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Anthony J. Piccione

Birth Place: Rochester, New York, United States

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Anthony J. Piccione is an award-winning writer, producer and teaching artist based in New York City. His debut full-length play A Therapy Session with Myself, a semi-autobiographical drama about growing up with autism and anxiety, premiered in January 2019 at the Hudson Guild Theatre before transferring in May to the Kraine Theater for an extended year-long run, Since then, his dystopian political epic One Empire, Under God made its live premiere at The Tank in November 2021 and is now slated for publication at Next Stage Press in 2023 while his psychological horror drama The Lone Wolf Society will be presented as a staged reading in November 2022 before an expected 2023 premiere. Additionally, Piccione's eclectic canon of one-acts has previously been presented in NYC at venues such as The Tank, the Hudson Guild Theatre, Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, Midtown International Theatre Festival, and Manhattan Repertory Theatre. His short drama What I Left Behind was named the NYWinterfest’s Best Short Play of 2018, and his short film The Fire That Won’t Stop was named an official selection at the Venice Short Film Awards, the Paris International Short Festival, and the Hollywood International Golden Age Festival and is available for streaming at Think Shorts. Additionally, he works as a scriptwriter-for-hire whose work has been commissioned by Sesame Workshop and various other clients. He is also the founder of the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival in support of mental health awareness and has taught playwriting courses at EPIC Players and Broadway Weekends. He received his BA in Theatre from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2016 and is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild of America.

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ALTITUDE Will Close Out 2024 at the Neurodivergent New Play Series

This November, the Neurodivergent New Play Series - an ongoing production of Piccione Arts - will close out 2024 with a reading of altitude - written by Daniel Prillaman and directed by Annika Beth - at A.R.T./New York's South Oxford Space.
TALKING IT OUT FESTIVAL Returns With Live Recording Of New Audio Drama Series

The TALKING IT OUT FESTIVAL returns in two weeks with a live recording of a new audio drama series, featuring performances and discussions aimed at raising awareness for mental health issues.
WHITEHARE To Receive Staged Reading At The Neurodivergent New Play Series

WHITEHARE will receive a staged reading at the Neurodivergent New Play Series, highlighting neurodivergent voices in theater. The event aims to showcase new works and foster inclusivity in the arts.
TALKING IT OUT FESTIVAL Returns This Fall with Live Recording of New Audio Drama Series

The Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival in support of mental health empowerment will return this Fall after a year-long hiatus! This season, we will be presenting a new ongoing series of live play readings in NYC and audio drama podcast to be featured worldwide. 
YAHOO BOYS to Play The Neurodivergent New Play Series Next Week

This Fall, the Neurodivergent New Play Series - an ongoing production of Piccione Arts - returns with a reading of Yahoo Boys - written by Blessing Eze with cultural consultant J. Corey Buckner & directed by KM Jones at A.R.T./New York's South Oxford Space.
YAHOO BOYS Will Open The Neurodivergent New Play Series' 2024-25 Season

This Fall, the Neurodivergent New Play Series - an ongoing production of Piccione Arts - returns with a reading of Yahoo Boys - written by Blessing Eze with cultural consultant J. Corey Buckner & directed by KM Jones at A.R.T./New York's South Oxford Space.
AN INTERPRETATION OF ANNA To Be Presented At The Neurodivergent New Play Series This June

AN INTERPRETATION OF ANNA will be presented on Sunday at 2pm as part of the Neurodivergent New Play Series.
One Week Until MY BROTHER JAKE is Presented As Part Of The Neurodivergent New Play Series

This May, the Neurodivergent New Play Series - an ongoing production of Piccione Arts curated by spit&vigor - will present a staged reading of My Brother Jake - written by Dave Osmundsen & directed by Allen MacLeod - at spit&vigor's black box theater, located at 115 MacDougal Street, 3C, New York, NY on May 19th at 2pm EST.
MY BROTHER JAKE To Be Presented As Part Of The Neurodivergent New Play Series This May

This May, the Neurodivergent New Play Series - an ongoing production of Piccione Arts curated by spit&vigor - will present a staged reading of My Brother Jake - written by Dave Osmundsen & directed by Allen MacLeod - at spit&vigor's black box theater, located at 115 MacDougal Street, 3C, New York, NY on May 19th at 2pm EST.
The Neurodivergent New Play Series Will Host First Annual Open-Mic Fundraiser

On April 21st at 2pm EST, the Neurodivergent New Play Series will present its first annual Open-Mic Night to celebrate World Autistic Empowerment Month at spit&vigor's tiny baby blackbox theater, located at 115 MacDougal Street, 3C, New York, NY.
NO ENTRANCE to Open at The Neurodivergent New Play Series in Three Weeks

Courtney Taylor's experimental comedy 'No Entrance' will be presented on March 17th at 2pm as part of Piccione Arts's neurodivergent empowerment play series.
AXIOMS To Be Presented As Part Of The Neurodivergent New Play Series This February

Join us for a staged reading of 'Axioms' as part of the Neurodivergent New Play Series this February.
IMPOSSIBLE THEORIES OF US Will Be Presented as Part Of The Neurodivergent New Play Series This November

This November, the Neurodivergent New Play Series - an ongoing production of Piccione Arts curated by spit&vigor - will present a staged reading of Impossible Theories of Us - written by John Mabey, directed by Zinc Tong & starring Denny and Samekh Resh - at spit&vigor's BlackBox Theater.
Autistic Theatremakers Alliance Launches Three New Education Grants for Autistic Artists

Autistic Theatremakers Alliance, a new non-profit, announces the launch of three education grants for autistic artists in American theatre. Learn more about how these grants will support the development of autistic artists.
2 Weeks Until SKINNY LEGEND at The Neurodivergent New Play Series

Liv Shoup's dark comedy will be presented on Oct 15th at 2pm, directed by Jaye Hunt as part of Piccione Arts' ongoing play series dedicated to neurodivergent empowerment.
THE FLIGHT PATTERNS OF MIGRATORY BIRDS to Open The Neurodivergent New Play Series This September

This Fall, the Neurodivergent New Play Series - an ongoing production of Piccione Arts in association with Sour Grapes Productions - will make its debut with a reading of The Flight Patterns of Migratory Birds - written by Andy Boyd and directed by Maggie Dunn - at the Vino Theater on September 17th at 2pm EST.
THE FLIGHT PATTERNS OF MIGRATORY BIRDS Comes to the Vino Theater in September

This Fall, the Neurodivergent New Play Series - an ongoing production of Piccione Arts in association with Sour Grapes Productions - will make its debut with a reading of The Flight Patterns of Migratory Birds - written by Andy Boyd and directed by Maggie Dunn - at the Vino Theater, located at 274 Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY on September 17th at 2pm EST.
NEURODIVERGENT NEW PLAY SERIES Announces First Play Readings For Fall 2023 & Winter 2024

The Neurodivergent New Play Series has announced its first five play selections to be presented at the Vino Theater, located at 274 Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Beginning in September, performances will be held the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2pm EST.
TALKING IT OUT Virtual Poetry Open-Mic to Be Held Tonight

Tonight, Sunday, May 28th at 7pm EST, the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival in Support of Mental Health Awareness will host its next monthly Poetry Open-Mic Night for poets and spoken-word artists to come and share their poems, monologues, and other written work virtually across the world, and to watch and support the works of their fellow artists.
TALKING IT OUT FEST to Host Virtual Poetry Open-Mic Tonight

Tonight at 7pm, the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival in Support of Mental Health Awareness will begin hosting monthly poetry open-mics for writers and artists to come and share their work virtually across the world, and to watch and support the works of their fellow artists.

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