Dennis A. Allen II

Atlantic Theater Company Reveals Complete Dates for 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

Atlantic Theater Company has revealed the complete dates for its 2024-2025 season. Atlantic’s 2024-2025 season will include Eliya Smith’s Grief Camp directed by Tony Award nominee Les Waters and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

A FREEKY INTRODUCTION Postponed to Spring 2025 at Atlantic Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024

The World Premiere of the play A FREEKY INTRODUCTION, written by & starring NSangou Njikam, directed by Dennis A. Allen II, and featuring DJ Monday Blue, has been postponed to Spring 2025 at the Linda Gross Theater.

Brooklyn College's Bring A Weasel and a Pint of Your Own Blood Fest Comes to Brooklyn Academy Of Music
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

The 16th annual Bring A Weasel and A Pint of Your Own Blood Festival, created by experimental theater legend Mac Wellman, will take place this year at the BAM Fisher (Fishman Space) on September 13th - September 15th, 2024.

Five World Premiere Plays Set for Atlantic Theater Company 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024

Atlantic Theater Company has unveiled its 2024-2025 season of five world premiere plays. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Keen Company to Present 2024 KEEN TEENS FESTIVAL OF NEW WORK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2024

Experience the 2024 KEEN TEENS FESTIVAL OF NEW WORK presented by Keen Company. Learn about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.

National Black Theatre Opens Applications for 2024-2026 SOUL SERIES L.A.B. PROGRAMS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024

NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE is now accepting applications for the 2024-2026 SOUL SERIES L.A.B. PROGRAMS. Learn how to apply!

Keen Company Unveils 2023-2024 Season Featuring THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING, a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2023

Get all the details on Keen Company's recently announced 2023-2024 season, including 'The Year of Magical Thinking' and more. Find out when and where you can experience the magic of these upcoming shows and stay up-to-date with the latest news in the entertainment world.

National Black Theatre Selects Five Artists for 2023 Soul Series Lab Residency Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023

Learn about the five talented artists selected for National Black Theatre's 2023 Soul Series Lab Residency Program. Discover their unique work and get an inside look at this exciting opportunity for emerging artists.

Atlantic Theater Company to Present MIXFEST (WRIT)UAL MIX: TRADITIONS OF THE DIASPORA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2023

oin Atlantic Theater Company's The Judith Champion MixFest as they showcase the best of traditional diaspora music. Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage and experience a melodic journey through the rich traditions of the diaspora. Don't miss this unifying event that brings together diverse musical talents on one stage.

Eagle Project to Present TWICE AROUND THE BLOCK in Hatch Development Series Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 3, 2023

On Thursday, June 8th at 7:00 pm, The Eagle Project's Hatch Development Series will present TWICE AROUND THE BLOCK, written by Kaili Y. Turner and directed by Russell G. Jones, at The Ellington Room. Admission is free, but space is limited.

Brooklyn College Playwrights Present 15th WEASEL FESTIVAL This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2023

Brooklyn College MFA Playwriting Program's Bring a Weasel and a Pint of Your Own Blood returns for its 15th year at The Brick Theater on Friday, June 9th and Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at 8pm.

Actor's Workshop and Repertory Company to Present HANDS UP! in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 25, 2022

The Actor’s Workshop & Repertory Co. will present HANDS UP! The New Black Fest’s Hands Up! 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments on Friday, October 7, Saturday 8 at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, Saturday, 15 at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 16 at 2:00 p.m.

National Black Theatre Selects Four Artists For The 2022 SOUL Series LAB Residency Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2022

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's National Black Theatre, celebrating its 55th season, has selected four artists for the SOUL Series LAB (Liberating Artistic Bravery) Residency Programs, which is comprised of three signature programs.

2022 Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Winners Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2022

Concord Theatricals has announced the winners of the 2022 Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, the nation's premier short play competition. The six plays will be published and available for licensing by Samuel French in the 47th edition of its Off Off Broadway collection.

Joshua Harmon Announced as Honorary Festival Playwright of Samuel French's Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2022

Samuel French’s Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival has announced that Joshua Harmon is this year’s honorary festival playwright. This year’s top 30 playwrights were chosen from over 650 submissions around the world. They will present their plays during a week-long festival August 16-20 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater in New York City.

New Black Fest at the Apollo to Launch This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022

 This month marks the launch of New Black Fest at the Apollo, a festival celebrating contemporary Black playwrights from across the nation. On April 22, 23, and 25 at 7pm, audiences will have the opportunity to see original works by 18 playwrights, each commissioned by the Apollo and New Black Fest co-founder Keith Josef Adkins. 

National Black Theatre Announces 2021/2022 Season Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2021

The new season includes three New York Premieres and two brand new digital commissions, as they continue to roll out culturally centered programs throughout 2021. In addition, NBT is announcing the fifth Soul Producing Resident, Jordan Flemming, who will be in residence at NBT during this upcoming season.

The Fire This Time Festival To Release Anthology With Methuen Drama
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2021

 On February 10, 2022 New York City’s Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival will release an anthology entitled 25 Plays from The Fire This Time Festival: A Decade of Recognition, Resistance, Resilience, Rebirth and Black Theatre.

46th Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Announces Six Winning Plays
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2021

Learn more about the lineup which includes All Things Considered, It Was Probably the Most Productive Meeting The Escondido Unified School District PTA Ever Had by A.J. Ditty, DOGS OF SOCIETY by Julia Grogan, By Grace, Pt. 2 by Agyeiwaa Asante, Grieved by Jahquale Mazyck, pearl apple penguin by Aisling Towl, and Kitchen Design by Suzanne Willett.

Samuel French Announces Heidi Schreck as Honorary Playwright at the Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2021

The distinguished lineup of judges will include playwrights Dennis A. Allen II, Miranda Rose Hall, Trish Harnetiaux, 2021 Pulitzer Prize finalist Zora Howard, Harrison David Rivers and Tori Sampson, along with dramaturg Jeremy Stoller, Executive Director of National New Play Network Nan Barnett and Artistic Director for City Theatre in Miami Margaret M. Ledford.