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BIO

ERIC NIGHTENGALE is Co-Artistic Director of Anthropological Theatricals and a founding member of Concrete Temple Theatre in New York City and The Acme Corporation in Baltimore. Artistic Director of 78th Street Theatre Lab from 1995-2008 where he created, produced, or nurtured hundreds of new plays. Other New York credits include work with New Circle Theatre, The Acting Company, Circle in the Square, Cherry Lane Theatre, Symphony Space, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Barrow Street Theatre, 45 Bleecker, 59E59, Dixon Place, The Barrow Group, Vital Joint, HERE, Incubator Arts Project, The Brick, and Classic Stage Company. Founding Artistic Director for Actors Repertory Theatre in Chicago 1987-1993. Chicago credits include work with Victory Gardens Theatre, Bailiwick Repertory Theatre, Chicago Dramatists Workshop and Second City. Associate Artistic Director for the Developing Artists Series at the Drama League of New York. Developed work at New Harmony Project, Sewanee Writers Conference, Drop Forge & Tool, Telluride Playwrights Festival, and Last Frontier Theatre Conference. Radio drama / Podcast credits include work broadcast nationally over NPR affiliate stations and in the U.K. over BBC Channel Four. International work includes productions at Sibiu International Theatre Festival in Romania, The 24th International Theatre Festival (Bulgaria), Festival Istropolitana (Slovakia) and various companies throughout the United Kingdom.

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Clone/Pat/Orderly (Understudy)

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Production Manager
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer

News


PACKRAT: THE QUEST POR LA ABUNDANCIA to be Presented at Dixon Place
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

Dixon Place will present the world premiere of Concrete Temple Theatre’s PACKRAT: The Quest por la Abundancia, a visually crafted puppet-forward play that asks urgent questions about home, belonging, and responsibility.
Radicant Productions to Present ESCALATION TIME This Novemver
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025

Radicant Productions will present ESCALATION TIME, a new play written by and starring Francesca Root-Dodson (Succession), directed by Molly Shayna Cohen. Running November 7–23 at Studio 17.
ESCALATION TIME to Debut At Studio 17 Starring Scott Shepherd And Francesca Root-Dodson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

Radicant Productions will present ESCALATION TIME by Francesca Root-Dodson, directed by Molly Shayna Cohen. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here.
Cast Set for OKLAHOMA SAMOVAR by Alice Eve Cohen at La MaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

La MaMa has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Oklahoma Samovar by Alice Eve Cohen. Directed by Eric Nightengale, this new play won the 2021 National Jewish Playwriting Contest. Learn more!
La MaMa to Present Alice Eve Cohen's OKLAHOMA SAMOVAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

La MaMa will present the world premiere of Oklahoma Samovar by Alice Eve Cohen. Directed by Eric Nightengale, this new play won the 2021 National Jewish Playwriting Contest. Learn more.
THE WHOLE OF TIME Sets Talk Backs With Kathleen Chalfant, Jaclyn Bethany, & More
by Michael Major - Aug 25, 2025

A robust talk back series will follow select performances of The Whole of Time by celebrated Argentinian playwright Romina Paula in a translation by Jean Graham-Jones.
Fall Performance Schedule Set for La Mama's 64th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has revealed the Fall performances of its 64th season–featuring dozens of new works from around the world. See the full lineup here!
Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Dana Brooke and Beth Lincks Will Star in SHAKE RAG HOLLOW
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 12, 2025

The Journey Company, New Light Theater Project and Fringe Management will soon present SHAKE RAG HOLLOW- A new play by Arlene Hutton, directed by Eric Nightengale, and performed by Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Dana Brooke and Beth Lincks.
HEISENBERG Comes to the Chain Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025

New Music Theatre Project & Rapeteta Theatre Company will present Heisenberg, a new play, by Simon Stephens, directed by Tony and Oscar award-winning Mercedes Ruehl in her directorial debut.
ERNIE'S SECRET LIFE Production Coming to NYC and Catskill, NY!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

After a run at Dixon Place in January 2024, Ernie's Secret Life is back! Concrete Temple Theater will be presenting an accessible run in NYC and the Catskills. Learn more and see how to attend.
The Tank Reveals Spring 2025 Core Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

The Tank will has revealed their Spring 2025 Core Productions. The spring season will begin in January with Peregrination, a co-production with Dutch Kills Theater. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
LAKEPLAY Comes to the Wild Project Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

The Drilling Company and ARA Productions will present the world premiere of'Lakeplay' by Drew Valins from October 3 to 20 at The Wild Project, 195 E 3rd Street.
World Premiere Of LIBERTY TALKS: A COLOSSAL SATIRE Comes to Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater will present the World Premiere of LIBERTY TALKS: A Colossal Satire by Provincetown playwright Fermin Rojas, directed by Janice L. Goldberg.
Monk Parrots Brings PEARLS FOR SPURS to New York
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024

Monk Parrots will present Pearls for Spurs, a new dramedy by Gates Leonard and directed by Luke Leonard, which runs from August 1 to August 11, 2024, in a limited engagement at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A.R.T./New York Theatres.
Photos: Theatre Breaking Though Barrier's I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES Celebrates Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024

Theater Breaking Through Barriers is presenting the Off-Broadway debut of Neil Simon's brilliant 1980 Tony Award-winning play, I Ought To Be In Pictures, directed by Nicholas Viselli. Go inside opening night in the photos from the big night.
Keen Company to Present 2024 KEEN TEENS FESTIVAL OF NEW WORK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2024

Experience the 2024 KEEN TEENS FESTIVAL OF NEW WORK presented by Keen Company. Learn about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
Remember the Women Institute to Present WOMEN, THEATER, AND THE HOLOCAUST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2024

Join the Remember the Women Institute for their annual Yom HaShoah event, Women, Theater, and the Holocaust. Learn more about the event and see how to get involved!
Keen Company to Present DIRECTORFEST in May At Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024

Discover the talents of two emerging directors as Keen Company collaborates with The Drama League for DIRECTORFEST at Theatre Row. Learn more!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Theater Breaking Through Barriers' Production of Neil Simon's I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

 Theater Breaking Through Barriers will present the Off-Broadway debut of Neil Simon's brilliant 1980 Tony Award-winning play, I Ought To Be In Pictures, directed by Nicholas Viselli. Check out rehearsal photos here!
The Drilling Company to Present World Premiere of HERSELF by Tim McGillicuddy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024

The Drilling Company's 25 year anniversary production will be the world premiere of 'Herself' by Tim McGillicuddy. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

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