Maria Irene Fornes News

How can young artists stay motivated to keep pursuing and enhancing their skills? How does being in an academic environment shape our mindset as performers? In this article, I will share my own experience when feeling unmotivated and how I keep going in order to stay on track with my creative goals. 

Veteran actor, director, and playwright Austin Pendleton will add star power to Theater for the New City's Village Halloween Costume Ball this year, performing songs in the Community Cabaret. Learn more!

Annabel’s Sister, a new play by George Kolber, will present two industry readings in New York, directed by Matt Okin. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

To celebrate the spookiest night of the year with art, music, and community spirit, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Ave., will host its annual Village Halloween Costume Ball.

Under the Radar will return for its 21st edition. Since its reemergence in 2024, Under the Radar has gathered artists, audiences, and theater industry experts around a thrilling array of contemporary performances shaped by fearless experimentation.  

Revolution, a new play by award-winning playwright Brett Neveu (Eric LaRue, Traitor), will make its New York premiere from May 15 through June 7, 2025.

Farmhands will present a site specific production of Fefu and Her Friends by Maria Irene Fornes. Directed by Sophie Dushko and staged intimately in a West Village townhouse, the production will run for one weekend only. Learn more!

In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box will present a staged reading of Edward Albee's THE GOAT (2002) this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

The Filigree Theatre will present their Sixth Season, 'Masks & Mirrors,' starting with Tennessee Williams' 'Suddenly Last Summer,' running at Factory on Fifth in Austin, Texas. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Tongs and Bones, Shakespeare: Tempestuous Amusements, Interludes, Noises, and Drollery, written by Bob Shuman and directed by Frank Farrell will run as part of the Dream Up Festival from August 25-September 15, 2024.

La MaMa is launching a new year-long fellowship for NYC playwrights, offering a residency at the renowned theatre to foster and develop their craft. Learn how to apply!

PAUL, an independent theater company founded earlier this year, is celebrating its inauguration and raising funds for upcoming productions with a free performance of Goat Rodeo, an original devised work, presented as a part of The Dogteam Theatre Project's After Dark series.

Signature Theatre's 2024 Gala will honor acclaimed director Lila Neugebauer, celebrating her contributions to the theater community. Learn more about Neugebauer.

New Dramatists will host its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Established by theatrical producer Barbara Whitman in 2021, this award recognizes a woman, trans, or non-binary director who has developed a clear and distinctive artistic voice and demonstrated unique vision in their theatrical work.

The Global Theater Initiative is inviting all theatres, individual artists, institutions, and audiences to celebrate the 62nd annual World Theatre Day on March 27, 2024.

Co-Artistic Director Marc Masterson will retire from City Theatre at the end of the season. Explore the impact of his departure and what lies ahead for the renowned theater company.

Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST), The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Latinx Playwrights Circle, and Boundless Theatre Company have announced casting and creative team for the world premiere of LAS BORINQUEÑAS by Nelson Diaz-Marcano and directed by Rebecca Aparicio.

New Dramatists will honor Michael Greif, the acclaimed director of this season's Days of Wine and Roses, The Notebook and Hell's Kitchen at its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14.

The second show in The Filigree Theatre's special Fifth Anniversary Season, “Photograph 51,” written by Anna Ziegler, will start Thursday, Jan. 25 and continue through Sunday, Jan. 28 starting at 8 p.m. each night, with a 3 p.m. Sunday matinee, at the Factory on 5th (3409 E. 5th St., Austin, TX 78702).