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Josh Epstein is one of Canada's most versatile stage actors and his work as a writer, producer and actor has taken him to all corners of the world.

As a writer, he has a first look TV deal with Lark Productions (Motive) and was invited to take part in the Reyjkavik Talent Lab, the CFC Comedy Exchange and the NSI’s Totally TV and Features First Labs. Epstein co-wrote and produced Eadweard (Five Audience Choice Awards at international film festivals; Canadian Screen Award nomination, Best Adapted Screenplay, fifteen Leo Nominations). It’s currently airing on Superchannel, Air Canada, available on demand in the US and is distributed in South Korea, Australia, Turkey and New Zealand. Epstein produced two shorts, Hop the Twig and Wait for Rain, which won Best Short on CBC’s Short Film Face Off and Best Short at Comic-Con respectively. Epstein and Rideout’s next film, Public Schooled will be released in late 2017 and stars Judy Greer (Jurassic World, Arrested Development, Archer), Russell Peters and Grace Park.

Their third screenplay, Monoceros, was awarded the Praxis Screenwriting Bootcamp award, as well as development from Superchannel and Creative BC. Epstein is also one of the country’s most versatile actors, winning multiple Jessie Awards, including best supporting actor in an acclaimed production of Onegin in 2016. Last year he received a Dora nomination, and he is the recipient of the John Hirsch Award for Most Promising Actor at the Stratford Festival. He has many film & television credits and is a Studio 58 and UBC Sauder School graduate. @joshepstein1

Josh Epstein STAGE CREDITS

[Toronto]
World Premiere, 2006
Ensemble

Josh Epstein Productions

 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Associate Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Associate Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Associate Lighting Designer

Josh Epstein News


Amy Brenneman Featured in SCR's World Premiere of GALILEE, 34


South Coast Repertory has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Galilee, 34 by Eleanor Burgess. Directed by Davis McCallum, the story exploring the disciples in the aftermath of the Crucifixion, runs April 21-May 12, 2024 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; 44: THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, 1984, House of Bards Theatre Company & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; 44: THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, 1984, House of Bards Theatre Company & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards December 5th Standings; INTO THE WOODS Leads Best Musical!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; 1984 Leads Best Play!


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: RADICAL OR, ARE YOU GONNA MISS ME? at IAMA At Atwater Village Theatre


hot through with equal parts rancor and compassion, Jess McLeod’s production of this, IAMA’s first commissioned play, is effective despite some narrative speedbumps.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!


The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; House of Bards Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

RADICAL By Isaac Gómez Explores Family Fault Lines And Isolation At IAMA


IAMA Theatre Company presents the world premiere of 'Radical' by Isaac Gómez, exploring family fault lines and isolation. Directed by Jess McLeod, the play runs from Nov 16 to Dec 11 at Atwater Village Theatre.

IAMA Theatre Company and the Los Angeles LGBT Center Present THE BOTTOMING PROCESS


IAMA Theatre Company and the Los Angeles LGBT Center present the world premiere of a dark comedy developed in IAMA's Under 30 Playwright's Lab. IAMA associate artistic director Rodney To is at the helm of The Bottoming Process by Nicholas Pilapil, running May 18 through June 12 at the Renberg Theatre in the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center. Low-priced previews begin May 13.

WARRIOR QUEEN ANAHIT THE BRAVE Comes to Colony Theatre


A young peasant woman becomes a warrior who saves her entire kingdom in a new, family-friendly musical inspired by an Armenian fairy tale. Imagine Theatre presents the world premiere of Warrior Queen Anahit the Brave, written and directed by Armina LaManna and featuring original music by Shahen Hagobian.

Geffen Playhouse Announces A WICKED SOUL IN CHERRY HILL Cast


Geffen Playhouse announced the full cast for its world premiere production of A Wicked Soul in Cherry Hill, written by Matt Schatz (The Door You Never Saw Before, The Burdens) and directed by Mike Donahue (The Legend of Georgia McBride, Little Shop of Horrors).

IAMA's CELESTIAL EVENTS Now Opening March 5


IAMA Theatre Company returns to in-person theater with the world premiere of a new, ensemble-inspired comedy that offers a modern and very fun escape from our never-ending pandemic reality.

IAMA Theatre Company Presents CELESTIAL EVENTS


IAMA Theatre Company returns to in-person theater with the world premiere of a new, ensemble-inspired comedy that offers a modern and very fun escape from our never-ending pandemic reality.

BWW Review: THE LATRELL SHOW Is an Uneven but Ultimately Powerful One-Man Show


Just when it reaches the point where it’s almost unbearable, the show takes a hard turn, cutting to a frustrated office worker named Jeremiah, who is in a psychiatric session trying to process his rage at living in an America where Black lives do not matter to everyone and where being gay is considered a “stain” by many in the Black community.

Virtual Premiere of THE LATRELL SHOW to be Presented by IAMA Theatre Company


IAMA Theatre Company will present the virtual premiere of “The Latrell Show,” written and performed by actor, writer and social justice advocate Brandon Kyle Goodman. Co-directed by IAMA co-artistic director Stefanie Black and company member Devere Rogers, “The Latrell Show” will be filmed on stage at the Pico Playhouse.

The Silent Years Announce SPIDER SEASON LP


A decade after its recording The Silent Years' long lost album, Spider Season, produced by Sam Farrar and Noah Passovoy (Maroon 5/Max Martin/Phantom Planet), will see the light of day, September 25, on Love Is EZ.

JR JR Releases New Single 'This Side of Paradise'


Detroit indie-pop duo JR JR has released their new single “This Side of Paradise” available on all DSPs today. The single is featured on their upbeat and catchy upcoming EP, August And Everything Prior due out May 1 via their own label imprint, Love Is EZ Records (a partnership with Secretly Distribution).

JR JR Releases New Single 'The Way I Do'


Detroit indie-pop duo JR JR has released their new single “The Way I Do,” a taste of things to come from their infectiously catchy upcoming EP, August and Everything Prior. Listen to “The Way I Do” now on all DSPs.

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