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Madeline O’Hara is a freelance director, producer, coach, and teacher based in NYC. A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, she moved to NYC in 2011 where she met and began Associate Directing for Tony nominated Gabriel Barre. Since then, Maddie has Associate Directed for many acclaimed directors, and recently teamed up with Lori Petty (Orange Is the New Black, A League Of Their Own) to open the world premiere of TRIAL by playwright Ashley Griffin. Maddie has also served as a resident associate director for the sketch comedy sensation Blogologues and the recurring Off-Broadway Rock Cabaret Rock-N-Roll Debauchery. Most recently, she directed the developmental reading of Meet Cute, a new play by Christine Boylan, produced by Bespoke Plays.

Pre COVID, Maddie was the Producer of The West End Lounges long running cabaret series, Bound For Broadway. There, she also Produced and Directed her own monthly shows, 11 O’Clock Numbers, Diamonds In The Rough, and Maddie O’Hara Presents: Stand Up at the West End.

Maddie also has extensive experience teaching and performing improv. An alumni of The Second City Training Center, she began her teaching career at Gotham City Improv in Manhattan as a faculty member and house team performer. Maddie currently teaches regular freelance improv classes, as well as beginners courses at Broadway Dance Center. Maddie has taught everything from private classes to 8-week workshops, and has taught at such places as Beyond the Stage Academy and The Girl Scout Leadership Institute. She offers private acting coaching as well as group improv coaching.

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THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE Will Have NYC Workshop and Private Reading


Neil Gooding Productions and New York Rep will be holding a workshop and closed reading of THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE by Ashley Griffin at Theatre Row on the 17th and 18th of March, prior to its planned premiere season in New York.

Photo Flash: TRIAL At the Tilles Center to Benefit WellLife Network


On Thursday March 28th Ashley Griffin and Lori Petty received the WellLife Network Community Outreach and Partnership award for their work on the hit play Trialand its advocacy impact. Trial,a new play by Ashley Griffin(Snow, Twilight the Unauthorized Musical Parody), and directed by Lori Petty(Orange is New Black, A League of Their Own) tells the unique, provocative, story of a young woman waiting for her own judgment in the bureaucratic system of the afterlife where she finds herself in the role of judge and jury to determine the eternal fate of her father, the man responsible for her abuse and death. The play is inspired by a true story.

Ashley Griffin and Lori Petty Receive Award For Their Work On Hit Play TRIAL And Its Advocacy Impact


On Thursday March 28th Ashley Griffin and Lori Petty received the WellLife Network Community Outreach and Partnership award for their work on the hit play Trial and its advocacy impact. Trial, a new play by Ashley Griffin(Snow, Twilight the Unauthorized Musical Parody), and directed by Lori Petty(Orange is New Black, A League of Their Own) tells the unique, provocative, story of a young woman waiting for her own judgment in the bureaucratic system of the afterlife where she finds herself in the role of judge and jury to determine the eternal fate of her father, the man responsible for her abuse and death. The play is inspired by a true story.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL Star Shereen Hickman Joins Cast Of TRIAL At The Tilles Center


A one night benefit reading of Trial, a new play by Ashley Griffin(Snow, Twilight the Unauthorized Musical Parody), and directed by Lori Petty(Orange is New Black, A League of Their Own) will take place on Thursday March 28, 2019, at 7:00 P.M., at the Krasnoff Theatre - Tilles Center of C.W. Post College, in Brookville, New York.

Steve Hauck and Jennifer Regan Complete Cast Of Benefit Reading Of Ashley Griffin's TRIAL


A one night benefit reading of Trial, a new play by Ashley Griffin(Snow, Twilight the Unauthorized Musical Parody), and directed by Lori Petty(Orange is New Black, A League of Their Own) will take place on Thursday March 28, 2019, at 7:00 P.M., at the Krasnoff Theatre - Tilles Center of C.W. Post College, in Brookville, New York.

Malloree Hill, Gabriella Garcia, Aurora Heimbach, and Molly Wheaton Lead an Industry Reading of SAMUEL


Malloree Hill, Gabriella Garcia, Aurora Heimbach, and Molly Wheaton will lead an industry reading of Samuel by Alexis Roblan, directed by Madeline O'Hara, on Sunday, May 27, at 3p at Manhattan Theatre Club Studios (311 W 43rd St, 8th floor, Studio B). Jillian Lebling, Patrick Merveille, and Lynita Spivey complete the cast.

SAMUEL By Alexis Roblan To Receive Industry Reading At MTC Studios


Samuel by Alexis Roblan will receive an industry reading directed by Madeline O'Hara on Sunday, May 27, at 3pm at Manhattan Theatre Club Studios (311 W 43rd St). This is the second presentation of Front Porch Readings, a bi-monthly series whose mission is to celebrate writers of diverse stories and worldviews while directly connecting playwrights and directors to publishers and producers.

Down N Dirty Disco To Honor Yann Arnaud Of Cirque's VOLTA May 14th


MiG Ayesa (Rock of Ages), Shannon Mullen (A Bronx Tale), Tracy McDowell (Motown) and more have joined the final line-up for Rock N' Roll Debauchery's return to The Cutting Room with The Down-N-Dirty Disco on Monday May 14, 2018.  

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with TRIAL, a New Play Directed by Lori Petty


Rehearsals for Ashley Griffin's 'Trial' are now complete! Our cast, crew, and production team have been loading into the Beckmann Theater this Monday. Trial marks film director and star Lori Petty's NYC theatre directing debut. While we tech, enjoy this photo flash of a behind-the-scenes look into the rehearsal room.

STAGE TUBE: Stage Stars Respond to 2016 Election with Moving Cover of 'Unsteady' by X Ambassadors


In response to the outcome of the 2016 Presidential Election, stage star Tiffany Laterza directed and choreographed a dance piece set to X Ambassadors' 'Unsteady'. Watch the moving work below!

ROCK N' ROLL DEBAUCHERY Returns to 42West Tonight


Rock N' Roll Debauchery returns to 42West this fall.

ROCK N' ROLL DEBAUCHERY to Return to 42West This Fall; Cast Set!


Casting for Rock N' Roll Debauchery has just been announced for their return to 42West this October and November.

ROCK N' ROLL Debauchery Returns To NYC With Rock, Roll Glitz and Glam


Following its sold-out performance of 'Burlesque Dreams' in New York City last April, Rock N' Roll Debauchery returns to 42West for an extended run. Prepare to be rocked all night long! 

Tracy McDowell, Darius Anthony Harper & Justin Mortelliti Star in BURLESQUE DREAMS at 42West Tonight


Rock N' Roll Debauchery in association Jonathan Stevens present 'Burlesque Dreams' Tonight (Thursday April 28th) at the new 42West.

Rock N' Roll Debauchery to Return to NYC with BURLESQUE DREAMS at 42West


: Rock N' Roll Debauchery in association Jonathan Stevens present 'Burlesque Dreams' Thursday April 28th at the new 42West.

Ivy Theatre Company to Present Reading of TRIAL, 2/28


On Sunday February 28th at 3pm Ivy Theatre Company presents a debut reading of TRIAL, a new play by Ashley Griffin (creator of the pop culture phenomenon Forever Deadward,) at 150 West 30th Street, 14th Floor. RSVP by emailing ivytheatre@gmail.com.

Ivy Theatre Company to Host Debut Reading of TRIAL, 1/24


On Sunday January 24th at12pm Ivy Theatre Company presents a debut reading of TRIAL, a new play by Ashley Griffin (creator of the pop culture phenomenon Forever Deadward,) at 150 West 30th Street, 14th Floor. RSVP by emailing ivytheatre@gmail.com.

LYRA: A DARK FAIRY TALE Concert Set for Feinstein's/54 Below Tonight


The depth of hope and height of despair come together in Lyra: A Dark Fairy Tale, a musical adaptation of the original Little Mermaid story, set against the backdrop of a Faustian Dust Bowl era circus. Tonight, December 16th at 9:30pm there will be a concert performance of this daunting and inspiring epic new musical at 54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, New York City.

LYRA: A DARK FAIRY TALE Concert Set for Feinstein's/54 Below, 12/16


The depth of hope and height of despair come together in Lyra: A Dark Fairy Tale, a musical adaptation of the original Little Mermaid story, set against the backdrop of a Faustian Dust Bowl era circus. On December 16th at 9:30pm there will be a concert performance of this daunting and inspiring epic new musical at 54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, New York City. Tickets start at $25 and are available at www.54below.com.

First Public Reading of LYRA: A DARK FAIRY TALE Set for Triad Theatre Next Month


The depth of hope and height of despair come together in Lyra: A Dark Fairy Tale, a musical adaptation of the original Little Mermaid story, set against the backdrop of a Faustian Dust Bowl era circus.

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