Maria Striar

SUMMERWORKS FESTIVAL Unveils Initial Casting For 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

Clubbed Thumb has announced initial casting for its 2026 SUMMERWORKS festival. The annual festival of new plays will take place at the wild project in New York City. The lineup will include three productions running throughout the summer.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of COLD WAR CHOIR PRACTICE
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 11, 2026

MCC Theater, Clubbed Thumb, and Page 73 are now presenting  Cold War Choir Practice, a play with music by Ro Reddick and directed by Tony Award nominee Knud Adams. Check out photos from opening night here!

COLD WAR CHOIR PRACTICE is Coming to Clubbed Thumb This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

Clubbed Thumb and Page 73 has revealed an initial production for the 28th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays: Cold War Choir Practice. Learn more about the festival lineup here!

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024

Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Quincy Tyler Bernstine & Anne Washburn to be Honored at The Civilians 2024 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2024

The Civilians' 23/24 Gala will celebrate A NOVEL REALITY — theater that awakens new thinking and perceptions. Learn more about the gala and see how to attend!

Clubbed Thumb Reveals Complete Lineup for 2024 SUMMERWORKS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

Clubbed Thumb has revealed the complete line-up for the 27th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Return Engagement of Liza Birkenmeier's GRIEF HOTEL is Coming to The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024

Clubbed Thumb and New Georges announce the return engagement of GRIEF HOTEL, a collaboration that soars to new heights with an intimate and gentle ensemble play.

Complete Programming Set for Clubbed Thumb's 2023 SUMMERWORKS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2023

Clubbed Thumb has announced the complete line-up for the 26th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays. SUMMERWORKS will run May 18 – July 1, 2023 at The Wild Project.

Clubbed Thumb Announces Full Programming For 25th SUMMERWORKS Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2022

Tony Award-nominated and five-time Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb has announced the complete line-up for the rescheduled 25th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays. SUMMERWORKS will run May 20 – July 2, 2022 at The Wild Project (195 East 3rd Street) and will feature productions of three new plays.

Clubbed Thumb and Heidi Schreck Announce the CLUBBED THUMB CONSTITUTION COMMISSIONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2021

Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb and two-time Tony Award nominee Heidi Schreck have announced the Clubbed Thumb Constitution Commissions.

Virtual Benefit Reading of OUR TOWN to be Presented by NAATCO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2021

NAATCO will present a virtual reading of Our Town by Thornton Wilder with an all-Asian American cast for one night only, Wednesday May 19th, at 8pm, in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The proceeds of this reading will benefit the company.

Rosalyn Coleman, Alma Cuervo, Laura Esterman & More to Star in THE WOMAN'S PARTY World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2021

Clubbed Thumb has announced the world premiere of The Woman’s Party. Originally slated to premiere as part of the 2020 Summerworks Festival, the piece will now premiere virtually. The Woman’s Party has been divided into three 30-minute episodes, which were filmed over the course of four weeks remotely from each actor’s home.

Clubbed Thumb Announces EAT YOUR FEELINGS, Winterworks 2021 and New Staff Additions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2021

Clubbed Thumb has announced programming for early 2021 and new additions to the Clubbed Thumb staff. First up, a short documentary series created by Clubbed Thumb Directing Fellowship alumnae Kate Eminger, Kate Hopkins and Caitlin Sullivan titled Eat Your Feelings.

Roundabout Launches Assistance for Emerging Directors with Roundabout Directors Group
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2020

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the Roundabout Directors Group providing career assistance to emerging directors. This is an extension of Roundabout's myriad artistic and career mentorship programs, including the Roundabout Directing Fellowship, the Theatrical Workforce Development Program and Space Jam, a support initiative for playwrights.

Clubbed Thumb Postpones 25th Annual Summerworks
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2020

Tony Award-nominated and five-time Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb (Maria Striar, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Bulger, Associate Artistic Director; Quinn Metal Corbin, Advancement Director) will postpone the 25th edition of SUMMERWORKS, its annual festival of new plays.

Clubbed Thumb's Return Engagement Of TUMACHO Extends At The Connelly Theater
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020

Tony Award-nominated and five-time Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb (Maria Striar, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Bulger, Associate Artistic Director; Quinn Metal Corbin, Advancement Director) announced that, due to popular demand, the return engagement of Ethan Lipton's TUMACHO, directed by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman will add one week of performances. First seen in the 2016 SUMMERWORKS season, TUMACHO began performances on February 17 and officially opened on Saturday, February 22 at the Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street). The run will now conclude on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.artful.ly/clubbedthumb.

Chinaza Uche, Andrew Garman and Layla Khoshnoudi Complete the Cast of Clubbed Thumb's TUMACHO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2020

Clubbed Thumb (Maria Striar, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Bulger, Associate Artistic Director; Quinn Metal Corbin, Advancement Director) announced today complete casting for the return engagement of Ethan Lipton's TUMACHO, directed by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman.

Phillipa Soo, John Ellison Conlee and More to Lead Clubbed Thumb's Limited Engagement of TUMACHO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2019

Tony Award-nominated and five-time Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb (Maria Striar, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Bulger, Associate Artistic Director; Quinn Metal Corbin, Advancement Director) is proud to announce the return of Ethan Lipton's TUMACHO, directed by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman. First seen in the 2016 SUMMERWORKS season, TUMACHO returns beginning February 17 for a limited engagement through March 14, 2020. Opening night is set for Saturday, February 22 at the Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street). Tickets will go on sale in early 2020.

Photo Flash: The Flea Hosts Mac Wellman Symposium
by Julie Musbach - Oct 14, 2019

The Flea Theater hosted a Mac Wellman Symposium: THE ART OF STACKING THE DECK October 4-6, 2019. The three-day symposium was a rare opportunity for Wellman enthusiasts to gather to share stories and dig deep into the mysteries of Wellman's writing.

Photo Flash: Daniel K. Isaac, Julyana Soelistyo, Jennifer Lim, John D. Haggerty And More Celebrate YOU NEVER TOUCHED THE DIRT Opening Night
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2019

Zhu Yi's YOU NEVER TOUCHED THE DIRT opened at The Wild Project (195 E 3rd Street) in Manhattan on June 6 as part of SUMMERWORKS, Clubbed Thumb's annual series of new plays. The limited run ends on Thursday, June 13 and due to popular demand, an additional 3:00 p.m. matinee has been added on June 13. Single tickets are on sale for $25 ($20 for students) here.