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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-Off-Broadway, 2026]
Director
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Associate Director
 
[Immersive, 2019] [Replacement]
Associate Director[Replacement]

News


SLANTED FLOORS Returns to Its Greenpoint Apartment for Limited Run
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

SLANTED FLOORS, the site-specific play starring Kyle Beltran and Adam Chanler-Berat, returns to its original Greenpoint apartment for a strictly limited 150-seat engagement, directed by Ryan Dobrin.
Casts Set For Theatre Now's SOUND BITES 13
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Theatre Now's SOUND BITES 13 announced casting for its annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals at Symphony Space, hosted by Tony nominee Andrew Lippa, featuring Courtney Bassett, Leenya Rideout, and nearly 50 performers.
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
Creative Teams Revealed For Theatre Now's SOUND BITES 13
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

Theatre Now New York announced creative teams for 10 shows in SOUND BITES 13, its annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals, set for May 4 at Symphony Space, hosted by Tony-nominated writer Andrew Lippa.
Vishal Vaidya, Nehal Joshi and George Abud to Kick Off NY Theatre Barn's 19th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026

​New York Theatre Barn will launch the 19th season of its award-winning New Works Series, with excerpts from the original musicals 90 Seconds and The Only Way Out, and a conversation with the writers.
Applications Now Open for The 24 Hour Plays Nationals in NY and LA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

The 24 Hour Plays Nationals, an annual professional development initiative for early-career theater artists, will return this summer for a 15th year, with cohorts in both New York and Los Angeles.
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!

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