Chuk Obasi
Birth Place: Queens, NY
Latest News on Chuk Obasi:
World Premiere Of TEA Artistry's BEING CHAKA Opens Tonight (May 8, 2023)
THE DIAMOND Now Open At People's Theatre Project, A Play Led By Immigrant Cast And Design Team (Apr 19, 2023)
New Ohio Theatre Presents the World Premiere of TEA Artistry's BEING CHAKA (Mar 22, 2023)
World Premiere Of TEA Artistry's BEING CHAKA Opens Tonight (May 8, 2023)
THE DIAMOND Now Open At People's Theatre Project, A Play Led By Immigrant Cast And Design Team (Apr 19, 2023)
New Ohio Theatre Presents the World Premiere of TEA Artistry's BEING CHAKA (Mar 22, 2023)
BIO
Chuk Obasi is an actor, writer, and director whose professional work has spanned across theatre, film, television, dance, and poetry performance. He currently serves as Co-Director of TÉA Artistry, and is also a member of The People’s Theatre Project, The Private Theatre, and the Michael Chekhov Association (MICHA).
Recent projects include new play Being Chaka (co-writer and co-director) at the New Ohio Theatre; The Diamond (director) at Pregones Theatre; and Doña Mañana (Performer) at the Riverside Theatre.
Obasi is a proud New York City Native and son of Nigerian immigrants. He is represented UIA Talent Agency.
News
World Premiere Of TEA Artistry's BEING CHAKA Opens Tonight
New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater's Archive Residency world premiere of TÉA Artistry's BEING CHAKA opens tonight, and runs through May 27, 2023 in a limited engagement at New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher St.) in New York City.
New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater's Archive Residency world premiere of TÉA Artistry's BEING CHAKA opens tonight, and runs through May 27, 2023 in a limited engagement at New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher St.) in New York City.
THE DIAMOND Now Open At People's Theatre Project, A Play Led By Immigrant Cast And Design Team
With over eight million people and as many as 800 languages spoken in New York City, it's up to the people to keep their culture shining bright. This past Saturday, People's Theatre Project celebrated the world premiere of an original play – developed by immigrant artists and starring a majority-immigrant cast.
With over eight million people and as many as 800 languages spoken in New York City, it's up to the people to keep their culture shining bright. This past Saturday, People's Theatre Project celebrated the world premiere of an original play – developed by immigrant artists and starring a majority-immigrant cast.
New Ohio Theatre Presents the World Premiere of TEA Artistry's BEING CHAKA
New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater present the Archive Residency world premiere of TEA Artistry's BEING CHAKA, running May 6 - 27, 2023 in a limited engagement at New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher St.) in New York City.
New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater present the Archive Residency world premiere of TEA Artistry's BEING CHAKA, running May 6 - 27, 2023 in a limited engagement at New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher St.) in New York City.
People's Theatre Project To Present THE DIAMOND, an Original Play By Immigrants, About Immigrants
With over eight million people and as many as 800 languages spoken in New York City, it's up to the people to keep their culture shining bright. This April, People's Theatre Project will present the world premiere of an original play – developed by immigrant artists and starring a majority-immigrant cast.
With over eight million people and as many as 800 languages spoken in New York City, it's up to the people to keep their culture shining bright. This April, People's Theatre Project will present the world premiere of an original play – developed by immigrant artists and starring a majority-immigrant cast.
People's Theatre Project Presents Premiere Of THE DIAMOND Powered By Immigrant Cast And Crew
With over eight million people and as many as 800 languages spoken in New York City, it's up to the people to keep their culture shining bright. This April, People's Theatre Project will present the world premiere of an original play - developed by immigrant artists and starring a majority-immigrant cast.
With over eight million people and as many as 800 languages spoken in New York City, it's up to the people to keep their culture shining bright. This April, People's Theatre Project will present the world premiere of an original play - developed by immigrant artists and starring a majority-immigrant cast.
World Premiere Of TEA Artistry's BEING CHAKA Comes to the New Ohio Theatre
New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater will present the Archive Residency world premiere of TÉA Artistry's BEING CHAKA, May 6 - 27, 2023 in a limited engagement at New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher St.) in New York City. Previews begin May 6 for a May 8 opening.
New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater will present the Archive Residency world premiere of TÉA Artistry's BEING CHAKA, May 6 - 27, 2023 in a limited engagement at New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher St.) in New York City. Previews begin May 6 for a May 8 opening.
Vida Tayebati to Star in People's Theatre Project's DIAMOND Beginning in March
Vida Tayebati will star in Diamond, People's Theatre Project latest play. Diamond is written by Christin Eve Cato, and directed by Chuk Obasi, will run at Pregones theatre in March-April, 2023 and will be touring in NYC in September, 2023 - May, 2024.
Vida Tayebati will star in Diamond, People's Theatre Project latest play. Diamond is written by Christin Eve Cato, and directed by Chuk Obasi, will run at Pregones theatre in March-April, 2023 and will be touring in NYC in September, 2023 - May, 2024.
Samuel A. Simon Returns To The New York Stage To Present Three Showcase Performances Of THE ACTUAL DANCE
Playwright and noted social justice warrior and one of the original members of Ralph Nader's first legal advocacy group in Washington, Samuel A. Simon, has announced that his hit show about transformative love, The Actual Dance, will return to APAP 2023 (taking place at The Midtown Hilton Hotel, 1335 Avenue of the Americas) this January, as the annual conference resumes in-person performances for the first time in over three years.
Playwright and noted social justice warrior and one of the original members of Ralph Nader's first legal advocacy group in Washington, Samuel A. Simon, has announced that his hit show about transformative love, The Actual Dance, will return to APAP 2023 (taking place at The Midtown Hilton Hotel, 1335 Avenue of the Americas) this January, as the annual conference resumes in-person performances for the first time in over three years.
Collab24 Is Calling All Artists To Collaborate
The second annual Collab24 is a 24-hour devised theatre festival seeking to bring together artists of all disciplines with the goal of strengthening our artistic community through a shared process of creating and presenting devised theatre.
The second annual Collab24 is a 24-hour devised theatre festival seeking to bring together artists of all disciplines with the goal of strengthening our artistic community through a shared process of creating and presenting devised theatre.
New Ohio Theatre Announces 2022 Ice Factory Festival
The Obie Award-winning New Ohio Theatre has announced that the 29th annual Ice Factory Festival will be a hybrid model that includes live in-person performances, as well as live-streamed and on-demand.
The Obie Award-winning New Ohio Theatre has announced that the 29th annual Ice Factory Festival will be a hybrid model that includes live in-person performances, as well as live-streamed and on-demand.
2022 Ice Factory Festival Announced At New Ohio Theatre
The Obie Award-winning New Ohio Theatre has announced that the 29th annual Ice Factory Festival will be a hybrid model that includes live in-person performances, as well as live-streamed and on-demand.
The Obie Award-winning New Ohio Theatre has announced that the 29th annual Ice Factory Festival will be a hybrid model that includes live in-person performances, as well as live-streamed and on-demand.
A BURNING CHURCH Begins May 20 At New Ohio Theatre
New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater's Archive Residency work-in-progress presentation of A Burning Church, with a book and direction by Alex Hare and Zhailon Levingston, music by Nehemiah Luckett and lyrics by Zhailon Levingston, begins performances on May 20 at New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher Street) in New York City.
New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater's Archive Residency work-in-progress presentation of A Burning Church, with a book and direction by Alex Hare and Zhailon Levingston, music by Nehemiah Luckett and lyrics by Zhailon Levingston, begins performances on May 20 at New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher Street) in New York City.
New Ohio Theatre & IRT's Archive Residency to Present iNegro, a rhapsody & A Burning Church
New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater will present the Archive Residency world premiere of iNegro, a rhapsody, written and performed by Kareem M. Lucas, and production concept by Stevie Walker-Webb, and a work-in-progress presentation of A Burning Church.
New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater will present the Archive Residency world premiere of iNegro, a rhapsody, written and performed by Kareem M. Lucas, and production concept by Stevie Walker-Webb, and a work-in-progress presentation of A Burning Church.
The Michael Chekhov Association to Stage SOME STRANGER SOMEWHERE
On Sunday, March 13th, from 4-7pm, The Michael Chekhov Association (MICHA) is teaming up with socially engaged storytelling project The Ships in the Night to co-host a participatory gathering that offers a glimpse into some of the invisible personal moments that occurred during this time.
On Sunday, March 13th, from 4-7pm, The Michael Chekhov Association (MICHA) is teaming up with socially engaged storytelling project The Ships in the Night to co-host a participatory gathering that offers a glimpse into some of the invisible personal moments that occurred during this time.
People's Theatre Project to Return to the Stage With the World Premiere of DOÑA MAÑANA
The season will open with the world premiere of Doña Mañana, the final chapter in a theatrical trilogy investigating and celebrating the immigrant experience. The play, created and performed by The PTP Company, will premiere on the weekend of September 17-19 at The Riverside Theatre.
The season will open with the world premiere of Doña Mañana, the final chapter in a theatrical trilogy investigating and celebrating the immigrant experience. The play, created and performed by The PTP Company, will premiere on the weekend of September 17-19 at The Riverside Theatre.
Ma-Yi Theater Company Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month with New Programming and Initiatives
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Ma-Yi Theater Company has announced several programs and initiatives that not only strengthen Ma-Yi’s role in leading the national discourse about what it means to be Asian American today, but expands the diverse communities that Ma-Yi champions and supports.
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Ma-Yi Theater Company has announced several programs and initiatives that not only strengthen Ma-Yi’s role in leading the national discourse about what it means to be Asian American today, but expands the diverse communities that Ma-Yi champions and supports.
Broadway Cast Members and Graduates 2020 Dance, Soar, and Exhale in the New Vintage Trouble Video
As phase one takes hold of the city and slowly changes towards a new normal, some feel motionless. A battle cry and a love letter, professional dancers from Broadway to the Graduating Class of 2020, find an outlet as they dance, soar, and exhale to the new single by Vintage Trouble.
As phase one takes hold of the city and slowly changes towards a new normal, some feel motionless. A battle cry and a love letter, professional dancers from Broadway to the Graduating Class of 2020, find an outlet as they dance, soar, and exhale to the new single by Vintage Trouble.
Royal Family Productions Presents FEMALE FORWARD FESTIVAL
Royal Family Productions (Chris Henry, Artistic Director), a Times Square-based non-profit theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work, is proud to kick off their season with Royal Family's Resident Choreographer/Creative Associate Lorna Ventura curating the FEMALE FORWARD FESTIVAL. This festival features Blackbirding by Queen Esther (The Moxie Show), Journeys by Rosa Arredondo (TV: a?oeRoswell, New Mexico.a?? Broadway: A Streetcar Named Desire), and This Open Earth by Iman Schuk. Tickets are $30; $100; $250 and can be purchased by clicking royalfamilyproductions.org
Royal Family Productions (Chris Henry, Artistic Director), a Times Square-based non-profit theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work, is proud to kick off their season with Royal Family's Resident Choreographer/Creative Associate Lorna Ventura curating the FEMALE FORWARD FESTIVAL. This festival features Blackbirding by Queen Esther (The Moxie Show), Journeys by Rosa Arredondo (TV: a?oeRoswell, New Mexico.a?? Broadway: A Streetcar Named Desire), and This Open Earth by Iman Schuk. Tickets are $30; $100; $250 and can be purchased by clicking royalfamilyproductions.org
Hernando Umana And Cory Wade To Perform At S.T.A.R. Theater's 30th Anniversary Benefit Performance
S.T.A.R. Theater is celebrating 30 years of using theater to educate young people about sex, sexuality, gender, and all things adolescence with a benefit performance featuring special performances by Hernando Umana and Cory Wade on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 6:00 at The Beacon School522 W. 44th Street New York, NY
S.T.A.R. Theater is celebrating 30 years of using theater to educate young people about sex, sexuality, gender, and all things adolescence with a benefit performance featuring special performances by Hernando Umana and Cory Wade on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 6:00 at The Beacon School522 W. 44th Street New York, NY
Michael Chekhov Association (MICHA) Awards 2019 Zelda Fichandler Scholarship To Tia James And Chuk Obasi
The Michael Chekhov Association (MICHA), the not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the artistic vision and technique of Michael Chekhov, celebrating its 20th year in 2019, today announced that the next recipients of the Zelda Fichandler Scholarship will be multi-faceted performers, stage and screen actress Tia James and writer/director/choreographer, Chuk Obasi.
The Michael Chekhov Association (MICHA), the not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the artistic vision and technique of Michael Chekhov, celebrating its 20th year in 2019, today announced that the next recipients of the Zelda Fichandler Scholarship will be multi-faceted performers, stage and screen actress Tia James and writer/director/choreographer, Chuk Obasi.
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