Jesica Garrou

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: OUD PLAYER ON THE TEL At HERE Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

The World Premiere of Oud Player on the Tel written by Tom Block opened last week at HERE Arts Center in SoHo. The play is directed by Jesica Garrou with an original score written and performed live on the oud by Rachid Halihal. See photos of the production.

Photos: OUD PLAYER ON THE TEL at HERE Arts Center in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024

Oud Player on the Tel was written by Tom Block who has been a leading figure in Jewish-Muslim peace-building and forensic history for over 30 years. The World Premiere production runs November 8 – 24. Get a first look at photos from the production.

OUD PLAYER ON THE TEL To Have World Premiere At HERE Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2024

OUD PLAYER ON THE TEL, a new play by Tom Block, explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the friendship of a Palestinian farmer and a Jewish refugee in 1947. Premiering at HERE Arts Center, Nov 8-22.

Full Cast Announced For Oud Player On The Tel At HERE Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024

The complete cast has been announced for the upcoming World Premiere of Oud Player on the Tel, a new controversial play by absurdist playwright and philosopher Tom Block.

New Play Exploring Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Gets 3-Week Residency at HERE Arts Center
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 14, 2024

Tom Block's OUD PLAYER ON THE TEL, exploring the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through cross-cultural friendship, will run at HERE Arts Center from November 8-24, 2024, directed by Jesica Garrou.

DIDO: The Tragic Queen of Carthage Will Be Performed as Part of the ON HER SHOULDERS Reading Series
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2024

Discover the latest reading from the ON HER SHOULDERS program by New Perspectives Theatre Company, introducing plays by women from the past to contemporary audiences. The upcoming feature is DIDO: The Tragic Queen of Carthage.

Cosmic Orchid's #∞ (HASHTAG INFINITY) Opening At Theater For The New City
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2023

Cosmic Orchid has announced that their new production, #∞ (Hashtag Infinity), is opening at Theater for the New City with Crystal Field, Executive Director, presenting.

New Perspectives Theatre Company Will Host 15th Annual Women's Work Short Play Festival, SILVER LININGS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023

New Perspectives Theatre Company has announced Silver Linings, its 15th Annual Women's Work Short Play Festival, running Monday, August 7 through Saturday, August 12, 2023. 

Theater Resources Unlimited to Host QUEEN OF SAD MISCHANCE Industry Talkback
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023

Theater Resources Unlimited is partnering with Cate Cammarata of CreateTheater to present the 2023 TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series on Sundays, February 12 & 19, 2023 at 3pm.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Casts For The 2023 TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2023

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) partners with Cate Cammarata of CreateTheater to present the 2023 TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series, with the generous support of RK Greene and The StoryLine Project on Sundays, February 12 & 19, 2023 at 3pm.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Cast for Gala
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 12, 2022

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces a star-studded cast for this year's 2022 TRUSpeak: Hear Our Voices!, a virtual gala scheduled for Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 5pm to 7pm. Presented with generous sponsorship from R.K. Greene and The Storyline Project, Patrick Blake of Rhymes Over Beats, Merrie L. Davis of Next Act 2 Follow, Neal Rubinstein/Dangerous,   Judith Estrine of Prism Stage Company, Stephanie Rosenberg/Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors and Judith Manocherian LLC, this is an evening to raise awareness of current social issues, as well as awareness of the work TRU has been doing for the theater community for over 28 years. Tickets and details are available at http://TRUSpeakTix.com.

Theater Resources Unlimited Presents 'TRUSpeak: Hear Our Voices!'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2022

Presented with generous sponsorship from R.K. Greene and The Storyline Project, Patrick Blake of Rhymes Over Beats, Merrie L. Davis of Next Act 2 Follow, Neal Rubinstein/Dangerous, Judith Estrine of Prism Stage Company, Stephanie Rosenberg/Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors and Judith Manocherian LLC, this is an evening to raise awareness of current social issues as well as the work TRU has been doing for the theater community for over 28 years.

TRU Announces The Cast Of TINY EMPTY NEST, Opening The TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2021

Theater Resources Unlimited has announced that the first play in the TRU Voices Series, Tiny Empty Nest, will star Jade Anderson, Haneen Arafat Murphy, Raeanna Peacock and Mark Quiles on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 3pm.

Tickets On Sale Now For TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series Presented With The StoryLine Project
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2021

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the 22nd annual series of new plays, now virtual, by TRU writers produced by TRU producers, as part of TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series. Presented with generous support from The StoyLine Project, the plays will be performed on Sundays, June 20, June 27, and July 11, 2021 at 3:00pm.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2021

Theater Resources Unlimited announces the 22nd annual series of new plays, now virtual, by TRU writers produced by TRU producers, as part of TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces TRU Virtual Audition Weekend 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2021

COVID really stopped the show. TRU wants to help get it started again. Theater Resources Unlimited has announced their Annual Audition Event, held virtually this year on Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 11am-6pm ET.

Theater Resources Unlimited Anticipates A Return To Theater With TRU Virtual Audition Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2021

COVID really stopped the show. TRU wants to help get it started again. Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces their Annual Audition Event will be held virtually this year on Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 11am-6pm ET.

Primary Stages Announces an Encore Presentation of THE NIGHT WATCHER and ESPAfest Spring 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2021

PRIMARY STAGES has announced an encore presentation of The Night Watcher by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Charlayne Woodard (In Real Life), which was previously streamed in November 2020. 

Tonya Pinkins, Regina Taylor, Lauren Molina & More to Take Part TRUSPEAK... HEAR OUR VOICES! Virtual Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2021

Theater Resources Unlimited has announced TRUSpeak ... Hear Our Voices! Virtual Fundraiser on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 5pm (eastern time) via Zoom. TRUSpeak is a curated selection of short plays and musicals by TRU writers, produced by TRU producers and directed by TRU directors, all touching upon current social issues.