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Stephanie Yankwitt is a Director, Casting Director, and Acting Artistic Director of the Hangar Theatre. Over the past four seasons at the Hangar, Stephanie has served as Director, Artistic Associate, Casting Director for all Main Stage productions, Recruiter & Mentor for the Resident Lab Acting Company, Head of the literary department, producer of the Hangar Pilot Reading Series, and Artistic Producer of the Kiddstuff Theatre for Young Audience Seasons. Past directing credits at the Hangar include THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL by Horton Foote and ROUNDING THIRD by Richard Dresser on the main stage, LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND for the Cabaretc. Series, and IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE & WILLY WONKA, JR. for the Kiddstuff season. Other directing credits include serving as Associate Director on Broadway of the world premiere of NOVEMBER and the recent revival of AMERICAN BUFFALO, both by David Mamet, THE RECEPTIONIST by Adam Bock (MTC), OUR LADY OF 121ST STREET by Stephen Guirgis (North Carolina premiere), and the premieres of LETTERS TO THE END OF THE WORLD by Anton Dudley (NYU/Stella Adler Studios), and ALL THAT I WILL EVER BE by Alan Ball (at NYTW). As a Casting Director, under the guardianship of Tara Rubin Casting, credits include: Yale Rep Theatre seasons 2011-2012, 2012-2013, the LUCKY STIFF film, and STANDING ON CEREMONY: THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS. Additional casting credits include ACROSS THE UNIVERSE, THEN SHE FOUND ME, the Broadway revivals of THREE DAYS OF RAIN, THE ODD COUPLE, and GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS.

Stephanie Yankwitt Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Casting
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Original Casting
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Casting Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019] [Replacement]
Casting Director[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Casting
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Director

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PUBLIC OBSCENITIES to Return to NYC at Theatre for a New Audience This Winter

The acclaimed production of Shayok Misha Chowdhury's 'Public Obscenities' returns to NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: First Look at A CHRISTMAS MEMORY & THE THANKSGIVING VISITOR at Hudson, New York's Park Theater

Photos have been released of Marceline Hugot (“30 Rock”) and Emmy and Tony Award nominee Peter Frechette (“thirtysomething”) in the second annual production of Truman Capote’s A Christmas Memory & The Thanksgiving Visitor at Hudson, New York’s Park Theater.

Marceline Hugot and Peter Frechette Star in A CHRISTMAS MEMORY at Park Theater

After a sold-out run in 2022, a new holiday tradition will continue when The Whale Theater, in association with Tectonic Theater Project will present the second annual production of Truman Capote’s A Christmas Memory & The Thanksgiving Visitor at Hudson, New York’s Park Theater.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of ARMS AND THE MAN at Gingold Theatrical Group

See photos from opening night of Gingold Theatrical Group's Arms and the Man at Theatre Row.

VIDEO: Watch a Chat with Ralph B. Peña, Director of SUMO at La Jolla Playhouse

Watch Ralph B. Peña, director of SUMO, reveal how the team approached the fight choreography in the show, as well as finding the challenging balance between the spiritual and competitive aspects of the sport in this new video from La Jolla Playhouse!

VIDEO: Watch a Chat with James Yaegashi, Cultural/Martial Arts Consultant & Co-Fight Director of SUMO at La Jolla Playhouse

Watch James Yaegashi, Cultural/Martial Arts Consultant and Co-Fight Director of SUMO, talk about training for the battles onstage and creating the illusion of an iconic visual in this new video from La Jolla Playhouse!

Matthew Broderick Will Lead BABBITT at La Jolla Playhouse

Matthew Broderick will lead the cast of the world-premiere production of Babbitt, by Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro (Memphis), adapted from the novel by Sinclair Lewis, choreographed by Stephen Buescher, directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley.

Ethan Watermeier & Rachel Stern to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Olney Theatre Center

Discover Olney Theatre Center's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' with a fresh global perspective. This timeless musical explores themes of rising anti-Semitism, Russian aggression, refugee crises, and women's struggles against patriarchal authority. Don't miss this captivating show running from November 8 to December 31 in Olney, Maryland.

Ma-Yi Theater Company Unveils Fall 2023 Season Featuring World Premiere of Lisa Sanaye Dring's SUMO & More

Ma-Yi Theater Company has revealed programming for the fall 2023 season including the world premiere of SUMO, by Lisa Sanaye Dring, directed by Ralph B. Peña, in a co-production with La Jolla Playhouse.

Photos: ARMS AND THE MAN Cast and Creative Meets The Press

Gingold Theatrical Group will present a new production of Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw. Check out photos of the cast and creative team meeting the press here!

Shanel Bailey, Karen Ziemba & More to Star in Bernard Shaw's ARMS AND THE MAN at Gingold Theatrical Group

Gingold Theatrical Group will present a new production of Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

La Jolla Playhouse Reveals Cast and Creative Team for SUMO

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for their upcoming production of SUM. Discover the talented individuals who will be creating this theatrical experience and get ready to be amazed by their collective artistry.

Theaterworks Hartford Extends Run of Pulitzer Prize Winner Lynn Nottage's CLYDE'S Through Early August

Discover the gripping drama of 'Clyde's' by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage. Theaterworks Hartford has extended the run of this acclaimed play until August 5. Don't miss your chance to experience the power and artistry of this must-see production.

Gingold Theatrical Group's CANDIDA to be Available to Stream This Month

Gingold Theatrical Group's 2022 production of Candida, one of GeorgeBernard Shaw’s most popular plays, will be available for streaming Tuesday July 25-Sunday July 30, 2023.

CLYDE'S By Lynn Nottage Comes To TheaterWorks Hartford In July

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero, is proud to present Cylde's by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Sweat, Ruined). “Feisty comedy is on the menu” (Washington Post) in Nottage's latest Tony-nominated, Broadway triumph. Directed by Mikael Burke, Clyde's runs July 7–30, 2023 at TheaterWorks Hartford's historic home, located at 233 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT.

CLYDE'S by Lynn Nottage to be Presented at TheaterWorks Hartford in July

TheaterWorks Hartford will present Cylde’s by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Here There Are Blueberries opened last night, Thursday, May 11, at Shakespeare Theatre Company in D.C, following its critically acclaimed, sold-out world premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse. The show will move Off-Broadway as part of the New York Theater Workshop 2023/24 season. Check out photos from the opening night celebration below!

Scott Barrow, Kathleen Chalfant & More to Star in HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of Tectonic Theater Project's Here There Are Blueberries. 

PlayCo's LUNCH BUNCH Extended Through Late April

PlayCo has extended Sarah Einspanier’s Lunch Bunch, directed by Tara Ahmadinejad and presented with Clubbed Thumb.

PUBLIC OBSCENITIES Extends for a Second and Final Time at Soho Rep

Soho Rep and the NAATCO National Partnership Project have announced a one-week final extension of the world premiere production of Public Obscenities. See how to purchase tickets!

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