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Ian Belknap is a writer, performer, teacher, and coach living in Chicago. He is an MFA candidate in creative writing at Bennington College in VT. He has been named to New City Chicago’s “Lit 50” list twice. He is founder of WRITE CLUB, world’s greatest competitive reading series, with current chapters in Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Denver, and former chapters in San Francisco and Toronto. WRITE CLUB has been named “Best Literary Series” and “Best Reading Series” in the Chicago Reader, Chicago Magazine, Time Out Chicago, and New City, he is contributor and co-editor of Bare-Knuckled Lit: The Best of WRITE CLUB (Hope & Nonthings, 2014). His essays, opinion, satire, and criticism have appeared in The Rumpus, Chicago Reader, Chicago Tribune, Crain’s Chicago Business, Ian has been a speaker, presenter, or panelist at TEDx Greenville (SC), Decatur (GA) Book Fest, Chicago Humanities Festival, the Poetry Foundation, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago Ideas Week, Chicago Writers Conference, Printers Row Book Fest, the Smart Museum of Art, Chicago Book Expo, and others. He has taught creative nonfiction workshops, humor writing workshops, storytelling workshops independently and with StoryStudio Chicago, Second City Training Center, and at Northwestern University’s Summer Writers’ Conference. He has over 20 years’ experience as an actor, comedian, and solo performer and his work has appeared at Steppenwolf Theatre, The Neo-Futurists, the Rhino Theater Fest, Fillet of Solo Fest, Den Theatre, PushPush Theatre (ATL), the Vic Theatre, and Skyline Stage at Navy Pier, and others,

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Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; TITANIQUE & More Lead


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Classical Theatre Of Harlem Garners 10 AUDELCO Awards Nominations For Its Production Of Betty Shamieh's MALVOLIO


The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) announces it has been nominated for 10 AUDELCO (Audience Development Committee) Awards for its production of Malvolio.

Photos: Clive Davis and More Turn Out for The Acting Company's 50th Anniversary Gala


The Acting Company’s 50th Anniversary Gala celebrated the company’s impact across America and new artistic vision for the future on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Capitale in New York City.

The Acting Company Announces 50th Anniversary Gala Honoring Peter Darrow


The Acting Company has announced a celebration of the company’s half century of impact across America with a 50th Anniversary Gala to take place on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Capitale (130 Bowery).

Kent Gash Appointed as new Artistic Director at The Acting Company


The Acting Company has announced the appointment of Kent Gash as its new Artistic Director. Gash joins The Acting Company following a distinguished 20-plus-year career as an award winning director, actor, educator and author. 

The Acting Company to Present A Staged Concert Reading of A WOLF IN SNAKESKIN SHOES: OR THE GOSPEL OF TARTUFFE 


The Acting Company has announced a staged concert reading of award-winning playwright  Marcus Gardley's A Wolf in Snakeskin Shoes: Or The Gospel of Tartuffe on Monday, November  8th at 7:00pm at Florence Gould Hall (55 East 59th Street). Gardley returns to The Acting Company  after his critically acclaimed play X: or, Betty Shabazz v. The Nation had an extended run off  Broadway in 2017. 

Cast Announced For Staged Reading Of Marcus Gardley's A WOLF IN SNAKESKIN SHOES, OR THE GOSPEL OF TARTUFFE


The Acting Company has announced a staged concert reading of award-winning playwright Marcus Gardley's A Wolf in Snakeskin Shoes: Or The Gospel of Tartuffe on Monday, November 8th at 7:00pm at Florence Gould Hall (55 East 59th Street). Gardley returns to The Acting Company after his critically acclaimed play X: or, Betty Shabazz v. The Nation had an extended run off Broadway in 2017.

Ian Belknap, Artistic Director of The Acting Company, to Step Down at the End of the Year


Ian Belknap is leaving The Acting Company, on December 31, 2021, having served as its Artistic Director for the past ten years, to pursue new creative opportunities.  “The Acting Company turns 50 in 2022. It’s a good time for an influx of new energy and to give myself a new challenge,' said Belknap, Artistic Director of TAC.

The Acting Company Announces Holiday Benefit With John Rando and Rainn Wilson


The Acting Company (Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Margot Harley, Founder) today announces they will celebrate the holiday season with a virtual benefit performance of songs, readings, holiday traditions, and hijinks that will feature alumni and friends of the company. 

The Acting Company Announces Return To National Touring; New Repertory Tour Will Launch In Fall 2021


The Acting Company today announced plans to relaunch its celebrated national repertory touring program in Fall 2021 in a new partnership with touring consultant Marc Baylin and Alliance Artist Management.

Steppenwolf to Present Virtual Projects Featuring Laurie Metcalf, John Malkovich and More


Steppenwolf's artistic team and ensemble have announced three new virtual projects that the company will be sharing exclusively with Members.

The Acting Company Announces Postponement of MY ANTONIA


The Acting Company today announces a postponement and changes to its originally scheduled summer 2020 theater season.

Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne to Reunite on Stage for a Benefit Reading of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE


The Acting Company, (Founded by John Houseman and Margot Harley; Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) has announced a special one-night-only benefit reading of Arthur Miller's iconic mid-century drama A View from the Bridge. The reading will star two-time Emmy Award winner Bobby Cannavale (The Irishman, Boardwalk Empire) and his real-life partner, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Rose Byrne (Like A Boss, Damages, Bridesmaids), as they play Miller's emotionally torn Eddie and Beatrice Carbone.

The Acting Company Partners With The Juilliard Drama Division For Shakespeare Tour


The Acting Company is proud to announce JULIUS CAESAR and ROMEO & JULIET, two touring productions visiting New York City schools across the five boroughs in January 2020. In an expansion of the Company's five-decade relationship with the Juilliard Drama Division, the school touring productions will for the first time feature casts of current Juilliard acting students.

Top Articles on BROADWAYWORLD NEW JERSEY NJ for 2019


Broadwayworld New Jersey had a great year in 2019 covering the Garden State entertainment scene with an array of articles for our readers to enjoy.

BWW Interview: Artistic Director Bonnie Monte of STNJ Discusses ROMEO and JULIET On the Madison Stage through 11/17


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) has continued its 2019 Season with William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet.' Directed by Ian Belknap, Artistic Director of the prestigious Acting Company in NYC, the show will be on the Madison stage through Sunday, November 17. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Bonnie J. Monte, the Artistic Director of STNJ about 'Romeo and Juliet' and her highly acclaimed Theatre.

BWW Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ Reaches Perfection


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) continues its successful 57th season with a timeless jewel. William Shakespeare's beloved masterpiece, 'Romeo and Juliet' is now on the Madison stage through November 17. Directed by Ian Belknap, the show features a gifted cast.

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