Jennifer Haley News

THE NETHER, is a twisted look into a not-so-distant future where the internet becomes an immersive and physical experience. Unexpected reveals keep the plot moving, but the subject matter overall is uncomfortable to say the least. Playwright Jennifer Haley manages to avoid shock for the sake of shock, but this production certainly raises some thorny ethical dilemmas. Director Judith Swift manages to get a little close to taking things too far, but then pull back at the last second leaving the audience grappling with who the real monsters are.

Upon the embarking of tech week and opening the production, I had the pleasure of talking to two of the people responsible for creating the hideaway and the world of The Nether. I spoke with the sound designer, Alec Smith, and the set designer, Andy Esborn. They allowed me to pick their brains for a little as I learned about their position and their inspirations for this production.

This May Diversionary asks audiences this question with the World Premiere of BALLAST by Georgette Kelly, a highly poetic exploration of the waking and dream lives of two trans and cisgender couples as they come to terms with the new lives they find themselves in.

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training continues its 2016-17 season with contemporary playwright Adam Bock's THE DRUNKEN CITY. A high-energy comedy about life and love, the production is directed by returning guest artist Jesse Jou, whose work was last seen on the FSU/Asolo Conservatory stage in 2014 with How I Learned to Drive.

It's that time of the semester! The first week of March transports the Bucknall theater at the University of New Haven to Jennifer Haley's cyber world of The Nether. I was lucky enough to get an exclusive first look and talk to the cast about what the process has been like and what you can expect when you come to see the show. Let's find out what they have to say. Shall we?

I recently had the pleasure of joining classmates in the participation of the 49th Annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for Region 1. I found myself immersed in a world of talented future theatre professionals and current professionals that helped to mold my experience and bring me one step closer to accomplishing my goal.

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) stages The Nether, American playwright Jennifer Haley's daring sci-fi drama set in the dark recesses of the Web. Director Judith Swift (Grounded, The Beauty Queen of Leenane) mounts a limited 4-week run of this twisting, turning, two-tiered investigation into the moral consequences of making even the most depraved dreams a reality in the virtual world.  

A Red Orchid Theatre continues 2016- 2017 Season with the Chicago premiere of The Nether, written by Jennifer Haley,directed by Ensemble Member Karen Kessler. The Nether features Ensemble Members Guy Van Swearingen and Doug Vickers with Maya Hlava, Ashley Neal and Steve Schine. The production runs January 26 - March 12, 2017, at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Press Opening is January 30, 2017 at 7 p.m. 

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training continues its 2016-17 season with contemporary playwright Adam Bock's THE DRUNKEN CITY. A high-energy comedy about life and love, the production is directed by returning guest artist Jesse Jou, whose work was last seen on the FSU/Asolo Conservatory stage in 2014 with How I Learned to Drive.

A Red Orchid Theatre continues 2016- 2017 Season with the Chicago premiere of The Nether, written by Jennifer Haley, directed by Ensemble Member Karen Kessler.

'It's so wonderful to hear a playwright's voice and think 'I have never heard that said in that way. It's a lovely thing!' The Artistic Director of South Portland's Mad Horse Theatre Company is talking about the theatre's upcoming Maine premiere of Jennifer Haley's dark and riveting drama, The Nether, which opens Thursday, January 19, 2017. Marshall, who has also directed the play and created the props and costumes, is undaunted by the disturbing themes of Jennifer Haley's sci-fi thriller which raises provocative moral issues, because she says, ' Despite the gravity of the situations it deals with, it is a beautiful piece that I find absolutely bewitching.'

The Old Globe today announced it will present the fourth annual New Voices Festival-with a new moniker: the Powers New Voices Festival, a weekend of readings of new American plays by professional playwrights, playing January 13 - 15, 2017.

Road Less Traveled Productions has announced its 2017/18 Season to Buffalo theatergoers! Featuring five full regular season theatrical productions, this season will include Western New York premieres of work never before produced in the Buffalo area.

Mad Horse Theatre Company ushers in 2017 with Jennifer Haley' THE NETHER, a thrilling play that shines a stark light on how we negotiate a world hurtling technologically forward, and explores the moral and ethical questions that emerge along with those advancements.

Art Fort Lauderdale has announced its new partners and artMASTERS show for the 1st annual Art Fair on the Water at waterfront properties on the intracoastal waterways in Fort Lauderdale. Art Fort Lauderdale, which will kick off with a VIP Preview and Opening Night Reception on Wednesday, January 11 and be open to the public January 12 - 15, will be the premier destination for art aficionados and collectors to procure works by a myriad of artists. Incorporating a different approach to view and interact with art. Art Fort Lauderdale will be an outlet that will give artists the opportunity to showcase their work whether they are independent or being represented by a gallery. The four day event will transport attendees via water taxi and yachts to exclusive exhibits and performances at a number of waterfront properties and restaurants along the intracoastal. The Fair has added prominent artist's Laurence Gartel and Barry Gross to their artMASTERS venue at the Oceanland Investments sales center which will also be home to a series of artists talks with the artMASTERS themselves as well as discussions with Doug McCraw, Founder of FAT Village and Leah Brown, Vice President of the FAT Village Artists Association. 'Art Ft. Lauderdale' brings a new approach to Art which we have yet to see in South Florida. Someone had to do it. Leave it to Andrew Martineau, a man with vision, who merges luxuries: 'Art and Space' with the tranquility of water. This is a winning mixture for success and paradise!' - Laurence Gartel 2017 Exhibitors* Alain Giroux, Allison Kotzig, Amy Allison, Andres Bardales, Anita Lovitt, Anstey, Anthony Burks Sr., Anthony Hernandez, Barry Gross, Ben Morey, Camila Canchon, Christian Feneck, Donna Hayes, Elizabeth Hutchinson, Frank Papandrea, Henning Haupt, Ishmaell Mundaras, Ivan Roque, James Rabidoux, Jenn Clay, Jennifer Haley, John English, Joshua Oliviera, Keely Spell, Kevin Vigil, Kim Prisu, Laurence Gartel, Larry Calabrese, Leah Brown, Lifrancis Rojas, Lisa Botto Lee, Lisa Rockford, Lynda Zaleski, Magda Love, Magdaly Montenegro, Melissa Vlahos, Paola Gallardo, Paola Gracey, Phillippe Doddard, Scott Jeffries, Serafima Sokolov, Sibel Kocabasi, Sri Prabha, Stephanie Jaffe, Yury Darashkevich, Ivania Guerrero, Peter Symons, Susan Gott, Tee Davis, Twyla Gettert, New River Fine Art. *List in formation. Parking and Boarding location for Water Taxi - the Official Transportation partner is at the Bahia Mar - home of the world renowned Fort Lauderdale Boat Show and will be charged at a flat rate of $5 per day. Attendance to Art Fort Lauderdale is strictly by water taxi or private yacht charter. If you'd like to bring your vessel to the event you can dock at the Bahia Mar and take the provided water taxi service from there. The event's list of daily expanding partners and sponsors include; Barkin-Gilman & Associates of Coldwell Banker Previews International, Oceanland Investments, Venice Magazine, Greater Fort Lauderdale Conventions & Visitors Bureau, Oak & Cane - American Craft Rum, DeLucca Events, Downtown Development Authority of Fort Lauderdale, #Choose954, Fort Lauderdale Bloggers Union, YOLO, Vivid Arts, Bahia Mar Resort and Yachting Center, Water Taxi, Art n Soul and Abrevista. VIP & Press Preview: Wednesday, January 11: 3pm - 5pm Opening Night Party: Wednesday, January 11: 6pm - 10pm Public Opening Hours: Thursday, January 12: 1pm - 8pm Friday, January 13: 1pm - 8pm Saturday, January 14: 1pm - 8pm Sunday, January 15: 1pm - 8pm Pick-Up Location: 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Boat Dockage: All vessels will be required to make a reservation to guarantee a slip if you are a 'float-in. Rates are: $3.50 per foot for a 40-59 foot vessel with a 40ft min and $3.75 per foot for a 60-69 foot vessel. Larger vessel prices available via phone. Call 954-627-6309 to make a reservation. Travel Accommodations: Fort Lauderdale's has a plethora of hotel options for which makes it easy to find a wide range of accommodations, from the small boutique hotel to luxurious beachfront resorts. Our two official hotel partners, Riverside Hotel, and Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach offer preferential rates during the show. For more information or reservations, please contact the Official Art Fort Lauderdale Travel Agent: Natalie Butto from www.ABREVISTA.com About UniteUs Group UniteUs Group is an entity developed under a new model that unites various creative entities based in the US under one umbrella to deliver progressive creative that benefits the client and various communities by ways of notoriety, innovation and profit. About Art Fort Lauderdale Art Fort Lauderdale is a revolutionary art fair hosted at properties on the intracoastal waterways in Fort Lauderdale - incorporating a different approach to view and interact with art. It will be an outlet that will give artists the opportunity to showcase their work whether they are independent or being represented by a gallery. The four day event will bring to the city exclusive exhibits at a number of waterfront properties on the intracoastal waterways. These exhibits will feature paintings, illustrations, sculptures, installations, photographs, films, native american art, performance arts and art & technology collaborations. For more information or partnership opportunities visit: www.artftlauderdale.com.

The Firehall Arts Centre announced today the addition of the works of two female playwrights to the 2016/2017 season. And Bella Sang With Us, written by Vancouver's own Sally Stubbs, and The Nether, by award-winning American playwright Jennifer Haley.

The Old Globe today announced it will present the fourth annual New Voices Festival-with a new moniker: the Powers New Voices Festival, a weekend of readings of new American plays by professional playwrights, playing January 13 - 15, 2017.

The Seymour Centre has unveiled the incredible line up of productions making up the Reginald Season and the Great Ideas Performance Series at the venue in 2017.

A Red Orchid Theatre continues 2016- 2017 Season with the Chicago premiere of The Nether, written by Jennifer Haley, directed by Ensemble Member Karen Kessler.

Dealing with the concepts of technological singularity and transhumanism, Adina and Michael Verson-McQuilken's MACHINE MAKES MAN navigates its way through the traditions of science fiction, ultimately emerging as a poignant reflection on the nature of humanity, with some broadly comic entertainment along the way.