Jessi Hill
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Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Names Charlotte Cohn As 2026 Denham Fellow (Nov 19, 2025)
THE BOY KING IN QUEENS Readings to be Presented by The Leah Ryan Fund (Apr 21, 2025)
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Awards $10,000 Denham Fellowship to Colette Robert (Dec 1, 2022)
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Names Charlotte Cohn As 2026 Denham Fellow (Nov 19, 2025)
THE BOY KING IN QUEENS Readings to be Presented by The Leah Ryan Fund (Apr 21, 2025)
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Awards $10,000 Denham Fellowship to Colette Robert (Dec 1, 2022)
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Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Names Charlotte Cohn As 2026 Denham Fellow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has named Charlotte Cohn as this season's SDCF Denham Fellow for her upcoming production of The Sound opening in May 2025 produced by Center Stage Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has named Charlotte Cohn as this season's SDCF Denham Fellow for her upcoming production of The Sound opening in May 2025 produced by Center Stage Theatre.
THE BOY KING IN QUEENS Readings to be Presented by The Leah Ryan Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025
The Leah Ryan Fund will present upcoming readings of Tammy Ryan's The Boy King In Queens. Learn more about the performances here and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025
The Leah Ryan Fund will present upcoming readings of Tammy Ryan's The Boy King In Queens. Learn more about the performances here and see how to attend.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Awards $10,000 Denham Fellowship to Colette Robert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2022
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has selected Colette Robert as this season’s SDCF Denham Fellow for her upcoming production of The Harriet Holland Social Club Presents the 84th Annual Star-Burst Cotillion in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel, which she also authored.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2022
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has selected Colette Robert as this season’s SDCF Denham Fellow for her upcoming production of The Harriet Holland Social Club Presents the 84th Annual Star-Burst Cotillion in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel, which she also authored.
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Announces 2020 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2020
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announced today the 2020 summer season which will be held entirely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2020
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announced today the 2020 summer season which will be held entirely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keen Company Announces Cast for NY Premiere of SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY
by Julie Musbach - Jan 30, 2019
Today Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein announced the cast for the New York premiere of Surely Goodness and Mercy, a truly Keen story about an exceptional boy living a troubled life in Newark, NJ who does a good deed for an often unnoticed person. Sarita Covington, Jay Mazyck, Brenda Pressley, Courtney Thomas, and Cezar Williams will star under Jessi D. Hill's direction. The design team includes Lee Savage (scenic), Nicole Wee (costumes), Devorah Kengmana (lighting), and Sadah Espii Proctor (sound).
by Julie Musbach - Jan 30, 2019
Today Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein announced the cast for the New York premiere of Surely Goodness and Mercy, a truly Keen story about an exceptional boy living a troubled life in Newark, NJ who does a good deed for an often unnoticed person. Sarita Covington, Jay Mazyck, Brenda Pressley, Courtney Thomas, and Cezar Williams will star under Jessi D. Hill's direction. The design team includes Lee Savage (scenic), Nicole Wee (costumes), Devorah Kengmana (lighting), and Sadah Espii Proctor (sound).
Judy Gold To Lead Benefit Reading of THE RAGING SKILLET
by Julie Musbach - Jan 31, 2018
The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Executive Artistic Director) is thrilled to present the New York premiere of the future off-Broadway smash hit culinary and theatrical event Raging Skillet, the true story of Chef Rossi, the punk-rock caterer, event maestro, and TV star. The reading-with-food-and-drink of 'Skillet' will star Judy Gold and Marilyn Sokol and be held at the Theater at the 14th Street Y on March 28, 2018 at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.jewishplaysproject.org/skillet
by Julie Musbach - Jan 31, 2018
The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Executive Artistic Director) is thrilled to present the New York premiere of the future off-Broadway smash hit culinary and theatrical event Raging Skillet, the true story of Chef Rossi, the punk-rock caterer, event maestro, and TV star. The reading-with-food-and-drink of 'Skillet' will star Judy Gold and Marilyn Sokol and be held at the Theater at the 14th Street Y on March 28, 2018 at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.jewishplaysproject.org/skillet
OBERON Presents QUEER HEARTACHE
by Julie Musbach - Jan 30, 2018
OBERON, the American Repertory Theater's (A.R.T.) incubator for local and emerging artists, presents Queer Heartache February 9 and 10, 2018 at OBERON, 2 Arrow Street, Cambridge. Created and performed by award-winning, queer, trans, Asian-American poet from Hawaii, Kit Yan anddirected by Jessi Hill, Queer Heartache returns to A.R.T. after an acclaimed run during the 2016/17 I.D. Festival at OBERON.
by Julie Musbach - Jan 30, 2018
OBERON, the American Repertory Theater's (A.R.T.) incubator for local and emerging artists, presents Queer Heartache February 9 and 10, 2018 at OBERON, 2 Arrow Street, Cambridge. Created and performed by award-winning, queer, trans, Asian-American poet from Hawaii, Kit Yan anddirected by Jessi Hill, Queer Heartache returns to A.R.T. after an acclaimed run during the 2016/17 I.D. Festival at OBERON.
Project Y Theatre Company Commissions 9 Plays by Women
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2017
In an effort to broaden opportunities for women playwrights, Project Y Theatre Company has commissioned nine female playwrights in two separate productions, Great Again, an evening of plays by Crystal Skillman and Chiori Miyagawa, and The Hrosthvitha Project, 7 adaptations of the 10th century female-written play 'Dulcitius' written by playwrights Caridad Svich, Pia Wilson, Julienne Hairston, Michole Biancosino, Lia Romeo, Stacie Lents, and Erin Mallon.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2017
In an effort to broaden opportunities for women playwrights, Project Y Theatre Company has commissioned nine female playwrights in two separate productions, Great Again, an evening of plays by Crystal Skillman and Chiori Miyagawa, and The Hrosthvitha Project, 7 adaptations of the 10th century female-written play 'Dulcitius' written by playwrights Caridad Svich, Pia Wilson, Julienne Hairston, Michole Biancosino, Lia Romeo, Stacie Lents, and Erin Mallon.
Project Y Theatre Company Commissions 9 Plays by Women
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2017
In an effort to broaden opportunities for women playwrights, Project Y Theatre Company has commissioned nine female playwrights in two separate productions, Great Again, an evening of plays by Crystal Skillman and Chiori Miyagawa, and The Hrosthvitha Project, 7 adaptations of the 10th century female-written play 'Dulcitius' written by playwrights Caridad Svich, Pia Wilson, Julienne Hairston, Michole Biancosino, Lia Romeo, Stacie Lents, and Erin Mallon.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2017
In an effort to broaden opportunities for women playwrights, Project Y Theatre Company has commissioned nine female playwrights in two separate productions, Great Again, an evening of plays by Crystal Skillman and Chiori Miyagawa, and The Hrosthvitha Project, 7 adaptations of the 10th century female-written play 'Dulcitius' written by playwrights Caridad Svich, Pia Wilson, Julienne Hairston, Michole Biancosino, Lia Romeo, Stacie Lents, and Erin Mallon.
Photo Flash: Opening Night at A PERSISTENT MEMORY!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jun 6, 2016
Mary J. Davis / MBL Productions' World Premiere of A Persistent Memory by Jackob G. Hofmann, directed by Jessi D. Hill opened on Wednesday, June 1st and runs through June 19th, 2016 at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street). Tickets are $49.50 and can be purchased by visiting Telecharge.com or calling 212-239-6200.
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jun 6, 2016
Mary J. Davis / MBL Productions' World Premiere of A Persistent Memory by Jackob G. Hofmann, directed by Jessi D. Hill opened on Wednesday, June 1st and runs through June 19th, 2016 at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street). Tickets are $49.50 and can be purchased by visiting Telecharge.com or calling 212-239-6200.
Jackob G. Hofmann's A PERSISTENT MEMORY Begins Tonight at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2016
?Mary J. Davis / MBL Productions will present the World Premiere of A Persistent Memory by Jackob G. Hofmann, directed by Jessi D. Hill. A Persistent Memory will begin performances on Friday, May 27th and celebrate its opening night on Wednesday, June 1st running through June 19th, 2016 at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street). Tickets are $49.50 and can be purchased by visiting Telecharge.com or calling 212-239-6200.
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2016
?Mary J. Davis / MBL Productions will present the World Premiere of A Persistent Memory by Jackob G. Hofmann, directed by Jessi D. Hill. A Persistent Memory will begin performances on Friday, May 27th and celebrate its opening night on Wednesday, June 1st running through June 19th, 2016 at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street). Tickets are $49.50 and can be purchased by visiting Telecharge.com or calling 212-239-6200.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of A PERSISTENT MEMORY, Coming to Theatre Row
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2016
Mary J. Davis / MBL Productions will present the World Premiere of A PERSISTENT MEMORY by Jackob G. Hofmann, directed by Jessi D. Hill. A PERSISTENT MEMORY will begin performances on Friday, May 27th and celebrate its opening night on Wednesday, June 1st running through June 19th, 2016 at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street). BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2016
Mary J. Davis / MBL Productions will present the World Premiere of A PERSISTENT MEMORY by Jackob G. Hofmann, directed by Jessi D. Hill. A PERSISTENT MEMORY will begin performances on Friday, May 27th and celebrate its opening night on Wednesday, June 1st running through June 19th, 2016 at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street). BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
World Premiere of A PERSISTENT MEMORY to Open in May at Theatre Row
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 5, 2016
Mary J. Davis / MBL Productions will present the World Premiere of A Persistent Memory by Jackob G. Hofmann, directed by Jessi D. Hill.
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 5, 2016
Mary J. Davis / MBL Productions will present the World Premiere of A Persistent Memory by Jackob G. Hofmann, directed by Jessi D. Hill.
Kathleen Chalfant, Marin Ireland & More to Lead Reading of New Winter Miller Play SPARE RIB
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 20, 2016
On January 22nd at 6:30 PM, the anniversary of Roe V. Wade, playwright Winter Miller will be hosting an 'abortion extravaganza' reading of her new play, SPARE RIB, as part of a nationwide series of events in conjunction with #ShoutYourAbortion.
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 20, 2016
On January 22nd at 6:30 PM, the anniversary of Roe V. Wade, playwright Winter Miller will be hosting an 'abortion extravaganza' reading of her new play, SPARE RIB, as part of a nationwide series of events in conjunction with #ShoutYourAbortion.
Full Casting Set for Jewish Plays Project's Open Festival 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 16, 2015
Jewish Plays Project (JPP), a development organization committed to putting bold, progressive Jewish conversations on world stages, continues its annual Open: Festival of play readings and workshops at the 14th Street Y including four new full-length plays and one new musical by Margot Connolly, Sarah Gancher, Gary Jaffe, David Hein & Irene Sankoff, and Sam Lahne.
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 16, 2015
Jewish Plays Project (JPP), a development organization committed to putting bold, progressive Jewish conversations on world stages, continues its annual Open: Festival of play readings and workshops at the 14th Street Y including four new full-length plays and one new musical by Margot Connolly, Sarah Gancher, Gary Jaffe, David Hein & Irene Sankoff, and Sam Lahne.
Jewish Plays Project Announces Line-Up of OPEN: The Festival of New Jewish Theatre, 6/13-6/29
by Jillian Gaier - Jun 6, 2014
JEWISH PLAYS PROJECT and Artistic Director David Winitsky, are pleased to announce the exciting line-up of OPEN: The Festival of New Jewish Theatre. The festival officially opened Tuesday night with a special presentation of True Bible Studies by Robert Askins, directed by Benjamin Kamine as part of Into the Night: Downtown's Tikkun Leil Shavuot at The 14th Street Y. The line-up includes readings of new plays by Ben Gassman, Tom Block, M.J. Kaufman, Lenelle Moise, Lila Feinberg and the featured workshop production of G-d's Honest Truth by Renee Calarco, directed by David Winitsky. OPEN: The Festival of New Jewish Theatre plays a limited engagement June 13th through June 29th, 2014 at The Theater at the 14th Street Y (344 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003). Tickets are free (suggested donation of $18) and are available by calling 347-878-5771 or online at www.jewishplaysproject.org/tickets.
by Jillian Gaier - Jun 6, 2014
JEWISH PLAYS PROJECT and Artistic Director David Winitsky, are pleased to announce the exciting line-up of OPEN: The Festival of New Jewish Theatre. The festival officially opened Tuesday night with a special presentation of True Bible Studies by Robert Askins, directed by Benjamin Kamine as part of Into the Night: Downtown's Tikkun Leil Shavuot at The 14th Street Y. The line-up includes readings of new plays by Ben Gassman, Tom Block, M.J. Kaufman, Lenelle Moise, Lila Feinberg and the featured workshop production of G-d's Honest Truth by Renee Calarco, directed by David Winitsky. OPEN: The Festival of New Jewish Theatre plays a limited engagement June 13th through June 29th, 2014 at The Theater at the 14th Street Y (344 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003). Tickets are free (suggested donation of $18) and are available by calling 347-878-5771 or online at www.jewishplaysproject.org/tickets.
The Wild Project Presents REFRAIN 11/3-19
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2011
P.O.V. Artists announces the world premiere of Refrain, a new play by Melisa Tien starring Marc Santa Maria and Brooke Eddey. Refrain premieres at the Wild Project on Nov. 3rd with performances through Nov. 19th.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2011
P.O.V. Artists announces the world premiere of Refrain, a new play by Melisa Tien starring Marc Santa Maria and Brooke Eddey. Refrain premieres at the Wild Project on Nov. 3rd with performances through Nov. 19th.
The Wild Project Presents REFRAIN 11/3-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2011
P.O.V. Artists announces the world premiere of Refrain, a new play by Melisa Tien starring Marc Santa Maria and Brooke Eddey. Refrain premieres at the Wild Project on Nov. 3rd with performances through Nov. 19th.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2011
P.O.V. Artists announces the world premiere of Refrain, a new play by Melisa Tien starring Marc Santa Maria and Brooke Eddey. Refrain premieres at the Wild Project on Nov. 3rd with performances through Nov. 19th.
terraNOVA Collective Announces Groundbreakers Playwrights Group Fall 2010 Session
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 16, 2010
terraNOVA Collective is delighted to announce the new members of their Groundbreakers Playwrights Group. Groundbreakers is a five month long program in which playwrights work on a specific script with intent to create a completed draft.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 16, 2010
terraNOVA Collective is delighted to announce the new members of their Groundbreakers Playwrights Group. Groundbreakers is a five month long program in which playwrights work on a specific script with intent to create a completed draft.
Stage Left Roasts Former Producing Artistic Director Kevin Heckman 11/3
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2009
Stage Left Theatre (SLT) will be honoring former Producing Artistic Director Kevin Heckman at its annual benefit on November 3rd in an event to honor the past as the company prepares for changes in its immediate future.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2009
Stage Left Theatre (SLT) will be honoring former Producing Artistic Director Kevin Heckman at its annual benefit on November 3rd in an event to honor the past as the company prepares for changes in its immediate future.
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