Erika Sheffer
Latest News on Erika Sheffer:
Industry Pro Newsletter: The Obies Announce Jury, Fallout in the UK from Computer Crash at Arts Council England (Nov 3, 2025)
Center Theatre Group Reveals 2025/26 LA Writers' Workshop and LA Artist Residencies (Oct 24, 2025)
Vineyard Theatre Reveals Winners of the Emerging Artists Awards (Nov 20, 2024)
Industry Pro Newsletter: The Obies Announce Jury, Fallout in the UK from Computer Crash at Arts Council England (Nov 3, 2025)
Center Theatre Group Reveals 2025/26 LA Writers' Workshop and LA Artist Residencies (Oct 24, 2025)
Vineyard Theatre Reveals Winners of the Emerging Artists Awards (Nov 20, 2024)
BIO
Erika Sheffer’s playwriting debut, Russian Transport, was produced at The New Group (Outer Critics Circle nomination) and Steppenwolf. She is a recipient of The Vineyard’s Paula Vogel Playwriting Award. Her plays have been developed at The New Group, The Vineyard, and Primary Stages. Erika has performed original pieces at Upright Citizens Brigade and Dixon Place. She is a member of SPACE on Ryder Farm’s Working Farm and Ars Nova Playgroup 2015/2016. Russian Transport is published by Dramatists Play Service. BFA in Drama from Syracuse University.
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Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - John Gassner Award (for American Play)
Erika Sheffer, Russian Transport
IT Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role
Erika ShefferHow I Learned to Drive
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Video: Norbert Leo Butz & Francesca Faridany Explain What VLADIMIR Is All About
by Joey Mervis - 2024-09-29 16:00:20
STAGE TUBE: Promo for THEATERSPEAK's WRITE OUT FRONT - J. Stephen Brantley Writes a Play
by Stage Tube - 2012-08-04 10:54:24
News
Industry Pro Newsletter: The Obies Announce Jury, Fallout in the UK from Computer Crash at Arts Council England
by Alex Freeman - Nov 3, 2025
Broadway enthusiasts got into the Halloween spirit with show-inspired costumes, while BroadwayWorld expanded its reach with new WhatsApp Channels for international readers. Onstage and behind the scenes, the American Theatre Wing named the jury for the 70th Obie Awards, and Actors’ Equity ratified a new contract with The Broadway League, marking an important step for performer benefits and producer relations. Regionally, Center Theatre Group unveiled its 2025/26 LA Writers’ Workshop and Artist Residencies, and Albuquerque Little Theatre welcomed a new executive director. Internationally, the fallout from Arts Council England’s portal crash continues to leave arts groups in uncertainty—underscoring the ongoing challenges of supporting creativity worldwide.
by Alex Freeman - Nov 3, 2025
Broadway enthusiasts got into the Halloween spirit with show-inspired costumes, while BroadwayWorld expanded its reach with new WhatsApp Channels for international readers. Onstage and behind the scenes, the American Theatre Wing named the jury for the 70th Obie Awards, and Actors’ Equity ratified a new contract with The Broadway League, marking an important step for performer benefits and producer relations. Regionally, Center Theatre Group unveiled its 2025/26 LA Writers’ Workshop and Artist Residencies, and Albuquerque Little Theatre welcomed a new executive director. Internationally, the fallout from Arts Council England’s portal crash continues to leave arts groups in uncertainty—underscoring the ongoing challenges of supporting creativity worldwide.
Center Theatre Group Reveals 2025/26 LA Writers' Workshop and LA Artist Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025
Center Theatre Group is offering a slate of artistic programming that helps identify and support the next generation of great plays and playwrights. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025
Center Theatre Group is offering a slate of artistic programming that helps identify and support the next generation of great plays and playwrights. Learn more!
Vineyard Theatre Reveals Winners of the Emerging Artists Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024
Vineyard Theatre has revealed the recipients of the 2024-2025 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award and Colman Domingo Award. Learn more about the award and the recipients!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024
Vineyard Theatre has revealed the recipients of the 2024-2025 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award and Colman Domingo Award. Learn more about the award and the recipients!
Broadway Buying Guide: October 21, 2024- SUNSET BLVD Storms Back to Broadway
by Team BWW - Oct 21, 2024
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by Team BWW - Oct 21, 2024
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 21, 2024.
Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards Reveals First Round Of 2024-25 Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024
The Edgerton Foundation has revealed the first round of recipients for the 2024-25 New Play Awards, supporting the development of new theatrical works across the country. Learn more about the recipients and the award.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024
The Edgerton Foundation has revealed the first round of recipients for the 2024-25 New Play Awards, supporting the development of new theatrical works across the country. Learn more about the recipients and the award.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Erika Sheffer written?
Erika Sheffer has written 2 shows including Russian Transport (Playwright), Vladimir (Playwright).
What awards has Erika Sheffer been nominated for?
John Gassner Award (for American Play) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Russian Transport and Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role (IT Awards) for How I Learned to Drive.
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