Jennifer Maisel

Playwrights Foundation Reveals Finalists and Semi-Finalists for 47th BAY AREA PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025

Playwrights Foundation has revealed the semifinalists and finalists for the 47th Bay Area Playwrights Festival, which will be presented in a hybrid festival. Learn more!

Berkshire Theatre Group to Present Second Annual Festival Of New Jewish Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

Berkshire Theatre Group will present the return of the Festival of New Jewish Plays at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Playwrights and Plays Announced for 2025 Ojai Playwrights Conference and New Works Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025

The Ojai Playwrights Conference has announced the lineup for its 28th annual Summer Conference and New Works Festival, taking place July 31–August 3, 2025, in Ojai, California.

Holocaust Museum LA Partners With Jewish Plays Project To Host First Jewish Playwriting Contest
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2025

For the first time in its 14-year history, the international Jewish Playwriting Contest is holding an event in Los Angeles for audiences to help select the winner. In a partnership between the Jewish Plays Project and Holocaust Museum LA.

Jennifer Maisel's PROVENANCE To Have Developmental Workshop At Asolo Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced the developmental workshop and staged reading of Jennifer Maisel's new play Provenance, directed by Casey Stangl. The closed reading will take place Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 1:30 pm at Asolo Rep's Weiler Rehearsal Hall.

Playhouse on Park Will Host the 9th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

In collaboration with Charter Oak Cultural Center, Mandell JCC, Emanuel Synagogue and the Jewish Plays Project, Playhouse on Park is hosting the 9th Annual Hartford Jewish Playwriting Contest. 

Announcing Seven Finalists in the 14th National Jewish Playwriting Contest; Finalists To Embark On International Tour, Including NYC and Israel
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024

The Jewish Plays Project has announced the seven finalists for the 14th National Jewish Playwriting Contest, chosen from over 350 submissions from 28 states and 4 countries.

Lortel Theatre Unveils Fall 2024 Lineup Featuring FEAST! & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

Lortel Theatre announced its Fall 2024 lineup featuring Michael Emerson, Jennifer Van Dyck, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Cast & Director Matthew Penn On Barrington Stage's 10x10 Play Festival
by Joshua Wright - Feb 22, 2024

Watch a discussion about the artistic process of producing Barrington Stage's annual 10 minute play festival - featuring director Matthew Penn and cast members Peggy Pharr Wilson, Matt Neely and Robert Zukerman.

Review: 10X10 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL at Barrington Stage Company
by Marc Savitt - Feb 21, 2024

Many of the pieces provide laughs, some perspective. There is a bit of song, a bit of dance, absolutely no seltzer down any pants. Overall, the 10X10 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL offers a welcomed appetizer for the upcoming season in which BSC celebrates its 30th anniversary of bringing award winning theatre to downtown Pittsfield.

World Premiere of THREE Opens Next Month at Los Angeles LGBT Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024

Playwrights' Arena and Los Angeles LGBT Center have announced the world premiere co-production of THREE by Nick Salamone. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Plays, Playwrights & Casts Set for Barrington Stage Company's 10X10 New Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023

Barrington Stage Company presents the Award-Winning 10X10 New Play Festival this winter. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals New Artistic Initiatives and Programming
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has announced several artistic initiatives that further expand the historic theater’s impact on the Off-Broadway community and the field nationally. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!

NYC Moth Slam Winner to Bring PATIENT 13 To The Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023

'I got rid of all the toxic people and there was no one left!” This June, NYC storyteller, storytelling coach, lawyer, actor and Moth SLAM Winner Gail Thomas will put her collection of highly-acclaimed funny stories on-stage together for the first time at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Interview: Emily Chase Talks LOVE AND INFORMATION At Antaeus Theatre Company
by Gil Kaan - Feb 21, 2023

Next up at Antaeus Theatre Company, Caryl Churchill’s Love and Information opening March 3, 2023 (with previews beginning February 26th). Emily Chase directs the eight-member cast of: — John Apicella, Anne Gee Byrd, Darius De L Cruz, Kwana Martinez, Kevin Matsumoto, Erin Pineda, Lloyd Roberson II and Zoe Yale. Emily was most gracious to give me some behind-the-scenes of Love and Information and some of the rational driving her creative decisions.

Theatre Of NOTE to Present World Premiere of NIMROD Starring Kirsten Vangsness in February
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 14, 2023

Theatre of NOTE will start the new year with the World Premiere of Kirsten Vangsness (“Criminal Minds”) starring as “Nimrod” in the world premiere of NIMROD by Phinneas Kiyomura and directed by Alina Phelan. 

Industry Pro Newsletter: NYC Tourism is Back, Regional Awards Voting Underway
by Alex Freeman - Nov 21, 2022

As many theatres get into the swing of their holiday shows and end of year giving campaigns, some good signs for the New York theater industry as tourism continues to rebound from the pandemic. While things still aren’t back to the record setting year of 2019, the city is anticipating ending the year at about 85% of those levels.

Are Theater Development Programs Important?
by Cara Joy David - Nov 21, 2022

The theater we see is not usually a first draft of a work. That seems obvious, but very little press attention is paid to just how a show gets developed. One way has traditionally been through theater development programs. These programs are intensive communal experiences, often pairing the artist with a dramaturg and advisors to develop a piece.

World Premiere of ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS by Arlene Hutton to Open The Road Theatre Company 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2022

The Road Theatre Company and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, announce the first show of its 2022-2023Season, a world premiere comedy, ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS, written by Arlene Hutton (The Nibroc Trilogy) and directed by Emily Chase. It will begin previews on October 18.

The Neo-Political Cowgirls Dance Theater Collective to Present Andromeda's Sisters, A Gala of Arts and Advocacy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2022

The Neo-Political Cowgirls Dance Theater Collective will present Andromeda's Sisters, A Gala of Arts and Advocacy Celebrating Women of Creativity and Courage JUNE 17TH in the Hamptons.