Claire Tran
Latest News on Claire Tran:
Ring of Keys Announces QUEERING THE CANON Concert Series (Jan 13, 2022)
Photo Flash: First Look at Prospect Theater Company's Interactive TREE TALES on May 22 (May 22, 2021)
TREE TALES to be Presented by Prospect Theater Company in Riverside Park (May 12, 2021)
Ring of Keys Announces QUEERING THE CANON Concert Series (Jan 13, 2022)
Photo Flash: First Look at Prospect Theater Company's Interactive TREE TALES on May 22 (May 22, 2021)
TREE TALES to be Presented by Prospect Theater Company in Riverside Park (May 12, 2021)
BIO
Claire Tran (they/she) is a lyricist, book writer, screenwriter, and playwright. Claire is a Jonathan Larson Grant Finalist 2020. Musical Theatre writing includes Akira & the Merpeople with composer Teresa Lotz, (Polyphone Festival 2020, Musical Theater Factory's 4x15 2019, THEatre ACCELERATOR 2019) Grandma Kim vs. America, with composer Jiyoung Kim, (HERE Arts Center Theater in the Downtown Urban Theatre Festival), and Oh Soy, written with composer Landon Braverman, (Bella Concert Hall in Calgary and the Duplex Theatre). Claire’s songs have been performed at the National Alliance for Musical Theater, 54 Below, and Joe’s Pub. Claire’s screenplay, Steel Cutter, was the winner of the Fresh Voices Screenwriting Contest and the award for Diversity and Inclusion. Playwriting credits include Steel Cutter, Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s National Playwrights Conference Finalist 2017, and Fluffy, (Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, Playwrights Showcase, optioned by JJ Films). Member of the Dramatist Guild. Musical Theatre Writing from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts. www.clairetran.net
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Ring of Keys Announces QUEERING THE CANON Concert Series
Ring of Keys, a 501(c)3 artist service organization and the only national network of queer women, trans, and gender non-conforming professional artists working on and offstage in musical theatre, has announced The Queering the Canon Concert Series building off the success of 2020’s Queering the Canon concert at Joe’s Pub.
Ring of Keys, a 501(c)3 artist service organization and the only national network of queer women, trans, and gender non-conforming professional artists working on and offstage in musical theatre, has announced The Queering the Canon Concert Series building off the success of 2020’s Queering the Canon concert at Joe’s Pub.
Photo Flash: First Look at Prospect Theater Company's Interactive TREE TALES on May 22
This unique event invited audience members to walk through the Crabapple Grove in Riverside Park guided by an ensemble of artists, and choose from a selection of original flash-fiction short stories penned by 15 theater writers.
This unique event invited audience members to walk through the Crabapple Grove in Riverside Park guided by an ensemble of artists, and choose from a selection of original flash-fiction short stories penned by 15 theater writers.
TREE TALES to be Presented by Prospect Theater Company in Riverside Park
Prospect Theater Company has announced its first in-person, live arts program of 2021: TREE TALES. This unique event invites audience members to walk through the Crabapple Grove in Riverside Park guided by an ensemble of artists, and interact with original flash-fiction short stories penned by 15 theater writers.
Prospect Theater Company has announced its first in-person, live arts program of 2021: TREE TALES. This unique event invites audience members to walk through the Crabapple Grove in Riverside Park guided by an ensemble of artists, and interact with original flash-fiction short stories penned by 15 theater writers.
Astoria Performing Arts Center and Teresa Lotz Present THE INSIDERS Musicals from the Quarantine
Astoria Performing Arts Center (Dev Bondarin, Artistic Director), in association with Teresa Lotz, presents six new musical shorts written in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Featuring the work of fifteen writers, six directors, and a large number of actors, the contributing artists joined the project in the early days of the crisis in the spirit of developing new work without being in the same room to do so.
Astoria Performing Arts Center (Dev Bondarin, Artistic Director), in association with Teresa Lotz, presents six new musical shorts written in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Featuring the work of fifteen writers, six directors, and a large number of actors, the contributing artists joined the project in the early days of the crisis in the spirit of developing new work without being in the same room to do so.
University of the Arts' POLYPHONE FESTIVAL Will Return for a Sixth Year
University of the Arts' Ira Brind School of Theater Arts has announced the lineup for the sixth annual Polyphone, a 'festival of the emerging musical.' The 5-day festival will take place in the Arts Bank and Wilma Theater on Broad Street in Philadelphia, April 7-11, 2020.
University of the Arts' Ira Brind School of Theater Arts has announced the lineup for the sixth annual Polyphone, a 'festival of the emerging musical.' The 5-day festival will take place in the Arts Bank and Wilma Theater on Broad Street in Philadelphia, April 7-11, 2020.
This Alien Nation, Tony Trischka and More Are Coming to Joe's Pub Feb 12-22
Joe's Pub has released its schedule for Feb 12-22! Brown Girls Burlesque: Love Got Game - Valentine's Edition (Feb. 12), Isaac Oliver Is Your Valentine (Feb. 13), and Lea DeLaria: f**k Love and more will take to the stage!
Joe's Pub has released its schedule for Feb 12-22! Brown Girls Burlesque: Love Got Game - Valentine's Edition (Feb. 12), Isaac Oliver Is Your Valentine (Feb. 13), and Lea DeLaria: f**k Love and more will take to the stage!
Ashley Blanchet, Sarah Beth Pfeifer and More to Perform at QUEERING THE CANON at Joe's Pub
Ring of Keys, the only national network of queer women, trans, and gender non-conforming professional artists working on and offstage in musical theatre, has announced the performer lineup for Queering the Canon.
Ring of Keys, the only national network of queer women, trans, and gender non-conforming professional artists working on and offstage in musical theatre, has announced the performer lineup for Queering the Canon.
QUEERING THE CANON: A Benefit Concert for Ring of Keys' 2nd Birthday Comes To Joe's Pub
RING OF KEYS brings QUEERING THE CANON to Joe's Pub.
RING OF KEYS brings QUEERING THE CANON to Joe's Pub.
Musical Theatre Factory Announces NEW WAVE GATHERING: A Celebrating Women, Trans And Gender Non Conforming Artists
To celebrate the work of MTF's Women, Trans and GNC Roundtable on Monday June 3rd, Musical Theatre Factory will present a one night only evening of new musical theatre works by and for women, trans and gender non conforming people. These invigorating, witty, compelling, complex and poignant songs explore a range of stories told by underrepresented voices- songs about life, love, coming-of-age, finding your power, and just plain ol' humanity! Curated by Molly Marinik, Maybe Burke and Janelle Lawrence A New Wave Gathering will take place at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St) on Monday, June 3 at 9.30pm. Tickets are $25 and are available at mtf.nyc/events.
To celebrate the work of MTF's Women, Trans and GNC Roundtable on Monday June 3rd, Musical Theatre Factory will present a one night only evening of new musical theatre works by and for women, trans and gender non conforming people. These invigorating, witty, compelling, complex and poignant songs explore a range of stories told by underrepresented voices- songs about life, love, coming-of-age, finding your power, and just plain ol' humanity! Curated by Molly Marinik, Maybe Burke and Janelle Lawrence A New Wave Gathering will take place at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St) on Monday, June 3 at 9.30pm. Tickets are $25 and are available at mtf.nyc/events.
VIDEO: Watch Live THEatre ACCELERATOR Pitch Sessions
The first phase of #THEatreACCELERATOR program culminates in a live Shark-Tank-style pitch session where participants present their shows to theatre and tech industry veterans including Broadway Producers Deborah Taylor Barrera and Tom Polum, Tech Entrepreneur Helen Situ, Broadway Choreographer Michele Lynch, Investor and Producer Frank Kavanaugh and Investor Jonathan Ledden.
The first phase of #THEatreACCELERATOR program culminates in a live Shark-Tank-style pitch session where participants present their shows to theatre and tech industry veterans including Broadway Producers Deborah Taylor Barrera and Tom Polum, Tech Entrepreneur Helen Situ, Broadway Choreographer Michele Lynch, Investor and Producer Frank Kavanaugh and Investor Jonathan Ledden.
Photo Coverage: Clouds of Sils Maria Premieres at Cannes with Kristen Stewart & More
Clouds of Sils Maria is a drama film written and directed by Olivier Assayas, and starring Juliette Binoche, Kristen Stewart, and Chloe Grace Moretz. The film is a German-French-Swiss co-production. It has been selected to compete for the Palme d'Or in the main competition section at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2014. Check out red carpet photos below!
Clouds of Sils Maria is a drama film written and directed by Olivier Assayas, and starring Juliette Binoche, Kristen Stewart, and Chloe Grace Moretz. The film is a German-French-Swiss co-production. It has been selected to compete for the Palme d'Or in the main competition section at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2014. Check out red carpet photos below!
Downtown Urban Theater Festival Features TOY SOLDIERZ, FIVE-SIDED TRIANGLE and More in 12th Season, Now thru 4/19
Downtown Urban Theater Festival (DUTF), now heading into its 12th season, welcomes springtime in NYC with three weeks of new theatre at HERE's Mainstage, today, April 2 to 19, 2014.
Downtown Urban Theater Festival (DUTF), now heading into its 12th season, welcomes springtime in NYC with three weeks of new theatre at HERE's Mainstage, today, April 2 to 19, 2014.
Downtown Urban Theater Festival Returns to HERE in NYC, Now thru April 19
For its much-anticipated 12th annual season, the Downtown Urban Theater Festival (DUTF) will again take residency at HERE's Mainstage in New York City, today, April 2nd through 19th, 2014, with three weeks of new groundbreaking theatre.
For its much-anticipated 12th annual season, the Downtown Urban Theater Festival (DUTF) will again take residency at HERE's Mainstage in New York City, today, April 2nd through 19th, 2014, with three weeks of new groundbreaking theatre.
Downtown Urban Theater Festival to Feature TOY SOLDIERZ, FIVE-SIDED TRIANGLE, & More in 12th Season, 4/2-19
Downtown Urban Theater Festival (DUTF), now heading into its 12th season, welcomes springtime in NYC with three weeks of new theatre at HERE's Mainstage, April 2 to 19, 2014. Seventeen of America's best emerging writers and theatrical visionaries will share their stories that interpret our history and our times through live performances fusing theatre, dance, music, media and visual arts. A special addition to this year's festival will be the U.S. premiere of Two of Us, DUTF's international selection from Romania.
Downtown Urban Theater Festival (DUTF), now heading into its 12th season, welcomes springtime in NYC with three weeks of new theatre at HERE's Mainstage, April 2 to 19, 2014. Seventeen of America's best emerging writers and theatrical visionaries will share their stories that interpret our history and our times through live performances fusing theatre, dance, music, media and visual arts. A special addition to this year's festival will be the U.S. premiere of Two of Us, DUTF's international selection from Romania.
Downtown Urban Theater Festival to Return to HERE in NYC, April 2-19
For its much-anticipated 12th annual season, the Downtown Urban Theater Festival (DUTF) will again take residency at HERE's Mainstage in New York City, April 2nd through 19th, 2014, with three weeks of new groundbreaking theatre.
For its much-anticipated 12th annual season, the Downtown Urban Theater Festival (DUTF) will again take residency at HERE's Mainstage in New York City, April 2nd through 19th, 2014, with three weeks of new groundbreaking theatre.
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