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Eric Nightengale BIO

ERIC NIGHTENGALE is Co-Artistic Director of Anthropological Theatricals and a founding member of Concrete Temple Theatre in New York City and The Acme Corporation in Baltimore. Artistic Director of 78th Street Theatre Lab from 1995-2008 where he created, produced, or nurtured hundreds of new plays. Other New York credits include work with New Circle Theatre, The Acting Company, Circle in the Square, Cherry Lane Theatre, Symphony Space, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Barrow Street Theatre, 45 Bleecker, 59E59, Dixon Place, The Barrow Group, Vital Joint, HERE, Incubator Arts Project, The Brick, and Classic Stage Company. Founding Artistic Director for Actors Repertory Theatre in Chicago 1987-1993. Chicago credits include work with Victory Gardens Theatre, Bailiwick Repertory Theatre, Chicago Dramatists Workshop and Second City. Associate Artistic Director for the Developing Artists Series at the Drama League of New York. Developed work at New Harmony Project, Sewanee Writers Conference, Drop Forge & Tool, Telluride Playwrights Festival, and Last Frontier Theatre Conference. Radio drama / Podcast credits include work broadcast nationally over NPR affiliate stations and in the U.K. over BBC Channel Four. International work includes productions at Sibiu International Theatre Festival in Romania, The 24th International Theatre Festival (Bulgaria), Festival Istropolitana (Slovakia) and various companies throughout the United Kingdom.

Eric Nightengale STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Clone/Pat/Orderly (Understudy)

Eric Nightengale Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Production Manager
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer

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The Drilling Company to Present World Premiere of HERSELF by Tim McGillicuddy

The Drilling Company's 25 year anniversary production will be the world premiere of 'Herself' by Tim McGillicuddy. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

THE WHOLE OF TIME, Argentinian Play Inspired by THE GLASS MENAGERIE, Extends Run at Torn Page

Joben Productions has extended the U.S. premiere of The Whole of Time by celebrated Argentinian playwright Romina Paula in a translation by Jean Graham-Jones to February 11. 

ERNIE'S SECRET LIFE Comes to Dixon Place Next Month

Dixon Place will present the world premiere of Concrete Temple Theatre’s Ernie’s Secret Life, an episodic odyssey that fuses ever-changing puppetry and stagecraft with humor, music, and a raw understanding of our profound collective reality. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

THE WHOLE OF TIME, Inspired By The Glass Menagerie, to be Staged In Townhouse in December

Discover the U.S. premiere of 'THE WHOLE OF TIME' by Romina Paula, inspired by 'The Glass Menagerie' and staged in a private townhouse for 22 people. Dec 28 - Jan 27.

Alysia Reiner, John-Andrew Morrison and Sharone Sayegh Headline Reading of ZIONISTA RISING

The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) invites public and industry audiences to a staged reading of 12th National Jewish Playwriting Contest Winner ZIONISTA RISING by Alexa Derman.

World Premiere of GAS by Charles Cissel to be Presented at Theatre Row in May

Luke Wilson will present the world premiere of Gas by Charles Cissel. Directed by Felicia Lobo, Gas is a visceral exploration of war.

Theater Breaking Through Barriers' GOD OF CARNAGE Begins Performances Tonight At Theater Row

​​​​​​​Theater Breaking Through Barriers (TBTB), the only professional Off-Broadway theater company dedicated to advancing artists and developing audiences of people with disabilities, is proud to present the Off-Broadway debut with Yasmina Reza's acclaimed Tony Award-winning play God of Carnage, with a  translation by Christopher Hampton.

Christiane Noll, David Burtka, And More To Star In GOD OF CARNAGE Off-Broadway Debut

Theater Breaking Through Barriers, the only professional Off-Broadway theater company dedicated to advancing artists and developing audiences of people with disabilities, will present the Off Broadway debut with Yasmina Reza's acclaimed Tony Award-winning play God of Carnage, with a translation by Christopher Hampton.

Karen Ziemba, Sofia Ayral-Hutton & More to Star in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS at 59E59 Theaters

59E59 Theaters and New Light Theater Project, in association with The Journey Company, have announced the cast & creative team for According to the Chorus, by Arlene Hutton and directed by Chris Goutman.

Cast Announced For the Festival of New Jewish Plays

The Jewish Plays Project has announced casting for the Festival of New Jewish Plays, running November 30 and December 1 at the JCC.

Festival Of New Jewish Plays Comes to JCC Manhattan This Month

The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) is proud to announce its return to New York City after a three year hiatus, on November 30 and December 1, 2022. The Festival of New Jewish Plays, in partnership with the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, will feature the winners of the 2020, 2021, and 2022 National Jewish Playwriting Contests in the JPP's signature Reading+ format (script-in hand readings with targeted design support), created by the city's best actors, directors, and designers.

Photos: Theater Breaking Through Barriers Takes Part In The 15th BIRD International Theatre Festival In Japan

Theater Breaking Through Barriers the only professional Off-Broadway theater company dedicated to advancing artists and developing audiences of people with disabilities, recently took a contingent of 14 artists to Japan’s Tottori Prefecture to participate in the 15th BIRD International Theatre Festival. See photos from their trip here. 

JCC Announces Fall Theater Arts: Jewish Plays Project Festival, FALLOUT Concert, A STRANGE LOOP Event & More

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan has announced the line-up for fall theater arts programs, happening in-person with the Lambert Center for Arts + Ideas in Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Auditorium and at JCC Harlem.

Javier Daulte's ARE YOU THERE? A COMEDY ABOUT LOVE, DEATH AND THE SUPERNATURAL Announces Industry Reading

JBR Productions, LLC will present three industry readings (by invitation only) of Are You There?, a comedy about love, death, and the supernatural, written and directed by Javier Daulte and starring Josefina Scaro and Ben Becher.

Theater Breaking Through Barriers to Present 6th Virtual Playmakers' Intensive: VPI6: STAR CHANGERS

Theater Breaking Through Barriers has announced their 6th Virtual Playmakers’ Intensive — VPI6: STAR CHANGERS, fifteen new, original short plays created specifically for digital platforms. Each play will be presented live, twice each evening.  A talk-back with the artists will follow each performance.

Theatre Breaking Through Barriers' BRECHT ON BRECHT Begins Tonight at at The Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre

Directed by  Nicholas Viselli , with musical direction by  Dionne McClaine-Freeney, BRECHT ON BRECHT  will begin performance on October 19 and will celebrate its opening night on Thursday, October 28, 2021, running through November 20, 2021, at  A.R.T./ NY Theatre  ( 502 West 53rd Street, NYC).  

Photos: Theater Breaking Through Barriers Presents BRECHT ON BRECHT

Theater Breaking Through Barriers, the only professional Off-Broadway theater company dedicated to advancing artists and developing audiences of people with disabilities, will return to Off-Broadway with the timeless revue – Brecht on Brecht.

Theater Breaking Through Barriers to Return to the Stage With BRECHT ON BRECHT

Theater Breaking Through Barriers will return Off-Broadway with Brecht on Brecht. Directed by Nicholas Viselli, with musical direction by Dionne McClaine-Freeney, BRECHT ON BRECHT will begin performance on October 19 and will celebrate its opening night on Thursday, October 28, 2021, running through November 20, 2021, at A.R.T./ NY Theatre.

Theater Breaking Through Barriers Presents 5th Virtual Playmakers' Intensive: TIME CAPSULE

Theater Breaking Through Barriers today announced the 5th Virtual Playmakers' Intensive: TIME CAPSULE, fourteen short new plays, Monday May 31st through Sunday June 13th, on YouTube nightly at 7:30pm or Facebook at 8:30pm, FREE via ZOOM.

CAROLE KING: NATURAL WOMAN, BILLY JOEL: LAST PLAY AT SHEA and More Available to Stream in January

Broadway On Demand will present several one-person events this month, as part of its “One-Person Powerhouse” theme, including the solo show Kennedy: Bobby’s Last Crusade (January 15 – 31) and the documentary series Billy Joel: Last Play at Shea (January 22) and Carole King: Natural Woman (January 29).

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