Jiehae Park

Executive Director Shane D. Hudson to Depart Primary Stages in Fall 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

Executive Director Shane D. Hudson will depart Primary Stages this fall following a ten-year tenure. Learn more about Hudson and about the changes to the company.

Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks & More Will Take Part in TRUE WEST Staged Reading at The Cherry Lane Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025

The Cherry Lane Theatre, the Off-Broadway venue now owned by film studio A24, has unveiled more of its opening week programming, including events featuring Spike Lee, Sofia Coppola, Jodie Foster, Michael Shannon, and more.

Cherry Lane Theatre Sets Reopening Date for September
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 17, 2025

The Cherry Lane Theatre, the historic Off-Broadway venue in New York City, will officially reopen this September, with a programming lineup that includes theater, film, comedy, and music events.

Cherry Lane Theatre Will Reopen With a New Dining Experience
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025

The soon-to-be-reopened Cherry Lane Theatre will feature a unique dining option! The venue will include a lobby restaurant and bar, run by the team behind Frenchette, Le Rock, and most recently, Le Veau D’Or.

Review: THE AVES at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Steve Murray - May 9, 2025

Jiehae Park’s World Premiere of her memory play the aves is gorgeously presented with a remarkable scenic design by visual artist Marsha Ginsberg. That the setting, and some fanciful avian puppetry by Erik Sanko becomes the focal point of the play is problematic. The story, set in a number of vignettes, involves two elders (Bill Buell, Mia Katigbak), apparently partners for fifty years, sitting on a park bench having a mundane conversation about pigeons and the weather.

Photos: THE AVES At Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025

Check out brand-new production photos from the world premiere of Jiehae Park's the aves, performing at Berkeley Repertory Theatre now through Sunday, June 8, 2025.

ACT Contemporary Theatre & Seattle Shakespeare Company Announce 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025

Seattle's ACT Contemporary Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare Company are proud to announce their first annual joint season, showcasing five works representing this unique moment in their new company's history: a new beginning. In January 2025, ACT Contemporary Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare Company announced their historic merger effective July 1, 2025.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set for Jiehae Park's THE AVES at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Jiehae Park’s the aves, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre. Learn more!

James Bundy to Step Down From Positions at David Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

James Bundy, who has served Yale since 2002 as the fifth Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and fourth Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre, will step down from these positions on June 30, 2026.

Primary Stages: 'WE WILL NOT COMPLY' With New NEA Funding Mandates
by Joshua Wright - Feb 20, 2025

Primary Stages announces that new National Endowment for the Arts mandates may jeopardize current and future federal grants, prompting a board matching grant and a call for donations.

Primary Stages Unveils 2024/2025 Cohorts of Writers Groups
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

PRIMARY STAGES has revealed the 2024/2025 cohorts of the Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group and the Echoes Writers Group. Learn more about the groups and about the plays the have been produced.

Photos: Inside Primary Stages' 40th Anniversary Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 8, 2024

PRIMARY STAGES just hosted its 40th Anniversary Gala, honoring Primary Stages Board President Marla Persky with the 2024 Einhorn Mentorship Award. Check out photos from inside the big night!

49th Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Reveals Six Winning Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024

The 49th Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival by Concord Theatricals revealed six winning plays. Learn more about the winners!

Concord Theatricals' 49th Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Reveals Finalists and Judges
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

Presented by Concord Theatricals, The Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival (OOB), the nation's premier short play competition, has announced that 2010 OOB winner Jen Silverman is this year's Honorary Festival Playwright.

Interview: Gavin Kawin Lee Anxious to Truthful Storytelling in UNBROKEN BLOSSOMS
by Gil Kaan - Jun 20, 2024

East West Players world premieres Philip W. Chung’s Unbroken Blossoms June 30, 2024 (with previews beginning June 27th). Jeff Liu directs the cast of: Gavin Kawin Lee, Ron Song, Arye Gross, Alexandra Hellquist, Conlan Ledwith, Paul Dateh, Ty Aldridge and Valerie Rose Lohman. Gavin took some time from rehearsal to answer a few of my queries.

Circle X Theatre Co. Hosts 2023-2024 Evolving Playwrights Group Live Reading Series
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024

Circle X Theatre Co. will present a live reading series from our Evolving Playwrights Group, culminating its 2023-2024 season. S

THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH World Premiere & More Set for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 24/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2024

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the seven productions that will make up the organization’s 2024/25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast and Creative Team Set for PEERLESS at The Human Race Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2024

The Human Race Theatre Company will present Peerless. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Primary Stages Announces 2024 Fresh Ink Reading Series And Playwriting Cohort
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024

Explore the 2024 Fresh Ink Reading Series and Playwriting Cohort announced by Primary Stages. Discover new talents and upcoming plays in the world of Broadway.

Ma-Yi Theater Company Welcomes New Writer in Residence and 2024 Writers Lab Cohort
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024

Ma-Yi Theater Company has announced that Lisa Sanaye Dring has been awarded a 2024 Tow Foundation Playwright Residency. Ma-Yi has also announced the 2024 Ma-Yi Writers Lab cohort, which is the largest collective of AANHPI playwrights in the country.