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BIO

Payne began her career in theater, making her Broadway debut in 1998 in the production of "The Ride Down Mt. Morgan" by Arthur Miller. She received critical acclaim for her performance and went on to appear in several other Broadway productions, including "The Last Night of Ballyhoo" and "The Public Eye."


In addition to her work on stage, Payne has also appeared in numerous television shows and films. She has had recurring roles on popular TV shows such as "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "The Sopranos," and "Boardwalk Empire." Her film credits include "The Devil's Advocate," "The Thomas Crown Affair," and "The Adjustment Bureau."
Despite her success in television and film, Payne has always remained dedicated to the theater. She has continued to work on and off Broadway, earning critical acclaim for her performances in productions such as "The Coast of Utopia" and "The Taming of the Shrew."
In addition to her acting work, Payne is also a writer and director. She has written several plays, including "The Last Sunday in June" and "The Broken Heart of America," which have been produced off-Broadway and in regional theaters across the country.
Most recently, Payne appeared in the off-Broadway production of "The Antipodes" by Annie Baker. Her performance was praised by critics for its depth and nuance, and she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Keen Company Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Off-Broadway Premiere, 2017
Galina

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2010
Maureen

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Nadia


Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play

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Review Roundup: CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY at Keen Company

Keen Company's Crumbs from the Table of Joy by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage just celebrated its opening night. Let's see what the critics had to say...
CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY Begins Performances Tonight at Keen Company

Performances begin tonight for Keen Company’s Crumbs from the Table of Joy by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage. 
Lynn Nottage's CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY to be Presented at Theatre Row in February

Keen Company will continue its 23rd season with Crumbs from the Table of Joy by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage.
Photo Coverage: The Stars Arrive at the Steinberg Playwrights Awards

Steinberg Playwright Awards took place Monday, January 13, 2020.
TFANA Announces Second And Final Extension Of Soho Rep.'s FAIRVIEW

Theatre for a New Audience announces a second and final extension of Soho Rep.'s production of Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview, staged by Sarah Benson and choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly.
TFANA Announces 4-week Extension Of Soho Rep.'s Production Of FAIRVIEW

Theatre for a New Audience has announced a four-week extension of Soho Rep.'s production of Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview, staged by Sarah Benson and choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly. The original cast has reunited for the June 2 June 30 engagement and will now continue for the extension, July 2 July 28, 2019, on the Samuel H. Scripps Mainstage at Polonsky Shakespeare Center, TFANA's state-of-the-art home in the Brooklyn Cultural District.
Entire FAIRVIEW Original Cast To Perform Return Engagement

Jeffrey Horowitz, Founding Artistic Director, Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA) has announced that the entire original cast of Soho Rep.'s production of Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview, staged by Sarah Benson and choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly, will return for the TFANA engagement from June 2-30, 2019, on the Samuel H. Scripps Mainstage at Polonsky Shakespeare Center, TFANA's state-of-the-art home in the Brooklyn Cultural District. The return engagement marks the first opportunity for New York audiences to experience this bold, innovative work since its sold-out, thrice-extended world premiere at Soho Rep. Fairview single tickets are on sale to the public today.
BWW Review: FAIRVIEW Tears It Down For Good At Berkeley Repertory Theatre

The Berkeley Repertory Theatre production of fairview is disturbing. That's good. If you are white and liberal and experiencing mild to major discomfort by the end of the performance, that's even better.
Berkeley Rep Announces Final Casting for FAIRVIEW

Final casting for Berkeley Repertory Theatre's upcoming production of Fairview was announced today. Written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed bySarah Benson, with choreography by Raja Feather Kelly, the world premiere production comes straight to Berkeley Rep from a critically acclaimed New York run. Previews begin on Thursday, October 4 with regular run of the show opening on Thursday, October 11 and continuing through Sunday, November 4. Individual tickets begin at $30 ($15 if you're under 35) and can be purchased online at berkeleyrep.org or by phone at 510 647-2949.
Soho Rep. Adds Second Extension to Jackie Sibblies Drury's FAIRVIEW

In response to overwhelming demand, Soho Rep. (Sarah Benson, Artistic Director; Cynthia Flowers, Executive Director) extends the world premiere of Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview, directed by Sarah Benson, a second time, through August 12. Beginning July 10, OBIE-winning performer and Elevator Repair Service company member April Matthis (Everyone's Fine with Virginia Woolf, Iowa at Playwrights Horizons) will replace Roslyn Ruff. Performances in this second extension, July 24 - August 12, are made possible by a generous grant from the Ford Foundation.
Soho Rep. Extends Jackie Sibblies Drury's FAIRVIEW

In response to popular demand, Soho Rep. (Sarah Benson, Artistic Director; Cynthia Flowers, Executive Director) extends the world premiere of Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview, directed by Sarah Benson, through July 22. In Fairview, the Frasier family (MaYaa Boateng, Charles Browning, Roslyn Ruff, and Heather Alicia Simms) is gearing up for Grandma's birthday, and Beverly needs this dinner to be perfect. But the silverware's wrong, the radio's on the fritz, her sister Jasmine is drinking, her husband Dayton isn't helping, her daughter Keisha is a typical teenager, and her brother Tyrone might not show up at all!
Charles Browning Replaces Lance Coadie Williams In World Premiere Of Jackie Sibblies Drury's FAIRVIEW At Soho Rep

Soho Rep. (Sarah Benson, Artistic Director; Cynthia Flowers, Executive Director) today announced that actor Charles Browning will take over for Lance Coadie Williams in the world premiere of Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview, which Soho Rep. Artistic Director Sarah Benson directs, and which the downtown Manhattan theater presents in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, Williams is unable to continue.The production now runs at Soho Rep. June 2 - July 8, with opening now set for Sunday, June 17. 
Soho Rep. Presents Jackie Sibblies Drury's FAIRVIEW

Soho Rep. (Sarah Benson, Artistic Director; Cynthia Flowers, Executive Director), in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, presents the world premiere of Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview, directed by Soho Rep. Artistic Director Sarah Benson, May 29 - July 1. Following her "inventive," "pulse-pounding" We Are Proud to Present…(The New York Times, Time Out New York, and New York Magazine Critics' Picks), Sibblies Drury returns to Soho Rep. with Fairview, a play that shows us that nothing's funnier than "family drama."
Roundabout's THE LAST MATCH Sets Up Final Serve Off-Broadway

Roundabout Theatre Company will conclude its New York premiere of The Last Match by Anna Ziegler's, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch on Saturday, December 23. At the time of closing, The Last Match will have played 29 preview performances and 68 regular performances.
Photo Coverage: THE LAST MATCH Serves Opening Night Ball Off Broadway

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the New York premiere of The Last Match by Anna Ziegler's, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. The cast includes Wilson Bethel as 'Tim,' Alex Mickiewicz as 'Sergei,' Natalia Payne as 'Galina' and Zo Winters as 'Mallory.'
Roundabout's THE LAST MATCH Officially Takes the Court Off-Broadway Tomorrow

A friendly reminder that The Last Match opens officially tomorrow, October 24, 2017, at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 W 46th Street).
TV: Watch Highlights from Anna Ziegler's THE LAST MATCH

Roundabout Theatre Company presents The New York premiere of Anna Ziegler's new play The Last Match, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. The cast includes Wilson Bethel as 'Tim,' Alex Mickiewicz as 'Sergei,' Natalia Payne as 'Galina' and Zoe Winters as 'Mallory.' BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: Ace! Get a First Look at THE LAST MATCH Off-Broadway

Roundabout Theatre Company presents The New York premiere of Anna Ziegler's new play The Last Match, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. The cast includes Wilson Bethel as 'Tim,' Alex Mickiewicz as 'Sergei,' Natalia Payne as 'Galina' and Zoe Winters as 'Mallory.' BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Roundabout's THE LAST MATCH Begins Previews Tonight

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the New York premiere of Anna Ziegler's new play The Last Match, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. The cast includes Wilson Bethel as 'Tim,' Alex Mickiewicz as 'Sergei,' Natalia Payne as 'Galina' and Zoe Winters as 'Mallory.'
Roundabout's THE LAST MATCH Starts Serving Tomorrow Off-Broadway

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the New York premiere of The Last Match by Anna Ziegler's, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. The cast includes Wilson Bethel as Tim, Alex Mickiewicz as Sergei, Natalia Payne as Galina and Zo Winters as Mallory. A friendly reminder that The Last Match begins preview performances tomorrow, September 28, 2017.

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Natalia Payne has been nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Resident Play at the Helen Hayes Awards for her performance in Dirt.

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