Kristoffer Diaz News

THE MONSTER, ORATIO FOR LIVING THINGS, and TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX Win Richard Rodgers Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 2, 2021

The winners of the 2021 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater were announced today by the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

THE MONSTER, ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS and TL;DR Win 2021 Richard Rodgers Awards

by Nicole Rosky — March 2, 2021

The winners of the 2021 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater were announced today by the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

John Clinton Eisner Retires As Founding Artistic Director Of The Lark

by A.A. Cristi — February 25, 2021

The Lark, an international play development laboratory dedicated to amplifying the voices of playwrights, announces that founder John Clinton Eisner is retiring after 27 years as Artistic Director, with the intent to hand over leadership to a new generation of theatrical talents.

Queens Theatre Launches Season Of New American Voices

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 25, 2021

New American Voices (NAV), Queens Theatre's new play development program, will present its 2021 Spring Reading Series consisting of three new virtual productions showcasing writers who represent the rich cultural diversity of the evolving populations of Queens.

The Lark Co-Founder John Clinton Eisner to Step Down as Artistic Director

by Stephi Wild — February 25, 2021

John Clinton Eisner co-founded The Lark in 1994 as a community of theater professionals dedicated to the playwright’s vision.

Brave New World Rep Presents THE KILLING OF KINGS

by Stephi Wild — February 19, 2021

As part of its fourth annual new play reading series Brave New Works 2021: Zoom, Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre announces its second offering, The Killing of Kings by Nadira Simone, set for February 28 at 7pm.

American Blues To Produce Reading Of Kristoffer Diaz's New Play

by A.A. Cristi — February 1, 2021

American Blues Theater presents a live, online reading of Football Football Football Football (or I Love Lave Dash) by Kristoffer Diaz, as part of “The Room” series.

Brave New World Repertory Theatre Announces BRAVE NEW WORKS 2021: ZOOM Featuring Blair Underwood and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 28, 2021

Brooklyn’s Brave New World Repertory Theatre has announced its fourth annual new play reading series Brave New Works 2021: Zoom.

TRU Announces Community Gathering via Zoom on The Dramatists Guild Digital Rights Agreement

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 22, 2021

Theater Resources Unlimited hosts weekly Community Gatherings every Friday at 4:30pm via Zoom, to explore the creation of art and theater in the time of COVID-19.

Brave New World Repertory Theatre Announces BRAVE NEW WORKS 2021: ZOOM

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 19, 2021

Brooklyn’s Brave New World Repertory Theatre has announced its fourth annual new play reading series Brave New Works 2021: Zoom.

Larry Owens, Andy Karl & Orfeh, Rachel Dratch and More Bring Humor To THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 21, 2020

The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues made us laugh out loud last night with a special series of comedic monologues to benefit Gilda's Club New York City! A top-notch team of writers and actors collaborated from afar to write, rehearse, perform and produce 18 all-new pieces in just 24 hours.

VIDEO: Jelani Alladin Sings 'To Be Human' From HERCULES Musical

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 21, 2020

As part of The Public Theater's virtual gala Forward.

Andy Karl, Orfeh, Jessica Hecht, Rachel Dratch and More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 20, 2020

The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues will bring the humor tonight with a special series of comedic monologues to benefit Gilda's Club New York City! A top-notch team of writers and actors will collaborate from afar to write, rehearse, perform and produce 18 all-new pieces in just 24 hours.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Celebrates 20th Edition With Noah Galvin, Dee Roscioli and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 23, 2020

Last night, The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues celebrated their milestone 20th edition in song! An incredible team of writers, composers, and actors collaborated from afar to write, rehearse, perform and produce 11 all-new musical monologues in just 24 hours.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES' 20th Edition Stars Noah Galvin, Kate Rockwell, James Lapine, and More

by Stephi Wild — September 22, 2020

The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues celebrate their milestone 20th edition tonight with a musical round! An incredible team of writers, composers, and actors will collaborate from afar to write, rehearse, perform and produce 12 all-new pieces in just 24 hours.

VIDEO: On This Day, August 31- HERCULES Starring Jelani Alladin, Opens in Central Park!

by A.A. Cristi — August 31, 2020

On this day in 2019, The Public Theater's Public Works put the 'glad' in 'gladiator' with its glorious story of Hercules!

The 24 Hour Plays Announce This Year's Company for THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: NATIONALS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 9, 2020

State Theatre New Jersey Presents PLAY AT HOME

by Stephi Wild — June 19, 2020

State Theatre New Jersey joins theaters across the country in the Play at Home project.

TimeLine Theatre Company Announces 2020-22 Playwrights Collective

by A.A. Cristi — June 11, 2020

TimeLine Theatre Company has announced that four new playwrights have joined its Playwrights Collective, the company's new play incubator.

PLAY AT HOME Announces 100th Playwright Commission; Participating Theaters Include The Kennedy Center & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 22, 2020

PLAY AT HOME, the new micro-commissioning initiative begun by Baltimore Center Stage, Long Wharf Theatre, The Public Theater, The Repertory Theatre of St.