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BIO

Ephraim Birney appeared Off-Broadway in Chester Bailey. He is a New York City actor and writer.

His screen credits include TV shows like Gotham, and The Americans, as well as the independent film Sylvio, and most recently, Strawberry Mansion, which premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film
Festival. He’s worked in theatre both OffBroadway and regionally in plays such as, The Goodperson of Szechwan at The Public Theatre, Admissions at Studio Theatre in Washington DC, and The Sound Inside at TheaterWorks Hartford in March of 2021.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Repertory Theatre New York Premiere Production, 2022
Chester Bailey

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play

Ephraim Birney, Chester Bailey

News

Ephraim Birney and More to Star in A CHANGE OF POSITION World Premiere at NJ Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026

New Jersey Repertory Company will present the world premiere of A Change of Position, by Jeffrey Sweet, based on characters created by Michael Kosarowich, and directed by James Glossman.
Photos: WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO Celebrates Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2026

Bubba Weiler’s Well, I’ll Let You Go officially opened at Studio Seaview. The stars came out for opening night, including insert and Julia Chan, Micaela Diamond, Susannah Flood, Sam Gold, Zhailon Levingston, N'yomi Allure Stewart, Bess Wohl. Check out photos of the production.
THE BIG BANG BENEFIT Comes to Judson Memorial Church in February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026

Judson Memorial Church will present THE BIG BANG BENEFIT on February 5th and 6th, featuring live readings, music, and dinners to support downtown New York's artistic community. The event includes performances by notable actors and musicians, with proceeds aiding Judson Commons.
Judson Memorial Church to Host A BIG BANG BENEFIT Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026

Judson Memorial Church will host A Big Bang Benefit, a two-night festival of live readings, music, and communal dinners celebrating the church's 133-year tradition of supporting bold, artist-driven work in downtown New York.
Bob Balaban Directs Catherine Curtin and Ephraim Birney in Industry Reading of BRAT
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

Savage Wonder Art Center will present an exclusive one-day industry reading of Brat, a new play by Afghanistan veteran Jason Pizzarello, directed by Bob Balaban.
Ephraim Birney, Melissa Errico and More to Star in JACOB'S LADDER Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025

Jim Cooney will direct a staged reading of Dennis Bailey and David Mixner’s play JACOB’S LADDER. Learn more about the one night only event and see how to attend!
Hartford Stage Will Stage World Premiere of ROPE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025

Hartford Stage will kick off its 2025/2026 season on October 10 with the highly anticipated world premiere of Rope, a gripping new adaptation by acclaimed playwright Jeffrey Hatcher.
John Zdrojeski and Rivkah Reye Join OFF NIGHT in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025

Broadway’s John Zdrojeski and Actor/ Musician Rivkah Reyes will join Off Night in September. Hosts Ephraim Birney and Ryan Quigley will present their guests.
Ephraim Birney, Gus Birney and More to Star in Jeffrey Hatcher's ROPE Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025

A private industry reading of a new adaptation of Rope, penned by acclaimed playwright Jeffrey Hatcher will take place July 17 in New York City. Learn more!
Ephraim Birney and Ryan Quigley to Host OFF NIGHT Series at Time Square's Royal Family Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2025

Hosts Ephraim Birney and Ryan Quigley will present their guests consisting of musicians on the Off Night couch and conducting an interview or playing a game together. Learn more!
Royal Family to Present LUNCHTIME THEATRE: A Delicious Break from the Everyday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025

Outer Critics’ Circle award-nominated Royal Family Productions will present Lunchtime Theatre, a fresh initiative designed to bring audiences back to live theatre with bite-sized performances that fit into the modern schedule. Learn more!
Photos: AS TIME GOES BY Opening Night at Theatre 154
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

The new play As Time Goes By opened last night at Theatre 154 at 154 Christopher Street. Learn more about the production and see photos from opening night here! 
Ephraim Birney and Joel Meyers to Star in AS TIME GOES BY At 154 Christopher Street
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

As Time Goes By will run at 154 Christopher Street. As Time Goes By is a new two-person play written by Danny Brown, directed by Noah Eisenberg. Learn more and see how to attend.
Lois Robbins and Ephraim Birney To Star In Benefit Reading Of THE FUN-ER-AL: A  FUNDRAISING MEMORIAL FOR THE DEATH OF AMERICAN THEATRE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2025

Royal Family Productions will present a benefit reading of Artistic Director Chris Henry's new short comedy, inspired by Christopher Durang, titled The Fun-er-al: A  Fundraising Memorial for the Death of the American Theatre.
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: FINDING HOME & MARILLA OF GREEN GABLES: BECOMING A FAMILY to Run Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024

Royal Family Productions will present Chris Henry's two-part adaptation in full of LM Montgomery's classic novel, Anne of Green Gables. Learn more about the plays running in rep, and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: OUR CLASS Opens at Classic Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

After its sold-out run at Brooklyn Academy of Music in winter 2024, the off-Broadway production Our Class, by Polish playwright Tadeusz Slobodzianek, and helmed by Ukrainian-born, Jewish director Igor Golyak, is now playing. Check out photos from opening night here!
Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE Headed to Broadway as Part of Second Stage's Fall Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

Leslye Headland's Cult of Love is headed to Broadway later this year as part of Second Stage Theater's upcoming fall season. Additionally, Donald Margulies’ Lunar Eclipse will open off-Broadway this fall.
Photos: Go Inside Waterwell's 20th Anniversary Celebration
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2024

On Monday, Feb. 12, Waterwell, the theater company founded by Arian Moayed and Tom Ridgely celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a party at Greenpoint Loft featuring cocktails, dinner, a silent and live auction, and performances by past Waterwell artists as well as current students and alums of the Waterwell Drama Program. Check out photos here!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Roundabout's JONAH
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 2, 2024

Roundabout Theatre Company just celebrated opening night of the world premiere of Jonah by Rachel Bonds, directed by Danya Taymor. Jonah will play through March 10, 2024 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos here
SOME LIKE IT HOT, LEOPOLDSTADT & More Win 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2023

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, is pleased to announce the winners of the 72nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2022-2023 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Find out who won here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Ephraim Birney been nominated for?

and Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Chester Bailey.

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