John Lant News

Josephine and John Destefano's STREETLIGHT, The Musical, a Concert performance will feature orchestrations and musical direction by Robert T. Buonaspina, and directed by Michelle Mallardi.

Write Act Repertory will present Firsts, a world premiere presentation of 6 original one-act plays to kick off the Spring season, continuing with its legacy of one-act festivals from years past to fresh works from new voices.

Frankenstein, the film adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel, based on Eric B. Sirota's long-running musical, is now available on Amazon Prime Video as well as other platforms.

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. Up next is What I Am Thankful for: Focusing on the Positive (in Spite of It All).

Write Act Repertory  has announced its third annual Holiday Express Festival called PIECES OF DECEMBER. A collection of 6 world premiere one-act plays written by various Write Act Repertory writers.

Write Act Repertory has announced its third annual Cringe Festival 2025.  TALES FROM THE BEYOND, World Premiere Series of five one-act plays with special hosts, for a limited run of eight performances.

A screening of the film, based on the Off-Broadway musical by Eric B. Sirota, will be held in Jersey City, followed by a talkback with Sirota himself.

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited will present an upcoming Writer/Producer Virtual Speed Date set for Sunday, October 19, 2025. Learn how to join.

Theater Resources Unlimited has revealed a political leader and a theater industry professional who will join the 'Dollars and Sense' talkback following the TRU Voices reading of Ali MacLean's FINAL RESTING PLACE.

Theater Resources Unlimited will host “Dollars and Sense” industry talkbacks following the TRU Voices Play Reading Series presentations of Control of the Dirt (Aug. 10) and Final Resting Place (Aug. 17), featuring notable Broadway and Off-Broadway producers.

Producing Artistic Director John Lant of Write Act Repertory has announced Everything Under the Sun, part of the annual Hot Summer Nights - The Musical Series (2025), a collection of Five World Premiere original one act plays written by Write Act Repertory Creators for a limited run of performances, now in its second year.

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announced that they will host a virtual writer-producer Speed Date event via Zoom this month. Learn more about the event here!

Write Act Repertory will present its annual Write of Spring (2025) Original One-Act Plays Cracking Open Art. Learn more about the event and see how to attend!

Producers John Lant and Tamra Pica of Write Act Repertory will present the West Coast Premiere of a musical cautionary tale about our screen-centered modern life. 

Write Act Repertory has announced its second annual HOLIDAY EXPRESS FEST 2024. A collection of 5 original one act plays written by various writers. Enter a world of wonder in this festival of one acts filled with light, peace and joy in this year's Holiday Express Fest.

The Merchant of Venice, directed and adapted by Igor Golyak (Our Class; The Orchard), opens tonight, Monday, November 25 for a limited engagement at The Lynn F. Angelson Theater, Classic Stage Company (136 East 13th Street). Check out photos from the production.

Theater Resources Unlimited held their first live gala since 2019, honoring Irene Grandy and Susan E. Lee for their contributions to theater, and remembering producer Ron Simons.

Theater Resources Unlimited announced their 2024 TRU Love Benefit Online Auction, open until November 24, 2024, featuring 37 prizes including Broadway tickets and exclusive experiences.

The cast and creative team of The Merchant of Venice, directed and adapted by Igor Golyak, are getting ready for performances at The Lynn F. Angelson Theater. Check out photos from inside rehearsals!

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present their first live gala since 2019, the 2024 TRU Love Benefit: Passion...Pass It On! this month. Learn more about the benefit and how to get tickets here!