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S. Asher Gelman BIO

S. ASHER GELMAN is a director, choreographer, playwright, and producer. Through his production company, Midnight Theatricals, he produced and directed his first original play, Afterglow, which ran for 14 months Off-Broadway at the Davenport Theater and has since enjoyed productions across the globe.  He produced the Off-Broadway musical, We Are The Tigers in Winter-Spring, 2019.  Gelman’s second play, safeword., played Off-Broadway in Spring-Summer 2019. He directed and choreographed two dance films, The Greatest City in the World and in memoriam, the latter being a 30-minute, site specific solo, shot in a single, continuous take. Originally from Chevy Chase, MD, Asher received his Bachelor’s Degree in Dance and Theater from Bard College and his Masters in Fine Arts in Dance from The George Washington University. While living in Israel, Asher cofounded The Stage, Tel Aviv’s premier English language performing arts organization, serving as its first Artistic Director from 2013 to 2016. He served on the Advisory Board of the Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College. Asher lives in New York City with his cats, his partner Stefano, and his husband Mati.

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"safeword."  Off-Broadway 2019. Director, playwright, producer.



"Afterglow"  Los Angeles 2022.  Director, playwright, producer.



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Cast Set For AFTERGLOW at Southwark Playhouse

Midnight Theatricals has announced the casting for S. Asher Gelman's international hit Afterglow, which opens at Southwark Playhouse Borough on 12 January 2024. Find out who is starring in the cast here!

SCARLETT DREAMS, A New Play From S. Asher Gelman, Holds Industry Presentation in NYC

Scarlett Dreams, the new play by S. Asher Gelman, held an industry presentation in NYC.

Onsale Now: AFTERGLOW at the Southwark Playhouse

Now Onsale: Afterglow at Southwark Playhouse. The climax is just the beginning.

AFTERGLOW Comes to Southwark Playhouse Next Year

Midnight Theatricals has announced that S. Asher Gelman's international hit Afterglow is returning to London in early 2024. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Fisher Center at Bard to Host Groundbreaking Concert for New Building Designed by Maya Lin

Discover the groundbreaking concert held at Fisher Center at Bard to commemorate the new architectural masterpiece designed by renowned architect Maya Lin. Get all the details on the concert date, and learn more about the innovative design of the new building.

Bard Music Festival Explores One of 20th Century's Greatest Symphonists and Britain's Foremost Composers in VAUGHAN WILLIAMS AND HIS WORLD

This August, the Bard Music Festival returns for its 33rd season, with an intensive two-week exploration of “Vaughan Williams and His World.”

Bard SummerScape Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Seven Weeks of Music, Opera, Music-Theater, And More

The Fisher Center at Bard and its renowned annual Bard SummerScape festival both celebrate their 20th anniversaries this year. “A hotbed of intellectual and aesthetic adventure” (New York Times), SummerScape returns to New York's Hudson Valley this summer with seven weeks of live music, opera, music-theater, and more, in the Frank Gehry-designed Fisher Center and other venues on the idyllic Bard College campus (June 23–Aug 13).

Cast and Creative Team Announced For F**KING MEN at Waterloo East Theatre

Alex Britt, Charlie Condou, Derek Mitchell and Stanton Plummer-Cambridge are announced today as the cast in F**king Men, a fascinating, funny and provocative story of sex, love and connection.

Final Extension Announced for AFTERGLOW West Coast Premiere at Hudson Theatre

Midnight Theatricals' west coast premiere production of the hit Off-Broadway and London sensation, AFTERGLOW, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman will extend one last time EXTEND ONE LAST TIME and must close Sunday, October 9 at the Hudson Theatre.

West Coast Premiere Of AFTERGLOW Extends Again At The Hudson Theatre In Los Angeles

AFTERGLOW extends again and shares the story of three men and their definitions of love.

West Coast Premiere of AFTERGLOW Extends Again at the Hudson Theatre

The west coast premiere production of the hit Off-Broadway and London sensation, AFTERGLOW, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman is extending again through Sunday, August 28 at the Hudson Theatre.

AFTERGLOW Extends at the Hudson Theatre

Midnight Theatricals celebrates this first day of  “Pride Month” in Los Angeles by announcing that its critically acclaimed, smash-hit, west coast premiere production of the hit Off-Broadway and London sensation, AFTERGLOW, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman is extending through Sunday, July 24 at the Hudson Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles.  

AFTERGLOW, COME FROM AWAY, UNCLE VANYA & More Lead Los Angeles' June Theater Top 10

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month.

BWW Review: AFTERGLOW at Hudson Theatre

The absorbing script by S. Asher Gelman tries to take on the insensitivity and transitory nature of dating in the age of the internet and hook-up apps, though in the end, it’s really about the more organic and timeless issues of humans just trying to connect.

BWW Interview: Understudy Nate Richardson Basking in His AFTERGLOW After Triumphant First Time Onstage

One week after the west coast premiere of S. Asher Gelman’s Afterglow opened at the Hudson Theatre, one of the three leads couldn’t go on. Fortunately, understudy Nate Richardson was in the wings ready to tackle the integral role of Alex.

BWW Exclusive: Midnight Theatricals' West Coast Premiere of Hit Play AFTERGLOW Celebrates Opening Night

Midnight Theatricals presents the west coast premiere of the hit Off-Broadway and London sensation, AFTERGLOW, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman. 

Photos: First Look at AFTERGLOW at the Hudson Theatre

Midnight Theatricals presents the west coast premiere of the hit Off-Broadway and London sensation, AFTERGLOW, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman.  AFTERGLOW will have a press opening on Thursday, May 5; and performs through Saturday, June 19 at the Hudson Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles. 

Photos: First Look at the West Coast Premiere of AFTERGLOW at the Hudson Theatre

Midnight Theatricals will present the west coast premiere of the hit Off-Broadway and London sensation, AFTERGLOW, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman.  AFTERGLOW will begin previews on Thursday, April 28; will have a press opening on Thursday, May 5; and performs through Saturday, June 19 at the Hudson Theatre.

AFTERGLOW Comes to the Hudson Theatre in May

Midnight Theatricals has announced the west coast premiere of the hit Off-Broadway and London sensation, AFTERGLOW, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman.  

Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney and More to Star in Midnight Theatricals' Virtual Reading Series 

Midnight Theatricals has announced the launch of a Virtual Reading Series focused on developing new work with playwrights, actors, directors, and other creatives. Some Broadway performers have signed on for the series, including Hadestown stars Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney.

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