Krista Knight
Birth Place: Silicon Valley
Latest News on Krista Knight:
TROLLS JR. Is Now Available for Licensing (May 7, 2026)
Vanderbilt University Theatre to Stage Я.U.ROBOT in Nashville (Mar 25, 2026)
Page 73 Unveils 12 Semifinalists For Its 2026 Playwriting Fellowship (Oct 22, 2025)
TROLLS JR. Is Now Available for Licensing (May 7, 2026)
Vanderbilt University Theatre to Stage Я.U.ROBOT in Nashville (Mar 25, 2026)
Page 73 Unveils 12 Semifinalists For Its 2026 Playwriting Fellowship (Oct 22, 2025)
BIO
Krista Knight is a Juilliard Lila Acheson Wallace Playwrights Fellow (2016-2018), Page 73 Playwriting Fellow (2007), MacDowell Fellow (2008), Shank Playwriting Fellow at the Vineyard Theatre (2011-2012), and Vanderbilt Writer-in-Residence (current). Plays include LIPSTICK LOBOTOMY (2019 Kilroys List), DON’T STOP ME (new musical with Dave Malloy), KIRK AT THE SF AIRPORT HYATT (NYTW’s Summer Residency, Vineyard reading), PRIMAL PLAY (New Georges), SELKIE (Williamstown Theatre Festival, Dutch Kills) and 17 plays and musicals for young audiences. BA: Brown University. MA: Performance Studies from NYU. MFA Playwriting: UCSD. www.KristaKnight.com
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STAGE TUBE: Promo for THEATERSPEAK's WRITE OUT FRONT - J. Stephen Brantley Writes a Play
by Stage Tube - 2012-08-04 10:54:24
News
TROLLS JR. Is Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - May 7, 2026
Trolls JR. is based on the irreverent DreamWorks Animation comedy and features a wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters. The show follows the overly optimistic Trolls, with a constant song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have Trolls in their stomach.
by Nicole Rosky - May 7, 2026
Trolls JR. is based on the irreverent DreamWorks Animation comedy and features a wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters. The show follows the overly optimistic Trolls, with a constant song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have Trolls in their stomach.
Vanderbilt University Theatre to Stage Я.U.ROBOT in Nashville
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
Vanderbilt University Theatre will present Я.U.ROBOT, a retro-futurist sci-fi satire, from April 3-11, 2026 at Neely Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
Vanderbilt University Theatre will present Я.U.ROBOT, a retro-futurist sci-fi satire, from April 3-11, 2026 at Neely Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
Page 73 Unveils 12 Semifinalists For Its 2026 Playwriting Fellowship
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
Page 73 has announced 12 semifinalists for the 2026 Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship: Benjamin Benne, Kate Cortesi, Alexa Derman, Ryan Drake, JuCoby Johnson, Aditya Joshi, Chad Kaydo, Adin Lenahan, Dhari Noel, Abigail C. Onwunali, Anike Sonuga, and Mallory Jane Weiss.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
Page 73 has announced 12 semifinalists for the 2026 Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship: Benjamin Benne, Kate Cortesi, Alexa Derman, Ryan Drake, JuCoby Johnson, Aditya Joshi, Chad Kaydo, Adin Lenahan, Dhari Noel, Abigail C. Onwunali, Anike Sonuga, and Mallory Jane Weiss.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 28, 2025
by - Aug 28, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Aug 28, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON and TROLLS Are Being Developed Into Broadway Junior Musicals
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2025
DreamWorks Theatricals announced the Broadway Junior® musicals being developed by the participants in the Emerging Writers Program. Two teams have developed Trolls JR. and How to Train Your Dragon JR., respectively: Krista Knight and Joriah Kwamé, Veronica Mansour and Kate Thomas.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2025
DreamWorks Theatricals announced the Broadway Junior® musicals being developed by the participants in the Emerging Writers Program. Two teams have developed Trolls JR. and How to Train Your Dragon JR., respectively: Krista Knight and Joriah Kwamé, Veronica Mansour and Kate Thomas.
Chance Theater To Present the OTR Staged Reading of AND THOU SHALT BE HEALED
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025
Chance Theater has announced the staged reading of and thou shalt be healed, written by 2025 Resident Playwright Benjamin Benne and directed by Jeremy Cohen. This event is part of Chance Theater's acclaimed 'On the Radar' (OTR) New Play Reading Series, highlighting innovative and impactful works in progress.
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025
Chance Theater has announced the staged reading of and thou shalt be healed, written by 2025 Resident Playwright Benjamin Benne and directed by Jeremy Cohen. This event is part of Chance Theater's acclaimed 'On the Radar' (OTR) New Play Reading Series, highlighting innovative and impactful works in progress.
Chance Theater To Present On the Radar Staged Reading of TEA FOR TOOFI
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025
Chance Theater has announced the staged reading of Tea for Toofi, written and directed by Ravi Kapoor. This event is part of Chance Theater's acclaimed 'On the Radar' (OTR) New Play Reading Series, highlighting innovative and impactful works in progress.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025
Chance Theater has announced the staged reading of Tea for Toofi, written and directed by Ravi Kapoor. This event is part of Chance Theater's acclaimed 'On the Radar' (OTR) New Play Reading Series, highlighting innovative and impactful works in progress.
HAND FOOT HAND Comes to the Trap Door Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2025
Trap Door Theatre will continue its Trap Open Series with, Hand Foot Hand, written and performed by Deborah Kent, and directed by Kate Hendrickson.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2025
Trap Door Theatre will continue its Trap Open Series with, Hand Foot Hand, written and performed by Deborah Kent, and directed by Kate Hendrickson.
AT THE VERY BOTTOM OF THE BODY OF WATER Kicks Off The 2025 OTR Season At Chance Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025
Chance Theater has announced the staged reading of at the very bottom of a body of water, written by 2025 Resident Playwright Benjamin Benne and directed by Sara Guerrero.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025
Chance Theater has announced the staged reading of at the very bottom of a body of water, written by 2025 Resident Playwright Benjamin Benne and directed by Sara Guerrero.
CRIMSON LIT: SCARLET LETTER SETLIST Industry Reading to Take Place This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024
Crimson Lit: Scarlet Letter Setlist, a new musical by Krista Knight and Jill Sobule, will have its industry reading at The Tank in December. Learn more about the new musical and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024
Crimson Lit: Scarlet Letter Setlist, a new musical by Krista Knight and Jill Sobule, will have its industry reading at The Tank in December. Learn more about the new musical and see how to purchase tickets.
Page 73 Announces Semifinalists For Playwrighting Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024
Page 73 has announced 13 semifinalists for the 2025 Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship. Now in its 22nd year, the Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship is the company's most prestigious award.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024
Page 73 has announced 13 semifinalists for the 2025 Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship. Now in its 22nd year, the Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship is the company's most prestigious award.
Staged Redaing of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE NUMBER FOUR Comes to the Chance Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024
Chance Theater will host a special staged reading of 'Tenderness and Gratitude Number Four,' a poignant new play written by the acclaimed Enid Graham. This event is part of Chance Theater's 'On the Radar' (OTR) series.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024
Chance Theater will host a special staged reading of 'Tenderness and Gratitude Number Four,' a poignant new play written by the acclaimed Enid Graham. This event is part of Chance Theater's 'On the Radar' (OTR) series.
Chance Theater Participates in the impACT Anaheim Giving Day
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024
Anaheim’s official resident theater company has announced its participation in the impACT Anaheim Giving Day, a community-wide event dedicated to supporting local nonprofits and their impactful initiatives.
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024
Anaheim’s official resident theater company has announced its participation in the impACT Anaheim Giving Day, a community-wide event dedicated to supporting local nonprofits and their impactful initiatives.
TROLLS, JR to be Presented at the JCC Metrowest in West Orange
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2024
Experience the world premiere of TROLLS, JR, a musical adventure featuring local talent at , NJ. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2024
Experience the world premiere of TROLLS, JR, a musical adventure featuring local talent at , NJ. Learn how to purchase tickets!
New Musical Theatre Nashville To Present An Evening of Songs and Stories From Local Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024
Experience an evening of fresh music, voices, and narratives from the Nashville community. Enjoy new works from Jenna Cox-Hadley, Krista Knight + Barry Bringar, and Douglas Waterbury-Tieman.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024
Experience an evening of fresh music, voices, and narratives from the Nashville community. Enjoy new works from Jenna Cox-Hadley, Krista Knight + Barry Bringar, and Douglas Waterbury-Tieman.
Page 73 Names jose sebastian alberdi 2024 Playwriting Fellow & Unveils 2024 Writers Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024
Page 73 has named jose sebastian alberdi its 2024 Playwriting Fellow, the organization’s most prestigious award.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024
Page 73 has named jose sebastian alberdi its 2024 Playwriting Fellow, the organization’s most prestigious award.
Page 73 Reveals Semifinalists For 2024 Playwriting Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2023
Page 73 has revealed the 12 semifinalists for the 2024 Playwriting Fellowship. Discover the talented playwrights in the running for this esteemed award.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2023
Page 73 has revealed the 12 semifinalists for the 2024 Playwriting Fellowship. Discover the talented playwrights in the running for this esteemed award.
Staged Reading of SUCH SMALL HANDS by Adam Szymkowicz to Close Out 2023 OTR New Works Series at Chance Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023
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.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023
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.
Photos: First Look At The World Premiere Of BOTTLE SHOCK! The Musical At CCAE Theatricals
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2023
Get a first look at the World Premiere production of Bottle Shock! The Musical opening tonight at CCAE Theatricals at The California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2023
Get a first look at the World Premiere production of Bottle Shock! The Musical opening tonight at CCAE Theatricals at The California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Check out the photos here!
Photos: First Look At The World Premiere Cast Of BOTTLE SHOCK! The Musical At CCAE Theatricals
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2023
Who’s ready for a little love, fermentation, and rock ’n roll? Following up on the heels of Sunday in the Park with George and Ain’t Misbehavin’, CCAE Theatricals will present the final show in their 2022/23 Season, the world premiere of Bottle Shock! The Musical. See photos from the world premiere production!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2023
Who’s ready for a little love, fermentation, and rock ’n roll? Following up on the heels of Sunday in the Park with George and Ain’t Misbehavin’, CCAE Theatricals will present the final show in their 2022/23 Season, the world premiere of Bottle Shock! The Musical. See photos from the world premiere production!
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