Mona Kasra
Latest News on Mona Kasra:
Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals Artistic Programming Including 121 Project, 11 New Commissions, and More (Oct 9, 2025)
Review: THE AMERICAN FIVE at Ford's Theatre (Sep 26, 2025)
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE AMERICAN FIVE at Ford's Theatre Society (Jul 29, 2025)
Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals Artistic Programming Including 121 Project, 11 New Commissions, and More (Oct 9, 2025)
Review: THE AMERICAN FIVE at Ford's Theatre (Sep 26, 2025)
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE AMERICAN FIVE at Ford's Theatre Society (Jul 29, 2025)
BIO
Mona Kasra is a new media artist, interdisciplinary scholar, and Associate Professor of Digital Media Design at the University of Virginia. She specializes in video and projections design and has received two Helen Hayes Award nominations in the Outstanding Projections/Media Design category. Her artwork has been exhibited extensively in galleries and film festivals across the U.S. and worldwide. Mona holds an MFA in Video Art and a PhD in Arts & Technology. Her design credits include Ford's Theatre, Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF), Theater J, Mosaic Theater DC, Golden Thread San Francisco, DWZ Collective Dallas.
News
Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals Artistic Programming Including 121 Project, 11 New Commissions, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
The Lucille Lortel Theatre has announced new artistic programming that deepens the historic theater's impact on the Off-Broadway community and the field nationally. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
The Lucille Lortel Theatre has announced new artistic programming that deepens the historic theater's impact on the Off-Broadway community and the field nationally. Learn more here!
Review: THE AMERICAN FIVE at Ford's Theatre
by Jake Bridges - Sep 26, 2025
Early in my arts management training, I read former Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser’s book, The Cycle. This arts manifesto is a practical guide on creating and sustaining the arts, and I do recommend it for anyone seeking a career in the field. But I digress.
by Jake Bridges - Sep 26, 2025
Early in my arts management training, I read former Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser’s book, The Cycle. This arts manifesto is a practical guide on creating and sustaining the arts, and I do recommend it for anyone seeking a career in the field. But I digress.
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE AMERICAN FIVE at Ford's Theatre Society
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
The cast and creative team of Chess Jakob's world-premiere of The American Five at Ford's Theatre has been revealed. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
The cast and creative team of Chess Jakob's world-premiere of The American Five at Ford's Theatre has been revealed. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: DID MY GRANDFATHER KILL MY GRANDFATHER? Features Masterful Storytelling
by Andrew White - Jul 16, 2025
Peggy McKowen, Artistic Director of the Contemporary American Theater Festival, knows there are some amazing stories to be told by West Virginians themselves, and for this year’s festival our attention is richly rewarded by an evening spent with native son Cody LeRoy Wilson and his one-man show, “Did My Grandfather Kill My Grandfather?”
by Andrew White - Jul 16, 2025
Peggy McKowen, Artistic Director of the Contemporary American Theater Festival, knows there are some amazing stories to be told by West Virginians themselves, and for this year’s festival our attention is richly rewarded by an evening spent with native son Cody LeRoy Wilson and his one-man show, “Did My Grandfather Kill My Grandfather?”
Contemporary American Theater Festival Reveals Casts And Creative Teams For 2025 Mainstage Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025
The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) has announced the full casts and creative teams for its 2025 season. This year's mainstage theater productions include five world premiere plays.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025
The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) has announced the full casts and creative teams for its 2025 season. This year's mainstage theater productions include five world premiere plays.
ANDY WARHOL IN IRAN Extended Through July At Mosaic Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2025
Mosaic Theater Company is extending the DC premiere of Andy Warhol in Iran to July 6, 2025. Written by Brent Askari and directed by Serge Seiden, this provocative, humorous portrait is a fictionalized account of the artist's infamous visit to Iran in 1976.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2025
Mosaic Theater Company is extending the DC premiere of Andy Warhol in Iran to July 6, 2025. Written by Brent Askari and directed by Serge Seiden, this provocative, humorous portrait is a fictionalized account of the artist's infamous visit to Iran in 1976.
Review: ANDY WARHOL IN IRAN at Mosaic Theater
by Mary Lincer - Jun 2, 2025
Andy Warhol really did go to Iran. In 1976, the Shah's wife, Farah Pahlavi, arranged to sit for Polaroid photos which Warhol would then use as a basecoat for a series of prints, and Andrew Cohen reproduces Warhol's image of her as a permanently present part of his set design. Warhol also could really order reasonably priced caviar from his hotel's room service
by Mary Lincer - Jun 2, 2025
Andy Warhol really did go to Iran. In 1976, the Shah's wife, Farah Pahlavi, arranged to sit for Polaroid photos which Warhol would then use as a basecoat for a series of prints, and Andrew Cohen reproduces Warhol's image of her as a permanently present part of his set design. Warhol also could really order reasonably priced caviar from his hotel's room service
Review: THIS MUCH I KNOW at Theater J
by David Friscic - Feb 8, 2024
What an odd thing the human mind is! –for it can make false assumptions, construct facile rationalizations, and rely on preconceived notions---as the audience soon finds out through the alternately clever, character-driven, and coiling convolutions of Theater J’s east coast premiere of the play This Much I Know. This is a play that asks questions more than it supplies answers and in that the audience can find sufficient satisfaction.
by David Friscic - Feb 8, 2024
What an odd thing the human mind is! –for it can make false assumptions, construct facile rationalizations, and rely on preconceived notions---as the audience soon finds out through the alternately clever, character-driven, and coiling convolutions of Theater J’s east coast premiere of the play This Much I Know. This is a play that asks questions more than it supplies answers and in that the audience can find sufficient satisfaction.
SPAMALOT, SWEPT AWAY And More Nominated for 2024 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024
Tonight, at a celebration honoring outstanding theatre on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered at the ATLAS Performing Arts Center for Theatre Washington's announcement of nominees for the 40th Helen Hayes Awards.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024
Tonight, at a celebration honoring outstanding theatre on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered at the ATLAS Performing Arts Center for Theatre Washington's announcement of nominees for the 40th Helen Hayes Awards.
UVA Drama Continues 2023-2024 Season With Branden Jacobs-Jenkins EVERYBODY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2023
UVA Drama kicks off their season with an exciting production. Get all the details in this press release.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2023
UVA Drama kicks off their season with an exciting production. Get all the details in this press release.
Kennedy Center GUYS AND DOLLS, Kevin Chamberlin, And More Win Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023
This evening, the 2023 Helen Hayes Awards took place at The Anthem on the District Wharf, with over 1,600 theatre-makers and theatre supporters in attendance. Esteemed Washington theatre artists Naomi Jacobson, Erika Rose, Holly Twyford, and Christopher Michael Richardson hosted an evening showcasing the vibrant and diverse community of professional theatre artists in the Washington region.
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023
This evening, the 2023 Helen Hayes Awards took place at The Anthem on the District Wharf, with over 1,600 theatre-makers and theatre supporters in attendance. Esteemed Washington theatre artists Naomi Jacobson, Erika Rose, Holly Twyford, and Christopher Michael Richardson hosted an evening showcasing the vibrant and diverse community of professional theatre artists in the Washington region.
Review: UNSEEN at Mosaic Theater Company
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Apr 6, 2023
'Unseen' is a heartfelt and heartrending production that covers difficult topics, but somehow manages to leave the audience feeling hopeful. Mona Mansour's script is beautiful and poignant, and the team at Mosaic brings it to life with care, heart, and impressive artistry.
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Apr 6, 2023
'Unseen' is a heartfelt and heartrending production that covers difficult topics, but somehow manages to leave the audience feeling hopeful. Mona Mansour's script is beautiful and poignant, and the team at Mosaic brings it to life with care, heart, and impressive artistry.
Cast Announced For Mona Mansour's UNSEEN at Mosaic Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023
Mosaic Theater Company welcomes playwright Mona Mansour back to Washington, DC for the regional premiere of Unseen, the cross-cultural, time-shifting journey of an American conflict photographer.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023
Mosaic Theater Company welcomes playwright Mona Mansour back to Washington, DC for the regional premiere of Unseen, the cross-cultural, time-shifting journey of an American conflict photographer.
Phillipa Soo, Steven Pasquale, Ali Ewoldt And More Nominated for Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2023
Nominations have been announced for the 37th Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 22. Nominees include productions from Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, GALA Hispanic Theatre and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2023
Nominations have been announced for the 37th Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 22. Nominees include productions from Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, GALA Hispanic Theatre and more.
The Orchard Project Announces 2022 Labs, Projects, and Participants
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022
The Orchard Project announced its 2022 Lab programs as well as the names of participating artists and companies. The OP selected 38 projects or artistic teams from a competitive group of 1,417 applicants to participate in this year's programs.
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022
The Orchard Project announced its 2022 Lab programs as well as the names of participating artists and companies. The OP selected 38 projects or artistic teams from a competitive group of 1,417 applicants to participate in this year's programs.
BWW Review: MARYS SEACOLE at Mosaic Theater Company
by Mary Lincer - May 9, 2022
Mary Seacole (1805-1881) had more skills than José Andres; in addition to establishing catering in war zones (Seacole set up a rest stop for British soldiers near the front lines during the Crimean War.), she also provided health care services during Jamaica's 1850 cholera epidemic and Panama's the following year.
by Mary Lincer - May 9, 2022
Mary Seacole (1805-1881) had more skills than José Andres; in addition to establishing catering in war zones (Seacole set up a rest stop for British soldiers near the front lines during the Crimean War.), she also provided health care services during Jamaica's 1850 cholera epidemic and Panama's the following year.
UVA Drama To Present WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2021
The year is 2039. It's been raining for days when a sudden omen forecasts the end of life on earth. Climate change becomes the companion to a family tree whose branches span four generations and two continents in this intricate story that considers how patterns of abandonment and betrayal shape a damaging legacy that may test the resilience of its inheritors.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2021
The year is 2039. It's been raining for days when a sudden omen forecasts the end of life on earth. Climate change becomes the companion to a family tree whose branches span four generations and two continents in this intricate story that considers how patterns of abandonment and betrayal shape a damaging legacy that may test the resilience of its inheritors.
The New Media Film Festival to Add NFT to Programming Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2021
The New Media Film Festival is the first event of its kind in the world to accept non-fungible tokens in competition. During its 12th annual event on June 2-3, 2021, the winner will be announced and then purchased live during the awards ceremony.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2021
The New Media Film Festival is the first event of its kind in the world to accept non-fungible tokens in competition. During its 12th annual event on June 2-3, 2021, the winner will be announced and then purchased live during the awards ceremony.
UVA Drama Will Present SHE KILLS MONSTERS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2019
The UVA Department of Drama will continue its 2019-2020 season with Qui Nguyen's She Kills Monsters, opening November 14 in the Ruth Caplin Theatre, and directed by UVA Drama Artistic Director Marianne Kubik.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2019
The UVA Department of Drama will continue its 2019-2020 season with Qui Nguyen's She Kills Monsters, opening November 14 in the Ruth Caplin Theatre, and directed by UVA Drama Artistic Director Marianne Kubik.
The 32nd Annual Virginia Film Festival Announces Lineup
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 25, 2019
The 32nd Annual Virginia Film Festival will feature a deep and diverse program of more than 150 films, including some of the hottest titles on the festival circuit today, and an array of special guests from throughout the industry, and from across the globe. This year's lineup includes award-winning actor, writer, and director Ethan Hawke, noted actor Ann Dowd, international bestselling author John Grisham, actor Dennis Christopher, acclaimed filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu - plus more than 100 filmmakers in all.
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 25, 2019
The 32nd Annual Virginia Film Festival will feature a deep and diverse program of more than 150 films, including some of the hottest titles on the festival circuit today, and an array of special guests from throughout the industry, and from across the globe. This year's lineup includes award-winning actor, writer, and director Ethan Hawke, noted actor Ann Dowd, international bestselling author John Grisham, actor Dennis Christopher, acclaimed filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu - plus more than 100 filmmakers in all.
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