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BIO

ERIC NIGHTENGALE is Co-Artistic Director of Anthropological Theatricals and a founding member of Concrete Temple Theatre in New York City and The Acme Corporation in Baltimore. Artistic Director of 78th Street Theatre Lab from 1995-2008 where he created, produced, or nurtured hundreds of new plays. Other New York credits include work with New Circle Theatre, The Acting Company, Circle in the Square, Cherry Lane Theatre, Symphony Space, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Barrow Street Theatre, 45 Bleecker, 59E59, Dixon Place, The Barrow Group, Vital Joint, HERE, Incubator Arts Project, The Brick, and Classic Stage Company. Founding Artistic Director for Actors Repertory Theatre in Chicago 1987-1993. Chicago credits include work with Victory Gardens Theatre, Bailiwick Repertory Theatre, Chicago Dramatists Workshop and Second City. Associate Artistic Director for the Developing Artists Series at the Drama League of New York. Developed work at New Harmony Project, Sewanee Writers Conference, Drop Forge & Tool, Telluride Playwrights Festival, and Last Frontier Theatre Conference. Radio drama / Podcast credits include work broadcast nationally over NPR affiliate stations and in the U.K. over BBC Channel Four. International work includes productions at Sibiu International Theatre Festival in Romania, The 24th International Theatre Festival (Bulgaria), Festival Istropolitana (Slovakia) and various companies throughout the United Kingdom.

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Clone/Pat/Orderly (Understudy)

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Production Manager
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer

News


ERNIE'S SECRET LIFE Production Coming to NYC and Catskill, NY!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

After a run at Dixon Place in January 2024, Ernie's Secret Life is back! Concrete Temple Theater will be presenting an accessible run in NYC and the Catskills. Learn more and see how to attend.
The Tank Reveals Spring 2025 Core Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

The Tank will has revealed their Spring 2025 Core Productions. The spring season will begin in January with Peregrination, a co-production with Dutch Kills Theater. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
LAKEPLAY Comes to the Wild Project Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

The Drilling Company and ARA Productions will present the world premiere of'Lakeplay' by Drew Valins from October 3 to 20 at The Wild Project, 195 E 3rd Street.
World Premiere Of LIBERTY TALKS: A COLOSSAL SATIRE Comes to Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater will present the World Premiere of LIBERTY TALKS: A Colossal Satire by Provincetown playwright Fermin Rojas, directed by Janice L. Goldberg.
Monk Parrots Brings PEARLS FOR SPURS to New York
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024

Monk Parrots will present Pearls for Spurs, a new dramedy by Gates Leonard and directed by Luke Leonard, which runs from August 1 to August 11, 2024, in a limited engagement at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A.R.T./New York Theatres.
Photos: Theatre Breaking Though Barrier's I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES Celebrates Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024

Theater Breaking Through Barriers is presenting the Off-Broadway debut of Neil Simon's brilliant 1980 Tony Award-winning play, I Ought To Be In Pictures, directed by Nicholas Viselli. Go inside opening night in the photos from the big night.
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.
Remember the Women Institute to Present WOMEN, THEATER, AND THE HOLOCAUST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2024

Join the Remember the Women Institute for their annual Yom HaShoah event, Women, Theater, and the Holocaust. Learn more about the event and see how to get involved!
Keen Company to Present DIRECTORFEST in May At Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024

Discover the talents of two emerging directors as Keen Company collaborates with The Drama League for DIRECTORFEST at Theatre Row. Learn more!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Theater Breaking Through Barriers' Production of Neil Simon's I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

 Theater Breaking Through Barriers will present the Off-Broadway debut of Neil Simon's brilliant 1980 Tony Award-winning play, I Ought To Be In Pictures, directed by Nicholas Viselli. Check out rehearsal photos here!
The Drilling Company to Present World Premiere of HERSELF by Tim McGillicuddy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024

The Drilling Company's 25 year anniversary production will be the world premiere of 'Herself' by Tim McGillicuddy. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
THE WHOLE OF TIME, Argentinian Play Inspired by THE GLASS MENAGERIE, Extends Run at Torn Page
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024

Joben Productions has extended the U.S. premiere of The Whole of Time by celebrated Argentinian playwright Romina Paula in a translation by Jean Graham-Jones to February 11. 
ERNIE'S SECRET LIFE Comes to Dixon Place Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2023

Dixon Place will present the world premiere of Concrete Temple Theatre’s Ernie’s Secret Life, an episodic odyssey that fuses ever-changing puppetry and stagecraft with humor, music, and a raw understanding of our profound collective reality. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
THE WHOLE OF TIME, Inspired By The Glass Menagerie, to be Staged In Townhouse in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023

Discover the U.S. premiere of 'THE WHOLE OF TIME' by Romina Paula, inspired by 'The Glass Menagerie' and staged in a private townhouse for 22 people. Dec 28 - Jan 27.
Alysia Reiner, John-Andrew Morrison and Sharone Sayegh Headline Reading of ZIONISTA RISING
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

The Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director) invites public and industry audiences to a staged reading of 12th National Jewish Playwriting Contest Winner ZIONISTA RISING by Alexa Derman.
World Premiere of GAS by Charles Cissel to be Presented at Theatre Row in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2023

Luke Wilson will present the world premiere of Gas by Charles Cissel. Directed by Felicia Lobo, Gas is a visceral exploration of war.
Theater Breaking Through Barriers' GOD OF CARNAGE Begins Performances Tonight At Theater Row
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023

​​​​​​​Theater Breaking Through Barriers (TBTB), the only professional Off-Broadway theater company dedicated to advancing artists and developing audiences of people with disabilities, is proud to present the Off-Broadway debut with Yasmina Reza's acclaimed Tony Award-winning play God of Carnage, with a  translation by Christopher Hampton.
Christiane Noll, David Burtka, And More To Star In GOD OF CARNAGE Off-Broadway Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2023

Theater Breaking Through Barriers, the only professional Off-Broadway theater company dedicated to advancing artists and developing audiences of people with disabilities, will present the Off Broadway debut with Yasmina Reza's acclaimed Tony Award-winning play God of Carnage, with a translation by Christopher Hampton.
Karen Ziemba, Sofia Ayral-Hutton & More to Star in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS at 59E59 Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023

59E59 Theaters and New Light Theater Project, in association with The Journey Company, have announced the cast & creative team for According to the Chorus, by Arlene Hutton and directed by Chris Goutman.
Cast Announced For the Festival of New Jewish Plays
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2022

The Jewish Plays Project has announced casting for the Festival of New Jewish Plays, running November 30 and December 1 at the JCC.

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