William Carter's drama BRIAR PATCH, exploring race, legacy, and cancel culture, will move from a developmental stage reading to a full mainstage production at the returning Midtown International Theatre Festival at the American Theatre of Actors.
The Midtown International Theatre Festival will return in 2026 after nearly a decade-long hiatus. The festival will take place June 15 through July 26 at the American Theatre of Actors in New York City.
Playwright Scott Brooks, a past MITF winner for Best Production and Best Playwriting, will return to the festival with Whatever, a new drama, to be presented in June.
Former Ringling Bros. clown David Magidson will perform Mother Boswick, a character-driven comedy about a 121-year-old widow, as a featured production at the Midtown International Theatre Festival's return at the American Theatre of Actors in NYC.
Anne McDermott's solo comedy How To Swallow a Volcano will be presented as part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival's return at the American Theatre of Actors in NYC.
Sandra Laub's one-woman show Picking Up Stones, a winner of the 2024 Providence Fringe Artists For Artists Award, will present at the returning Midtown International Theatre Festival at the American Theatre of Actors in NYC.
Playwright Reginald T. Jackson's Crabs in a Barrel, a psychological drama about three individuals trapped in an existential hell, will anchor the Midtown International Theatre Festival's return at the American Theatre of Actors in NYC.
Kevin Davis, composer and jazz musician, will bring One in a Million Cabaret to the relaunched Midtown International Theatre Festival at the American Theatre of Actors, featuring a live band.
Dennis Leroy Kangalee's four-character drama THE HARM has been named a featured production of the Midtown International Theatre Festival's return, set to run at the American Theatre of Actors in New York City.
The Midtown International Theatre Festival will return to New York after a nearly decade-long hiatus, partnering with the American Theatre of Actors for a multi-show season coinciding with the venue's 50th Anniversary.
Resilient Brain Productions will present the world premiere of MOYAMOYA BABY: A TRILOGY OF STROKES, BLOOD FLOW, AND F*CKBOYS, a solo comedy written and performed by Nilsa Reyna, directed by Daphnie Sicre, at the Broadwater Theatre as part of Hollywood Fringe.
The Midtown International Theatre Festival has extended its submission deadline to March 27, aiming to include 40 productions. John Chatterton, a key figure in the off-off Broadway scene, is set to host the event, promising a diverse lineup across multiple genres and formats.
The Midtown International Theatre Festival will return to New York in 2026 at the American Theatre of Actors. The festival has already accepted 21 productions and will utilize all three theatres at the venue.
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. Up in December is Produce Yourself in 2026: What's New on the New York Festival Scene?
The Midtown International Theatre Festival makes its return to New York City after an absence of nearly a decade. Founder and Executive Producer John Chatterton, a pivotal figure in the Off-Off-Broadway movement, is partnering with Jay Michaels, one of indie theatre's most visible personalities, to bring the groundbreaking theatrical event back in June/July of 2026.
'COOL AT CAMP' AND 'MOTHER BOSWICK' will join The Midtown International Theatre Festival. Learn more about the plays here and see how to purchase tickets to the festival!
Founder and Executive Producer John Chatterton, a pivotal force in the Off-Off-Broadway movement, is officially reviving the Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) for July 2026.
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, TRU is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday with A Lost Opportunity, Found: The Return of the Midtown International Theatre Festival.
The American Theatre of Actors has announced the appointment of Jessica Jennings as its new Executive Director. This announcement comes as the venerable institution approaches its 50th anniversary in 2026. James Jennings, the theatre's esteemed founder, will continue in his role as Artistic Director.
The New Midtown International Theatre Festival is currently accepting submissions for its inaugural festival, scheduled for July 2026. Set to take place over three weeks in July 2026, the revived MITF promises a diverse and dynamic lineup of theatrical experiences.
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