RJ Tolan

Ensemble Studio Theatre Reveals 2025�"2026 Youngblood Playwrights Cohort
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

Ensemble Studio Theatre’s Youngblood program has announced ten new members for its 2025–2026 season. The OBIE Award-winning collective will welcome Davis Alianiello, Messiah Cristine, Avery Deutsch, Xiaoyan Kang, Carolyn Kettig, Gloria Majule, Max Mooney, Jordan Ramirez Puckett, Eliya Smith, and Rosa Thomas.

HOLE! Comes to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025

HOLE! is a musical comedy about a strict religious sect in Nebraska, who, thanks to an apocalyptic event known as The Great Sucking, are the only humans left on Earth.

American Sing-Song to Present HOLE! at Edinburgh Fringe And The Bell House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Producers Nelson & Tao, in association with Indigo Productions will present world premiere of HOLE!, an irreverent 70-minute musical by American Sing-Song, the creative duo of Jake Brasch and Nadja Leonhard-Hooper. Learn more about upcoming shows.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces New Youngblood Members
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

Ensemble Studio Theatre announced the new members of its Youngblood program, a collective of emerging playwrights under 30.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Unveils Exciting Lineup for the 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023

Get a sneak peek into the highly anticipated 2023-24 season at Ensemble Studio Theatre, featuring an impressive lineup of plays and events that are sure to captivate theater enthusiasts. Find out what to expect and mark your calendars for an unforgettable theatrical experience.

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) Comes to Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2023

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, directed by RJ Tolan. Performances run Tuesdays through Saturdays, June 30 to July 29 at 8 p.m., with the exception of a Monday performance on July 3 and no performance on July 4.

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater Announces 2023 Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2023

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater has announced its 2023 Summer Theater Season, featuring four productions, including one world premiere and a collaboration with Harbor Stage Company, on the Julie Harris Stage.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Names Estefanía Fadul and Graeme Gillis New Co-Artistic Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023

Ensemble Studio Theatre has appointed Estefanía Fadul and Graeme Gillis the new Co-Artistic Directors of the 55-year-old award-winning off-Broadway theater company.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Wheelock Family Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; at Wheelock Family Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Wheelock Family Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Company Theatre of Norwell's HAIR Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces 2022/23 Youngblood Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022

Ensemble Studio Theatre’s Youngblood program has announced new members for the 2022-2023 season: Lyndsey Bourne, K'yana Faulkner-Smith, Renae Jarrett, kl, Charlie Oh, Holly Settoon, Danny Tejera, and Susan Yassky.

Playwrights Announced For The Inaugural East By West UK/US Playwright Exchange
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2022

An Tobar and Mull Theatre in partnership with the Citizens Theatre, Ensemble Studio Theater (New York) and Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater with support from Playwrights' Studio Scotland and Arch 468 have announced the playwrights who have been selected to take part in the inaugural The East by West UK/US Playwright Exchange.

GARY Opens This Month in Wellfleet
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2022

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater presents Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, by Taylor Mac. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays, July 29 - August 19 at 8:00 p.m. on the Julie Harris Stage.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces 2021-2022 EST/Youngblood New Members
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2021

EST celebrates the 2021/22 season's new members of Youngblood, the Obie Award-winning collective of emerging professional playwrights. Now in its 28th year, Youngblood serves as a creative home for the next generation of theatre artists.

LISTEN: Ensemble Studio Theatre Launches YOUNGBLOOD MONDAY LUNCH Short Play Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2021

ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE  has announced the launch of “Youngblood Monday Lunch,” a new podcast featuring new short plays written by members of EST/Youngblood (Graeme Gillis and RJ Tolan, Co-Artistic Directors). The first three episodes of “Youngblood Monday Lunch” have been released today.

TOMMY, BETRAYAL, and More Announced for Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater 2020 Summer Theater Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2020

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater announces its 2020 Summer Theater Season, featuring five plays performed on the Julie Harris Stage. Performances start June 10 and run through October 18.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces 2019-2020 EST/Youngblood New Members
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2019

Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST) (William Carden, Artistic Director), along with EST's Youngblood (Graeme Gillis and RJ Tolan, Co-Artistic Directors) are proud to announce new EST/Youngblood members for the 2019-2020 season.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces GEORGIA MERTCHING IS DEAD and REDWOOD
by Julie Musbach - Aug 28, 2019

ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE (EST) announces its 2019/2020 season. The season will commence in October 2019 with the world premiere of GEORGIA MERTCHING IS DEAD, a new play by Catya McMullen(Agnes) and directed by Giovanna Sardelli (Describe The Night), presented by EST's Youngblood (Graeme Gillis and RJ Tolan, Co-Artistic Directors) and Radio Drama Network (Melina Brown, President).