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Jake Brasch (he/they) is a writer + actor + composer + clown and a first-year playwright in the Juilliard School’s Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights Program. His play The Reservoir was commissioned by the Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Science & Technology Project and will be presented in the 2023 Colorado New Play Summit at the Denver Center. Their plays have been developed in New York by The Ensemble Studio Theatre, The Farm Theater, ArtHouse Inkubator, Letter of Marque, Eden Theatre Company, and LAByrinth Theatre Company. He is currently under commission from the EST/Sloan Project and The Farm Theater’s College Collaboration Project. They're a proud member of EST/Youngblood, The Farm Theater's Development Workshop, and The LAByrinth Intensive Ensemble. As a composer, Jake has written music and lyrics for several films, plays, and podcasts. He works as a birthday party clown in the tri-state area. They received their BFA from NYU-Tisch (Experimental Theatre Wing/New Studio on Broadway).

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Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For THE RESERVOIR World Premiere

The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced the full casting and creative team for the world premiere production of The Reservoir by Jake Brasch (our tempest, How to Draw a Triangle).
Announcing Seven Finalists in the 14th National Jewish Playwriting Contest; Finalists To Embark On International Tour, Including NYC and Israel

The Jewish Plays Project has announced the seven finalists for the 14th National Jewish Playwriting Contest, chosen from over 350 submissions from 28 states and 4 countries.
Vineyard Theatre Reveals Winners of the Emerging Artists Awards

Vineyard Theatre has revealed the recipients of the 2024-2025 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award and Colman Domingo Award. Learn more about the award and the recipients!
Florida Studio Theatre Welcomes Nancy Rominger as Associate Artist

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the appointment of Nancy Rominger as its new Associate Artist in charge of New Play Development. Learn more about Rominger here!
Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Playwrights For The 19th Annual Colorado New Play Summit

The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced the playwrights, dates, and details for the 2025 Colorado New Play Summit (CNPS). Learn more about the festival here!
Page 73 to Present New Play Readings Featuring Work by Jake Brasch, Elinor T Vanderburg & More

Discover new play readings by PAGE 73, featuring works by Jake Brasch, Elinor T Vanderburg, and 2024 Playwriting Fellow jose sebastian alberdi, with post-reading conversations and receptions. Learn how to attend.
Julia Knitel Will Lead BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Asolo Repertory Theatre With Shelley Butler Directing

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced initial casting to the 2024 – 2025 season, which begins November 13 with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Broadway actress and Beautiful veteran, Julia Knitel will lead the cast as Carole King.
Andy Mientus and Jon-Micheal Reese Join the Cast of ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE at The South Carolina New Play Festival

The South Carolina New Play Festival has announced that Andy Mientus and Jon-Michael Reese have joined the cast of All the World’s a Stage by Adam Gwon, directed by Jonathan Silverstein with music direction by Andrea Grody.
The South Carolina New Play Festival Reveals Cast For Upcoming Lineup

The South Carolina New Play Festival has announced casting for several upcoming productions. Learn more about the lineup here!
Casts Set for 13th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest National Finals

The 13th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest National Finals comes to New York, featuring Helen Hayes-winner Naomi Jacobson and 'Gilmore Girls' Dave Shalansky. Audiences will choose the best new Jewish play of 2024.
Ars Nova Unveils Lineup For 16th Annual ANT Festival in June

Discover the lineup for the 16th Annual ANT Fest presented by Ars Nova. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Awardees Revealed For the 2024 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Awards

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosted more than 125 outstanding theater students from colleges and universities across the nation as part of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF).
Bartlett Sher, Bob Martin, Adam Guettel & More Set for Alliance Theatre's 24/25 Season

Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre has revealed the productions for the 56th season. Learn about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
SC New Play Festival to Present Works From Gwon, Grays, Cabaret from Boykin, and More

The South Carolina New Play Festival has announced the 3rd annual festival. It will take place over four days, starting on Thursday, August 8, and will feature a wide range of musicals, plays, town halls, an outdoor variety stage, and will culminate in a Cabaret featuring Tony-nominee Phillip Boykin (Hadestown) on August 11.  
A Sandy Rustin World Premiere & More Set for Denver Center Theatre Company 2024/25 Season

Denver Center Theatre Company has revealed its 2024/25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
WAITING FOR GODOT With Rainn Wilson, and More Set For Geffen Playhouse's 2024/2025 Season

 Geffen Playhouse has announced six productions that will make up the 2024/2025 season lineup, marking the inaugural season from Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Denver Center Theatre Company to Present World Premieres From Sandy Rustin & Jake Brasch

Denver Center Theatre Company will present two world premiere productions for the 2024/25 Theatre Company season. Learn about programming!
The Farm Theater Awards Playwright Enid Graham With the 2024/25 College Collaboration Project Commission

The Farm Theater awards playwright Enid Graham with the 2024/25 College Collaboration Project Commission.
Page 73 Names jose sebastian alberdi 2024 Playwriting Fellow & Unveils 2024 Writers Group

Page 73 has named jose sebastian alberdi its 2024 Playwriting Fellow, the organization’s most prestigious award.
Jewish Plays Project Reveals 6+ Finalists For 13th National Jewish Playwriting Contest

Jewish Plays Project has revealed the finalists for the 13th National Jewish Playwriting Contest. Find out which plays made the cut!

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