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JON LEVIN is an international director, performer & puppeteer. Recently, Jon co-created and performed A Hunger Artist at the Connelly Theatre for which he was nominated for two Drama Desk awards: Outstanding Solo Performance and Outstanding Puppet design, and was awarded Summerhall’s Lustrum Award for Excellence at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. (The production returns to NYC Jan 2020.) Jon is the co-artistic director of Sinking Ship Productions, where his directing credits include POWERHOUSE at the New Ohio Theatre (NYTimes Critics Pick), Flatland, an EST/Sloan commission, Ocean at Mabou Mines Suite and There Will Come Soft Rains at FringeNYC (Excellence Award for Outstanding Direction). In addition to his work with the Sinking Ship Productions, Jon is also a founding member of the Krumple Theatre company, with which he has co-directed and performed work throughout Norway and in NYC since 2014. As puppeteer Jon has worked extensively with Wakka Wakka: SAGA, Animal R.I.O.T., & The Immortal Jellyfish Girl. Jon is a graduate of the École Internationale de Théâtre de Jacques Lecoq and holds a BA in theater and neuroscience from Oberlin College. www.jon-levin.com.

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Fresh Squeezed Opera Premieres SELF DEFINED CIRCUITS AT at the HERE Performing Arts Center


Fresh Squeezed Opera premieres Self Defined Circuits, a new opera from Jillian Flexner, composer, and Orlando Segara, librettist, May 3, 5, 6, and 7 at the HERE Performing Arts Center, Dorothy B. Williams Theatre, with every night sold out.

Getty Villa Theater Lab Presents CASSANDRA, AN AGONY


Getty Villa Theater Lab presents Cassandra, an Agony, a kinetic adaptation of the Greek myth of Cassandra, a woman gifted with knowledge of the future yet cursed never to be believed. Created by New York-based theater company Sinking Ship Productions, performances will take place at the Getty Villa on Saturday, April 30 at 1 and 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7.

The Orchard Project Announces 2021 Labs, Projects, and Participants


The Orchard Project today announced its 2021 programs as well as the names of participating artists and companies.

The Tank and Sinking Ship Productions Announce PUPPET PLAYLIST 30: HOME


The Tank has announced the first online edition of their popular long-running puppetry and music cabaret Puppet Playlist.

Sinking Ship And The Tank's PUPPET PLAYLIST #30 to Stream June 4


Sinking Ship and The Tank will present the first online streaming edition of their popular long-running puppetry and music cabaret Puppet Playlist on at 8pm on June 4th at puppetplaylist.com.

Sinking Ship's Drama Desk-Nominated A HUNGER ARTIST To Extend At The Connelly Theater


With performances selling out at the Connelly Theater, Sinking Ship Productions' acclaimed, Drama Desk Award-nominated A Hunger Artist will extend through February 8th.

VIDEO: Disney+ Shares First Look at Original Movie STARGIRL


In honor of Grace VanderWaal's 16th Birthday today, Disney+ has released the trailer, first look photos and key art for “Stargirl,” a tender and offbeat coming-of-age story starring the singer/songwriter in her film debut.

Powerhouse Pianist Karine Poghosyan Returns to Zankel Hall on May 30th


Following her critically acclaimed debut last year, Armenian-American pianist Kariné Poghosyan returns to Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall with Music of My Soul, a program that is perhaps Poghosyan at her most authentic yet.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at the Drama Desk Awards!


Winners for the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced just last night at The Town Hall. In keeping with Drama Desk's mission, nominators considered shows that opened on Broadway, Off Broadway and Off-Off Broadway during the 2017-2018 New York theater season in the same competitive categories.

Who Won Big at the Drama Desk Awards? Full List!


The time has come for the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards, hosted by Michael Urie, June 3 (8:00 PM) at The Town Hall in Manhattan.

Photo Coverage: Awards Season Continues! Nominees Pose at the Drama Desk Awards Reception


Awards season continues! Just yesterday Drama Desk nominees gathered at the Hotel Edison's Friedman's (W. 47th Street) to meet for the first time. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special occasion and we're bringing you portraits of nominees below!

Breaking: CAROUSEL, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Lead the Pack with Drama Desk Awards Nominations; The Full List!


In the past few weeks, we've watched the nominations roll in. Today the final crop of nominees have been revealed, all leading to next week's ultimate announcement- the 2018 Tony nominations.

HartBeat Ensemble Presents Kafka's A HUNGER ARTIST


HartBeat Ensemble kicks off the New Year with the regional premiere of A Hunger Artist, adapted from Franz Kafka's short story by the award winning theater company SinkingShip Productions, based in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Sinking Ship's A HUNGER ARTIST Returns To Connelly Theater For Seven Performances Only


Sinking Ship Productions is thrilled to return to NYC with their production A HUNGER ARTIST, adapted from the story by Franz Kafka. Created collaboratively by performer Jonathan Levin, writer Josh Luxenberg, and director Joshua William Gelb, A HUNGER ARTIST begins performances on Wednesday, January 10th for a 7-performance limited engagement through January 16th. Performances are at the Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street, between Avenues A & B). Tickets are $25 - $35. For more information, to view a trailer, and to purchase tickets, visit www.sinkingshipproductions.com.

Sinking Ship's A HUNGER ARTIST Returns To Connelly Theater For Seven Performances Only


Sinking Ship Productions is thrilled to return to NYC with their production A HUNGER ARTIST, adapted from the story by Franz Kafka. Created collaboratively by performer Jonathan Levin, writer Josh Luxenberg, and director Joshua William Gelb, A HUNGER ARTIST begins performances on Wednesday, January 10th for a 7-performance limited engagement through January 16th. Performances are at the Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street, between Avenues A & B). Tickets are $25 - $35. For more information, to view a trailer, and to purchase tickets, visit www.sinkingshipproductions.com.

Sinking Ship's A HUNGER ARTIST Returns To Connelly Theater For Seven Performances Only


Sinking Ship Productions is thrilled to return to NYC with their production A HUNGER ARTIST, adapted from the story by Franz Kafka. Created collaboratively by performer Jonathan Levin, writer Josh Luxenberg, and director Joshua William Gelb, A HUNGER ARTIST begins performances today, January 10th for a 7-performance limited engagement through January 16th. Performances are at the Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street, between Avenues A & B). Tickets are $25 - $35. For more information, to view a trailer, and to purchase tickets, visit www.sinkingshipproductions.com.

Sinking Ship's A HUNGER ARTIST Returns To Connelly Theater For Seven Performances Only


Sinking Ship Productions is thrilled to return to NYC with their production A HUNGER ARTIST, adapted from the story by Franz Kafka. Created collaboratively by performer Jonathan Levin, writer Josh Luxenberg, and director Joshua William Gelb, A HUNGER ARTIST begins performances on Wednesday, January 10th for a 7-performance limited engagement through January 16th. Performances are at the Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street, between Avenues A & B). Tickets are $25 - $35. For more information, to view a trailer, and to purchase tickets, visit www.sinkingshipproductions.com.

A HUNGER ARTIST Comes to HartBeat Ensemble


HartBeat Ensemble kicks off the New Year with the regional premiere of A Hunger Artist, adapted from Franz Kafka's short story by the award-winning theater company Sinking Ship Productions, based in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Franz Kafka's A HUNGER ARTIST Brings Puppets, Toys, and A Spark of Magic to The Tank's Flint & Tinder Series


The Tank (Rosalind Grush and Meghan Finn, co-artistic directors) is thrilled to present the world premiere of Franz Kafka's A HUNGER ARTIST, adapted from Kafka's story by Sinking Ship Productions, created collaboratively by performer Jonathan Levin, writer Josh Luxenberg, and director Joshua William Gelb. Part of The Tank's Flint & Tinder series, A HUNGER ARTIST begins performances on Thursday, June 1 for a limited engagement through Friday, June 27.  Press Opening is Wednesday, June 7 at 8 PM. Performances are at the Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street, between Avenues A & B). Tickets are $15 - $35. To purchase tickets, visit www.thetanknyc.org.

Works from Nightdrive, Buran Theatre, Sinking Ship and More Set for The Tank's 2017 Season


The Tank has announced their 2017 spring season line up. Performances are at The Tank's midtown home (151 West 46th Street, between 6th & 7th Avenues) as well as at various venues throughout NYC.

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