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AMERICAN CANDY Comedy Takes On Local News Satire
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2019


After nearly ten years of bringing you the funniest sketch show in NYC, AMERICAN CANDY is spoofing Brooklyn with Brooklyn Action News. It's a special news satire show tackling the Beige-ing of Brooklyn. It's got the silliness of Anchorman with the bite of The Daily Show and the local flavor of NY1, with a few more Black people.

200 Opera Events Slated Across the U.S. and Canada for NATIONAL OPERA WEEK 2017
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017


Opera companies, schools and organizations across North America will celebrate the ninth annual NATIONAL OPERA WEEK from today, October 27 through Sunday, November 5, 2017, with nearly 200 opera activities in their communities.

Austin Pendleton to Direct Playhouse Creatures Production of THE TWO-CHARACTER PLAY
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 28, 2017


Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company is honored and excited to announce its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' 'The Two-Character Play.' The limited run will take place at The Duo Multicultural Arts Center, June 29-July 16.

Austin Pendleton to Direct Playhouse Creatures' Production of THE TWO-CHARACTER PLAY
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2017


Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company is honored and excited to announce its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' 'The Two-Character Play.' The limited run will take place at The Duo Multicultural Arts Center, June 29-July 16.

Austin Pendleton to Direct Playhouse Creatures' Production of THE TWO-CHARACTER PLAY
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2017


Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company is honored and excited to announce its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' 'The Two-Character Play.' The limited run will take place at The Duo Multicultural Arts Center, June 29-July 16.

Austin Pendleton to Direct Playhouse Creatures' Production of THE TWO-CHARACTER PLAY
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2017


Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company is honored and excited to announce its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' 'The Two-Character Play.' The limited run will take place at The Duo Multicultural Arts Center, June 29-July 16.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Reimagined ONE FLEA SPARE Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2016


Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company presents ONE FLEA SPARE, set to play Off-Broadway at the Sheen Center this fall. Tony Award nominee Concetta Tomei (The Clean House, Othello, 'Providence'), Remy Zaken(Spring Awakening), and Gordon Joseph Weiss (Fool for Love, Daphne's Dive) are set to star in this 20th year anniversary production, which marks the play's first appearance in New York City since its debut at The Public Theater in 1996. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

Naomi Wallace's ONE FLEA SPARE Gets 20th Anniversary Run Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2016


Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company will present the 20th year anniversary production of 'One Flea Spare' by Naomi Wallace, directed by Caitlin McLeod, Off-Broadway October 16 to November 13 at Sheen Center, 18 Bleecker Street. The production will feature Broadway vets Concetta Tomei, Gordon Joseph Weiss and Remy Zaken.

Concetta Tomei, Remy Zaken to Lead Reimagined ONE FLEA SPARE Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2016


Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company has announced casting for the upcoming production of ONE FLEA SPARE, set to play Off-Broadway at the Sheen Center this fall.

BWW Reviews: Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company's Hysterical New York City Debut of HUNTER GATHERERS is Outrageous Entertainment
by David Clarke - Mar 9, 2015


Forget the freshly slaughtered lamb that Richard is preparing. Playwright Peter Sinn Nachtrieb's HUNTER GATHERERS is an all-you-can-eat buffet of betrayal, sexual awkwardness, blood, red wine, lust-filled passions, and a blurring of the lines between civilization and primal instincts. The hysterical play is getting its long overdue New York City premiere. Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company keeps the laughs coming with their riotous production of the amusing play.

Playhouse Creatures Theatre Presents HUNTER GATHERERS, Now thru 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2015


PLAYHOUSE CREATURES THEATRE has announced that it will present HUNTER GATHERERS, a black comedy about an annual dinner party that blurs the line between civilized and primal man, tonight, March 3 - March 28 at the Duo Theatre, 62 East 4th St. 2nd floor. Written by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb and directed by Eric Tucker (Wall Street Journal's 2014 Director of the year), The production will have its official opening on Saturday, March 7th at 8:00PM.

Playhouse Creatures Theatre to Present HUNTER GATHERERS, 3/3-28
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 4, 2015


PLAYHOUSE CREATURES THEATRE has announced that it will present HUNTER GATHERERS, a black comedy about an annual dinner party that blurs the line between civilized and primal man, March 3 - March 28 at the Duo Theatre, 62 East 4th St. 2nd floor. Written by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb and directed by Eric Tucker (Wall Street Journal's 2014 Director of the year), The production will have its official opening on Saturday, March 7th at 8:00PM.

Playhouse Creatures Theatre Hosts Annual 'From Page to Stage' Festival, Now thru 11/9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2014


Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company has announced its annual From Page to Stage Festival of Original Work. This year's theme was 'Love and Politics' and after receiving an impressive over 400 submissions in its open call for short plays this past summer, the company selected 7 ten minute plays to feature in this year's festival. The minimally staged festival will run one exclusive week during today, November 4th-9th and feature a company of twelve actors. The End Result is an exciting and entertaining week filled with diverse selections sure to entertain and bring these new writers into the spotlight!

Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company to Host Annual From Page to Stage Festival, 11/4-9
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 22, 2014


Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company has announced its annual From Page to Stage Festival of Original Work. This year's theme was 'Love and Politics' and after receiving an impressive over 400 submissions in its open call for short plays this past summer, the company selected 7 ten minute plays to feature in this year's festival. The minimally staged festival will run one exclusive week during November 4th-9th and feature a company of twelve actors. The End Result is an exciting and entertaining week filled with diverse selections sure to entertain and bring these new writers into the spotlight!

Photo Flash: First Look at Playhouse Creatures' CHARLOTTE THE DESTROYER, Running thru 3/8 at FRIGID New York
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2014


Charlotte The Destroyer, presented by Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company in association with FRIGID New York, continues at The Kraine Theater in nYC through March 8th, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!

CHARLOTTE THE DESTROYER Makes NY Premiere at FRIGID New York, Now thru 3/8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2014


FRIGID New York will present a Playhouse Creature Theatre Company production of Charlotte the Destroyer, written by Megan O'Leary and directed by Janet Bobcean.

CHARLOTTE THE DESTROYER to Make NY Premiere at FRIGID New York, 2/19-3/8
by Diana Heisroth - Jan 27, 2014


FRIGID New York will present a Playhouse Creature Theatre Company production of Charlotte the Destroyer, written by Megan O'Leary and directed by Janet Bobcean. The show will run Wednesday February 19 at 7:05pm, Friday February 21 at 8:40pm, Wednesday February 26 at 7:05pm, Monday March 3 at 5:30pm, and Saturday March 8 at 2:05pm. Performances will take place at The Kraine Theater at 85 E 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery in New York City.

Horse Trade Theater Group to Present 8th Annual FRIGID New York Festival, 2/19-3/9
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 16, 2013


Horse Trade Theater Group will present the 8th Annual FRIGID New York Festival at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery) and UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Avenue and Avenue A) February 19-March 9. Founded in 2007, FRIGID New York is an open and uncensored theatre festival that gives artists an opportunity to let their ingenuity thrive in a venue that values freedom of expression and artistic determination. In true support of theatre on the fringe of the mainstream, 100% of box office proceeds will go directly to the artists. FRIGID is here to chill out the New York independent theatre scene's ideas of what a theater festival can be!

BWW Review: THE LIBERTINE Links Bridge Rep with Playhouse Creatures of NYC
by Nancy Grossman - Sep 17, 2013


Bridge Repertory Theater opens its first full season, in collaboration with Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company of NYC, with an ambitious production of Stephen Jeffreys' play about the life of 17th century poet John Wilmot. The complex story is overweight, but the acting is topnotch, as are the costumes and staging. Bridge Rep remains a theater company to watch.

Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company and Nazareth Housing Host Theatre Camp, 7/15
by Devin MacDonald - Jun 19, 2013


Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company and Nazareth Housing are thrilled to announce the 3rd installment of 'Little Creatures Act Out' Theatre Camp. The camp is an opportunity for children of New York City's low-income and homeless families to hone their acting abilities and develop their social skills. 'We are committed to giving back to the community we produce in,' says PCTC's Artistic Director Joseph W. Rodriguez. 'It is a cornerstone of our mission. Being fortunate enough to be able to pursue our passion, we feel the least we can do is give back a little, raise awareness about a problem, and help to solve them.'

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