John Chatterton

Midtown International Theatre Festival Will Return To New York This Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025

The Midtown International Theatre Festival makes its return to New York City after an absence of nearly a decade. Founder and Executive Producer John Chatterton, a pivotal figure in the Off-Off-Broadway movement, is partnering with Jay Michaels, one of indie theatre's most visible personalities, to bring the groundbreaking theatrical event back in June/July of 2026.

COOL AT CAMP and MOTHER BOSWICK Join Midtown International Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025

'COOL AT CAMP' AND 'MOTHER BOSWICK' will join The Midtown International Theatre Festival. Learn more about the plays here and see how to purchase tickets to the festival!

MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL to Return in 2026 with New Vision
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025

Founder and Executive Producer John Chatterton, a pivotal force in the Off-Off-Broadway movement, is officially reviving the Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) for July 2026.

TRU to Present 'A Lost Opportunity, Found: The Return Of The Midtown International Theatre Festival'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2025

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, TRU is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday with A Lost Opportunity, Found: The Return of the Midtown International Theatre Festival.

Jessica Jennings Named New Executive Director on Eve Of 50th Anniversary at American Theatre Of Actors
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2025

The American Theatre of Actors has announced the appointment of Jessica Jennings as its new Executive Director. This announcement comes as the venerable institution approaches its 50th anniversary in 2026. James Jennings, the theatre's esteemed founder, will continue in his role as Artistic Director.

MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL 2025 Now Seeking Submissions
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025

The New Midtown International Theatre Festival is currently accepting submissions for its inaugural festival, scheduled for July 2026. Set to take place over three weeks in July 2026, the revived MITF promises a diverse and dynamic lineup of theatrical experiences.

Midtown International Theatre Festival Announces Grand Return In July 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2025

The Midtown International Theatre Festival is set to take place over three weeks in July 2026. The MITF will showcase a wide spectrum of performances, including plays, musicals, cabaret acts (now named in honor of the late Vickie Phillips), and solo shows.

Theater Resources Unlimited To Establish Scholarship Fund At The 2018 TRU Love Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2018

Theater Resources Unlimited will establish a new TRU scholarship fund at its annual TRU Love Benefit this November 4th at Caroline's on Broadway. Honorees at the benefit this year will be Baayork Lee and the National Asian Artists Project (NAAP) receiving the TRU Spirit of Theater Award, and John Chatterton and the Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) receiving the TRU Entrepreneur Award. The scholarship fund will be open to any candidates demonstrating financial need, and will include annual worthy candidates submitted by both NAAP and MITF.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Additions To The Performance Lineup At 2018 TRU Love Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2018

Brenda Braxton Joins The 2018 TRU Love Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2018

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces that Tony Award nominated Brenda Braxton joins the cast of the 2018 TRU Love Benefit, 'The Power of Community: Bringing People Together Through the Arts.' The event will honor legendary A Chorus Line co-star and co-founder of the National Asian Artists Project Baayork Lee, who will receive the TRU Spirit of Theater Award for a lifetime of creating opportunities for Asian artists; and off-off-Broadway maverick, creator of the former OOBR Awards and the Midtown International Theatre Festival, John Chatterton who will receive the TRU Entrepreneur Award for providing 17 years of developmental opportunities for a range of independent theater artists. It all takes place on Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 12pm-4pm at Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, NYC.

2018 TRU Love Benefit to Honor Baayork Lee and John Chatterton
by Julie Musbach - Sep 7, 2018

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the 2018 TRU Love Benefit, 'The Power of Community: Bringing People Together Through the Arts.' The event will honor legendary A Chorus Line co-star and co-founder of the National Asian Artists Project Baayork Lee, who will receive the TRU Spirit of Theater Award for a lifetime of creating opportunities for Asian artists; and off-off-Broadway maverick, creator of the former OOBR Awards and the Midtown International Theatre Festival, John Chatterton who will receive the TRU Entrepreneur Award for providing 17 years of developmental opportunities for a range of independent theater artists.

Village Playwrights Present Staged Reading of 10 Minute Plays
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2018

The Village Playwrights presents Valentine's Gay -- Romance Our Way, a staged reading of 10 minutes plays on Wednesday February 14, 2018, 8 pm to 10 pm at the LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., NYC.

THE UNPREDICTABLE TIMES to Premiere in Maryland in 2018
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2017

KEVIN Ray Johnson's coming of age drama The Unpredictable Times will be premiering with Showcase on Main in Elkton Maryland in 2018. The workshop premiere will be directed by S. Lee Lewis - who serves as The Artistic Director of Showcase on Main.

Midtown International Theatre Festival Ends After 18 Season
by Julie Musbach - Oct 22, 2017

Creator and executive producer of the Midtown International Theatre Festival, John Chatterton, announced today that he will be retiring the MITF until further notice.

Conservation Play for Kids, AN ENERGY TALE, Set for MITF This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2017

AN ENERGY TALE by Anthony J. Piccione; directed by Holly Payne-strange, a time-traveling adventure for children about saving our environment, is headed to MITF: Summer 2017, which runs July 15 - Aug 6, 2017 at The WorkShop Theater, 312 W.36th Street, NYC.

Thompson & Russell's IT TAKES A RAINBOW to Teach Children at MITF
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2017

Seven little lizards leave their lodgings... in IT TAKES A RAINBOW, with book & lyrics by Emily Clare Thompson and music by Richard D. Russell, playing as part of MITF: Summer 2017, which runs July 15 - Aug 6, 2017 at WorkShop Theater, 312 W.36th Street, NYC.

Yarina Gurtner to Bring Moving Love Story EMMA'S BLISS to MITF
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2017

When facing death... What becomes essential in life? EMMA'S BLISS by Claudia Schreiber, with lyrics by Yarina Gurtner and live music by Brandon G. Reilly, is directed by Yarina Gurtner and Christian Scharrer, with musical direction by Yarina Gurtner and Lukas Thoni. The production will play this summer's MITF.

BETWEEN PANIC AND DESIRE Will Be at a Crossroads at MITF
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2017

BETWEEN PANIC AND DESIRE by Bear Kosik will play as part of MITF: Summer 2017, which runs July 15 - Aug 6, 2017 at WorkShop Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC.

Start Anew with WHO ARE YOU? at MITF This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2017

Have you ever wanted to be someone else? WHO ARE YOU?, a musical by Simon Chouinard and T. Michael Vest, directed by Richard F. Grasso, with musical direction by Sean P. Pallatroni, assisted by Norris Person, and starring Daniel Bender Stern, Jean Ann Garrish, Ed Rosini, Noah Reece, Laura Mesrobian, David J. Raposo, and Maximus DeFrancesco, makes its world premiere at this year's Midtown International Theatre Festival.

New Musical WHO ARE YOU? to Premiere at Midtown International Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2017

Three famous imposters. One mysterious host. 500 identities. WHO ARE YOU?, a new original musical about three world-renowned imposters, is making its world premiere at the Midtown International Theatre Festival this August.