Jonathan Payne
Birth Place: United States
Latest News on Jonathan Payne:
THE WASH To Have NY Premiere at New Federal Theatre (Apr 25, 2025)
Full Cast Set For Curve's PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS (Nov 13, 2024)
The Billie Holiday Theatre Launches Inaugural BLACK NARRATIVE A Theater Series (Nov 6, 2024)
THE WASH To Have NY Premiere at New Federal Theatre (Apr 25, 2025)
Full Cast Set For Curve's PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS (Nov 13, 2024)
The Billie Holiday Theatre Launches Inaugural BLACK NARRATIVE A Theater Series (Nov 6, 2024)
BIO
Jonathan Payne recently received a 2015 Princess Grace Playwriting Fellowship. His previous play, The Briar Patch, received the 2014 Holland New Voices Award from the Great Plains Theatre Conference. His work has been produced and developed at the Tristan Bates Theatre (UK), Ars Nova, Fringe Festival NYC, Horse Trade Theater Group, Fire This Time Festival, The Bushwick Starr, and Theatrikos Theatre Company. He is a proud member of the Ars Nova Play Group and a devised theatre group Impossible Bottle. He is a recipient of the Rosa Parks Award for Borne to the Ocean (2011) and the John Cauble Short Play Award for Slavery (2002) from the Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival. He received a BA from the GSA Conservatoire (UK) and an MFA in Playwriting from Tisch School of the Arts.
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09/21/2016
From: Photo Flash: Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and More Honor Dramatists Guild Fund's 2015-16 Fellows
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THE WASH To Have NY Premiere at New Federal Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2025
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present the New York premiere of The Wash May 30 to June 29 at WP Theatre. 'The Wash' by Kelundra Smith offers an intimate and often funny portrait at the ordinary women who initiated and led the strike.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2025
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present the New York premiere of The Wash May 30 to June 29 at WP Theatre. 'The Wash' by Kelundra Smith offers an intimate and often funny portrait at the ordinary women who initiated and led the strike.
Full Cast Set For Curve's PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024
Leicester’s Curve theatre has announced the full cast of actors and puppeteers for the Made at Curve world premiere stage adaptation of family favourite picture book, PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024
Leicester’s Curve theatre has announced the full cast of actors and puppeteers for the Made at Curve world premiere stage adaptation of family favourite picture book, PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS.
The Billie Holiday Theatre Launches Inaugural BLACK NARRATIVE A Theater Series
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024
As a part of its 2024-25 Season, The Billie Holiday Theatre - one of the nation's preeminent arts and culture organizations - will launch the inaugural “Black Narrative” theater series.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024
As a part of its 2024-25 Season, The Billie Holiday Theatre - one of the nation's preeminent arts and culture organizations - will launch the inaugural “Black Narrative” theater series.
The Billie Holiday Theatre Reveals 2024/25 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2024
The Billie Holiday Theatre has announced details for its 2024-25 season. Learn more about the season lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2024
The Billie Holiday Theatre has announced details for its 2024-25 season. Learn more about the season lineup here!
The Playwrights Realm Reveals Third Annual Round of Script Share, Offering Free Professional Guidance to Aspiring Playwrights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2023
The Playwrights Realm announces the third annual Script Share, a free service that provides aspiring playwrights with an opportunity to receive professional guidance from industry professionals. This initiative aims to support writers without industry access or a formal theater education.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2023
The Playwrights Realm announces the third annual Script Share, a free service that provides aspiring playwrights with an opportunity to receive professional guidance from industry professionals. This initiative aims to support writers without industry access or a formal theater education.
The Playwrights Realm Extends World Premiere of Emma Horwitz's MARY GETS HERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023
The Playwrights Realm will present a one-week extension of the world premiere production of 2021/22 Realm Writing Fellow Emma Horwitz’s Mary Gets Hers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023
The Playwrights Realm will present a one-week extension of the world premiere production of 2021/22 Realm Writing Fellow Emma Horwitz’s Mary Gets Hers.
The Playwrights Realm Unveils 2023-24 Cohort of Writing Fellows and Scratchpad Playwrights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2023
The Playwrights Realm has revealed its 2023-2024 cohort: a dynamic group of storytellers participating in its Writing Fellows program.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2023
The Playwrights Realm has revealed its 2023-2024 cohort: a dynamic group of storytellers participating in its Writing Fellows program.
The Playwrights Realm to Present 2023 INK'D Festival of New Plays This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2023
The Playwrights Realm will present the 2023 INK’D Festival of New Plays (April 24–27), the annual culmination of their Writing Fellows program.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2023
The Playwrights Realm will present the 2023 INK’D Festival of New Plays (April 24–27), the annual culmination of their Writing Fellows program.
Cast Announced for World Premiere of ELYRIA at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2023
Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting for the world premiere production of Elyria, written by Deepa Purohit (Off-Broadway playwriting debut), and directed by Awoye Timpo (The Homecoming Queen).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2023
Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting for the world premiere production of Elyria, written by Deepa Purohit (Off-Broadway playwriting debut), and directed by Awoye Timpo (The Homecoming Queen).
Rattlestick Theater to Host Community Conversation With Cast of THE GETT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2022
Rattlestick Theater will present a community conversation following the 7:00pm performance of The Gett on Friday, December 2nd, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2022
Rattlestick Theater will present a community conversation following the 7:00pm performance of The Gett on Friday, December 2nd, 2022.
World Premiere of Liba Vaynberg's THE GETT to be Presented by Rattlestick Theater in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2022
Rattlestick Theater will present the world premiere of THE GETT, written by emerging playwright Liba Vaynberg, starting November 9th, 2022. THE GETT is a deeply personal story that raises key questions about love, loss, and personal regeneration post-crisis.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2022
Rattlestick Theater will present the world premiere of THE GETT, written by emerging playwright Liba Vaynberg, starting November 9th, 2022. THE GETT is a deeply personal story that raises key questions about love, loss, and personal regeneration post-crisis.
Jesse Eisenberg to Host Rattlestick Theater Season Jam Featuring Dael Orlandersmith, Edward Astor Chin & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2022
Rattlestick Theater will celebrate the launch of their 28th season via their ‘Season Jam’ hosted by Rattlestick alumni playwright/actor Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network, The Revisionist).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2022
Rattlestick Theater will celebrate the launch of their 28th season via their ‘Season Jam’ hosted by Rattlestick alumni playwright/actor Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network, The Revisionist).
Rattlestick Theater Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring Two World Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2022
Rattlestick Theater has announced their upcoming 2022-2023 season. Rattlestick’s major programming includes the world premiere production of The Gett by Liba Vaynberg, a co-commission with Rattlestick and Congregation Beth Elohim; AMANI by a.k payne, produced in partnership with the renowned National Black Theatre, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2022
Rattlestick Theater has announced their upcoming 2022-2023 season. Rattlestick’s major programming includes the world premiere production of The Gett by Liba Vaynberg, a co-commission with Rattlestick and Congregation Beth Elohim; AMANI by a.k payne, produced in partnership with the renowned National Black Theatre, and more.
Artistic Director Daniella Topol Of Rattlestick Theater Announces Her Transition
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2022
Rattlestick Theater's Artistic Director, Daniella Topol, will transition out of her role at the iconic West Village mainstay after seven successful years to pursue a career in nursing and health care.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2022
Rattlestick Theater's Artistic Director, Daniella Topol, will transition out of her role at the iconic West Village mainstay after seven successful years to pursue a career in nursing and health care.
World Premiere Musical CORNELIA STREET & Five World Premiere Plays Announced for Atlantic Theater Company 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2022
Atlantic Theater Company has announced productions for its 2022-2023 season. Atlantic’s 2022-2023 season will include the world premiere musical Cornelia Street, with a book by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, music and lyrics by Mark Eitzel, directed by Tony Award nominee Neil Pepe and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2022
Atlantic Theater Company has announced productions for its 2022-2023 season. Atlantic’s 2022-2023 season will include the world premiere musical Cornelia Street, with a book by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, music and lyrics by Mark Eitzel, directed by Tony Award nominee Neil Pepe and more.
John Clarence Stewart, Alyssa May Gold & More to Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Returning Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2022
The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues return tonight for Season 3, Round 3. An exciting group of actors and writers have been paired to create pieces written, rehearsed and recorded in 24 hours. Performers include Ben Ahlers, Molly Collier, Niall Cunningham, Carolina Đỗ, Vas Eli, Alyssa May Gold, Ryan Spahn, John Clarence Stewart and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2022
The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues return tonight for Season 3, Round 3. An exciting group of actors and writers have been paired to create pieces written, rehearsed and recorded in 24 hours. Performers include Ben Ahlers, Molly Collier, Niall Cunningham, Carolina Đỗ, Vas Eli, Alyssa May Gold, Ryan Spahn, John Clarence Stewart and more.
Rattlestick Theater Announces May Treuhaft-Ali and Minghao Tu as Van Lier Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2022
May Treuhaft-Ali and Minghao Tu will join Rattlestick as Van Lier New Voices Fellows, a program that has been recently rehomed from the Lark Play Development Center.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2022
May Treuhaft-Ali and Minghao Tu will join Rattlestick as Van Lier New Voices Fellows, a program that has been recently rehomed from the Lark Play Development Center.
Rattlestick Theater Announces 2022 GLOBAL FORMS THEATER FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022
Rattlestick Theater has announced the return of its annual Global Forms Theater Festival - a twelve-day celebration filled with in-person productions, readings, online panel discussions, and more which showcases and supports the works of immigrant theater artists living in the U.S.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022
Rattlestick Theater has announced the return of its annual Global Forms Theater Festival - a twelve-day celebration filled with in-person productions, readings, online panel discussions, and more which showcases and supports the works of immigrant theater artists living in the U.S.
The Playwrights Realm Announces 2022 INK'D Festival of New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2022
The Playwrights Realm will present the 2022 INK’D Festival of New Plays, bringing the festival of readings culminating the organization’s Writing Fellowship program back live in person after holding it online last year.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2022
The Playwrights Realm will present the 2022 INK’D Festival of New Plays, bringing the festival of readings culminating the organization’s Writing Fellowship program back live in person after holding it online last year.
THE FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL to Release Anthology in March With Methuen Drama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2022
On March 10, 2022 New York City’s Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival will release an anthology entitled 25 Plays from The Fire This Time Festival: A Decade of Recognition, Resistance, Resilience, Rebirth and Black Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2022
On March 10, 2022 New York City’s Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival will release an anthology entitled 25 Plays from The Fire This Time Festival: A Decade of Recognition, Resistance, Resilience, Rebirth and Black Theatre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Jonathan Payne written?
Jonathan Payne has written 1 shows including The Revolving Cycles Truly and Steadily Roll'd (Playwright).
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