Jeffry Melnick

Two World Premiere Musicals & More Set for La Jolla Playhouse 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023

La Jolla Playhouse has unveiled its 2024/2025 season, featuring two world-premiere musicals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

RADICAL By Isaac Gómez Explores Family Fault Lines And Isolation At IAMA
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2023

IAMA Theatre Company presents the world premiere of 'Radical' by Isaac Gómez, exploring family fault lines and isolation. Directed by Jess McLeod, the play runs from Nov 16 to Dec 11 at Atwater Village Theatre.

New Works by Keith Bunin, Idris Goodwin & More to be Presented in La Jolla Playhouse's 2022 DNA New Work Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2022

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the dates and projects for its 2022 DNA New Work Series, running December 1 – 12 in the Playhouse’s Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center.

Briana J. Resa to Star in WHAT-A-CHRISTMAS! World Premiere at the Alley Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2022

The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of Isaac Gómez’s world premiere What-A-Christmas! The play is directed by KJ Sanchez (Quixote Nuevo) and runs December 2 – December 24, 2022 in the Neuhaus Theatre.

Page 73 Announces Playwriting Fellowship Semifinalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2022

Page 73 has announced 13 semifinalists for the 2023 Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship. The selected playwright will be Page 73’s 20th Fellow, honored during the organization’s 25th anniversary year.

East West Players to Present the World Premiere of THE GREAT JHERI CURL DEBATE in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2022

East West Players will present the world premiere of The Great Jheri Curl Debate. Written by Inda Craig-Galván and directed by Scarlett Kim, The Great Jheri Curl Debate performs September 15 through October 9, press night is September 17. 

OJP's BLACK SUPER HERO MAGIC MAMA Opens September 10
by Team BWW - Aug 12, 2022

Ophelia's Jump Productions closes their 2022 Season with Inda Craig-Galvan's, Black Super Hero Magic Mama.

World Premiere of FEEDING ON LIGHT & More Announced for Undermain Theatre's 2022/2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022

For its 39th season Undermain Theatre is returning to a full season of professional live performances with a diverse array of exciting productions to inspire and enrich the live theater experience in Dallas.

Strand Theater Company to Stage Regional Premiere of BLACK SUPER HERO MAGIC MAMA
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 3, 2022

The Strand Theater Company will continue its 14th consecutive season as Baltimore’s women-centric company with a regional premiere of Black Super Hero Magic Mama by Inda Craig-Galvan. Directed by Aladiran Wetzel. Assistant Directed by Sadia Alaio.

Primary Stages Announces Plans for 2022 In-Person Return, Plus New Artistic Development Programs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2021

PRIMARY STAGES has announced new artistic development programs, as well as their path towards reopening to in-person theater in Spring 2022.

Primary Stages Announces Virtual Fall 2021 Season Featuring Works by Kate Hamill and Inda Craig-Galván
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2021

PRIMARY STAGES has announced its Fall 2021 Virtual Season. Primary Stages will welcome back Kate Hamill with her latest comedy, BadAss GalBoss Power Hour (Mandatory Meeting – 11/18/2020). Primary Stages will welcome back 2019 Jeffry Melnick Award Winner Inda Craig-Galván for their next Living Room Commission, Undo The Sea.

Victory Gardens Announces New Playwrights Ensemble Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2021

Victory Gardens Theater will welcome Marisa Carr, Keelay Gipson, Isaac Gómez and Stacey Rose as the new members of the Victory Gardens Playwrights Ensemble. The Ensemble will be members for a three-year term, through 2024.

Primary Stages Announces Virtual Celebration of 25 Years of The Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2021

PRIMARY STAGES announced today that they will hold a digital celebration for the 25th Anniversary of The Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group on Thursday May 20, 2021 at 5pm ET. The evening will also celebrate Noelle Viñas, the recipient of the 2021 Jeffry Melnick Award.

I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER Audio Adaptation Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2021

Steppenwolf has announced a new offering joining the virtual lineup—the world premiere audio adaptation of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, based on the book by Erika L. Sánchez and adapted for audio from the stage play by acclaimed playwright Isaac Gómez and co-directed by ensemble members Sandra Marquez and Audrey Francis.

Steppenwolf NOW Virtual Stage Presents WALLY WORLD by Isaac Gómez
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2020

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present Wally World, the second of six productions debuting on its Steppenwolf NOW virtual stage. Written by Isaac Gómez and co-directed by Gómez and Lili-Anne Brown (Animal Farm), the play will be presented as a two-act radio production, which begins streaming December 16, 2020.

Steep Theatre's THE LEOPARD PLAY Has Been Extended for Two Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2020

Steep Theatre is extending the run of Isaac Gomez' The Leopard Play, or sad songs for lost boys through March 14, adding eight more chances to catch this heart-wrenching and powerful play.

Playwrights' Arena to Present RED INK, A HIT DOG WILL HOLLER and More in 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2019

Jon Lawrence Rivera, Artistic Director of Playwrights' Arena - the first and oldest theater dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and producing original works written exclusively by Los Angeles playwrights - has announced its 2020 Season of World Premieres which include: RED INK by Steven Leigh Morris, A HIT DOG WILL HOLLER by Inda Craig-Galván, and FABULOUS MONSTERS by Diana Burbano.

Crowded Fire Announces 2020 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2019

Crowded Fire Theater (CFT) Crowded Fire's Artistic Director Mina Morita unveiled the 2020 mainstage season lineup including two new plays that uphold the company's long tradition of collaborative work and boundary-pushing theater.

Primary Stages Announces Recipient Of Jeffry Melnick New Playwright Award & Inaugural Company In Residence
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2019

PRIMARY STAGES (Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Shane D. Hudson, Executive Director; Casey Childs, Founder) is thrilled to announce that this year's Jeffry Melnick New Playwright Award will be awarded to Inda Craig-Galván for her play Welcome to Matteson!.

Steep Theatre Announces 19th Season
by Julie Musbach - Aug 21, 2019

Steep Theatre announces the programming for its upcoming 19th season, which will continue the company's tradition of presenting bold plays from today's most exciting playwrights, brought to life by fearless ensembles and visionary directors.