PM onward, the new monologues will be published, one every 15 minutes.
World Premiere Of WHAT YOU ARE NOW Will Now Begin Previews March 9 at Ensemble Studio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2022
Ensemble Studio Theatre and The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced today that the World Premiere of what you are now by Sam Chanse (Fruiting Bodies), directed by Steve Cosson (Whisper House), and co-presented by The Civilians (Steve Cosson, Artistic Director), will now begin previews on Wednesday March 9, 2022, out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of both the production and audiences.
Photo Flash: Thom Sesma, Jeffrey Omura, Kimiye Corwin, Emma Kikue And More Celebrate World Premiere Of Sam Chanse's FRUITING BODIES
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2019
Ma-Yi Theater Company is presenting the Off-Broadway world premiere of FRUITING BODIES by Asian-American playwright Sam Chanse, with Shelley Butler at the helm. The cast of FRUITING BODIES features Kimiye Corwin (Noises Off, Henry VI), Emma Kikue (God Said This, Up the Hill), Jeffrey Omura (House Rules, Hamlet) and Thom Sesma (Superhero, Sweeney Todd).
Ma-Yi Theater, The Award-Winning Off Broadway Company, Presents FRUITING BODIES
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2019
Ma-Yi Theater Company - which previously announced that Shelley Butler will direct the world-premiere play FRUITING BODIES by Asian-American playwright Sam Chanse - proudly announces KIMIYE CORWIN (Noises Off, Henry VI), EMMA KIKUE (God Said This, Up the Hill), JEFFREY OMURA (House Rules, Hamlet) and THOM SESMA (Superhero, Pacific Overtures) will star in the Off-Broadway production, which begins previews on April 23 prior to its official press opening on April 28 at Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd Street) in Manhattan.