Ryan Dobrin
Latest News on Ryan Dobrin:
Cast Set for MR. LEATHER, 1976 at Fault Line Theatre (May 12, 2025)
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List (Apr 22, 2025)
Fault Line Theatre to Launch 2025 Season With 8th Year of IRONS IN THE FIRE Series (Apr 9, 2025)
Cast Set for MR. LEATHER, 1976 at Fault Line Theatre (May 12, 2025)
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List (Apr 22, 2025)
Fault Line Theatre to Launch 2025 Season With 8th Year of IRONS IN THE FIRE Series (Apr 9, 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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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.
THE VOICES IN YOUR HEAD Site-Specific Dark Comedy, to Premiere at St. Lydia's, a Progressive Brooklyn Church
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2023
'The Voices in Your Head' is an intimate and site-specific dark comedy premiering at St. Lydia's in Brooklyn. Featuring a talented cast, this play is a must-see for theater enthusiasts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2023
'The Voices in Your Head' is an intimate and site-specific dark comedy premiering at St. Lydia's in Brooklyn. Featuring a talented cast, this play is a must-see for theater enthusiasts.
Ryan Drake's YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING to Have World Premiere at HERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2023
Ryan Drake’s you don’t have to do anything will make its world premiere at HERE, February 8–23.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2023
Ryan Drake’s you don’t have to do anything will make its world premiere at HERE, February 8–23.
The Drama League Gala: Embrace the Directors
by James Blinken - Nov 17, 2023
The Drama League 2023 Gala titled “Embrace The Season” is an event amplifying the Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off-Broadway shows gracing the stages in New York City each season.
by James Blinken - Nov 17, 2023
The Drama League 2023 Gala titled “Embrace The Season” is an event amplifying the Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off-Broadway shows gracing the stages in New York City each season.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for the Drama League's Embrace the Season Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 14, 2023
Just last night, the Drama League celebrated Embrace The Season: A Drama League Celebration, the venerated gala event amplifying the extraordinary productions gracing stages in New York City each season. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 14, 2023
Just last night, the Drama League celebrated Embrace The Season: A Drama League Celebration, the venerated gala event amplifying the extraordinary productions gracing stages in New York City each season. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.
FLY TO TOMORROW Sets 29 - Hour Equity Reading For This Week at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023
Fly To Tomorrow, a new South Korean musical, is having a 29-hour equity reading directed by Ryan Dobrin at Playwrights Horizons.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023
Fly To Tomorrow, a new South Korean musical, is having a 29-hour equity reading directed by Ryan Dobrin at Playwrights Horizons.
Photos: Go Inside the Opening Night Celebration for MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 9, 2023
Merrily We Roll Along officially opens Tuesday, October 10, but the show held its red-carpet Opening Night celebration on Sunday, October 8. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and and you can check out photos of the cast and creative team here.
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 9, 2023
Merrily We Roll Along officially opens Tuesday, October 10, but the show held its red-carpet Opening Night celebration on Sunday, October 8. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and and you can check out photos of the cast and creative team here.
New York Stage and Film Reveals Early Casting, Residencies, Leadership Additions
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023
New York Stage and Film has announced initial casting today for the 2023 Summer Season July 14-August 6 at Marist College. Jo Bonney has signed on as director for Soft Target and Colette Robert joins the Paradise Ballroom creative team as director. The one man new play, Like They Do In The Movies, written and performed by Laurence Fishburne has shifted dates to August 5 and 6 due to a scheduling conflict.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023
New York Stage and Film has announced initial casting today for the 2023 Summer Season July 14-August 6 at Marist College. Jo Bonney has signed on as director for Soft Target and Colette Robert joins the Paradise Ballroom creative team as director. The one man new play, Like They Do In The Movies, written and performed by Laurence Fishburne has shifted dates to August 5 and 6 due to a scheduling conflict.
World Premiere of Michael R. Jackson & Anna K. Jacobs' TEETH & More Set for Playwrights Horizons 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2023
Playwrights Horizons has announced its 2023-24 season, featuring six new productions. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2023
Playwrights Horizons has announced its 2023-24 season, featuring six new productions. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Complete Cast and Creative Team Set for THE COTILLION World Premiere at A.R.T./New York
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2023
New Georges and The Movement Theatre Company will present The Harriet Holland Social Club Presents The 84th Annual Star-Burst Cotillion in the Grand Ballroom of The Renaissance Hotel written and directed by Colette Robert.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2023
New Georges and The Movement Theatre Company will present The Harriet Holland Social Club Presents The 84th Annual Star-Burst Cotillion in the Grand Ballroom of The Renaissance Hotel written and directed by Colette Robert.
Marilu Henner, Sydney Lemmon, Jim Hogan & More to Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023
Tonight, The 24 Hour Plays will present a special edition of The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues to celebrate the essential work of swings and understudies, which came to greater attention during the theater industry's unprecedented last three years.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023
Tonight, The 24 Hour Plays will present a special edition of The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues to celebrate the essential work of swings and understudies, which came to greater attention during the theater industry's unprecedented last three years.
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