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Edith Freni’s work has been produced, developed and read at numerous professional theatrical institutions including Steppenwolf Theatre Company, New York Theatre Workshop, LAByrinth Theatre Company, The Public Theatre, The Williamstown Theatre Festival, Ensemble Studio Theater, PS 122, Partial Comfort Productions, The McCarter Theatre and The Lark, among many others. She is a two-time nominee for the prestigious PONY award, has been a finalist for the Jerome Fellowship and the Heideman award; and was a semi-finalist for the 2013 O’Neill Playwrights Conference. In 2010, her play TOTAL POWER EXCHANGE was nominated by New York Theatre Workshop for the New American Plays for Russia Initiative, co-sponsored by The Center for International Theatre Development and the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. . TPX is also a nominee for the 2014 L. Arnold Weissberger Award for Playwriting. She currently teaches playwriting and play analysis in the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Miami, where she is also under commission to write a new adaptation of OEDIPUS REX. OEDIPUS will be the third play in a trilogy of classics adaptations that include Edith’s version of THE BACCHAE and A WORK OF PURE FICTION (based on Aristophanes’ The Clouds). Upcoming productions: BUENA VISTA at Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Oedipus Rex at UM. Edith is also working on a new play commission from Steppenwolf. She holds both her BFA and MFA from NYU’s Department of Dramatic Writing, where she received a Goldberg playwriting fellowship and the Harry Kondoleon graduate playwriting award. She is a former competitive amateur boxer and a competitive age-grouper triathlete.

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Jesse Eisenberg, Ari Graynor, Hope Lauren, Jin Ha and More to be Featured in THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES

The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues will premiere tonight with an all new series of unforgettable performances on IGTV @24hourplays. Fourteen actors have each been paired with one of fourteen writers who have crafted unique pieces especially for their actors.
The Cape Cod Theatre Project Tackles Personal Growth And Healing, Through The Eyes Of Women's Auto-Immune Disease

The Cape Cod Theatre Project presents the second play of its four play benefit season with The Hystericals by veteran playwright's Edith Freni (Total Power Exchange, Buena Vista), directed by Jessica Holt (Magic Theatre, Yale School of Drama).
Actor's Express Presents Virtual Reading of WOKE

Actor's Express is presenting the virtual reading of Woke by Avery Sharpe, a new addition to the running Threshold New Play Festival, on Monday, June 8.
Cape Cod Theatre Project Will Stream Summer Season Of New Plays

Artistic Director Hal Brooks has announced that the 2020 Season of the Cape Cod Theatre Project will feature staged readings of new work by Zora Howard, Michele Lowe, Edith Freni and Kevin Artigue.
Actor's Express Presents First Virtual Play Reading Festival

Actor's Express presents the first Virtual Threshold New Play Festival, a festival of new play readings May 24, May 31, and June 7, 2020. 
San Francisco Playhouse Presents The World Premiere Of THE DAUGHTERS By Patricia Cotter

San Francisco Playhouse announced casting for the first production of their 2019/2020 Sandbox Series of World Premieres: The Daughters, written by Patricia Cotter. Jessica Holt will direct the world premiere production, presented at the Creativity Theater.
Found Stages Presents Reading of Edith Freni Play in Wine and Reading Series

Found Stages and Dunwoody Nature Center are joining to present the second play in the second annual 'Wine & Reading Series,' Edith Freni's THE HYSTERICALS on Sunday, June 9, 2019. This event, which is part of a series of readings at 2pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month from May through October, will include a meet-and-greet with the featured playwright at receptions with wine and appetizers before and after a reading of their play by Atlanta's most talented professional actors.
Found Stages Launches Second Wine & Reading Series At Dunwoody Nature Center

Found Stages and Dunwoody Nature Center are partnering to present a six-month 'Wine & Reading Series' of new plays by nationally known playwrights who call Atlanta home.
Nashville Story Garden Presents SHE/HER/HERS

NASHVILLE STORY GARDEN an incubator of original theatre, film and new media projects will be presenting SHE/HER/HERS: 5 One-Act World Premiere plays featuring female leads on THURSDAY, JANUARY 17th at THE CORDELLE (45 Lindsley Ave, Downtown). The evening will also be accompanied with performances by singer/actor MEGAN MURPHY CHAMBERS, making SHE/HER/HERS a special night celebrating the community and artistry of women in Music City.
Long Wharf Theatre Names Jacob G. Padrón Artistic Director

Jacob G. Padron, 38, has been named the new Artistic Director of Long Wharf Theatre and will begin his role February 1, 2019.
Photo Flash: Robert Cuccioli Stars in SOUTH PACIFIC Drury Lane Theatre

Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for the first production of its 2018/2019 season, the Tony Award-winning musical South Pacific, with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Josh Logan, and adapted from Tales of the South Pacific by James Michener. This production is directed by Victor Malana Maog with choreography by Otis Sallid and musical direction by Roberta Duchak. South Pacific runs April 5 - June 17, 2018, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, April 12 at 8:00 p.m.
Robert Cuccioli and Samantha Hill Will Lead Drury Lane Theatre's SOUTH PACIFIC

Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for the first production of its 2018/2019 season, the Tony Award-winning musical South Pacific, with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Josh Logan, and adapted from Tales of the South Pacific by James Michener. This production is directed by Victor Malana Maog with choreography by Otis Sallid and musical direction by Roberta Duchak. South Pacific runs April 5 - June 17, 2018, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, April 12 at 8:00 p.m.
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Announces 2018 Season THE RECKONING

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble proudly announces its 2018 Season, "The Reckoning." The season includes three plays about women who come face to face with an essential truth that threatens to shatter the things they love most. The 2018 Season will be performed at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N. Ridge Avenue in Chicago.
THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars with Ensemble Studio Theatre's Marathon Playwrights, Series C!

In this week's special edition, we caught up with playwrights from Ensemble Studio Theatre's Marathon of One-Act Plays. Series C features: Good Results Are Difficult When Indifference Predominates by Amy Fox, The Good Muslim by Zakiyyah Alexander, Female Beginner by Edith Freni,  Santa Doesn't Come to the Holiday Inn by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder, and Intensive Care by Donald Marcus. For more information, visit: www.ensemblestudiotheatre.org
Where Are They Now? JASON GLICK

Among such people is Jason Glick, a charming and talented man who came to town back in the 1990s, made a name for himself on a variety of local stages - Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre, Nashville Shakespeare Festival and Circle Players readily come to mind - and then decided to leave town, enroll in law school and who now, in the circuitous way that creative people wend their way through life, he's happily married, the dad to two boys and pursuing his art in Portland, Oregon.
Works by Christopher Shinn, Zakiyyah Alexander and More Set for EST's 36th MARATHON OF ONE-ACT PLAYS

Ensemble Studio Theatre and Radio Drama Network announced today the lineup for the 36th MARATHON OF ONE-ACT PLAYS, the biennial festival series of brand new plays from emerging playwrights.
A VERY MERRY (ALL-INCLUSIVE) 1MPF HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! Set for Actor's Express

A Very Merry (All-Inclusive) 1MPF Holiday Spectacular! will be presented today, December 20 at 8 PM and Wednesday December 21 at 8 PM at Actor's Express.
A VERY MERRY (ALL-INCLUSIVE) 1MPF HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR to Be Presented 12/20

A Very Merry (All-Inclusive) 1MPF Holiday Spectacular will be presented on Tuesday, December 20 at 8 PM and Wednesday December 21 at 8 PM at Actor's Express. Tickets will be $20 and may be purchased online at actors-express.comor by calling 404-607-7469.
The One-Minute Play Festival at Actor's Express

A Very Merry (All-Inclusive) 1MPF Holiday Spectacular will be presented on Tuesday, December 20 at 8 PM and Wednesday December 21 at 8 PM at Actor's Express. Tickets will be $20 and may be purchased online at actors-express.com or by calling 404-607-7469.
A VERY MERRY (ALL-INCLUSIVE) 1MPF HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! Set for Actor's Express

A Very Merry (All-Inclusive) 1MPF Holiday Spectacular! will be presented on Tuesday, December 20 at 8 PM and Wednesday December 21 at 8 PM at Actor's Express.

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