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ADAM SZYMKOWICZ’s plays have been produced throughout the U.S., and in Canada, England, Wales, The Isle of Man, Ireland, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Turkey, Switzerland, South Korea, Thailand, Sweden, Austria, Slovenia and Lithuania. His work has been presented or developed at such places as Portland Center Stage, MCC Theater, Ars Nova, South Coast Rep, Playwrights Horizons, LCT3, LAByrinth Theater Company, The Lark, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, Primary Stages and The New Group, among others.

Published plays include Deflowering Waldo, Pretty Theft, Food For Fish, Hearts Like Fists, Incendiary, Clown Bar, The Why Overhead, Adventures of Super Margaret, 7 Ways To Say I Love You, Rare Birds, Marian Or The True Tale of Robin Hood, Kodachrome, Mercy, The Book Store, Old Fashioned Cold Fusion, The Parking Lot, The Night Children, Clown Bar 2, The Wooden Heart, Stockholm Syndrome, 100 Things I Never Said To You, 100 Love Letters I Never Sent and Nerve. His plays are published by Dramatists Play Service, Concord/Samuel French, Playscripts, Broadway Play Publishing, Theatrical Rights Worldwide, Stage Partners and Original Works Publishing, and are featured in numerous Smith and Kraus and Applause books. His monologue book, Small Explosions comes out from Applause in 2023.

He was the premiere Resident Playwright at The Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA and the first playwright to participate in Bloomington Playwrights Projects’ Square One Series. He has been to The Orchard Project, Green Gulch, and to JAW at Portland Center Stage, served twice as Playwright in Residence at the William Inge Center, and twice as a Dramatists Guild Fund’s Traveling Masters. Szymkowicz received two grants from the CT Commission on Culture & Tourism, and has been commissioned by South Coast Rep, Rising Phoenix Rep, Texas State University, The NOLA Project, Single Carrot Theater, Majestic Rep, The Chance Theater and Flux Theater Ensemble.

Adam received a Playwright’s Diploma from The Juilliard School's Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights Program and an MFA from Columbia University where he was the Dean’s Fellow. Szymkowicz is a two-time Lecomte du Nouy Prize winner, a member of the Dramatists Guild, Writer’s Guild of America, and was a member of Primary Stages’ Dorothy Strelsin New American Writer’s Group, the MCC Playwright’s Coalition and of the very first Ars Nova Play Group.

He has interviewed over 1100 playwrights on his blog.

For more, go to www.adamszymkowicz.com.

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Special Programs During KODACHROME Announced at Vivid Stage


Vivid Stage will present the New Jersey premiere of Kodachrome, a play about love, nostalgia, the seasons and how we learn to say goodbye, written by Adam Szymkowicz, from April 18 through 28. During the run of the production, there will be a lobby art exhibit, free talkbacks, and a Friends and Family Night, in addition to other special events.

Bringing Classics to Life: Echo Theater Company's MARIAN: THE TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD


In an impressive fusion of artistic expression and philanthropy, Stan Zhu takes center stage in 'Marian : The True Tale of Robin Hood,' a charity performance hosted by the Echo Theater Company in Los Angeles. This event not only showcases Zhu's exceptional talent and dedication to the arts but also highlights his commitment to making a meaningful social contribution.

New Jersey Premiere of KODACHROME Comes to Vivid Stage This Month


Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, will present the New Jersey premiere of Kodachrome, a play about love, nostalgia, the seasons and how we learn to say goodbye, written by Adam Szymkowicz, from April 18 through 28. 

CLOWN BAR 2 and THE MOTH PROJECT To Premiere At 2024 New York City Fringe Festival


FRIGID New York will present the New York Premiere of Adam Szymkowicz's Clown Bar 2  at Parkside Lounge and The MOTH PROJECT - Music/Pictures/Words at MCM Stages as part of the 2024 New York City Fringe Festival in April. Purchase tickets now!

KODACHROME by Adam Szymkowicz Opens At Fordham University


KODACHROME by Adam Szymkowicz opened at Fordham University this week. Learn more about the production!

New Work Series WITCHES, QUEERS AND CLOWNS Will Bring A Host of Radical Artists to HERE in March


The three-week performance series will feature music, theater, comedy and cabaret work from Matt Bovee, Scout Davis, Amy Jo Jackson, Dan Mills and Ben Thornewill, Kristin McCarthy Parker, Adam J. Rineer, and others, as well as the world premiere of Witches!? In Salem?! by Matt Cox (Puffs).

Interview: Playwright Nandita Shenoy and ESSPY at NJ Rep


New Jersey Repertory Company (NJRep) will kick off its 27th season with the world premiere of Nandita Shenoy’s ESSPY, directed by Peter J. Kuo.  The world premiere play will begin shows on February 22 and run through March 17.

WITCHES!? IN SALEM?! A New Play By Matt Cox Premieres At HERE This March


The writer of the Off-Broadway hit 'Puffs' brings you 'Witches!? In Salem?!' A darkly comedic take on the Salem Witch Trials, this play explores the consequences of religious fanaticism. Don't miss this hilarious and timely production at HERE Arts Center from March 16th to March 30th.

Vivid Stage Receives Several Grants in Support of Season


Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is the recipient of several grants for a variety of programs and productions in the 2023-2024 season.

Mile Square Theatre to Offer Discounted Tickets to THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM


Find out more about how to get discounted tickets to 'THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM' at Mile Square Theatre here!

Mile Square Theatre Presents THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM, November 30 - December 23


MILE SQUARE THEATRE has announced their holiday play of their 20th anniversary season: The World Premiere of THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM, directed by RACHEL DART. THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM will play a four-week limited engagement at Mile Square Theatre.

Teaneck High School to Present Two One-Act Plays This Month


The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Teaneck High Schoo will present two one acts by Adam Szymkowicz.

Staged Reading of SUCH SMALL HANDS by Adam Szymkowicz to Close Out 2023 OTR New Works Series at Chance Theater


Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company, will present a staged reading of a brand new play to close out our 2023 OTR New Works Series.

Vivid Stage Season Passes Are Available Now


Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is offering three pass options that offer savings and flexibility for its new season.

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: THE NIGHT CHILDREN, Greenside @Nicolson Square


It’s a very American coming-of-age story. The script follows all the correct beats and the direction tackles the necessary points for it to be a well-paced and flowing piece of theatre, but the characters are walking clichés. Everything is done abnormally by the book, including the performances by the budding actors. It’s high-energy and quick, but it doesn’t say much. Szymkowicz covers angst and anger, attraction and pettiness, grief and overcoming it.

Vivid Stage Announces 2023-2024 Season!


Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is announcing its new season. This professional company will bring three productions to the stage in addition to improvisational comedy, cabaret, play readings, and educational programs for teens and adults.  As always, the Vivid Stage Resident Acting Company and their guests will tell stories that reflect our shared experience of being human with heart and humor.

Szymkowicz's MARIAN Staged Outdoors in Irvington Starts in July


Irvington Theater and its Arts Partner River's Edge Theatre Company have teamed up once again to create some outdoor theatrical magic this summer – this time in a co-production of Adam Szymkowicz's patriarchy-smashing comedy, Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood, coming to Irvington next month!

Irvington Theater & River's Edge Theatre Co. To Team Up For Adam Szymkowicz's MARIAN


Irvington Theater and its Arts Partner River's Edge Theatre Company have teamed up once again to create some outdoor theatrical magic this summer – this time in a co-production of Adam Szymkowicz's patriarchy-smashing comedy, Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood, coming to Irvington next month!

Mile Square Theatre to Present 7TH INNING STRETCH in June


MILE SQUARE THEATRE has announced their 19th Annual production 7th INNING STRETCH! 7th INNING STRETCH will play a two night limited engagement at Mile Square Theatre (1400 Clinton St. Hoboken, NJ 07030). Performances are Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17.

Danny DeVito Will Return to Broadway in Theresa Rebeck's I NEED THAT; Roundabout Announces 2023-2024 Season


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the Broadway and Off-Broadway line-up for the 2023-2024 season. Check out all the details on who, what, when, and where!

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