Adam Kern
Birth Place: Canton, OH
Latest News on Adam Kern:
KRAPP'S LAST TAPE By Samuel Beckett To Be Performed at 2+U in Seattle, WA (Jul 2, 2022)
THE VICTIMS OR: WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO ABOUT IT? to Get Virtual Reading This Month (Jun 18, 2021)
SHADOW OF THE RUN Immersive Resumes In-Person Performances In June (May 24, 2021)
KRAPP'S LAST TAPE By Samuel Beckett To Be Performed at 2+U in Seattle, WA (Jul 2, 2022)
THE VICTIMS OR: WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO ABOUT IT? to Get Virtual Reading This Month (Jun 18, 2021)
SHADOW OF THE RUN Immersive Resumes In-Person Performances In June (May 24, 2021)
BIO
Adam is the Director and Co-Creator of Shadow of the Run Chapter 1: WanderLust, Cleveland's first full Immersive Theatre production, based on the Eliot Ness Investigation of the Cleveland Torso Murders. Chapter 1 ran in July of 2019, and he and his team and co-creators are developing the next few chapters in the Torso Cycle.
Producing credits include The Water Dream, starring Anthony Rapp and J. Robert Spencer, and Liz Femi's 2014 NAACP Theatre Award nominated Take Me To The Poorhouse. He has produced and staged over twenty readings, half a dozen workshops, three benefits and four full productions.
Adam has performed internationally at the Moscow Art Theatre, and at the Old Vic through Kevin Spacey’s TS Eliot Fellowship. Regionally he has worked at the Los Angeles Philharmonic and their Toyota Symphonies for Youth, the American Repertory Theatre and the Classical Theatre of Harlem.
MFA - American Repertory Theatre - Moscow Art Theatre Institute at Harvard
TS Eliot Fellow – Old Vic, London
BFA - Theatre - Kent State University
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STAGE TUBE: Judy Norton, Jessica Snow-Wilson and More in 'I HEAR VOICES' Benefit at Rockwell: Table & Stage
by Stage Tube - Oct 3, 2014
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KRAPP'S LAST TAPE By Samuel Beckett To Be Performed at 2+U in Seattle, WA
Independent producer, director and actor Adam Kern will present a production of KRAPP’S LAST TAPE, by Samuel Beckett. The Production will play at The Studio at 2+U, an 1,100 sq. ft. workshop and presentation space in downtown Seattle.
Independent producer, director and actor Adam Kern will present a production of KRAPP’S LAST TAPE, by Samuel Beckett. The Production will play at The Studio at 2+U, an 1,100 sq. ft. workshop and presentation space in downtown Seattle.
THE VICTIMS OR: WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO ABOUT IT? to Get Virtual Reading This Month
Independent producer Adam Kern will present a reading of Ken Kaissar's Play The Victims Or: What do you want me to do about it?, which will have a virtual reading on Thursday June 24th 2021 at 8:00 PM EST on Zoom.
Independent producer Adam Kern will present a reading of Ken Kaissar's Play The Victims Or: What do you want me to do about it?, which will have a virtual reading on Thursday June 24th 2021 at 8:00 PM EST on Zoom.
SHADOW OF THE RUN Immersive Resumes In-Person Performances In June
Shadow of the Run LLC Co-Founders Adam Kern, Beth McGee, Ben Needham and Christine Woods announced that their Immersive Theatre project DreamWalkers, will premiere live and in person in a limited engagement in June and July 2021 in the City of Bedford.
Shadow of the Run LLC Co-Founders Adam Kern, Beth McGee, Ben Needham and Christine Woods announced that their Immersive Theatre project DreamWalkers, will premiere live and in person in a limited engagement in June and July 2021 in the City of Bedford.
Cleveland Play House Presents 'Theatre Thursday: Let's Get Physical!'
Cleveland Play House uses humor and wit to celebrate body positivity at Theatre Thursday: Let's Get Physical! on Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 pm
Cleveland Play House uses humor and wit to celebrate body positivity at Theatre Thursday: Let's Get Physical! on Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 pm
Cleveland Play House Presents THEATRE THURSDAY: ONWARD!
Cleveland Play House is exploring the transformative power of storytelling in the next installment of Theatre Thursday: ONWARD! on Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 pm. The March edition features excerpts from three exciting narratives that exemplify overcoming obstacles surrounding race, ability, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Cleveland Play House is exploring the transformative power of storytelling in the next installment of Theatre Thursday: ONWARD! on Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 pm. The March edition features excerpts from three exciting narratives that exemplify overcoming obstacles surrounding race, ability, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Reboot Test Kitchen Returns with A New Interactive Animated Short
Seattle's Reboot Test Kitchen is returning this October to workshop an interactive tale that will explore gender identity through the larger than life imagination of a child.
Seattle's Reboot Test Kitchen is returning this October to workshop an interactive tale that will explore gender identity through the larger than life imagination of a child.
Shadow Of The Run's TORSO BOOK CLUB Headlines Dobama Theatre Immersive Festival
After selling out the entire run and two extensions, THE TORSO BOOK CLUB will be remounted for eleven performances from October 16th-18th.
After selling out the entire run and two extensions, THE TORSO BOOK CLUB will be remounted for eleven performances from October 16th-18th.
LGBTQ Theatre Couple Launches Sunglasses Company
Actors Adam Kern and Jeffrey Willey have launched Pride Shades LLC, a small boutique e-commerce sunglasses company dedicated to making limited edition sunglasses for the LGBTQ Community and their allies. The company released their first pair on July 16th. They started the company as a way of raising funds for their wedding, originally scheduled for October 2020, now pushed back to October 2021 (due to Covid-19).
Actors Adam Kern and Jeffrey Willey have launched Pride Shades LLC, a small boutique e-commerce sunglasses company dedicated to making limited edition sunglasses for the LGBTQ Community and their allies. The company released their first pair on July 16th. They started the company as a way of raising funds for their wedding, originally scheduled for October 2020, now pushed back to October 2021 (due to Covid-19).
THE TORSO BOOK CLUB Extends, Opens New Performances
After selling out the entire run and the first extension, THE TORSO BOOK CLUB will be extending for two additional performances. So far the production has raised over $4800 for local Cleveland Artists affected by economic loss due to Covid-19.
After selling out the entire run and the first extension, THE TORSO BOOK CLUB will be extending for two additional performances. So far the production has raised over $4800 for local Cleveland Artists affected by economic loss due to Covid-19.
THE TORSO BOOK CLUB " A SHADOW OF THE RUN VIRTUAL STORY Benefit Production Has Been Extended
After selling out the entire run prior to opening and raising over $1500 for local Cleveland Artists affected by economic loss due to Covid-19, Shadow of the Run LLC is extending their Zoom Benefit Performance of THE TORSO BOOK CLUB - A SHADOW OF THER RUN VIRTUAL STORY.
After selling out the entire run prior to opening and raising over $1500 for local Cleveland Artists affected by economic loss due to Covid-19, Shadow of the Run LLC is extending their Zoom Benefit Performance of THE TORSO BOOK CLUB - A SHADOW OF THER RUN VIRTUAL STORY.
Shadow Of The Run Presents Zoom Benefit Performance, May 1-10
After successfully introducing immersive theater in the Cleveland market last summer with Shadow of the Run - Chapter 1: Wanderlust, and more recently with Railroaded: A Shadow of the Run Story, Co-Founders Beth McGee, Adam Kern, Christine Woods and Ben Needham are announcing a ZOOM Benefit Production called TORSO BOOK CLUB a?" A SHADOW OF THE RUN VIRTUAL STORY. Their follow up Chapter 2: Calloused, that was set to premiere this summer, has been postponed until the uncertainty of Covid-19 has been reduced. TORSO BOOK CLUB will run May 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th.
After successfully introducing immersive theater in the Cleveland market last summer with Shadow of the Run - Chapter 1: Wanderlust, and more recently with Railroaded: A Shadow of the Run Story, Co-Founders Beth McGee, Adam Kern, Christine Woods and Ben Needham are announcing a ZOOM Benefit Production called TORSO BOOK CLUB a?" A SHADOW OF THE RUN VIRTUAL STORY. Their follow up Chapter 2: Calloused, that was set to premiere this summer, has been postponed until the uncertainty of Covid-19 has been reduced. TORSO BOOK CLUB will run May 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th.
Immersive Experience LAST DAYS OF THE TSARS Announces Extension
Following announcement of a sold-out opening week, immersive theatre experience Last Days of the Tsars has added an additional week of performances -- the world premiere of the Imperial Russia-set immersive show will now play through March 22nd at the Stimson-Green Mansion in Seattle.
Following announcement of a sold-out opening week, immersive theatre experience Last Days of the Tsars has added an additional week of performances -- the world premiere of the Imperial Russia-set immersive show will now play through March 22nd at the Stimson-Green Mansion in Seattle.
RAILROADED: A Shadow Of The Run Story Appears On Live On Lakeside
Shadow of the Run LLC Co-Founders Beth McGee, Adam Kern, Christine Woods and Ben Needham announced that their Immersive Theatre project RAILROADED: A SHADOW OF THE RUN STORY will premiere in a limited engagement January 9th-12th, 2020 in the City of Bedford.
Shadow of the Run LLC Co-Founders Beth McGee, Adam Kern, Christine Woods and Ben Needham announced that their Immersive Theatre project RAILROADED: A SHADOW OF THE RUN STORY will premiere in a limited engagement January 9th-12th, 2020 in the City of Bedford.
Box Office is Now Open For Immersive Pop-Up Theatre RAILROADED: A Shadow Of The Run Story
After successfully introducing immersive theater in the Cleveland market earlier this year with Chapter 1: Wanderlust, Shadow of the Run LLC, Co-Founders Beth McGee, Adam Kern, Christine Woods and Ben Needham are announcing new plans to continue the innovation in 2020. Those plans include a limited January engagement a?oepop-upa?? production utilizing an alternate reality game, as well as a separate full production, Chapter 2: Calloused, that is set to premier in late 2020.
After successfully introducing immersive theater in the Cleveland market earlier this year with Chapter 1: Wanderlust, Shadow of the Run LLC, Co-Founders Beth McGee, Adam Kern, Christine Woods and Ben Needham are announcing new plans to continue the innovation in 2020. Those plans include a limited January engagement a?oepop-upa?? production utilizing an alternate reality game, as well as a separate full production, Chapter 2: Calloused, that is set to premier in late 2020.
Shadow Of The Run Team Brings New Immersive Pop-up To Bedford, January 2020
Shadow of the Run LLC Co-Founders Beth McGee, Adam Kern, Christine Woods and Ben Needham announced that their Immersive Theatre project RAILROADED: A SHADOW OF THE RUN STORY will premiere in a limited engagement January 9th-12th, 2020 in the City of Bedford.
Shadow of the Run LLC Co-Founders Beth McGee, Adam Kern, Christine Woods and Ben Needham announced that their Immersive Theatre project RAILROADED: A SHADOW OF THE RUN STORY will premiere in a limited engagement January 9th-12th, 2020 in the City of Bedford.
Box Office Now Open For SHADOW OF THE RUN CHAPTER 1: WANDERLUST
Shadow of the Run Chapter 1: WanderLust requires timed admission, and begins every 20 minutes starting at 6:00 pm with last admission at 10:00 pm. Each time slot is limited to 14 audience members.
Shadow of the Run Chapter 1: WanderLust requires timed admission, and begins every 20 minutes starting at 6:00 pm with last admission at 10:00 pm. Each time slot is limited to 14 audience members.
Rising Texas Rocker Clay Melton Grows Internationally
Rising Texas Rocker Clay Melton Grows Internationally
Rising Texas Rocker Clay Melton Grows Internationally
A.R.T. Institute Alumni Critical of Diane Paulus's Leadership in Response to School's Three-Year Hiatus
Harvard University's ART Institute, the university's graduate-level theater program within the American Repertory Theater, recently announced a three-year admissions suspensions while administrators implement a strategic plan to stabilize the troubled program. On July 30, the A.R.T. Institute Alumni Association sent a letter to the leaders of the Institute criticizing Diane Paulus's 'little respect or interest in the program' and 'negligence in her duty to the Institute.'
Harvard University's ART Institute, the university's graduate-level theater program within the American Repertory Theater, recently announced a three-year admissions suspensions while administrators implement a strategic plan to stabilize the troubled program. On July 30, the A.R.T. Institute Alumni Association sent a letter to the leaders of the Institute criticizing Diane Paulus's 'little respect or interest in the program' and 'negligence in her duty to the Institute.'
Roaring Third Productions presents SHADOW OF THE RUN
The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run is hunting his next victim while severed limbs lay in the streets. Nearby, drinks are flowing, bets are placed, and morals are slipping. Can you keep your wits until Detective Eliot Ness can catch the killer?
The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run is hunting his next victim while severed limbs lay in the streets. Nearby, drinks are flowing, bets are placed, and morals are slipping. Can you keep your wits until Detective Eliot Ness can catch the killer?
J. Robert Spencer and Erikka Walsh to Star in Staged Reading of BREAKING THE SHAKESPEARE CODE
Sometimes the words we speak become a secret code for what we really feel. Shortly before an audition for her first professional Shakespeare play, gifted and entitled young actor Anna arrives in a college rehearsal hall expecting help from brilliant, bitter acting instructor Curt. When their work together leads to professional success but personal misery, they must decide whether or not to break their Shakespeare code and uncover how they really feel about each other.
Sometimes the words we speak become a secret code for what we really feel. Shortly before an audition for her first professional Shakespeare play, gifted and entitled young actor Anna arrives in a college rehearsal hall expecting help from brilliant, bitter acting instructor Curt. When their work together leads to professional success but personal misery, they must decide whether or not to break their Shakespeare code and uncover how they really feel about each other.
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