Two River Theater has released a first look at Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, adapted and directed by Justin Emeka. This world premiere adaptation reimagines the classic drama in 1950s suburban New Jersey, weaving Black culture into one of the most influential plays ever written. The production runs February 21 through March 15, 2026, in the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater.
See the poignant, re-imagined production of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House at Two River Theater (TRT).
Check out this video of a conversation between Artistic Director Justin Waldman, and adaptor and director of A Doll's House at Two River Theater, Justin Emeka.
Two River Theater will present the World Premiere adaptation of A DOLL’S HOUSE by Justin Emeka from February 21–March 15, 2026 in Red Bank, NJ. Tickets are on sale now.
Two River Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, written by Henrik Ibsen and adapted and directed by acclaimed director Justin Emeka.
Joanie Schultz will be awarded the prestigious SDCF Zelda Fichandler Award, recognizing her significant contributions to regional theater. Learn more here!
Leigh Silverman has been elected President of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation. Silverman joins Ellenore Scott, Sharon Ott, and a slate of distinguished trustees in shaping SDCF’s next era as the organization approaches its 60th anniversary.
Two River Theater has announced ticket sale dates for Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House written by Henrik Ibsen, adapted and directed by Justin Emeka. Learn more here!
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Dominic Moore-Dunson, an award-winning choreographer and arts leader, has been selected as the 2025-2026 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist.
The 2025 Tribeca Festival has announced its short film lineup, featuring selections across narrative, documentary, animated works, and music videos. The festival takes place June 4–15 in New York City.
Two River Theater has revealed its 2025/2026 Season. The season will commence in September with the World Premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Links, stylishly reimagined by Director Darko Tresnjak See the full season lineup here!
James Monroe Iglehart will host Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's “Mr. Abbott” Award Gala honoring Christopher Ashley. Learn more about the event here.
Pittsburgh Public Theater will present a digital extension of the Broadway hit Trouble in Mind in partnership with The League of Live Stream Theater. Learn more!
It's a very good play about a very bad play. That's the capsule version of what you'll see at Justin Emeka's production of Alice Childress's once-controversial Trouble in Mind. Though written in 1955, the mix of seriousness and satire in the piece feels shockingly contemporary, both in terms of its subject matter and in terms of its tone and structure.
The “Mr. Abbott” Award Gala will take place March 31, 2025, at City Winery in New York City, honoring Christopher Ashley. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.
Get a first look at the Pittsburgh premiere of Trouble in Mind, on stage now through Feb. 23 at Pittsburgh Public Theater. Check out the photos here!
The Public announced the full company of Trouble in Mind by legendary playwright Alice Childress, a cutting satire and backstage drama that finally premiered on Broadway to critical acclaim in 2021.
SDC announced the results of its 2024 Executive Board election, highlighting new leadership roles and the organization's future direction. Discover the elected members and their upcoming initiatives.
Christopher Ashley was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Mr. Abbott Award by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the theater industry.
Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.
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