Mya Ison

Hunter College to Host Industry Reading of A GOOD FIT by Maia Matsushita McBride
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026

Hunter College's Rita and Burton Goldberg MFA Playwriting Program will present an industry reading of A GOOD FIT, a play by Maia Matsushita McBride, on March 6th. The event, directed by Awoye Timpo, will explore themes of gentrification, racism, and class dynamics in NYC.

Nancy Manocherian's The Cell Theatre Announces New Artists-in-Residence
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025

Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre has announced a brand new cohort of resident artists who will be presenting a plethora of developmental readings, workshops, and fully staged productions as part of their 2025-26 season.

Photos: ACCORDING TO HOWARD Opens at The York Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 7, 2025

The York Theatre officially opened its production of According to Howard, a new musical featuring music by Jim Scully, book by Frank Evans and Mr. Scully. Check out photos from opening night here!

Photos: ACCORDING TO HOWARD at The York Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Apr 6, 2025

According to Howard, a world premiere musical, has just opened at The York Theatre. The venue is at The Theatre at St. Jean's. See below for the photos of the production! 

Photos: Meet the Cast of ACCORDING TO HOWARD A New Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025

The York Theatre has released first look photos of the company of According to Howard, a new musical featuring music by Jim Scully, book by Frank Evans and Mr. Scully, with revisions by Jennifer Paulson-Lee, lyrics by Mr. Evans, with additional lyrics by Chad Gorn.

Full Cast & Creative Team Set for ACCORDING TO HOWARD at The York Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

The York Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the third and final production of its Spring 2025 “New2NY” series – According to Howard. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Playwrights From The Liberation Theatre Company Writing Residency Program To Hold Public Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Liberation Theatre Company  will host four nights of public readings of plays written by writers who participated in LTC's Writing Residency Program for 2024-2025. Learn more.

HOW TO STEAL TIME AND OTHER POOR PERSON SKILLS to Have Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

Join Conch Shell Productions for a staged reading of Thalia Sablon's new play, HOW TO STEAL TIME AND OTHER POOR PERSON SKILLS at Flushing Town Hall, exploring capitalism and class. Learn how to attend.

New Musical ACCORDING TO HOWARD to Have Developmental Reading at York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2024

The York Theatre Company will present a developmental reading of According to Howard: A New Musical, with book by Frank Evans, James Scully, and Jennifer Paulson-Lee, lyrics by Frank Evans and Chad Gorn, music by James Scully. Learn more!

Harlem9 Celebrates Iconic Black Political Speeches On The Heels Of The Democratic National Convention
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 25, 2024

On the heels of the Democratic National Convention, Harlem9, is celebrating Black political speeches by iconic Black leaders in their 14th Annual '48Hours in...Harlem' on Sunday, August 25, at 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Virginia Theatre Festival Announces Casting For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced casting for its upcoming production of the beloved cult-classic musical Little Shop of Horrors.

Liberation Theatre Company Selects Four Early Career Playwrights For 24-25 Writing Residency Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024

Harlem's Liberation Theatre Company has chosen four emerging playwrights for their 2024-2025 Writing Residency Program. Learn more about the program!

Marilyn Maye, Abby Mueller And More Take the Stage Next Month At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

CONSTELLATIONS Comes to Wild Project
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2023

Nick Payne's award-winning show will play for a limited-engagement of two nights only at the renowned theatre in East Village.

Playwrights Foundation Reveals Finalists/Semifinalists For 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

Playwrights Foundation, the West Coast's premier launchpad for exceptional new plays and playwrights, has announced the semifinalists and finalists for the 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival (BAPF), which will be presented in a hybrid festival (both in-person and streamed attendance options) April 12-21, 2024, per Playwrights Foundation's recent announcement to shift to a biennial festival structure.

Finalists/Semifinalists Revealed For 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023

Playwrights Foundation, the West Coast's premier launchpad for exceptional new plays and playwrights, has revealed the semifinalists and finalists for the 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival, which will be presented in a hybrid festival.

Grace Tomblin Marca's CORNFLAKE PIE to Premiere At The 2023 Fresh Fruit Festival in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2023

Cornflake Pie, written by Grace Tomblin Marca and directed by Zach Kelley will premiere this May as a part of the 2023 Fresh Fruit Festival's mainstage season at the Wild Project.

Cast Announced For the Festival of New Jewish Plays
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2022

The Jewish Plays Project has announced casting for the Festival of New Jewish Plays, running November 30 and December 1 at the JCC.

BWW Interview: Triangle Rising Star Winner Mya Ison Reflects on Her JIMMY AWARDS Experience
by Lauren Van Hemert - Jul 9, 2018

Mya Ison is still beaming after spending a week in New York for The Jimmy Awards, the National High School Musical Theatre Awards that celebrate the best in high school musical talent. Ison's journey to The Jimmy Awards started at The Durham Performing Arts Center last May when she and Sterling Jones won DPAC's Triangle Rising Stars regional competition. She sat down with me to discuss her experience at The Jimmy Awards, what participating in high school musical theater has meant to her, and what's next.

Eighth Annual Triangle Rising Stars Winners Announced At DPAC
by Julie Musbach - May 18, 2018

Along with Marchael Bayne, Theatre in the Park, and ABC 11, DPAC hosted this year's Triangle Rising Stars Awards onstage on Tuesday evening, May 15.  The Triangle Rising Star Awards (TRS) is a program that brings together area high school musical theater students to perform together and compete against one another for educational scholarships. Last year's winners, Kaylee Terrell and Nicholas Kraft, presented the awards for Best Actress and Best Actor, while awards were also given for Best Ensemble and Best Musical.