Ryan Dobrin
Latest News on Ryan Dobrin:
Elaine Hendrix and More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS 25TH ANNUAL GALA (Nov 20, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 31, 2025- LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Opens On Broadway and More (Oct 31, 2025)
Noah Galvin and Frankie Rodriguez to Lead SENATE TWINK Industry Reading (Oct 30, 2025)
Elaine Hendrix and More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS 25TH ANNUAL GALA (Nov 20, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 31, 2025- LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Opens On Broadway and More (Oct 31, 2025)
Noah Galvin and Frankie Rodriguez to Lead SENATE TWINK Industry Reading (Oct 30, 2025)
BIO
Ryan Dobrin (he/him) is a queer and biracial New York-based director and producer. He is interested in work centering around otherness and emotional growth, told through stylized storytelling, spectacle, music, movement, and true human connection. Ryan is one of the Producing Artistic Leaders of OBIE Award-winning The Movement Theatre Company and the director of performance-making collective Those Guilty Creatures. Fellowships/affiliations include the directing fellowships at The Drama League, Playwrights Horizons and Manhattan Theatre Club, the Directors Group at Roundabout Theater Company, the 24 Hour Plays: Nationals, the artistic fellowship at Ars Nova, and the directing observership program at NAMT. Ryan graduated from Wesleyan University, where he received the Rachel Henderson Theater Prize and the Outreach & Community Service Prize in Theater. For more: ryandobrin.com and thoseguiltycreatures.com.
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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.
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.
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
New theater production company Track 14 will host an industry reading of the new play Senate Twink by Ella Attell and Joe Gustaferro, directed by Drama Desk nominee Ryan Dobrin.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
New theater production company Track 14 will host an industry reading of the new play Senate Twink by Ella Attell and Joe Gustaferro, directed by Drama Desk nominee Ryan Dobrin.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
NAMT Announces Creative Teams For The 36th Annual Festival Of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024
NAMT announced the creative teams for the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals, set to take place at New World Stages in New York City on October 24th and 25th.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024
NAMT announced the creative teams for the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals, set to take place at New World Stages in New York City on October 24th and 25th.
THE VOICES IN YOUR HEAD Will Return Off-Broadway This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024
Egg & Spoon Theatre Collective will present the return of Grier Mathiot and Billy McEntee's THE VOICES IN YOUR HEAD this fall. Directed by Ryan Dobrin, performances will run September 9 - October 7, 2024 at St. Lydia’s.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024
Egg & Spoon Theatre Collective will present the return of Grier Mathiot and Billy McEntee's THE VOICES IN YOUR HEAD this fall. Directed by Ryan Dobrin, performances will run September 9 - October 7, 2024 at St. Lydia’s.
GERALDINE REALIGNED DRIVES FROM GAY PLACE TO GAY PLACE AND YOU'RE IN THE CAR TOO Comes to the Brick Theater
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024
Following last year’s sold out run, Cam Cronin will bring his hyper-gay one-person show with a twist, co-created with Billy McEntee and directed by Ryan Dobrin, back with special guests and community nights in tow.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024
Following last year’s sold out run, Cam Cronin will bring his hyper-gay one-person show with a twist, co-created with Billy McEntee and directed by Ryan Dobrin, back with special guests and community nights in tow.
COMING TO AMERICA: A TIPSY STAGED READING & More Set for The Movement Theatre Company Spring 2024 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2024
The Movement Theatre Company has unveiled the line-up of special events, readings and residencies that will take place this spring. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2024
The Movement Theatre Company has unveiled the line-up of special events, readings and residencies that will take place this spring. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Full Cast Set for YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING, Directed by Ryan Dobrin and Premiering at HERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024
The full cast has been revealed for the world premiere of Ryan Drake’s you don’t have to do anything, directed by Ryan Dobrin and produced by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Heroes of the Fourth Turning and Corsicana playwright Will Arbery.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024
The full cast has been revealed for the world premiere of Ryan Drake’s you don’t have to do anything, directed by Ryan Dobrin and produced by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Heroes of the Fourth Turning and Corsicana playwright Will Arbery.
THE VOICES IN YOUR HEAD, Site-Specific Play By Grier Mathiot And Billy McEntee, Adds Seats And A Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024
'The Voices in Your Head,' a site-specific dark comedy about a bizarre support group, adds seats and an extra performance at St. Lydia's in Brooklyn. Don't miss this intimate and unique theatrical experience.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024
'The Voices in Your Head,' a site-specific dark comedy about a bizarre support group, adds seats and an extra performance at St. Lydia's in Brooklyn. Don't miss this intimate and unique theatrical experience.
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