Stephen Kaplan News

Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles, a nonprofit delivering critical support and research funds to families affected by Alzheimer's and other forms of dementias throughout the Los Angeles area for over 37 years is hosting their 6th annual fundraiser; An Unforgettable Evening, on Sunday May 6, 2018. This fundraiser hosted by Susan Disney Lord and Scott Richard Lord, and attended by 250 people every year, takes place at the historic Santa Monica Disney estate once owned by Bette Davis.

In her Broadway debut, Den is acting in a play that she says 'had a orofound effect on me' from the time she first read it while in high school.

The World Premiere of 'A Real Boy' is now onstage at 59E59 Theaters through August 27. Written by Stephen Kaplan and directed by Audrey Alford, this cleverly staged show provides a view of how parenting, education, and government policy can affect a young child.

59E59 Theaters welcomes the world premiere of A REAL BOY, written by Stephen Kaplan and directed by Audrey Alford. Produced by Ivy Theatre Company in association with Athena Theatre, A REAL BOY begins performances tonight, August 2, for a limited engagement through Sunday, August 27. Press Opening is Sunday, August 6 at 3.30 PM.

59E59 Theaters will welcome the world premiere of A REAL BOY, written by Stephen Kaplan and directed by Audrey Alford. Produced by Ivy Theatre Company in association with Athena Theatre, A REAL BOY begins performances on Wednesday, August 2 for a limited engagement through Sunday, August 27. Press Opening is Sunday, August 6 at 3.30 PM.

In many cases, art not only imitates life, but it's also prophetic in nature. Stephen Kaplan's Community was selected many months ago for our July 18 Playwrights on Park Reading Series, and its theme of race and tradition raises important questions that are relevant to current events in the world of theater.   Community tells the story of Christopher Marshall, an actor cast as George in Mt. Laurel Community Players' production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 

59E59 Theaters has announced the lineup of shows for the 2017 Summer Season at 59E559 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Summer season is a time to relax, unwind, and catch some of the hottest new plays in NYC at 59E59's three cool theaters.

The Caleb Reese Festival of New Plays and Musicals is the future of new American theatre! The festival is a vibrant collaboration highlighting the incredible talent of playwrights, directors, composers, lyricists and actors from across the country. At the core of the festival are five staged readings of full-length plays. This year's selections are:

Join us FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th at 7:30 PM at WHIPPOORWILL THEATRE, North Castle Public Library, Kent Place, Armonk, NY for a stage reading of a delightful and thought-provoking new play, EXQUISITE POTENTIAL by Stephen Kaplan, directed by Stephen Nachamie.

Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) is excited to announce its inaugural 2016 National Playwright Resident, playwright Rajiv Joseph.

Bergen County Players, winner of NJACT's 2015 Community Theatre of the Year and located at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, will present 'An Evening of One Act Plays', written by past and current members of BCP and directed by Frank Osmers, for a limited run on June 4 and June 5. This show contains mature content and language.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts are excited  to announce the lineup 3rd Annual New Works Festival, April 29 - May 1. This free event will include a show from Andrew Lippa and Jeffrey Seller called THE MAN IN THE CEILING. 

 Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the 3rd ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, April 29 - May 1. THE READINGS ARE FREE. Reserve seats online at www.baystreet.org or by calling the Bay Street Theater Box Office at 631-725-9500, open Tuesday through Saturday 11 am to 5 pm.

Luna Stage presents a reading of Stephen Kaplan's new play, The Community, tonight, January 11th at 7:30pm as part of the New Moon Reading Series.

Luna Stage presents a reading of Stephen Kaplan's new play, The Community, on Monday, January 11th at 7:30pm as part of the New Moon Reading Series.

Though the weather is still warm, soon the leaves will be turning and the Fall 2015 theatre season will be upon us. Here's a list of some of the offerings from September through December.

La Strada Ensemble Theater presents Rainbow Festival 2015: A Celebration of LGBT Theater, six programs of one act plays, readings and a workshop production of a new musical by various playwrights from across the United States beginning today, June 4, and continuing through June 14 at Pub & Vine (formerly Bank on Mattison), 649 Mattison Avenue in Asbury Park. 

Due to unforeseeable circumstances La Strada will be moving the Rainbow Festival to the following locations: Program Red, Orange (One Act Evenings) & Blue (Rippled Reflection) will be at Jersey Shore Art Center, 66 South Main Street in Ocean Grove (a few blocks from Asbury Park and the Parade).  There are no changes in times.

La Strada Ensemble Theater presents Rainbow Festival 2015: A Celebration of LGBT Theater, six programs of one act plays, readings and a workshop production of a new musical by various playwrights from across the United States beginning June 4-14 at Pub & Vine (formerly Bank on Mattison), 649 Mattison Avenue in Asbury Park.  Stayed tuned for a possible Program Yellow coming this summer.

La Strada Ensemble Theater presents Rainbow Festival 2015: A Celebration of LGBT Theater, six programs of one act plays, readings and a workshop production of a new musical by various playwrights from across the United States beginning June 4-14 at Pub & Vine (formerly Bank on Mattison), 649 Mattison Avenue in Asbury Park.