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Bree Pavey Named Executive Director Of Hollywood's Blank Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

Bree Pavey has been named The Blank Theatre's Executive Director, it was announced by Paulo Andrés, Board President. Learn more about Pavey and the company here!

The Blank Theatre Welcomes Six New Members to its Board of Directors
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024

The Blank Theatre in Hollywood has announced the addition of six new members to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. They are Parvesh Cheena, Tim Jo, Marguerite Moreau, Aliza Goldstein, Kit Steinkellner, and Dan Halden.

Priscilla Lopez, Andréa Burns, Eden Espinosa & More Will Star in Michael John LaChiusa's THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2023

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of André Bishop) just announced the New York premiere of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA, directed and co-choreographed by Graciela Daniele, with book, music, and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa. 

HOW TO FIND A HUSBAND IN 37 YEARS OR LONGER… To Get Los Angeles Premiere This February
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022

How to Find a Husband in 37 Years or Longer premiered as a workshop in September 2022 in New York City at Under St Marks Theatre with a sold out run.

Founding Artistic Director of The Blank Theatre Daniel Henning to Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2022

Daniel Henning, the Founding Artistic Director of The Blank Theatre in Hollywood, is stepping down after 32 years, effective October 8, 2022. Henning founded The Blank Theatre in 1990.

Annie McGrath Named Managing Director of Hollywood's Blank Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2022

Annie McGrath has been named The Blank Theatre's new Managing Director, it was announced by Daniel Henning, Founding Artistic Director, and Paulo Andrés, Board Chair.

Winners Named for The Blank Theatre's 30th Anniversary Young Playwright's Festival
by Marissa Tomeo - May 4, 2022

The plays are divided up into weekly offerings of three plays and, for only the second time, an additional fifth week offering — a feature called YPF Plus (YPF+). The play Venus, and What Else is Nocturnal is nearly ready for professional production and will bridge The Blank’s YPF and Living Room Series programs.

Ucross and The Blank Theatre Announce Winner Of 2022 Future Of Playwriting Prize
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022

Ucross, a prestigious artist residency program and creative laboratory for the arts in Wyoming, and The Blank Theatre, a Los Angeles institution celebrating 31 years of imaginative theatre, today announced the winner of the second annual Ucross + The Blank Theatre Future of Playwriting Prize, a one-of-a-kind award for early-career playwrights nationwide.

Ucross and The Blank Theatre Announce Finalists for 2022 Future of Playwriting Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022

Ucross and The Blank Theatre today announced the five finalists for the second annual Ucross + The Blank Theatre – Future of Playwriting Prize, a one-of-a-kind award for young playwrights nationwide.

The Blank Theatre Now Accepting Submissions For 30th Anniversary Young Playwrights Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2022

The Blank Theatre is now seeking submissions from playwrights 19 years of age and younger for its 30th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. Submissions must be made online or postmarked by March 15, 2022.

Submissions Now Open For Second Annual Ucross + The Blank Theatre �" Future of Playwriting Prize
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2021

Ucross, a prestigious artist residency program and creative laboratory for the arts in Wyoming, and The Blank Theatre, a Los Angeles institution celebrating 31 years of imaginative theatre, today announced the second annual Ucross + The Blank Theatre – Future of Playwriting Prize, a one-of-a-kind award for emerging playwrights nationwide.

Ucross and The Blank Theatre Announce 2nd Annual Playwriting Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2021

Ucross and The Blank Theatre, a Los Angeles institution celebrating 31 years of imaginative theatre, today announced the second annual Ucross + The Blank Theatre – Future of Playwriting Prize, a one-of-a-kind award for emerging playwrights nationwide.

Ucross And The Blank Theatre Announce Winners Of Future Of Playwriting Prize
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2021

Ucross, a prestigious artist residency program and creative laboratory for the arts in Wyoming, and The Blank Theatre, a Los Angeles institution celebrating 31 years of imaginative theatre, today announced the winners of the newly created Ucross + The Blank Theatre Future of Playwriting Prize, a one-of-a-kind award for young playwrights nationwide.

Ucross and The Blank Theatre Announce Semi-Finalists For Future of Playwriting Prize
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2021

Ucross, a prestigious artist residency program and creative laboratory for the arts in Wyoming, and The Blank Theatre, a Los Angeles institution celebrating 30 years of imaginative theatre, today announced the semi-finalists for the newly created Ucross + The Blank Theatre – Future of Playwriting Prize, a one-of-a-kind award for young playwrights nationwide.

Submissions Now Open For The Blank Theatre's 29th Annual Nationwide Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2021

The Blank Theatre is now seeking submissions from playwrights 19 years of age and younger for its 29th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. Submissions must be made online or postmarked by March 15, 2021.

UCross And The Blank Theatre Open Entries For New National Playwriting Award
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2020

Ucross, a prestigious artist residency program and creative laboratory for the arts in Wyoming, and The Blank Theatre, a Los Angeles institution celebrating 30 years of imaginative theater, today announced the newly created Ucross + The Blank Theatre – Future of Playwriting Prize, a one-of-a-kind award for young playwrights nationwide.

The Blank Theatre Announces Young Playwrights Academy For Summer 2020
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2020

The Blank Theatre in Hollywood has announced the inaugural season of the Young Playwrights Academy.

The Blank Theatre's NIXON ON NIXON And NATHAN C. JONES: A LOVE STORY? Extended On YouTube
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2020

The Blank Theatre's critically acclaimed streaming productions of Nixon on Nixon, a new play by Sean Waldron featuring Rob Nagle and directed by Bree Pavey (with dramaturgy by Shelagh McFadden) and Nathan C. Jones: A Love Story?, a world premiere musical with book by Vanessa Claire Stewart, music by Brendan Milburn, and lyrics by Milburn and Stewart, featuring Amir Levi and directed by Daniel Henning, have now been extended through July 4 for free viewing on YouTube. Both will then move to The Blank's Third Stage on Patreon.

BWW Review: The Blank Theatre's Living Room Series Takes NATHAN C. JONES: A LOVE STORY? Online
by Ellen Dostal - May 31, 2020

On the surface, NATHAN C. JONES appears to be an unassuming little show about a young man and his new romance. But, as the audience is drawn further and further into the story, it becomes clear that the writers are exploring much deeper questions about loneliness, the desire to be loved, and what happens when reality sits on shifting sands.

VIDEO: Watch The Blank Theatre's Stream of NATHAN C. JONES: A LOVE STORY?
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2020

Kicking off its 30th anniversary season, The Blank Theatre in Hollywood presented a livestream of Nathan C. Jones: A Love Story?, a world premiere musical with book by Vanessa Claire Stewart, music by Brendan Milburn, and lyrics by Milburn and Stewart, featuring Amir Levi and directed by Daniel Henning.