Andrea Alton
Latest News on Andrea Alton:
Photos: Opening Night of Pamela Weiler Grayson's New Play OBSERVANT at the Chain Theatre (Sep 16, 2024)
New Play SHADOWS Written and Directed By Anthony M. Laura To Debut At A.R.T. New York This December (Aug 21, 2023)
Anthony M. Laura To Direct His New Play SHADOWS At Jeffrey And Paula Gural Theater/ A.R.T. (Mar 17, 2023)
Photos: Opening Night of Pamela Weiler Grayson's New Play OBSERVANT at the Chain Theatre (Sep 16, 2024)
New Play SHADOWS Written and Directed By Anthony M. Laura To Debut At A.R.T. New York This December (Aug 21, 2023)
Anthony M. Laura To Direct His New Play SHADOWS At Jeffrey And Paula Gural Theater/ A.R.T. (Mar 17, 2023)
BIO
Andrea Alton is a New York based actor, writer, comic/improviser. Some of Andrea's favorite theatre credits include The Chiselers (Emerging Artists Theatre), Big Girl, Little World (FringeNYC), The Strangest Kind of Romance (Provincetown Tennessee Williams Festival), The Ghost From Lacuna (The Brick), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (The New Acting Company), and Julie Andrew’s is the Devil (Provincetown, MA/Dublin, Ireland).
As a solo performer, Andrea has written and performed four solo-shows including White (Trash) Wedding (The PIT), The F*cking World According to Molly (FringeNYC/TerraNOVA Solo Festival/Dublin Theatre Festival), Possum Creek (FringeNYC) and Molly’s World (FrigidNY). She’s also written two comedies with Allen Warnock including Carl & Shelly; Best Friends Forever (FringeNYC & commercial run) and A Microwaved Burrito Filled with E. coli (FringeNYC).
She is the creator of the popular downtown character Molly “Equality” Dykeman and has performed the character to sold-out houses all over New York City including The Laurie Beechman Theatre, FringeNYC, Gotham Comedy Club, Dixon Place, UCB, The PIT, Emerging Artists, Frigid NY, Comix, NY Sketch Fest, among others. National performances include the San Francisco Comedy Fest, DC Sketch Fest, Chicago Sketch Fest and Provincetown, MA during Women's Week. International performances include the Dublin Gay International Theatre Festival in Ireland and the Toronto Sketch Fest.
In 2015, Andrea won The Doric Wilson Independent Playwright award at The New York Innovative Theatre Awards. As a playwright, her plays have been produced across the country and internationally with notable performances in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Florida, and Ireland.
Andrea is a proud member of Emerging Artists Theatre, TOSOS (The Other Side of Silence), SAG/AFTRA and Actors Equity Association.
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Awards and Nominations
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IT Awards - 2015 - Doric Wilson Independent Playwright Award
Andrea Alton
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Photos: Opening Night of Pamela Weiler Grayson's New Play OBSERVANT at the Chain Theatre
Pamela Weiler Grayson’s new play Observant opened on Thursday, September 12 with a sold-out house at Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The New York Premiere is currently running until September 28 at the Chain Theatre in midtown Manhattan. Shellen Lubin directs. Check out photos from opening night here!
Pamela Weiler Grayson’s new play Observant opened on Thursday, September 12 with a sold-out house at Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The New York Premiere is currently running until September 28 at the Chain Theatre in midtown Manhattan. Shellen Lubin directs. Check out photos from opening night here!
New Play SHADOWS Written and Directed By Anthony M. Laura To Debut At A.R.T. New York This December
Anthony M. Laura, Artistic Director of Face To Face Films, will direct his new play 'Shadows' Off-Broadway at The Jeffrey And Paula Gural Theater / A.R.T. this December.
Anthony M. Laura, Artistic Director of Face To Face Films, will direct his new play 'Shadows' Off-Broadway at The Jeffrey And Paula Gural Theater / A.R.T. this December.
Anthony M. Laura To Direct His New Play SHADOWS At Jeffrey And Paula Gural Theater/ A.R.T.
Anthony M. Laura, Artistic Director of Face to Face Films, will direct his new play 'Shadows' Off-Broadway at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theater / A.R.T. this fall.
Anthony M. Laura, Artistic Director of Face to Face Films, will direct his new play 'Shadows' Off-Broadway at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theater / A.R.T. this fall.
Emerging Artists Theatre Announces Lineup For Spark Theatre Festival NYC
Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is kicking off their 30th anniversary season by changing the name of their bi-annual New Work Series to Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The company will also return to premiering new works Off-Broadway in Fall 2023.
Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is kicking off their 30th anniversary season by changing the name of their bi-annual New Work Series to Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The company will also return to premiering new works Off-Broadway in Fall 2023.
Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their Spring Bi-Annual New Work Series In Manhattan
Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is seeking submissions of polished works in progress that are ready to be put in front of an audience for their Spring New Work Series (NWS), which is scheduled to run March 6 through March 26 at TADA Theater in the Flatiron district. The Fall New Work Series was a critic's pick in The New York Times and Time Out New York and featured 70 new works with over 450 artists participating. In January EAT will begin its 30th season of presenting new work.
Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is seeking submissions of polished works in progress that are ready to be put in front of an audience for their Spring New Work Series (NWS), which is scheduled to run March 6 through March 26 at TADA Theater in the Flatiron district. The Fall New Work Series was a critic's pick in The New York Times and Time Out New York and featured 70 new works with over 450 artists participating. In January EAT will begin its 30th season of presenting new work.
Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their Fall New Work Series
Emerging Artists Theatre is seeking submissions of works in progress that are ready to be put in front of an audience for their Fall New Work Series which is scheduled to run October 3rd through October 23rd at TADA Theater in the Flatiron district.
Emerging Artists Theatre is seeking submissions of works in progress that are ready to be put in front of an audience for their Fall New Work Series which is scheduled to run October 3rd through October 23rd at TADA Theater in the Flatiron district.
Emerging Artists Theatre Announces Line-up For Week Two Of The NEW WORK SERIES
Emerging Artists Theatre has announced the line-up for the second week of their bi-annual New Work Series. The three-week festival runs March 21 to April 10 and showcases new musicals, dance pieces, solo shows and plays. Over 50 productions will be presented.
Emerging Artists Theatre has announced the line-up for the second week of their bi-annual New Work Series. The three-week festival runs March 21 to April 10 and showcases new musicals, dance pieces, solo shows and plays. Over 50 productions will be presented.
Emerging Artists Theatre Announces Week One Line-up For NEW WORK SERIES
Emerging Artists Theatre has announced the line-up for the first week of their bi-annual New Work Series. The three-week festival runs March 21 to April 10 and showcases new musicals, dance pieces, solo shows and plays, in various stages of development. Over 50 productions will be presented.
Emerging Artists Theatre has announced the line-up for the first week of their bi-annual New Work Series. The three-week festival runs March 21 to April 10 and showcases new musicals, dance pieces, solo shows and plays, in various stages of development. Over 50 productions will be presented.
Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their 2022 New Work Series
Emerging Artists Theatre is seeking submissions of new material that is ready to be put in front of an audience for their Spring New Work Series (NWS) which is currently scheduled to run March 21 through April 10 at TADA Theater in midtown Manhattan.
Emerging Artists Theatre is seeking submissions of new material that is ready to be put in front of an audience for their Spring New Work Series (NWS) which is currently scheduled to run March 21 through April 10 at TADA Theater in midtown Manhattan.
DORIS DAY: MY SECRET LOVE Headlines Emerging Artists New Work Series
Emerging Artists Theatre presents a workshop production of the new full length play Doris Day: My Secret Love by Paul Adams.
Emerging Artists Theatre presents a workshop production of the new full length play Doris Day: My Secret Love by Paul Adams.
Emerging Artists Theatres New Work Series Returns To TADA Theater, October 4
Emerging Artists Theatre has announced the return of their biannual New Work Series which runs October 4 - 24, 2021 at TADA Theater in the Flatiron District.
Emerging Artists Theatre has announced the return of their biannual New Work Series which runs October 4 - 24, 2021 at TADA Theater in the Flatiron District.
Emerging Artists Theatre To Present Four Virtual Benefit Performances In May
Award-winning Emerging Artists Theatre will present four evenings of virtual performances on Monday nights in May. The series will feature new dance and theatre pieces that have been pre-recorded at various theatres across the country.
Award-winning Emerging Artists Theatre will present four evenings of virtual performances on Monday nights in May. The series will feature new dance and theatre pieces that have been pre-recorded at various theatres across the country.
POOLING TO PARADISE By Caytha Jentis To Have Virtual Benefit Reading, November 23
In celebration of their 28th season, Emerging Artists Theatre will present a virtual benefit reading of Pooling to Paradise by Caytha Jentis, on Monday, November 23 at 8 pm. The production is directed by Alice Jankell and features Veronica Dang, Eulone Gooding, Stephen Reich, and Jersten Seraile. Proceeds from the benefit will help support Emerging Artists New Work Series.
In celebration of their 28th season, Emerging Artists Theatre will present a virtual benefit reading of Pooling to Paradise by Caytha Jentis, on Monday, November 23 at 8 pm. The production is directed by Alice Jankell and features Veronica Dang, Eulone Gooding, Stephen Reich, and Jersten Seraile. Proceeds from the benefit will help support Emerging Artists New Work Series.
Emerging Artists Theatre Celebrates 28th Season With A Virtual Benefit Reading
In celebration of their 28th season, Emerging Artists Theatre will present a virtual benefit reading of Doris Day: A Sentimental Journey, by Paul Adams. Longtime collaborator Melissa Attebery, directs. The reading stars Tiffan Borelli as Doris Day and is accompanied by Matt Casarino Proceeds will benefit Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) and The Doris Day Animal Foundation.
In celebration of their 28th season, Emerging Artists Theatre will present a virtual benefit reading of Doris Day: A Sentimental Journey, by Paul Adams. Longtime collaborator Melissa Attebery, directs. The reading stars Tiffan Borelli as Doris Day and is accompanied by Matt Casarino Proceeds will benefit Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) and The Doris Day Animal Foundation.
Emerging Artists Theatre Celebrates Their 28th Season With Three Virtual Benefit Performances
In celebration of their 28th season, Emerging Artists Theatre will present three diverse virtual benefit performances in November.
In celebration of their 28th season, Emerging Artists Theatre will present three diverse virtual benefit performances in November.
BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES, MADE FOR EACH OTHER & More Present Live Pop-up Outdoor Performances in NYC
A handful of intrepid solo performers are presenting live, outdoor pop up performances of their acclaimed solo shows this Fall. These intimate storytelling events are presented using the LiveTours app and performed for an audience of 14 or less.
A handful of intrepid solo performers are presenting live, outdoor pop up performances of their acclaimed solo shows this Fall. These intimate storytelling events are presented using the LiveTours app and performed for an audience of 14 or less.
Molly 'Equality' Dykeman Presents Live Pop-up Show ALL BY MYSELF
Cult comic favorite Molly 'Equality' Dykeman (played by Andrea Alton), returns with live, in-person pop up outdoor performances on September 26, October 3 & 10 in Park Slope, Brooklyn -- easily accessible from the F & G trains at 7th Avenue.
Cult comic favorite Molly 'Equality' Dykeman (played by Andrea Alton), returns with live, in-person pop up outdoor performances on September 26, October 3 & 10 in Park Slope, Brooklyn -- easily accessible from the F & G trains at 7th Avenue.
Molly 'Equality' Dykeman Returns With Encore Performance Of New Virtual Show ALL BY MYSELF
Andrea Alton stars as cult favorite Molly 'Equality' Dykeman returns with an encore performance of ALL BY MYSELF... A QUARANTINE LOVE STORY FOR THE LADIES, a live stay-at-home 30-minute online performance experience like no other.
Andrea Alton stars as cult favorite Molly 'Equality' Dykeman returns with an encore performance of ALL BY MYSELF... A QUARANTINE LOVE STORY FOR THE LADIES, a live stay-at-home 30-minute online performance experience like no other.
Live Virtual Show ALL BY MYSELF... A Quarantine Love Story for the Ladies Comes To StageIt, June 17
Just in time to celebrate Gay Pride, Andrea Alton stars as Molly 'Equality' Dykeman in a live 30-minute stay-at-home online performance experience like no other. Streaming live on Stageit.com on Wednesday, June 17 at 8 pm EDT / 5 pm PDT.
Just in time to celebrate Gay Pride, Andrea Alton stars as Molly 'Equality' Dykeman in a live 30-minute stay-at-home online performance experience like no other. Streaming live on Stageit.com on Wednesday, June 17 at 8 pm EDT / 5 pm PDT.
Emerging Artists Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For Their New Work Series
Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is seeking cabaret, subway musicians, sketch groups, musicians, and classical groups for inclusion in their Spring New Work Series which runs April 20 through May 10 at TADA Theater in midtown. Application deadline is March 2.
Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is seeking cabaret, subway musicians, sketch groups, musicians, and classical groups for inclusion in their Spring New Work Series which runs April 20 through May 10 at TADA Theater in midtown. Application deadline is March 2.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Andrea Alton been nominated for?
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What awards has Andrea Alton won?
Andrea Alton has won the Doric Wilson Independent Playwright Award (IT Awards) and the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play. She received nominations for the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding New Play and the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best New Work.
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