Aaron Roman

Industry Pro Newsletter: NEA Explores Theatre Resiliency, Philanthropic Challenges in the UK

From the National Endowment for the Arts' report on theater resiliency to leadership transitions at LAByrinth Theater Company and Signature Theatre, the industry continues to adapt and thrive. Other stories include financial struggles at Virginia Rep, as well as an update on the ongoing University of the Arts closure.

Aaron Roman Weiner Will End Five Year Tenure As Artistic Director of LAByrinth Theater Company

After a very successful five year run, Aaron Roman Weiner, LAByrinth Theater Company's Artistic Director, will be leaving the position at the end of the company's 2025 season to focus on his busy acting career and spend more time with his family.

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek From the Season Finale of THE BIG DOOR PRIZE

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from episode ten of season two of “The Big Door Prize.” The series launched with the first three episodes on Wednesday, April 24, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 12. The 10-episode sophomore season stars Emmy Award winner Chris O’Dowd, Gabrielle Dennis, Ally Maki, Damon Gupton, Josh Segarra, Crystal Fox, Sammy Fourlas and Djouliet Amara. Watch the sneak peek!

Video: Watch Sneak Peek from New Episode of THE BIG DOOR PRIZE

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from episode eight of season two of “The Big Door Prize.” In the episode, Deerfield High adds a twist to its production of Our Town and Giorgio helps Father Reuben with Hana. Watch a sneak peek!

Video: Dusty Attempts to Direct School Play in New Clip From THE BIG DOOR PRIZE

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from episode seven of season two of “The Big Door Prize.” On her first date with Freya, Izzy has an awkward run-in with Cass. Dusty volunteers to direct the school play. Watch the clip here!

Video: Apple TV+ Shares Sneak Peek of New Episode of THE BIG DOOR PRIZE

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from episode six of season two of “The Big Door Prize.” The series launched with the first three episodes on Wednesday, April 24, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 12. The 10-episode sophomore season stars Emmy Award winner Chris O’Dowd, Gabrielle Dennis, Ally Maki, Damon Gupton, Josh Segarra, Crystal Fox, Sammy Fourlas and Djouliet Amara. Watch the clip here!

Video: Apple TV+ Drops Trailer For THE BIG DOOR PRIZE

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the second season of “The Big Door Prize,” the critically acclaimed and character-driven comedy from Emmy Award-winning creator David West Read (“Schitt’s Creek”).

Labyrinth Theater Company Reveals 31st Season

 LAByrinth Theater Company has announced its 31st season, returning to its roots with a focus on developing new work. This season will include developmental productions, LAB's renowned Barn Series, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Atlantic Theater Company Announces Cast For FIRST GEN MIXFEST

Atlantic Theater Company will present First Gen MixFest, a series of free readings co-produced by playwrights Ngozi Anyanwu and Sanaz Toossi, that will run at Atlantic's Linda Gross Theater from Monday, August 8th through Wednesday, August 17th, 2022. Casting information for the reading series is below.

59E59 Theaters Announces Winter 2022 Season and Return to In-Person Programming

59E59 Theaters has announced their return to in-person programming in January 2022, including their Winter 2022 Season and the launch of the VOLT Festival in Spring 2022.

Queens Theatre To Offer Virtual Performing Arts Classes For NYC Students During Spring Break

Queens Theatre (QT) will present a week of virtual performing arts classes to engage students during the New York City Public School spring break-from Monday, March 29th to Friday, April 2, 2021-to spark participants' imaginations and grow their natural performance skills through fun, targeted theater activities, and rigorous workshops.

LAByrinth Theater Company Announces 2021 Barn Series

LAByrinth Theater Company has announced the selections for its 2021 Annual Barn Series, the award-winning company's developmental play reading series. This year's series features six new plays, five of which were written and directed by LAByrinth company members, along with an evening of six short plays from LAB's Intensive Ensemble.

LAByrinth Theater Announces New Artistic Director, PSA On White Supremacy, World Premiere, and More

LAByrinth Theater Company, heading into its 29th season, has named Aaron Roman Weiner as its new Artistic Director. 

LAByrinth Launches Online 'Survival Guide for Self-Isolation'

LAByrinth has released the following statement regarding the creation of their online Survival Guide For Self-Isolation:

LAByrinth's BEES & HONEY Postpones Production Amid COVID-19 Concerns

LAByrinth Theater Company (John Ortiz, Artistic Director; Aaron Roman Weiner, Associate Artistic Director), with the support of and in unison with its partners at The Sol Project, announces the postponement of the world premiere play Bees and Honey by Guadalís Del Carmen.

LAByrinth's BEES & HONEY Begins Rehearsals; Creative Team Announced

LAByrinth Theater Company (John Ortiz, Artistic Director; Aaron Roman Weiner, Associate Artistic Director) begins rehearsals today for its latest world premiere production, Bees and Honey. The intimate two-hander from Guadalís Del Carmen, about a pair of Dominican New Yorkers traversing love and loss, will play the Cherry Lane Theatre, where LAB is the Company in Residence, from March 27-April 25. Opening night is set for Monday, April 6. Tickets, priced at $35 during previews and $40 for all other performances, can be purchased at www.labtheater.org/season.

LAByrinth's BEES AND HONEY Begins Performances March 27

LAByrinth Theater Company (John Ortiz, Artistic Director; Aaron Roman Weiner, Associate Artistic Director) is pleased to announce Guadalís Del Carmen's Bees and Honey as the company's 2020 mainstage production. The world premiere, selected following a reading as part of LAB's 2020 Barn Series, will play the Cherry Lane Theatre, where LAB is the Company in Residence, from March 27-April 25. Opening night is set for Monday, April 6. Tickets, priced at $35 during previews and $40 for all other performances, go on sale February 25 and can be purchased at www.labtheater.org/season.

LAByrinth Announces 2020 Barn Series Lineup

LAByrinth Theater Company (John Ortiz, Artistic Director; Aaron Roman Weiner, Associate Artistic Director) announces the selections for their 20th Annual Barn Series, the award-winning company's developmental play reading series. This year's series features seven new plays written and directed by LAB company members and friends. All readings are free and open to the public, and run from January 6-12, 2020 at Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, between Barrow and Bedford), where LAByrinth is the Company in Residence. Reservations will open to the public on Dec 20th, 2019.

Free LAByrinth Pop-Up Event Takes On Family Separation At The Border

LAByrinth Theater Company shakes the status quo yet again and reflects its roots as The Latino Actors Base with their upcomingInstallation on America.

The Farm Theater To Launch BULLPEN SESSIONS Podcast

The Farm Theater (Padraic Lillis, Founding Artistic Director) will launch season one of their new Bullpen Sessions Podcast on Thursday, March 28. This ten-episode series, hosted by Padraic Lillis and Lee J. Kaplan, will be available worldwide on all major podcast distributors.