Jan Rosenberg
Latest News on Jan Rosenberg:
Neurodivergent Plays To Present Reading Of PLUCK At Brooklyn Art Haus (Jan 28, 2026)
The Farm Theater Awards Nandita Shenoy With 2026-27 College Collaboration Project Commission (Jan 7, 2026)
R.I.T. School Of Performing Arts Joins The Farm Theater's 2025-26 College Collaboration Project (Aug 25, 2025)
Neurodivergent Plays To Present Reading Of PLUCK At Brooklyn Art Haus (Jan 28, 2026)
The Farm Theater Awards Nandita Shenoy With 2026-27 College Collaboration Project Commission (Jan 7, 2026)
R.I.T. School Of Performing Arts Joins The Farm Theater's 2025-26 College Collaboration Project (Aug 25, 2025)
BIO
Jan Rosenberg (They/Them) is the author of GUSHER! (NPC Finalist), How To Destroy An American Girl Doll (NPC Semifinalist), What's Wrong With You (NPC Semifinalist), Janie Wants A Dog, and many other coming-of-age stories with a dark twist. They have been a finalist for the Princess Grace Award, the Theatre503 World Playwriting Award, and the Lanford New American Play Festival. They have collaborated with the LAByrinth Theater Company, Seattle Rep, IAMA Theatre, Cherry Lane, The Lark, The Bechdel Project, The Last Frontier Conference, Possibilities Theatre Company, Vertigo Theater, Wide Eyed Productions, and countless others. They were the playwright in residence at Stella Adler Studio and The Farm Theater. They are a member of the Playwright/Directors Unit at The Actors Studio. Their radio play, We Came All This Way (of The Lovely Dark series), can be heard anywhere podcasts are available. Their short film, Meal Support, featuring Tony- and Emmy-nominee Kate Burton, is forthcoming.
News
Neurodivergent Plays To Present Reading Of PLUCK At Brooklyn Art Haus
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026
Neurodivergent Plays will present a reading of Pluck by Jan Rosenberg at Brooklyn Art Haus as part of its 2025–26 season. The new play explores adolescence, gender identity, and transformation through the story of twin sisters. The reading continues the company’s mission to spotlight work by neurodivergent playwrights.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026
Neurodivergent Plays will present a reading of Pluck by Jan Rosenberg at Brooklyn Art Haus as part of its 2025–26 season. The new play explores adolescence, gender identity, and transformation through the story of twin sisters. The reading continues the company’s mission to spotlight work by neurodivergent playwrights.
R.I.T. School Of Performing Arts Joins The Farm Theater's 2025-26 College Collaboration Project
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2025
The Rochester School of Technology's School of Performing Arts (Rochester, NY) will join The Farm Theater's 2025-26 College Collaboration Project with playwright Gina Femia.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2025
The Rochester School of Technology's School of Performing Arts (Rochester, NY) will join The Farm Theater's 2025-26 College Collaboration Project with playwright Gina Femia.
The Farm Theater Awards Playwright Gina Femia With 2025/26 College Collaboration Project Commission
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025
The Farm Theater has awarded playwright Gina Femia with their 2025/26 College Collaboration Project Commision. Learn more about the Commission and about Femia here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025
The Farm Theater has awarded playwright Gina Femia with their 2025/26 College Collaboration Project Commision. Learn more about the Commission and about Femia here.
The Farm Theater Awards Playwright Enid Graham With the 2024/25 College Collaboration Project Commission
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024
The Farm Theater awards playwright Enid Graham with the 2024/25 College Collaboration Project Commission.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024
The Farm Theater awards playwright Enid Graham with the 2024/25 College Collaboration Project Commission.
IAMA Theatre Company's New Works Festival to Present Staged Readings of Six New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2023
IAMA Theatre Company New Works Festival will present staged readings of six new plays over the course of two weekends in the fifth edition of this annual series.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2023
IAMA Theatre Company New Works Festival will present staged readings of six new plays over the course of two weekends in the fifth edition of this annual series.
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Reveals Casts and Creative Teams for the 2023 National Playwrights Conference
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced the casts and creative teams for the six plays being developed at the 2023 National Playwrights Conference.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced the casts and creative teams for the six plays being developed at the 2023 National Playwrights Conference.
Alton Fitzgerald White, Christine Ebersole & More to be Featured in Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2023
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announce its 2023 summer season, which is made up of more than 30 public events.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2023
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announce its 2023 summer season, which is made up of more than 30 public events.
Dipti Bramhandkar Named The Farm Theater's 2023-24 Playwriting Fellow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2023
Now in its tenth season of supporting emerging writers The Farm Theater has awarded their 2023/24 College Collaboration Project Commission to playwright Dipti Bramhandkar.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2023
Now in its tenth season of supporting emerging writers The Farm Theater has awarded their 2023/24 College Collaboration Project Commission to playwright Dipti Bramhandkar.
Deneen Reynolds-Knott Awarded The Farm Theater's 2022/23 College Collaboration Project Commission
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2022
Now in its ninth season of supporting emerging writers The Farm Theater has awarded their 2022/23 College Collaboration Project Commission to playwright Deneen Reynolds-Knott (Antepartum at The Fire This Time Festival; Shoebox Picnic Road Side: Route One with Alabama Shakespeare Festival).
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2022
Now in its ninth season of supporting emerging writers The Farm Theater has awarded their 2022/23 College Collaboration Project Commission to playwright Deneen Reynolds-Knott (Antepartum at The Fire This Time Festival; Shoebox Picnic Road Side: Route One with Alabama Shakespeare Festival).
IAMA Theatre Company's New Works Festival Free Readings Of 6 New Plays Over The Course Of One Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2021
Staged readings of six new plays currently in development by IAMA Theatre Company will be presented over the course of one weekend, November 11 through 14, as part of the company's annual New Works Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2021
Staged readings of six new plays currently in development by IAMA Theatre Company will be presented over the course of one weekend, November 11 through 14, as part of the company's annual New Works Festival.
Playwright Jake Brasch Awarded 2021-22 College Collaboration Project Commission With The Farm Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2021
Now in its ninth season of supporting emerging writers The Farm Theater has awarded their 2021/22 College Collaboration Project Commission to playwright Jake Brasch (Greenland at Dixon Place; Salutations, I'm Creative Dave at Alchemical Theatre Laboratory). Jake will collaborate with Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN and Pellissippi State College in Knoxville, TN. Austin Peay is participating in The Farm Theater's College Collaboration Project for the first time. This will be Pellissippi State's second year, following their partnership in 2018-19.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2021
Now in its ninth season of supporting emerging writers The Farm Theater has awarded their 2021/22 College Collaboration Project Commission to playwright Jake Brasch (Greenland at Dixon Place; Salutations, I'm Creative Dave at Alchemical Theatre Laboratory). Jake will collaborate with Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN and Pellissippi State College in Knoxville, TN. Austin Peay is participating in The Farm Theater's College Collaboration Project for the first time. This will be Pellissippi State's second year, following their partnership in 2018-19.
Student Blog: 28 Plays in 28 Days by Queer Playwrights
by Student Blogger: Macy Mae Cowart - Feb 1, 2021
Student blogger Macy is sharing 28 plays by Queer playwrights for the month of February!
by Student Blogger: Macy Mae Cowart - Feb 1, 2021
Student blogger Macy is sharing 28 plays by Queer playwrights for the month of February!
BWW Blog: 28 Plays in 28 Days
by Student Blogger: Macy Mae Cowart - Jan 26, 2021
I give you a 28 plays by queer playwrights in 28 days reading list. Shoutout to The New Play Exchange.
by Student Blogger: Macy Mae Cowart - Jan 26, 2021
I give you a 28 plays by queer playwrights in 28 days reading list. Shoutout to The New Play Exchange.
The Farm Theater Awards Lia Romeo With 2020/21 College Collaboration Project Commission
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2020
Now in its seventh season of supporting emerging female writers The Farm Theater has awarded their 2020/21 College Collaboration Project Commission to playwright Lia Romeo (The Forest, featured on The Kilroys' List; NYIT Award nominee for Connected at 59E59). Ms. Romeo will collaborate with Centre College in Danville, KY (fall 2020) and Wells College in Aurora, NY (spring 2020). This will be Centre College's fourth time participating in The Farm Theater's College Collaboration Project.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2020
Now in its seventh season of supporting emerging female writers The Farm Theater has awarded their 2020/21 College Collaboration Project Commission to playwright Lia Romeo (The Forest, featured on The Kilroys' List; NYIT Award nominee for Connected at 59E59). Ms. Romeo will collaborate with Centre College in Danville, KY (fall 2020) and Wells College in Aurora, NY (spring 2020). This will be Centre College's fourth time participating in The Farm Theater's College Collaboration Project.
Cast Chosen For Planet Connections Rep Of Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2019
Planet Connections' starts out 2020 with 'DARK PLANET: Not Your Mother's Valentine's Day,' short plays unapologetically looking at life through a clever a?" albeit caustic a?" lens. Frank, Funny, Engaging, Engrossing, and Enlightening, Performing Thursdays & Fridays, February 6 a?" 21, at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 E 14th St, NYC. This event a?" celebrating the diversity of the performing arts & artists of NYC a?" will be accompanied by an opening night party and special Valentine's Day event.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2019
Planet Connections' starts out 2020 with 'DARK PLANET: Not Your Mother's Valentine's Day,' short plays unapologetically looking at life through a clever a?" albeit caustic a?" lens. Frank, Funny, Engaging, Engrossing, and Enlightening, Performing Thursdays & Fridays, February 6 a?" 21, at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 E 14th St, NYC. This event a?" celebrating the diversity of the performing arts & artists of NYC a?" will be accompanied by an opening night party and special Valentine's Day event.
Cast Announced For Jose Rivera's New Play LOVESONG (IMPERFECT)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2019
Sara Koviak, Francesco Andolfi, and James B Kennedy - all alumni of Planet Connections Theatre Festivity - will star in Jose Rivera's new play, Lovesong (Imperfect) running February 8 - 22 at The Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 E 14th Street, New York City. Previews are Sat, 2/8 @ 7:30 p.m.; Sun, 2/9 @ 5 p.m.; Mon, 2/10 @ 7:30 p.m.; Tues, 2/11 @ 7:30 p.m.; opening Sat, 2/15 @ 7:30 p.m.; and running Sun, 2/16 @ 5 p.m.; Mon, 2/17 @ 7:30 p.m.; Tues, 2/18 @ 7:30 p.m.; closing on Sat, 2/22 @ 7:30 p.m.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2019
Sara Koviak, Francesco Andolfi, and James B Kennedy - all alumni of Planet Connections Theatre Festivity - will star in Jose Rivera's new play, Lovesong (Imperfect) running February 8 - 22 at The Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 E 14th Street, New York City. Previews are Sat, 2/8 @ 7:30 p.m.; Sun, 2/9 @ 5 p.m.; Mon, 2/10 @ 7:30 p.m.; Tues, 2/11 @ 7:30 p.m.; opening Sat, 2/15 @ 7:30 p.m.; and running Sun, 2/16 @ 5 p.m.; Mon, 2/17 @ 7:30 p.m.; Tues, 2/18 @ 7:30 p.m.; closing on Sat, 2/22 @ 7:30 p.m.
Crew Announced For RIVERA'S LOVESONG (IMPERFECT)
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2019
It takes a village to create a masterpiece. OBIE Winner, José Rivera ('Marisol' and 'References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot'), premieres another powerful stage-work at the East Village's arts haven, The theater at the 14th Street Y.
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2019
It takes a village to create a masterpiece. OBIE Winner, José Rivera ('Marisol' and 'References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot'), premieres another powerful stage-work at the East Village's arts haven, The theater at the 14th Street Y.
Planet Connections Announces Ten Dark Ditties
by Julie Musbach - Sep 24, 2019
Planet Connections Announces Its Directors Repertory for 'DARK PLANET: Not Your Mother's Valentine's Day' presented by Planet Connections Theatre Festivity; performing Thursdays and Fridays, February 6 - 21 at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 E 14th St, New York City.
by Julie Musbach - Sep 24, 2019
Planet Connections Announces Its Directors Repertory for 'DARK PLANET: Not Your Mother's Valentine's Day' presented by Planet Connections Theatre Festivity; performing Thursdays and Fridays, February 6 - 21 at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 E 14th St, New York City.
Jose Rivera Premieres Powerful Stage-Work
by Julie Musbach - Sep 20, 2019
OBIE Winner, José Rivera ('Marisol' and 'References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot'), premieres another powerful stage-work: Lovesong (Imperfect), running February 8 - 22 at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 E 14th Street, New York City
by Julie Musbach - Sep 20, 2019
OBIE Winner, José Rivera ('Marisol' and 'References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot'), premieres another powerful stage-work: Lovesong (Imperfect), running February 8 - 22 at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 E 14th Street, New York City
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