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Interview: José Rivera and YOUR NAME MEANS DREAM at NJ Rep
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 29, 2024

Academy Award nominee José Rivera brings his new play Your Name Means Dream to New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) for a limited run from October 31st to November 24th.  Rivera also directs the show.  His play examines how we live, die, and form our sense of self in a world that’s increasingly saturated with technology.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Names New Managing Director
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

Ensemble Studio Theatre have announced that Adriana Borzellino has been named EST’s new Managing Director, effective as of October 1.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces New Youngblood Members
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

Ensemble Studio Theatre announced the new members of its Youngblood program, a collective of emerging playwrights under 30.

Brian Quijada Will Emcee Ensemble Studio Theatre's 2024 Gala Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024

Ensemble Studio Theatre will host its Spring 2024 Benefit on Tuesday, May 7 at City Winery, celebrating EST’s past, present, and future.

Interview: Nick Ullett Throws A THEATRICAL CATASTROPHE of THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
by Gil Kaan - Mar 5, 2024

Nick Ullett’s The Birthday Party: A Theatrical Catastrophe world premiered March 2, 2024 at the Rogue Machine at the Matrix. Lisa James directs Nick in his real-life account of the cancellation of The Birthday Party in 2014. After a successful opening weekend, Nick found some time to answer a few of my queries.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Extends REDWOOD By Brittany K. Allen
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 7, 2023

Ensemble Studio Theatre (Estefanía Fadul and Graeme Gillis, CoArtistic Directors) has extended REDWOOD, by Brittany K. Allen and directed by EST member artist Mikhaela Mahony, until Saturday, November 18.

Ensemble Studio Theatre's REDWOOD Set to Begin Previews This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2023

Ensemble Studio Theatre will begin performances for REDWOOD by Brittany K. Allen and directed by EST member artist Mikhaela Mahony on Wednesday, October 18.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces Casting For REDWOOD By Brittany K. Allen
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023

Ensemble Studio Theatre (Estefanía Fadul and Graeme Gillis, Co-Artistic Directors) has announced complete casting for their season opener, REDWOOD by Youngblood alum Brittany K. Allen and directed by EST member artist Mikhaela Mahony. Get the full casting information here!

Cast Set for Brittany K. Allen's REDWOOD at Ensemble Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2023

Ensemble Studio Theatre has revealed the complete cast for their season opener, REDWOOD by Youngblood alum Brittany K. Allen and directed by EST member artist Mikhaela Mahony.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Unveils Exciting Lineup for the 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023

Get a sneak peek into the highly anticipated 2023-24 season at Ensemble Studio Theatre, featuring an impressive lineup of plays and events that are sure to captivate theater enthusiasts. Find out what to expect and mark your calendars for an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Ensemble Studio Theatre to Present FIRST LIGHT FESTIVAL Beginning Tomorrow
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023

Ensemble Studio Theatre (Estefanía Fadul and Graeme Gillis, Co-Artistic Directors) and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation (Doron Weber, Vice President and Program Director) have announced the lineup for the 2023 First Light Festival, part of the EST/Sloan Project to develop plays exploring science and technology.  

Jeanne Dorsey's THE KIT: MADE BY MARTHA Will Have Premiere Reading as Part Of The Alfred P. Sloan 2023 First Light Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2023

Bechdel Project and Ensemble Studio Theatre will present the world premiere reading of Jeanne Dorsey's play, The Kit: Made by Martha, directed by Jackson Gay, on May 7th (3pm) and 8th (7pm) in New York City at Alchemical Studios

Axial Theatre To Present Reading of A CONNECTED PLACE at The Dramatists Guild
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 12, 2023

Axial Theatre under Artistic Director Cady McClain, will present a staged reading of a connected place written by Youlim Nam, and directed by Cady McClain, featuring Axial Theater Members Tom Ryan, Youlim Nam, and Allegra Venturi, as part of the Friday Night Footlights Reading Series at the Dramatists Guild of America.

Mary Elizabeth Hamilton's SMART to Premiere at Ensemble Studio Theatre This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2023

Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have announced that Mary Elizabeth Hamilton, an EST Youngblood Graduate, will make her Off-Broadway debut with her new play SMART.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Names Estefanía Fadul and Graeme Gillis New Co-Artistic Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023

Ensemble Studio Theatre has appointed Estefanía Fadul and Graeme Gillis the new Co-Artistic Directors of the 55-year-old award-winning off-Broadway theater company.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces 2022/23 Youngblood Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022

Ensemble Studio Theatre’s Youngblood program has announced new members for the 2022-2023 season: Lyndsey Bourne, K'yana Faulkner-Smith, Renae Jarrett, kl, Charlie Oh, Holly Settoon, Danny Tejera, and Susan Yassky.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces Casting For Marathon Of One-Act Plays
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2022

Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST) has announced complete casting for the 38th Marathon of One-Act Plays, which will be fully comprised of work from artists who identify as Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC). This year's selection of eleven plays was curated by Co-Artistic Directors Mike Lew (Teenage Dick) and Colette Robert (Behind the Sheet). Ten plays will be presented across two different series from Sunday October 16 through Sunday November 13 at EST.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces Directors for 38th Marathon of One-Act Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022

Ensemble Studio Theatre has announced the directors for the 38th Marathon of One-Act Plays, which will be fully comprised of work from artists who identify as Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC).

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces Directors for the 38th Marathon of One-Act Plays
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2022

Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST) announced the directors for the 38th Marathon of One-Act Plays, which will be fully comprised of work from artists who identify as Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC). The full list of directors is Sivan Battat, Dominic Colón, nicHi Douglas, Chika Ike, Cameron Knight, Rebecca Martinez, Jonathan McCrory, Jess McLeod, Keenan Tyler Oliphant, Erin Tripp and Elizabeth Van Dyke.

Axial Theatre to Present NEVER THE SINNER in November
by Bruce Apar - Sep 18, 2022

'Never the Sinner' is directed by three-time Emmy Award-Winning actress Cady McClain. It stars veteran actor Trent Dawson of General Hospital and As the World Turns and prominent Westchester playwright and actor Albi Gorn, most recently of Tuesdays with Morrie.