Aneesha Kudtarkar

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at TheatreSquared
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 15, 2025

TheatreSquared’s latest production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, presented in collaboration with the National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) and Play On Shakespeare, and ran through the end of March, is a lush, lyrical reimagining that breathes fresh life into one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies. In a modern verse translation by Alison Carey and Directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, this isn’t your typical Illyria—this is a world joyfully reframed through an Asian American lens, where identity and tradition intersect in deeply resonant ways. 

TWELFTH NIGHT Opens March 5 At TheatreSquared
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

T2, in partnership with the National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) and Play On Shakespeare, will produce a charming, modern verse translation (adapted by Alison Carey) of William Shakespeare's brilliant comedy Twelfth Night on the West Theatre stage.

Okieriete Onaodowan, Sojourner Brown & More to Star in THIS GHOST OF SLAVERY at Wesleyan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

Anna Deavere Smith, the Center for the Arts artist in residence for 2024–2025, will present the first public staged reading of This Ghost of Slavery: A Play of Past and Present, co-produced with Long Wharf Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

NAATCO to Present Modern Verse Translations of Shakespeare's CYMBELINE and TWELFTH NIGHT Plus More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024

NAATCO will present the World Premiere of Andrea Thome’s modern verse translation of one of Shakespeare’s most complex plays, Cymbeline, presented in partnership with Play On Shakespeare. Learn more about upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets.

NAATCO adds Portland Center Stage to its National Partnership Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024

Portland Center Stage will be the fifth partner to join NAATCO’s efforts towards promoting more expansive and long-lasting representations of Asian Americans in theater. Learn more about the partnership.

Video: Two River Theater's A THOUSAND MAIDS Releases Official Trailer
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 21, 2024

Two River Theater has released a trailer for A Thousand Maids by Tony Meneses, running through April 28th.

Review: A THOUSAND MAIDS at Two River Theater-Meaningful and Humorous
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 15, 2024

Two River Theater (TRT) is now presenting the captivating world premiere comedy, A Thousand Maids. 

A THOUSAND MAIDS World Premiere to Begin Performances This Weekend at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

Two River Theater will present world premiere comedy, A Thousand Maids, by Two River favorite Tony Meneses. Learn how to purchase tickets.

National Asian American Theatre Co. Announces New National Partners and Upcoming Productions for 2024-'25
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2024

NAATCO partners with new organizations to increase Asian American representation in the arts and has announced upcoming Off-Broadway productions.

Cast Set for World Premiere of A THOUSAND MAIDS at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024

Two River Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere comedy, A Thousand Maids, by Tony Meneses. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Tickets On Sale For World Premiere Comedy A THOUSAND MAIDS At Two River Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2024

Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere comedy 'A Thousand Maids' at Two River Theater. Written by Tony Meneses and directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, the show will run from April 6 to April 28, 2024 in the Marion Huber Theater.

Dorset Theatre Festival's 46th Season Continues With MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT. 2B
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2023

Dorset Theatre Festival’s 46th Season will continue with Kate Hamill’s Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B, which is set to begin performances at the Dorset Playhouse on August 11, 2023. 

Cape Cod Theatre Project Concludes 2023 Season With Mary Elizabeth Hamilton's IT'S STILL F-CKING TUESDAY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2023

The Cape Cod Theatre Project (CCTP) finishes its 2023 season in its fourth week with playwright Mary Elizabeth Hamitlon's It's Still F-cking Tuesday. 

The Cape Cod Theatre Project Announces 2023 Season of New Plays
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023

The Cape Cod Theatre Project (CCTP) announces its 2023 Season of New Plays, running Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 PM ET from June 29th-July 22nd at Falmouth Academy's Simon Center for the Arts. For the second consecutive year, CCTP will highlight female voices, with workshops of staged readings by Steph Del Rosso (June 29-July 1), May Treuhaft-Ali (July 6-July 8), Fernanda Coppel (July 13-15) and Mary Elizabeth Hamilton (July 20-22).

FRASIER Star Dan Butler and Director Aneesha Kudtarkar to Join Dorset Theatre Festival's 2023 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2023

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced full casting for Stephen King's Misery, adapted for the stage by William Goldman, which will open the 46th Season (June 23 - July 8), and the director for the third show of the season, Kate Hamill's Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B (August 11 - 26). 

Sunday Morning Michael Dale: Madhuri Shekar's Fascinating Moralistic Drama Queen Explores The Flexibility of Truth
by Michael Dale - Jun 19, 2022

We're told that numbers don't lie, but when the numbers conflict with what we see in front of us, are they really telling the truth?

NAATCO's QUEEN to Begin Performances the A.R.T./New York Mezzanine Theatre This Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2022

NAATCO will present the inaugural production of the NAATCO National Partnership Project, Queen, written by playwright and screenwriter Madhuri Shekar (House of Joy) and directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, which will begin performances Friday June 10th at the A.R.T./New York Mezzanine Theatre (502 West 53rd Street), continuing through July 1st only. 

BWW Review: QUEEN at Long Wharf Theatre
by Brooks Appelbaum - May 31, 2022

QUEEN, by Madhuri Shekar and playing at Long Wharf Theatre through June 5th, is a timely investigation of ideas that centers on women in STEM (who are underrepresented onstage as in life). Unfortunately, cryptic writing and a misguided set design lessen the impact that the production might have achieved. Still, QUEEN's premise and plot are intriguing.

DIGNITY, ALWAYS DIGNITY, JELLY'S LAST JAM Concert & More Announced for Long Wharf Theatre 2022/2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2022

Long Wharf Theatre yesterday announced the launch of its 2022/2023 season, “Everywhere for Everyone.” Under its new model, audiences will see programming radiating out from the institution's storied home at 222 Sargent Drive and into communities across Greater New Haven.

QUEEN by Madhuri Shekar Opens Tonight at Long Wharf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022

NAATCO's inaugural production of the NAATCO National Partnership Project, Queen, written by playwright and screenwriter Madhuri Shekar (House of Joy) and directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, will open tonight, May 19th at Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck III Theatre, Long Wharf Theatre (222 Sargent Drive, New Haven).