Meropi Peponides

UNDER THE RADAR Unveils Full 2026 Festival Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

Under the Radar has unveiled the full lineup of over 30 productions for the festival’s 21st edition. See the full programming lineup here and see how to purchase tickets!

UNDER THE RADAR 2026 Unveils Programming Highlights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025

Under the Radar will return for its 21st edition. Since its reemergence in 2024, Under the Radar has gathered artists, audiences, and theater industry experts around a thrilling array of contemporary performances shaped by fearless experimentation.  

New York Theatre Workshop Announces Additional FOR THE CULTURE Events For A KNOCK ON THE ROOF
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced additional details for their For The Culture Series for A Knock on the Roof, written by Khawla Ibraheem (London-Jenin), and directed by Obie Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Oliver Butler (What the Constitution Means to Me).

Under the Radar Festival Receives $1 Million from Mellon Foundation
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

The Mellon Foundation has announced a $1 million grant to the Under the Radar (UTR) Festival, the internationally renowned platform for experimental theater and groundbreaking performance.

New York Theatre Workshop Reveals For The Culture Programming for A KNOCK ON THE ROOF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed initial details for their For The Culture Series for A Knock on the Roof, written by Khawla Ibraheem. Learn more about the programming and see how to attend.

En Garde Arts To Present Irina Kruzhilina's SPACEBRIDGE At Under The Radar
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

La MaMa in association with En Garde Arts will present Visual Echo's World Premiere of SpaceBridge, a live performance conceived and directed by Irina Kruzhilina, presented in partnership with Under The Radar. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Under the Radar 20th Anniversary Festival Unveils Full Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

Under the Radar has revealed the lineup of productions for the 20th Anniversary festival, reimagined for the second year as a citywide event, and the largest edition of the festival to date. See full programming and learn how to attend.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Economic Barriers and Ballet: 2024 Data Reports Highlight Challenges
by Alex Freeman - Aug 5, 2024

In this week's newsletter, we look at national trends impacting arts organizations, including financial shifts and attendance barriers from three different data sources. Moving to New York, we cover Soho Rep's relocation, Signature Theatre's interim leadership, and Under the Radar Festival's upcoming season.

Under The Radar Announces 20th Anniversary Season and New Co-Creative Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2024

Under the Radar Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with new dates and announces Meropi Peponides and Kaneza Schaal as co-creative directors, highlighting innovative and diverse performances.

Soho Rep to Depart its Home & Share Space With Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024

Soho Rep will depart its home at 46 Walker Street, and share space with Playwrights Horizons. Learn more.

Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals New Artistic Initiatives and Programming
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has announced several artistic initiatives that further expand the historic theater’s impact on the Off-Broadway community and the field nationally. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!

SNATCH ADAMS & TAINTY MCCRACKEN PRESENT IT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH to Premiere at Soho Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2023

Becca Blackwell's 'Snatch Adams & Tainty McCracken Present It's That Time of the Month' is a must-see play running at Soho Rep and The Bushwick Starr.

Eric Ting and Caleb Hammons to Join Cynthia Flowers as Directors of Soho Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2023

Discover the latest news about Soho Rep as theater veterans Eric Ting and Caleb Hammons join Cynthia Flowers as directors. Get the scoop on the new era for this renowned theater company and what it means for the future of Soho Rep.

World Premieres by Raja Feather Kelly, Becca Blackwell & More Set for Soho Rep 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023

Get ready for an incredible season of theater at Soho Rep, featuring world premieres by Raja Feather Kelly, Becca Blackwell, and more. Find out what exciting productions are coming up and experience the groundbreaking work of these talented artists.

INTO THE WOODS, SWEENEY TODD, A DOLL'S HOUSE & More Lead in Nominations for 2023 Drama League Awards
by Team BWW - Apr 25, 2023

The Drama League has announced the 2023 Drama League Awards Nominees. See the full list!

Soho Rep's 2023 Gala Will Honor Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023

For its 2023 Spring Fête, Soho Rep will honor Obie winner, MacArthur Fellow, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and Soho Rep board member Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, in a performance-packed evening directed by Raja Feather Kelly.

PUBLIC OBSCENITIES Extends for a Second and Final Time at Soho Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023

Soho Rep and the NAATCO National Partnership Project have announced a one-week final extension of the world premiere production of Public Obscenities. See how to purchase tickets!

World Premiere Of TEA Artistry's BEING CHAKA Comes to the New Ohio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2023

New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater will present the Archive Residency world premiere of TÉA Artistry's BEING CHAKA, May 6 - 27, 2023 in a limited engagement at New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher St.) in New York City. Previews begin May 6 for a May 8 opening.

Soho Rep Adds Ken Ebie, Aretha Marshall, and Anne O'Grady To Board Of Directors
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2023

Soho Rep announced that Ebie Strategies Founder and Principal and Black Enterprises NYC Executive Director & Chief Development Officer Ken Ebie; media executive, communications strategist, and Lincoln Drive Inc. Founder and President Aretha Marshall; and entertainment marketing executive Anne O'Grady have joined the organization's Board of Directors.

World Premiere of Bangla/English Bilingual Play PUBLIC OBSCENITIES to be Presented at Soho Rep in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2022

Soho Rep and the NAATCO National Partnership Project will present Public Obscenities, a bilingual play performed in Bangla and English from writer-director Shayok Misha Chowdhury, co-commissioned and produced by the two organizations, February 15-March 26, 2023.