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Producing Artistic Leader, The Movement Theatre Company. Selected directing: Slanted Floors (with Adam Chanler-Berat and Kyle Beltran, in a Greenpoint apartment), You Can't Get Any More Dead (with David Burtka, Elaine Hendrix, Havana Rose Liu, Emma Ramos, and Elizabeth Yu, 24-Hour Plays 25th Annual Gala), The Voices in Your Head (2025 Drama Desk nomination, Theatrely Best of 2024), you don't have to do anything. (Vulture Best of 2024), Ego Show (Edinburgh Fringe Festival), We Shall Someday (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Set Me Free (with Christian Slater, Michelle Gomez, Lola Tung, Clark Gregg; 24-Hour Plays Broadway), Into the Woods (Yale), A Number (Drama League), Marjorie Prime (NYU), Conference Room B (Atlantic Acting School), Moscow x6 (University of Michigan), Joe's Pub, NAMT. Select associate directing: Tony-winning revival of Merrily We Roll Along (Broadway, proshot, NYTW) with Maria Friedman, Legacy: Maria Friedman and Friends (Broadway) with Christopher Gattelli, The Last Five Years (Broadway) with Whitney White, Diana (Broadway) with Christopher Ashley. Alumnus of The Drama League, Playwrights Horizons, WTF, MTC, Ars Nova fellowships; Roundabout Directors Group; Mercury Store, NYSAF, Ma-Yi residencies. Featured on the Theatrely31 Class of 2025 of theatre-makers poised for a meteoric rise, where he was called a “versatile, virtuosic young director”. BA: Wesleyan University.

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Associate Director
 
[Immersive, 2019] [Replacement]
Associate Director[Replacement]

News


Parvesh Cheena, Nehal Joshi, and George Abud Featured in Presentations of 90 SECONDS And THE ONLY WAY OUT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

Parvesh Cheena, Nehal Joshi, and George Abud will feature in the new musical presentations of 90 SECONDS and THE ONLY WAY OUT, showcasing their talents in these compelling narratives.
The Movement Theatre Company to Commission Two New Works in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

The Movement Theatre Company has commissioned two new theatrical works set to be developed in 2026. These commissions aim to expand the company's repertoire and support innovative playwrights.
The Movement Theatre Company to Launch New Commissions with The Black List
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

The Movement Theatre Company has announced two new commissions, including a collaboration with The Black List, aiming to foster innovative theatrical works.
The Movement Theatre Company Awarded $300K Grant From The Mellon Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

The Movement Theatre Company has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation, an nvestment that will empower Producing Artistic Leaders to strengthen and expand their leadership.
The Movement Theatre Company to Launch #holiDONATE End of Year Appeal + $30K Match
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025

The Movement Theatre Company is launching #holiDONATE, an end of the year fundraising appeal. The Movement’s Board of Directors is presenting a matching grant up to $30,000 in honor of The Movement's 18 years.
Photos: Elaine Hendrix, Jaboukie Young-White, and More at THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ANNUAL GALA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS presented The 24 Hour Plays 25th Annual Gala, which was held at The Space at Irondale. This annual flagship event featured stars rehearsing and performing new plays in 24 hours. See photos!
Elaine Hendrix and More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS 25TH ANNUAL GALA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Plays 25th Annual Gala, which will be held at The Space at Irondale.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 31, 2025- LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Opens On Broadway and More
by - Oct 31, 2025

Happy Halloween, BroadwayWorld! It is October 31, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Noah Galvin and Frankie Rodriguez to Lead SENATE TWINK Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025

Noah Galvin leads the industry reading of Senate Twink, a new play exploring queerness and ambition in Washington politics. Join us at The Public Studios!
Ralph Macchio, Jen Tullock and More to Join the 25th Annual THE 24 HOUR PLAYS GALA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025

Ralph Macchio, Jen Tullock and more will join the 25th Annual The 24 Hour Plays Gala. Since 1995, The 24 Hour Plays have brought together extraordinary artists to write, rehearse and perform new plays and musicals in 24 hours.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 28, 2025- Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler to Lead THE LAST FIVE YEARS and More
by - Oct 28, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Stephanie Styles and More Will Lead Reading of New Play SPARKLER
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025

Sparkler, a new play by Erik Champney (Dead Brains), will receive an industry reading, directed by Ryan Dobrin (The Last Five Years). Learn more about the upcoming reading here!
Atlantic Theater Company to Present 2025 Multiracial MixFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025

Atlantic Theater Company will present Multiracial MixFest, a series of free readings co-curated by theater artists cara hinh and Taylor Reynolds. Learn more here!
Kyle Beltran and Adam Chanler-Berat to Star in Site-Specific Play for Audience of Five
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk nominee Kyle Beltran and Lortel nominee Adam Chanler-Berat will star in a site-specific play, Slanted Floors, created by Billy McEntee. Learn more!
Necessary Labor to Present A STATEMENT CONCERNING THE DIALOGUE... in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025

Necessary Labor will present A Statement Concerning the Dialogue Surrounding the Open Letter to the Theatre Community Regarding the Current Situation, a new play that combines theater and political education. Learn more!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 17, 2025

Hosted by The Voice of the Mets Colin Cosell, The 24 Hour Musicals were just held yesterday, June 16, at the Lynn F. Angelson Theatre. This intensive theatrical endeavor lets artists write, rehearse and perform four new musicals in just 24 hours. Check out photos from inside the big night!  
Cast Set for MR. LEATHER, 1976 at Fault Line Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

Fault Line Theatre has revealed the cast for a developmental reading of Mr. Leather, 1976, part of the 2025 Irons in the Fire new play development series. Learn more!
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
Fault Line Theatre to Launch 2025 Season With 8th Year of IRONS IN THE FIRE Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025

Fault Line Theatre is launching their 15th Season. In 2025, Fault Line Theatre will continue developing new plays with their Irons in the Fire series. Learn more about the plays here!
Photos: Raúl Esparza & Amanda Lipitz Honored at New York Stage and Film 2024 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024

New York Stage and Film recently hosted its 2024 Annual Gala honoring award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza (Galileo, “Law & Order: SVU”). See photos from the celebration.

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