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Obie Awards - 2015 - Special Citations
Kate Benson A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes
News
Honor Roll! Spotlights New 50 Plays by Women+ Over 50 List
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026
Cheryl Davis and Jacquelyn Reingold, Executive Committee members of Honor Roll!, an advocacy and action group of women+ playwrights over forty — and women+ over 40 allies, have launched the 50 Plays by Women+ Over 50 list.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026
Cheryl Davis and Jacquelyn Reingold, Executive Committee members of Honor Roll!, an advocacy and action group of women+ playwrights over forty — and women+ over 40 allies, have launched the 50 Plays by Women+ Over 50 list.
The Chocolate Factory Theater Will Present YOUR GHOST BODY in February 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
The Chocolate Factory Theater will host Karinne Keithley Syers' new production, YOUR GHOST BODY, starting February 2026. This innovative performance explores themes of presence and absence through a unique theatrical experience.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
The Chocolate Factory Theater will host Karinne Keithley Syers' new production, YOUR GHOST BODY, starting February 2026. This innovative performance explores themes of presence and absence through a unique theatrical experience.
Review Roundup: Elevator Repair Service's ULYSSES at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
The Public Theater is presenting Elevator Repair Service’s Ulysses, presented in partnership with Under the Radar festival. See what the critics are saying about the production in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
The Public Theater is presenting Elevator Repair Service’s Ulysses, presented in partnership with Under the Radar festival. See what the critics are saying about the production in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup.
Photos: Elevator Repair Service's ULYSSES in Performance at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
You can now get a first look at the Public Theater and Elevator Repair Service’s Ulysses, presented in partnership with Under the Radar festival. Check out photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
You can now get a first look at the Public Theater and Elevator Repair Service’s Ulysses, presented in partnership with Under the Radar festival. Check out photos here!
Elevator Repair Service's ULYSSES Extends for Two Weeks at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026
The Public Theater and Elevator Repair Service will begin previews for the New York City premiere of Ulysses directed by John Collins, with co-direction and dramaturgy by Scott Shepherd. The production has been extended Off-Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026
The Public Theater and Elevator Repair Service will begin previews for the New York City premiere of Ulysses directed by John Collins, with co-direction and dramaturgy by Scott Shepherd. The production has been extended Off-Broadway.
Photos: ULYSSES Heads Into Rehearsal At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2025
Check out rehearsal photos for The Public Theater and Elevator Repair Service’s ULYSSES, presented in partnership with Under the Radar festival. ULYSSES stiches verbatim passages from Joyce’s epic masterpiece into a two-and-a-half hour tour de force.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2025
Check out rehearsal photos for The Public Theater and Elevator Repair Service’s ULYSSES, presented in partnership with Under the Radar festival. ULYSSES stiches verbatim passages from Joyce’s epic masterpiece into a two-and-a-half hour tour de force.
Dee Beasnael, Kate Benson and More to Star in Elevator Repair Service's ULYSSES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed the full cast for the upcoming New York City premiere of Ulysses, created by Elevator Repair Service. The production will be presented as part of Under the Radar this January.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed the full cast for the upcoming New York City premiere of Ulysses, created by Elevator Repair Service. The production will be presented as part of Under the Radar this January.
CATCH 79 and More Set for The Chocolate Factory Theater 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2025
The Chocolate Factory Theater has unveiled its 2025/2026 season of performances featuring CATCH 79 and more. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2025
The Chocolate Factory Theater has unveiled its 2025/2026 season of performances featuring CATCH 79 and more. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
Micaela Diamond, Shuler Hensley and More Join The Public Theater 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed additional cast members for the upcoming productions of its 2025-26 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the season!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed additional cast members for the upcoming productions of its 2025-26 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the season!
7th Annual SFX Festival to Play Wild Project This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025
wild project in association with Contemporary Performance will present the 7th Annual Special Effects Festival at wild project beginning next week. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025
wild project in association with Contemporary Performance will present the 7th Annual Special Effects Festival at wild project beginning next week. Learn more about the lineup here!
Review: A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN NOVEMBER... at UT Department Of Theatre And Dance
by Sabrina Wallace - Oct 17, 2024
UT's production of Kate Benson’s play 'A Beautiful Day In November On The Banks of the Greatest of Great Lakes' is a wild, chaotic celebration of the quintessential American Thanksgiving, but through a lens that’s anything but traditional. #ATXTheatre
by Sabrina Wallace - Oct 17, 2024
UT's production of Kate Benson’s play 'A Beautiful Day In November On The Banks of the Greatest of Great Lakes' is a wild, chaotic celebration of the quintessential American Thanksgiving, but through a lens that’s anything but traditional. #ATXTheatre
Available Light Theatre to Present LUNCH BUNCH By Adrian Einspanier
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024
Available Light Theatre will present LUNCH BUNCH by Adrian Einspanier. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024
Available Light Theatre will present LUNCH BUNCH by Adrian Einspanier. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Elevator Repair Service's ULYSSES to Premiere at Bard Fisher Center This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024
The Fisher Center at Bard will kick off its 2024 SummerScape festival with the world premiere of Ulysses. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024
The Fisher Center at Bard will kick off its 2024 SummerScape festival with the world premiere of Ulysses. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Full Casts & Creative Teams Set for PIPELINE FESTIVAL at WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024
WP Theater has revealed the full casts and teams for the fifth biennial Pipeline Festival. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024
WP Theater has revealed the full casts and teams for the fifth biennial Pipeline Festival. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Dutch Kills Theater And The Tank to Present EXQUISITE DRONES This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024
Join Dutch Kills Theater Company and The Tank for EXQUISITE DRONES, a unique blend of live music and visuals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024
Join Dutch Kills Theater Company and The Tank for EXQUISITE DRONES, a unique blend of live music and visuals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Apollinaire Theatre Company Will Present TOUCHING THE VOID Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 24, 2024
Based on Joe Simpson’s bestselling memoir turned BAFTA-winning film, David Greig’s thrilling adaptation charts this astonishing feat of human endurance. Life-affirming and often darkly funny, Touching the Void takes the audience on an epic adventure that asks how far you’d be willing to go to survive.
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 24, 2024
Based on Joe Simpson’s bestselling memoir turned BAFTA-winning film, David Greig’s thrilling adaptation charts this astonishing feat of human endurance. Life-affirming and often darkly funny, Touching the Void takes the audience on an epic adventure that asks how far you’d be willing to go to survive.
Available Light Theatre Presents YOU WILL GET SICK
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2024
Experience the technicolor journey of YOU WILL GET SICK, a play by Noah Diaz presented by Available Light Theatre. The play explores themes of illness, life, and connection, traversing various worlds with humor and magic. Featuring Jeanine Thompson and directed by Eleni Papaleonardos.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2024
Experience the technicolor journey of YOU WILL GET SICK, a play by Noah Diaz presented by Available Light Theatre. The play explores themes of illness, life, and connection, traversing various worlds with humor and magic. Featuring Jeanine Thompson and directed by Eleni Papaleonardos.
Apollinaire Theatre Company to Present LUNCH BUNCH by Sarah Einspanier
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023
Apollinaire Theatre Company presents Lunch Bunch by Sarah Einspanier. Join the hilarious and heartwarming story of a group of coworkers navigating the challenges of the modern workplace.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023
Apollinaire Theatre Company presents Lunch Bunch by Sarah Einspanier. Join the hilarious and heartwarming story of a group of coworkers navigating the challenges of the modern workplace.
Elevator Repair Service's ULYSSES is Coming to the Fisher Center at Bard in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2023
Discover the highly anticipated premiere of Elevator Repair Service's adaptation of James Joyce's 'Ulysses' at the Fisher Center at Bard in September. Get ready to experience the magic of this unique theatrical production that brings the epic novel to life on stage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2023
Discover the highly anticipated premiere of Elevator Repair Service's adaptation of James Joyce's 'Ulysses' at the Fisher Center at Bard in September. Get ready to experience the magic of this unique theatrical production that brings the epic novel to life on stage.
Apollinaire Theatre Company to Present Immersive Bilingual Adaptation of HAMLET
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 8, 2023
Apollinaire Theatre Company, in collaboration with Teatro Chelsea and the City of Chelsea, will present an innovative production of William Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece. This immersive, on-your-feet, bilingual adaptation of Hamlet is designed to engage English-speaking and Spanish-speaking audiences alike. Spectators will be invited into this world of intrigue, passion, and poetry, and become an integral part of telling Hamlet's tragic tale.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 8, 2023
Apollinaire Theatre Company, in collaboration with Teatro Chelsea and the City of Chelsea, will present an innovative production of William Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece. This immersive, on-your-feet, bilingual adaptation of Hamlet is designed to engage English-speaking and Spanish-speaking audiences alike. Spectators will be invited into this world of intrigue, passion, and poetry, and become an integral part of telling Hamlet's tragic tale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Kate Benson written?
Kate Benson has written 1 shows including [PORTO] (Playwright).
What awards has Kate Benson been nominated for?
and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes.
What awards has Kate Benson won?
Kate Benson has won Special Citations at the Obie Awards for her work on A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes.
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