Ken Coughlin News

'We are all energized about this powerful play,' remarked Mary Elizabeth Micari, artistic director of Genesis Repertory, regarding Mohammed Saad Ali's new play.

Casting for 'Siren's Den: A New Rock Musical' is complete!  The cast stars *Lindsey Lake (Rent Tour) as rockstar, Skylar Cole, Andrea Leach (Beauty and the Beast Int'l Tour) as Jessie, *Chris Gleim (Jesus Christ Superstar Tour) as Logan, *Adam R. Kaster (The Golden Bride) as Garrett, and *Alan Gillespie (Miss Saigon Tour) as Bar Manager/Kurtis Katz.  The show's creator, Rori Nogee (Showgirls, the Musical!) will play Remy Morgan.  The Vultures will be played by Lauren Chastain, Jonte Culpepper (Bayside, the Musical!), Musa Hitomi, Frankie Shin, Erin Ullman and Corbin Williams (The Grinch Who Stole Christmas).

Israel Horovitz's longest-running play, LINE, draws closer to its 50th anniversary performance at the end of this year. A powerful group of actors have joined the rotating repertory of three full casts. Scroll down for photos!

Director Laurie Rae Waugh walks us through two engaging tales about bringing ordinary people face-to-face with death ... concept and reality:

A reunion in rep: Jay Michaels joins 'Three Bites of the Apple' Robert Liebowitz' revival of some of his more recognized works has become a revival of sorts as Jay Michaels, producer and public relations executive, joins the company ... on stage.

A reunion in rep: Jay Michaels joins 'Three Bites of the Apple' Robert Liebowitz' revival of some of his more recognized works has become a revival of sorts as Jay Michaels, producer and public relations executive, joins the company ... on stage.

A reunion in rep: Jay Michaels joins 'Three Bites of the Apple' Robert Liebowitz' revival of some of his more recognized works has become a revival of sorts as Jay Michaels, producer and public relations executive, joins the company ... on stage.

The American Theatre of Actors concentrates on dark New York back stories at the start of its 41st Season and Ken Coughlin is at the forefront.

The ambitious New York director known for her realistic and unapologetic takes on family and relationship dramas will bring in two diverse new works in on the same day ... one mile apart.

Laurie Rae Waugh, one of the senior directors at the American Theatre of Actors, James Jennings' multi-theatre complex designed to give opportunities to young artists, will open the 41st Season with MIRRORS by Steve Silver.

The ambitious New York director known for her realistic and unapologetic takes on family and relationship dramas will bring in two diverse new works in on the same day ... one mile apart.

FAMILY MATTERS by Irving A Greenfield is headed to the American Theatre of Actors this month. BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!

FAMILY MATTERS by Irving A Greenfield is headed to the American Theatre of Actors this month. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Laurie Rae Waugh directs the premiere of FAMILY MATTERS at the American Theatre of Actors (part of a three-production series).

FRIGID New York presents A Glitter Candy production, PUNK GRANDPA by Laura Force Scruggs, this month at UNDER St. Marks (94 St Marks Pl. New York, NY 10009).

FRIGID New York presents A Glitter Candy production, PUNK GRANDPA by Laura Force Scruggs, this February at UNDER St. Marks (94 St Marks Pl. New York, NY 10009).

Producer John Chatterton will premiere a special presentation of the new musical version of Elmer Rice's foreboding tale of the mechanization of man, ADDING MACHINE.

A SPANISH HARLEM STORY written by Steve Silver and directed by Laurie Rae Waugh, runs tonight, September 30 - October 11 at The American Theatre of Actors.

A SPANISH HARLEM STORY written by Steve Silver and directed by Laurie Rae Waugh, runs September 30 - October 11 at The American Theatre of Actors.

American Theatre of Actors will hold a musical theater benefit on May 11th for St. Joseph's Indian School (www.stjo.org) in Chamberlain, South Dakota, which serves the impoverished Lakota children of the Pine Ridge and other reservations. Jane Culley, producer of the event and Vice President of American Theatre of Actors, has been a long-time supporter of the school. A remarkable roster of performers from Broadway, Cabaret and the dance world will donate their time and talents to this cause. In addition, stars of the Alvin Ailey and Martha Graham dance companies will perform, and ATA actors will present a short play about the plight of the Lakota accompanied by native drummers.