Leah Loftin
Latest News on Leah Loftin:
The Journey Theatre Project to Present MONOLOGUES FROM THE FRONTLINES: NEW PLAYS FROM UKRAINE (Apr 14, 2022)
The Brick Theater Welcomes GOGOL ANNEX's ANTEBELLUM, Now thru 2/1 (Jan 22, 2014)
The Brick Theater to Welcome GOGOL ANNEX's ANTEBELLUM, 1/22-2/1 (Jan 17, 2014)
The Journey Theatre Project to Present MONOLOGUES FROM THE FRONTLINES: NEW PLAYS FROM UKRAINE (Apr 14, 2022)
The Brick Theater Welcomes GOGOL ANNEX's ANTEBELLUM, Now thru 2/1 (Jan 22, 2014)
The Brick Theater to Welcome GOGOL ANNEX's ANTEBELLUM, 1/22-2/1 (Jan 17, 2014)
BIO
Leah Loftin is a New York-based actor and director, whose performance was named “fearless” by The New York Times. Formally trained with the Moscow Art Theatre (MXAT) at A.R.T., Loftin has performed theatrically Off-Broadway and throughout the US, Canada, and Russia. She was selected for an extended performance residency in Moscow with the acclaimed Russian theatre company SounDrama, and was an original cast member of the world premiere of the previously unpublished play by Tennessee Williams, Mister Paradise. Loftin recently guest starred on The Blacklist (NBC) and New Amsterdam (NBC), and will be seen next in the upcoming limited series The Green Veil, starring John Leguizamo. With an emphasis on devised/physical theatre of new and classical plays, Loftin has been a proud member of theatre companies in both NYC and New Orleans. She was recently named an “Emerging Director to Discover” by SHOOT Magazine.
News
The Journey Theatre Project to Present MONOLOGUES FROM THE FRONTLINES: NEW PLAYS FROM UKRAINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2022
The Journey Theatre Project is bringing the words and experiences of four Ukrainian playwrights to NYC with Monologues from the Frontlines: New Plays from Ukraine, a staged reading to benefit those displaced by the war.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2022
The Journey Theatre Project is bringing the words and experiences of four Ukrainian playwrights to NYC with Monologues from the Frontlines: New Plays from Ukraine, a staged reading to benefit those displaced by the war.
The Brick Theater Welcomes GOGOL ANNEX's ANTEBELLUM, Now thru 2/1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2014
The Brick Theater, Inc. and GOGOL ANNEX present Antebellum, a portrait of the notorious and famed in pre-Civil War era New Orleans. The show runs tonight, January 22 - 25 at 9:30pm and January 29 - February 1 at 7:00pm at THE BRICK THEATER, 579 Metropolitan Ave | Brooklyn.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2014
The Brick Theater, Inc. and GOGOL ANNEX present Antebellum, a portrait of the notorious and famed in pre-Civil War era New Orleans. The show runs tonight, January 22 - 25 at 9:30pm and January 29 - February 1 at 7:00pm at THE BRICK THEATER, 579 Metropolitan Ave | Brooklyn.
The Brick Theater to Welcome GOGOL ANNEX's ANTEBELLUM, 1/22-2/1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2014
The Brick Theater, Inc. and GOGOL ANNEX present Antebellum, a portrait of the notorious and famed in pre-Civil War era New Orleans. The show runs January 22 - 25 at 9:30pm and January 29 - February 1 at 7:00pm at THE BRICK THEATER, 579 Metropolitan Ave | Brooklyn.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2014
The Brick Theater, Inc. and GOGOL ANNEX present Antebellum, a portrait of the notorious and famed in pre-Civil War era New Orleans. The show runs January 22 - 25 at 9:30pm and January 29 - February 1 at 7:00pm at THE BRICK THEATER, 579 Metropolitan Ave | Brooklyn.
BWW Reviews: GOGOL ANNEX Bringing Immersive Piece ANTEBELLUM to the New Orleans Fringe Festival
by Heidi Scheuermann - Nov 21, 2013
Coming to the New Orleans Fringe Festival this year is a piece that is sure to capture the attention of local theatre supporters. New York City/Toronto based theatre company GOGOL ANNEX is bringing their show ANTEBELLUM to Mardi Gras Zone this weekend. Leah Loftin of GOGOL ANNEX explained that their theatre company is inspired by a lot of the work that they have done with theatre in Russia, and that their pieces are very experimental and based on historic people and events. "It's very progressive. We have a couple of pieces in development, and ANTEBELLUM is one of them. We work a lot with historical texts and historical characters. Right now we're really interested in these kinds of pockets, specifically history and stories that haven't necessarily been told," says Loftin.
by Heidi Scheuermann - Nov 21, 2013
Coming to the New Orleans Fringe Festival this year is a piece that is sure to capture the attention of local theatre supporters. New York City/Toronto based theatre company GOGOL ANNEX is bringing their show ANTEBELLUM to Mardi Gras Zone this weekend. Leah Loftin of GOGOL ANNEX explained that their theatre company is inspired by a lot of the work that they have done with theatre in Russia, and that their pieces are very experimental and based on historic people and events. "It's very progressive. We have a couple of pieces in development, and ANTEBELLUM is one of them. We work a lot with historical texts and historical characters. Right now we're really interested in these kinds of pockets, specifically history and stories that haven't necessarily been told," says Loftin.
NYC Company Gogol Annex Premieres ANTEBELLUM in New Orleans, Now thru 11/24
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2013
GOGOL ANNEX (NYC/Toronto) is pleased to announce the world premiere of Antebellum, a portrait of the notorious, the famed, and the wicked in pre-Civil War era New Orleans. Antebellum was invited to premiere at the 2013 New Orleans Fringe Festival this November, as part of the curated Fringe-managed venue performance series. The vibrant experimental theatre performance is inspired by the real-life histories of three characters roaming in New Orleans at the time, illuminating the notion of fame and celebrity in the antebellum era. Antebellum will run today, November 21-24 at Mardi Gras Zone (Architect St., Riverside).
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2013
GOGOL ANNEX (NYC/Toronto) is pleased to announce the world premiere of Antebellum, a portrait of the notorious, the famed, and the wicked in pre-Civil War era New Orleans. Antebellum was invited to premiere at the 2013 New Orleans Fringe Festival this November, as part of the curated Fringe-managed venue performance series. The vibrant experimental theatre performance is inspired by the real-life histories of three characters roaming in New Orleans at the time, illuminating the notion of fame and celebrity in the antebellum era. Antebellum will run today, November 21-24 at Mardi Gras Zone (Architect St., Riverside).
NYC Company Gogol Annex to Premiere ANTEBELLUM in New Orleans, 11/21-24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2013
GOGOL ANNEX (NYC/Toronto) is pleased to announce the world premiere of Antebellum, a portrait of the notorious, the famed, and the wicked in pre-Civil War era New Orleans. Antebellum was invited to premiere at the 2013 New Orleans Fringe Festival this November, as part of the curated Fringe-managed venue performance series. The vibrant experimental theatre performance is inspired by the real-life histories of three characters roaming in New Orleans at the time, illuminating the notion of fame and celebrity in the antebellum era. Antebellum will run November 21-24 at Mardi Gras Zone (Architect St., Riverside)
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2013
GOGOL ANNEX (NYC/Toronto) is pleased to announce the world premiere of Antebellum, a portrait of the notorious, the famed, and the wicked in pre-Civil War era New Orleans. Antebellum was invited to premiere at the 2013 New Orleans Fringe Festival this November, as part of the curated Fringe-managed venue performance series. The vibrant experimental theatre performance is inspired by the real-life histories of three characters roaming in New Orleans at the time, illuminating the notion of fame and celebrity in the antebellum era. Antebellum will run November 21-24 at Mardi Gras Zone (Architect St., Riverside)
Studio Six to Perform at Wildside Theatre Festival, 1/4-16
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2011
Studio Six of the Moscow Art Theater is pleased to announce the selection of their award-winning production ...the itsy bitsy spider... to be featured at the 14th Annual Wildside Theatre Festival in Montreal. An original adaptation of Dostoevsky's Demons, ...the itsy bitsy spider... is conceived and directed by the internationally renowned director Alexandre Marine, and is performed by the members of the New York-based company Studio Six of the Moscow Art Theatre. The bold, highly physical adaptation features original music and choreography performed by the tightly knit ensemble, bringing a news perspective to one of Dostoevsky's most arresting tales. ...the itsy bitsy spider... will run as part of the Wildside Theatre Festival in Montreal at the Centaur Theatre from January 4-16, 2011. Tickets and showtimes are available at www.centaurtheatre.com.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2011
Studio Six of the Moscow Art Theater is pleased to announce the selection of their award-winning production ...the itsy bitsy spider... to be featured at the 14th Annual Wildside Theatre Festival in Montreal. An original adaptation of Dostoevsky's Demons, ...the itsy bitsy spider... is conceived and directed by the internationally renowned director Alexandre Marine, and is performed by the members of the New York-based company Studio Six of the Moscow Art Theatre. The bold, highly physical adaptation features original music and choreography performed by the tightly knit ensemble, bringing a news perspective to one of Dostoevsky's most arresting tales. ...the itsy bitsy spider... will run as part of the Wildside Theatre Festival in Montreal at the Centaur Theatre from January 4-16, 2011. Tickets and showtimes are available at www.centaurtheatre.com.
Studio Six to Perform at Wildside Theatre Festival, 1/4-16
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 29, 2010
Studio Six of the Moscow Art Theater is pleased to announce the selection of their award-winning production ...the itsy bitsy spider... to be featured at the 14th Annual Wildside Theatre Festival in Montreal. An original adaptation of Dostoevsky's Demons, ...the itsy bitsy spider... is conceived and directed by the internationally renowned director Alexandre Marine, and is performed by the members of the New York-based company Studio Six of the Moscow Art Theatre. The bold, highly physical adaptation features original music and choreography performed by the tightly knit ensemble, bringing a news perspective to one of Dostoevsky's most arresting tales. ...the itsy bitsy spider... will run as part of the Wildside Theatre Festival in Montreal at the Centaur Theatre from January 4-16, 2011. Tickets and showtimes are available at www.centaurtheatre.com.
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 29, 2010
Studio Six of the Moscow Art Theater is pleased to announce the selection of their award-winning production ...the itsy bitsy spider... to be featured at the 14th Annual Wildside Theatre Festival in Montreal. An original adaptation of Dostoevsky's Demons, ...the itsy bitsy spider... is conceived and directed by the internationally renowned director Alexandre Marine, and is performed by the members of the New York-based company Studio Six of the Moscow Art Theatre. The bold, highly physical adaptation features original music and choreography performed by the tightly knit ensemble, bringing a news perspective to one of Dostoevsky's most arresting tales. ...the itsy bitsy spider... will run as part of the Wildside Theatre Festival in Montreal at the Centaur Theatre from January 4-16, 2011. Tickets and showtimes are available at www.centaurtheatre.com.
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