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Zane Pais

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BIO

Zane Pais is a New York-based actor and writer. He stars in the critically acclaimed Amazon Original series Modern Love, created by John Carney, based on the weekly New York Times column. Pais made his feature film debut in Noah Baumbach's feature Margot at the Wedding.



Pais has made a name for himself on the New York Theatre scene. He most recently starred in Richard Greenberg's The Perplexed at MTC. He previously starred in Tony Award Winner Jack Thorne's world premiere production of Sunday, directed by Lee Sunday Evans at Atlantic Theater Company; in the stage adaptation of Dead Poets Society, directed by John Doyle at Classic Stage Company; and in Philip Ridley's Mercury Fur, directed by Scott Elliott for The New Group.

On television, he previously guest-starred in an episode of HBO's Room 104, directed by Lila Neugebauer.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Max (Alternate)

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Of-Broadway Premiere, 2020
Micah Stahl

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theatre Company Off-Broadway World Premiere Production, 2019
Milo

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2015
Elliot

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Zane PaisLetters from Max, a ritual

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News


HIGH PRIEST: CONFESSIONS FROM THE WARHOL FACTORY to Have Reading at The Flea Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

The Other Side of Silence’s Doric Wilson Playwrights Project will present a special reading of Paul Iacono’s new play HIGH PRIEST: Confessions from the Warhol Factory at The Flea Theater. Learn how to attend.
Cast Set For Judd Hirsch-Led I’M NOT RAPPAPORT
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2025

SHADOWLAND STAGES will celebrate its landmark 40th Anniversary Season this year, marking four decades as one of the region’s leading professional theatre companies.
Photos: Jessica Hecht and More in A MOTHER Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts will begin its 20th Anniversary Spring Season with A MOTHER, a new play written by Neena Beber and co-conceived by Beber and Jessica Hecht. See rehearsal photos!
Fergie Philippe Joins A MOTHER at Baryshnikov Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts will begin its 20th Anniversary Spring Season with A MOTHER, a new play written by Neena Beber and co-conceived by Beber and Jessica Hecht. See who is starring and learn more!
Fergie Philippe Joins Jessica Hecht in A MOTHER at Baryshnikov Arts
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts will begin its 20th Anniversary Spring Season with A MOTHER, a new play written by Neena Beber and co-conceived by Beber and Jessica Hecht. Fergie Philippe joins the previously announced Hecht, Delilah Napier, Zane Pais, and Portia.
Works Starring Jessica Hecht, Marisa Tomei, and More Will Come to Baryshnikov Arts This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

New productions featuring Jessica Hecht, Marisa Tomei, Christopher Abbott, and more are coming to Baryshnikov Arts this spring. Learn more about the upcoming spring season here!
La MaMa Experiments Play Reading Series to Present Paul Iacono's HIGH PRIEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024

La MaMa's “Experiments Play Reading Series” will present the first public reading of Paul Iacono's new play HIGH PRIEST for one night only. Learn more about the play and see how to purchase tickets.
HIGH PRIEST A New Play By Paul Iacono Debuts At La MaMa In Free Reading This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2024

Experience the premiere reading of PAUL IACONO's 'HIGH PRIEST,' a captivating drama about Andy Warhol's Factory, directed by Rachel Klein.
Photos: See Stephanie Hsu, Sarah Ruhl & More at Signature Theater's Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2023

See photos from Signature Theater's Gala featuring Stephanie Hsu and more.
LETTERS FROM MAX World Premiere Extended at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023

Signature Theatre has announced the one-week extension of its world premiere of MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl’s Letters from Max, a ritual, directed by Kate Whoriskey, based on the book by Sarah Ruhl and Max Ritvo.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A BRIGHT NEW BOISE at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2023

Check out photos from opening night of A Bright New Boise at Signature Theatre!
Jessica Hecht, Ben Edelman & Zane Pais to Star in World Premiere of Sarah Ruhl's LETTERS FROM MAX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2023

Signature Theatre will present the world premiere production of MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl’s Letters from Max, directed by Kate Whoriskey, based on the book by Ruhl and Max Ritvo, February 7–March 19, 2023.

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