Joshua Benghiat
Latest News on Joshua Benghiat:
ON ONE FOOT: 10-MINUTE PLAY CONTEST To Be Presented By Jewish Plays Project & Berkshire Theatre Group (Aug 21, 2025)
Six Plays Chosen For A Special Night Of Healing At The Festival Of New Jewish Plays At The Berkshire Theatre Group (Aug 9, 2024)
Jewish Plays Project Reveals 6+ Finalists For 13th National Jewish Playwriting Contest (Dec 8, 2023)
ON ONE FOOT: 10-MINUTE PLAY CONTEST To Be Presented By Jewish Plays Project & Berkshire Theatre Group (Aug 21, 2025)
Six Plays Chosen For A Special Night Of Healing At The Festival Of New Jewish Plays At The Berkshire Theatre Group (Aug 9, 2024)
Jewish Plays Project Reveals 6+ Finalists For 13th National Jewish Playwriting Contest (Dec 8, 2023)
BIO
Joshua Benghiat's lighting design work includes theater, opera, concert halls, dance, and live events. Theatrical design and associate work includes Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional including Center Theatre Group, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Syracuse Stage, McCarter Theatre, and Geva Theatre Center. Josh currently designs regularly for the Lincoln Center White Light Festival and is the lighting designer for The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. He is an Artistic Associate of the Jewish Plays Project, playing an active role in new play development. Faculty: Brooklyn College, & Yale School of Drama . A.B., University of Chicago; M.F.A., NYU Tisch School of the Arts. www.BenghiatLighting.com
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ON ONE FOOT: 10-MINUTE PLAY CONTEST To Be Presented By Jewish Plays Project & Berkshire Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025
The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) and plays2gather (Wayne Firestone, Founder) will present On One Foot (OOF): 10-Minute Playwriting Contest in partnership with Berkshire Theatre Group.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025
The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) and plays2gather (Wayne Firestone, Founder) will present On One Foot (OOF): 10-Minute Playwriting Contest in partnership with Berkshire Theatre Group.
Six Plays Chosen For A Special Night Of Healing At The Festival Of New Jewish Plays At The Berkshire Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2024
Six new plays will be featured in a special night of theater and healing at the Festival of New Jewish Plays at the Berkshire Theatre Group, directed by Katie Birenboim and Illana Stein.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2024
Six new plays will be featured in a special night of theater and healing at the Festival of New Jewish Plays at the Berkshire Theatre Group, directed by Katie Birenboim and Illana Stein.
Jewish Plays Project Reveals 6+ Finalists For 13th National Jewish Playwriting Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2023
Jewish Plays Project has revealed the finalists for the 13th National Jewish Playwriting Contest. Find out which plays made the cut!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2023
Jewish Plays Project has revealed the finalists for the 13th National Jewish Playwriting Contest. Find out which plays made the cut!
David Geffen School of Drama at Yale to Present 2023 Design Showcase in New York City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023
David Geffen School of Drama at Yale will present its Design Showcase in New York City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023
David Geffen School of Drama at Yale will present its Design Showcase in New York City.
David Geffen School Of Drama At Yale Announces Inaugural Design Showcase in New York City
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2022
David Geffen School of Drama at Yale is pleased to announce its inaugural Design Showcase in New York City. The Design Showcase will introduce scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and projection designers from the classes of 2020 and 2022 on May 19 and 20 at The Public Theater Studios (440 Lafayette Street).
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2022
David Geffen School of Drama at Yale is pleased to announce its inaugural Design Showcase in New York City. The Design Showcase will introduce scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and projection designers from the classes of 2020 and 2022 on May 19 and 20 at The Public Theater Studios (440 Lafayette Street).
BWW Review: World Premiere of Seth Rozin's SETTLEMENTS Opens at InterAct Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2022
There is no easy or simple way to discuss the Israeli Palestinian conflict. Seth Rozin’s world premiere play, Settlements, which opened last night at InterAct Theatre Company, centers on exactly that—not the conflict itself, but the discussion around it.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2022
There is no easy or simple way to discuss the Israeli Palestinian conflict. Seth Rozin’s world premiere play, Settlements, which opened last night at InterAct Theatre Company, centers on exactly that—not the conflict itself, but the discussion around it.
JEWISH PLAYS PROJECT Announces Finalists for Playwriting Contest
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 23, 2022
The Jewish Plays Project announced the seven finalists for the 11th National Jewish Playwriting Contest, chosen from over 250 submissions from 30 states and five countries.
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 23, 2022
The Jewish Plays Project announced the seven finalists for the 11th National Jewish Playwriting Contest, chosen from over 250 submissions from 30 states and five countries.
Kitchen Theatre Company Launches Play Development
Workshop in Association with Ma-Yi Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2021
The Kitchen Theatre Company will collaborate with Ma-Yi Theater, the nation’s premiere incubator of Asian-American new plays, on the first of two new play development workshops in its 2020-2021 season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2021
The Kitchen Theatre Company will collaborate with Ma-Yi Theater, the nation’s premiere incubator of Asian-American new plays, on the first of two new play development workshops in its 2020-2021 season.
Introducing Yale School Of Drama's Design Class Of 2020
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2020
YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA introduces the 2020 Class of scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and projection designers, who matriculated this week. A showcase of these artists' work will be held in New York when conditions allow. More information will be shared online at drama.yale.edu/designshowcase2020 when possible.
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2020
YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA introduces the 2020 Class of scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and projection designers, who matriculated this week. A showcase of these artists' work will be held in New York when conditions allow. More information will be shared online at drama.yale.edu/designshowcase2020 when possible.
Jewish Plays Project Brings National Playwriting Contest Online
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2020
The Jewish Plays Project is taking its National Playwriting Contest online and is seeking dedicated theater lovers and Jewish culture aficionados to vote for a winner in the Contest.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2020
The Jewish Plays Project is taking its National Playwriting Contest online and is seeking dedicated theater lovers and Jewish culture aficionados to vote for a winner in the Contest.
Jewish Plays Project Announces 2020 Top Seven Plays; Starts National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2020
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by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2020
a??a??a??a??a??a??a?? The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) is proud to announce the Top 7 Finalists for the 9th National Jewish Playwriting Contest. Over 250 playwrights from 30 states and 5 countries submitted plays to the Contest.
Yale School Of Drama Announces Yale Design Showcase
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2019
YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA (James Bundy, Dean; Victoria Nolan, Deputy Dean) has announced the inaugural Yale Design Showcase, May 13-15 at 149 York Street, New Haven, Connecticut: an opportunity for theater professionals to visit the campus and meet the 2019 Class of scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and projection designers, and to see their work up close.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2019
YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA (James Bundy, Dean; Victoria Nolan, Deputy Dean) has announced the inaugural Yale Design Showcase, May 13-15 at 149 York Street, New Haven, Connecticut: an opportunity for theater professionals to visit the campus and meet the 2019 Class of scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and projection designers, and to see their work up close.
7th Annual OPEN Festival Of New Jewish Theater Returns With Stars, Comedy, And Ivanka & Jared
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2018
The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce the line-up for the 7th Annual OPEN: Festival of New Jewish Theater.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2018
The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce the line-up for the 7th Annual OPEN: Festival of New Jewish Theater.
7th Annual OPEN Festival Of New Jewish Theater Returns With Stars, Comedy, And Ivanka & Jared
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2018
The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce the line-up for the 7th Annual OPEN: Festival of New Jewish Theater.
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2018
The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce the line-up for the 7th Annual OPEN: Festival of New Jewish Theater.
Judy Gold To Lead Benefit Reading of THE RAGING SKILLET
by Julie Musbach - Jan 31, 2018
The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Executive Artistic Director) is thrilled to present the New York premiere of the future off-Broadway smash hit culinary and theatrical event Raging Skillet, the true story of Chef Rossi, the punk-rock caterer, event maestro, and TV star. The reading-with-food-and-drink of 'Skillet' will star Judy Gold and Marilyn Sokol and be held at the Theater at the 14th Street Y on March 28, 2018 at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.jewishplaysproject.org/skillet
by Julie Musbach - Jan 31, 2018
The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Executive Artistic Director) is thrilled to present the New York premiere of the future off-Broadway smash hit culinary and theatrical event Raging Skillet, the true story of Chef Rossi, the punk-rock caterer, event maestro, and TV star. The reading-with-food-and-drink of 'Skillet' will star Judy Gold and Marilyn Sokol and be held at the Theater at the 14th Street Y on March 28, 2018 at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.jewishplaysproject.org/skillet
Exclusive BWW Interview: David Winitsky & Creative Team of JEWISH PLAYS PROJECT at 14th Street Y
by Amy Oestreicher - Jun 14, 2017
'Why is this night different from all other nights?' The Jewish Plays Project is known for putting bold, progressive Jewish conversations on world stages. It made this Jewish playwright's dreams come true to do some 'kibbitzing' with the creative team of JPP's newest work.
by Amy Oestreicher - Jun 14, 2017
'Why is this night different from all other nights?' The Jewish Plays Project is known for putting bold, progressive Jewish conversations on world stages. It made this Jewish playwright's dreams come true to do some 'kibbitzing' with the creative team of JPP's newest work.
6th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW JEWISH THEATER RETURNS 6/9-17
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2017
The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce the line-up for the 6th Annual OPEN: Festival of New Jewish Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2017
The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce the line-up for the 6th Annual OPEN: Festival of New Jewish Theater.
OFFICE POLITICS Closes Tonight at the June Havoc Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2015
OFFICE POLITICS, an explosive new play by Marcy Lovitch, will conclude its limited run as scheduled tonight, June 20, at the June Havoc Theatre, 312 West 36th Street (just west of Eighth Ave.)
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2015
OFFICE POLITICS, an explosive new play by Marcy Lovitch, will conclude its limited run as scheduled tonight, June 20, at the June Havoc Theatre, 312 West 36th Street (just west of Eighth Ave.)
OFFICE POLITICS Ends Off-Broadway Run This Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 18, 2015
OFFICE POLITICS, an explosive new play by Marcy Lovitch, will conclude its limited run as scheduled this Saturday evening, June 20th at the June Havoc Theatre, 312 West 36th Street (just west of Eighth Ave.)
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 18, 2015
OFFICE POLITICS, an explosive new play by Marcy Lovitch, will conclude its limited run as scheduled this Saturday evening, June 20th at the June Havoc Theatre, 312 West 36th Street (just west of Eighth Ave.)
OFFICE POLITICS Opens Tonight at the June Havoc Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2015
OFFICE POLITICS, an explosive new play by Marcy Lovitch, is set to officially open tonight, June 11th at 7:30 PM at the June Havoc Theatre, 312 West 36th Street (just west of Eighth Ave.)
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2015
OFFICE POLITICS, an explosive new play by Marcy Lovitch, is set to officially open tonight, June 11th at 7:30 PM at the June Havoc Theatre, 312 West 36th Street (just west of Eighth Ave.)
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