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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Mac

[College/University (US)]
World Premiere, 1974
Ensemble/Other Roles


Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play

Franchelle Stewart DornMourning Becomes Electra

Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play

Franchelle Stewart DornOthello


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play

Franchelle Stewart DornVisit

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Franchelle Stewart DornBeggar's Opera

Helen Hayes Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Production

Franchelle Stewart DornMacBeth


winner
Olivier Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Production

Franchelle Stewart DornThe Winter's Tale

News


Katie Folger To Return To Austin With Her One-Woman Show GETTING IN BED WITH THE PIZZA MAN

Katie Folger brings her one-woman show GETTING IN BED WITH THE PIZZA MAN back to Austin, offering a unique theatrical experience that explores personal narratives and comedic storytelling.
Katie Folger To Premiere Her One-Woman Show GETTING IN BED WITH THE PIZZA MAN

Kaite Folger is set to premiere her one-woman show, GETTING IN BED WITH THE PIZZA MAN at El Portal in May 2024.
Katie Folger to Premiere One-Woman Show GETTING IN BED WITH THE PIZZA MAN in May

Indie-Film darling Katie Folger will present the premiere of her new show, Getting in Bed with the Pizza Man written by and performed by Katie Folger directed by Matrex Kilgore.
Photos: First Look at Edward Albee's SEASCAPE at Alley Theatre

The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre is presenting the Pulitzer Prize-winning play - Seascape, written by Tony-Award Winner Edward Albee through November 13, 2022 in the Neuhaus Theatre. Get a first look at photos here!
Cast & Creative Team Announced for Alley Theatre's SEASCAPE

The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play – Seascape, written by Tony-Award Winner Edward Albee. This provocative and fantastical story features an encounter between two couples, one human and one sea creature.
BWW Review: MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT at Ford's Theatre

MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT at Ford's Theatre is a fascinating story of a surprising friendship developing at a critical time in history. We don’t see the characters as mythological beings in this production, thanks to the expert cast we are drawn to the approachable – very human – personal stakes, strong bonds and real concerns that compel action.
Raphael Nash Thompson to Join RemarkaBULL Podversation: 'To Sing a Song that Old Was Sung'

RED BULL THEATER will present “To Sing a Song that Old Was Sung,” a new RemarkaBULL Podversation with Raphael Nash Thompson, on Monday, October 4th at 7:30 PM EDT.  Thompson will join host Nathan Winkelstein, and special guest Jesse Berger, Red Bull’s  Founder & Artistic Director, for a conversation focused on Shakespeare’s Pericles. 
Ford's Theatre Performances of MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT Begin in October

Directed by Ford’s Theatre Senior Artistic Advisor Sheldon Epps, the remarkable new drama is based on true events and the friendship between contralto Marian Anderson and physicist Albert Einstein.
Cast Announced for 11th ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Presented by Red Bull Theater

Red Bull Theater today announced the selections for The 2021 Short New Play Festival, their eleventh annual festival of 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes, featuring a World Premiere from José Rivera, alongside six brand new plays that have been selected from hundreds of open submissions from playwrights across the country.
Ford's Theatre 2021-2022 In-Person Season & On-Sale Dates Announced

Ford’s Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault announced performance and on-sale dates for its season of in-person productions that explore Civil Rights icons including Marian Anderson and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the anticipated premiere of D.C. composer Nolan Williams, Jr.,’s musical Grace and the joyful holiday return of A Christmas Carol.
Kathleen Chalfant, Obi Abili, Corey Allen & More to Star in Virtual Premeire of THE ORESTEIA

Theatre for a New Audience will present a new virtual production of The Oresteia, the New York premiere of Ellen McLaughlin’s adaptation and translation of Aeschylus’ trilogy, featuring music composed by Kamala Sankaram, directed by Andrew Watkins (TFANA, as Assistant Director: The Winter's Tale, The Skin of Our Teeth, The Father, A Doll's House).
André De Shields, Hamish Linklater & More to Star in VOLPONE Benefit Reading Presented by Red Bull Theater

Today, Red Bull Theater announced a very special benefit reading of  Ben Jonson’s classic comedy, Volpone, or The Fox directed by Jesse Berger, Red Bull’s Founder and Artistic Director. First produced by Red Bull Theater in 2012, this new version will feature emendations & elaborations by director Berger and playwright Jeffrey Hatcher.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Presents On-Demand Stream of 2014 THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

Oregon Shakespeare Festival is offering its 2014 production of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors, directed by Kent Gash and choreographed by Byron Easley for on-demand streaming on the Festival’s website, June 1-26.
Ground Floor Theatre Announces Updates to the 2021 Season and New Titles for 2022

Ground Floor Theatre has announced the return to live theatre with an updated 2021 season schedule along with two titles for the 2022 season, and the second quarter GFT In Residence Artist. After moving rain falls special on me and Anna in the Tropics from the 2020 season, GFT has now set dates for both.
Arena Stage Announces 2021/22 Looking Forward Season

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces its robust lineup of digital programming for the 2021/22 Looking Forward Season. Following on the success of last year's virtual offerings, the upcoming season expands even further to reflect Arena's commitment of championing diverse voices, engaging audiences and producing compelling, dynamic work. As part of Arena's mission to serve artists and audiences on a national, regional and local scale, the 2021/22 Looking Forward Season is packed with ambitious new works.
Virtual Theatre This Weekend: February 13-14- with Laura Osnes, Josh Groban and More!

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, February 13-14, 2020.
Arena Stage Announces New Virtual Classes For Winter Season

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces its lineup of Winter classes featuring classes catered to families, theater lovers, students, adults and emerging theater artists. The Voices of Now Mead Ensemble for young artists will begin this winter, meeting virtually to contribute to a new original film. Just in time for the holidays, this robust line of programming has something for everyone and makes the perfect unique gift for the theater lover in your family.
Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, December 14 with James Monroe Iglehart, Kelli O'Hara and More!

Today (December 14) in live streaming: James Monroe Iglehart sings with Seth Rudetsky, Kelli O'Hara joins the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and so much more!
Robert Cuccioli, Chukwudi Iwuji, Socorro Santiago and More to Star in Benefit Reading of A KING AND NO KING

RED BULL THEATER today announced that its fall offerings will continue with a benefit reading of A King and No King by Francis Beaumont & John Fletcher, directed by José Zayas and featuring Rajesh Bose, Robert Cuccioli, Edmund Donovan, Franchelle Stewart Dorn, Topher Embrey, Chukwudi Iwuji, Teresa Avia Lim, Cara Ricketts, Socorro Santiago, and more.
Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, October 28- with Rafeal Casal, Adrienne Warren, and More!

Today (October 28) in live streaming: Rafeal Casal and Adrienne Warren visit Backstage Live, A Very Brady Musical, and so much more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Franchelle Stewart Dorn been nominated for?

Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Mourning Becomes Electra, Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Othello, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Visit, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Beggar's Opera, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for MacBeth and Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for The Winter's Tale.

What awards has Franchelle Stewart Dorn won?

Franchelle Stewart Dorn has won the following awards: - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Mourning Becomes Electra - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Visitand - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for The Winter's Tale.

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