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Jen Silverman

Jen Silverman is a playwright, author whose BroadwayWorld credits include Creditors, Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, and The Roommate.

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Review: COLLECTIVE RAGE at MILDRED'S UMBRELLA
by Brett Cullum - Sep 5, 2026

I never thought I would have such a good time watching five women talk about their sexual organs, but I absolutely understood every moment as if I had been lucky enough to have been assigned female at birth.
Jen Silverman's THE MOORS To Be Presented At Villanova Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026

Villanova Theatre will stage Jen Silverman's gothic comedy THE MOORS, directed by Edward Sobel, at the Mullen Center for the Performing Arts on the university's campus.
SPAIN by Jen Silverman to Have West Coast Premiere at Profile Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026

Profile Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of Jen Silverman's SPAIN, featuring musicians and singers from Portland Opera, 45th Parallel Universe, and Metropolitan Youth Symphony.
Interview: Rhett Martinez And Cindy Wang of COLLECTIVE RAGE: A PLAY IN FIVE BETTIES at Mildred's Umbrella
by Brett Cullum - Aug 25, 2026

But it began with her feeling like she wasn't safe in certain spaces, and with that rage women get when they walk down the street and are catcalled, and their voices are minimized. And so she sort of took that. And tried to find, I guess, the most concentrated industrial strength version of that.
COLLECTIVE RAGE: A PLAY IN 5 BETTIES to Open at Mildred's Umbrella
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026

Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company will open its anniversary season with Jen Silverman's comedy about five women named Betty at Spring Street Studios in Houston.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM To Be Presented By SB Theatricals
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 2, 2026

New York theatre company SB Theatricals is set to present their take on William Shakespeare's classic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream at Chain Theatre, 312 W 36th St.
Sedgwick Theater to Begin Renovations Under Quintessence Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026

Construction has begun on the first phase of a capital campaign to restore Philadelphia's Sedgwick Theater, home to Quintessence Theatre, with work including facade repairs and a new marquee.
THE MOORS, SPRING AWAKENING, PASSAGE, and CYRANO Set for Villanova Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2026

Villanova Theatre announced a four-production season featuring a gothic comedy, a rock musical, a contemporary drama, and a classic romance, with tickets available through the Mullen Center box office.
WITCH to Open at Idle Muse Theatre Company's 20th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026

Idle Muse Theatre Company will present Jen Silverman's WITCH, directed by Ensemble Member Libby Beyreis, at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater in Chicago as part of the company's 20th anniversary season.
THE PIANO LESSON, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Among Juilliard Drama's 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026

Juilliard Drama Division announced four fourth-year productions for its upcoming season, featuring works by August Wilson, Jen Silverman, Molière, and Shakespeare, with several directed by Juilliard alumni.
INTO THE WOODS, THE 39 STEPS, and More Set For Maryland Ensemble Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026

Maryland Ensemble Theatre announced its 2026–27 season, featuring five MainStage productions, five FUNCompany productions, and the return of MET original musical PLANET CLAIRE.
THE ROOMMATE Will Come to the Cameri Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026

“The Roommate,” a surprise drama by Jen Silverman, translated by Gur Koren and directed by Shirili Desha, will be presented at the Cameri Theatre. Learn more here.
GREATER CLEMENTS, THE WELKIN and WITCH Set for Actors' Reading Collective's 2026 Outside the Box Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026

The Actors' Reading Collective announced a Summer Reading Series, bringing staged readings to Bay Area audiences. The series will present works performed by local theater artists.
Photos: See New Images of BLACK SWAN World Premiere at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026

You can now get a first look at additional images of the world premiere of Black Swan at A.R.T. Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh returns to the A.R.T. to bring the Oscar-nominated psychological thriller Black Swan to the stage.
JAW New Play Festival To Return At Portland Center Stage
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 21, 2026

Portland Center Stage announced the 26th annual JAW New Play Festival at The Armory. This year’s festival features readings of four dynamic new plays in development by local and national writers, a showcase of short works from up-and-coming teen playwrights, inspiring Community Artist Labs, and a wide array of Press Play community events.
BILL by Roger Q. Mason to Receive Developmental Reading with PlayPenn
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026

Roger Q. Mason's new play BILL, a sequel to Lavender Men, will receive a developmental reading at Open Jar Studios in New York as part of PlayPenn's New Play Development Conference.
Review: THE ROOMMATE at Profile Theatre
by Krista Garver - Jun 17, 2026

Profile Theatre's THE ROOMMATE is a dark comedy that surprises, moves, and lingers, with knockout performances by Gail Dartez and Eleanor O'Brien. One week left, don't miss it.
Cast Set for Red Bull Theater's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026

Red Bull Theater has revealed the cast for their annual Short New Play Festival 2026 to be held at Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Peter Norton Symphony Space in June.
Review Roundup: BLACK SWAN Opens at American Repertory Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Critics weigh in on the Black Swan world premiere at American Repertory Theater, directed by Tony winner Sonya Tayeh, with music by Dave Malloy.
Review: A Thrilling BLACK SWAN at American Repertory Theater
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 14, 2026

What did our critic think of BLACK SWAN at American Repertory Theater?

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How many shows has Jen Silverman written?

Jen Silverman has written 3 shows including Spain (Playwright), The Moors (Playwright), The Roommate (Author).

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