Joan Kane
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY
Latest News on Joan Kane:
Theater for the New City's VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL set for October 31 (Oct 5, 2024)
DIVA THERAPY To Have World Premiere At Theater For The New City (Sep 24, 2024)
Toby Armour's MELTDOWN to Have World Premiere at Theater for the New City (Sep 10, 2024)
Theater for the New City's VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL set for October 31 (Oct 5, 2024)
DIVA THERAPY To Have World Premiere At Theater For The New City (Sep 24, 2024)
Toby Armour's MELTDOWN to Have World Premiere at Theater for the New City (Sep 10, 2024)
BIO
Joan Kane (Director) was named one of 2011 People of the Year in indie theatre by nytheatre.com and was awarded Best Director of a Reading in the 2011 Planet Connections Theatre Festivity and nominated for three awards in the 2012 Festivity including Best Director of a play. She has directed Play Nice! off-Broadway at the 59e59 Theaters, Aliens with Extraordinary Skills by Saviana Stanescu at Theater 54, The God Particle and Pizza Man at the Bridge Theater. She has directed plays and readings at the Lark Play Development Center, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Theater for the New City, the Samuel French Short Play Festival, the Dramatists Guild, The Lambs Club, The Players Club, the Actors Studio, and for the Scandinavian American Theater Company. She has an MFA in Directing from The New School, an MS in Museum Education from Bank Street and is a member of the Dramatists Guild, the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers and the League of Professional Theatre Women.
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Theater for the New City's VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL set for October 31
To delight its community and celebrate the creativity that comes with the season, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Ave., will present its annual Village Halloween Costume Ball October 31.
To delight its community and celebrate the creativity that comes with the season, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Ave., will present its annual Village Halloween Costume Ball October 31.
DIVA THERAPY To Have World Premiere At Theater For The New City
Ego Actus Theatre Company has announced the new play DIVA THERAPY by John Mark Lucas, running November 7-24 at Theater for the New City. Directed by Joan Kane, the comedy explores life as Las Vegas impersonators.
Ego Actus Theatre Company has announced the new play DIVA THERAPY by John Mark Lucas, running November 7-24 at Theater for the New City. Directed by Joan Kane, the comedy explores life as Las Vegas impersonators.
Toby Armour's MELTDOWN to Have World Premiere at Theater for the New City
Toby Armour's new play MELTDOWN, directed by Joan Kane, will have its world premiere at Theater for the New City. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Toby Armour's new play MELTDOWN, directed by Joan Kane, will have its world premiere at Theater for the New City. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Joan Kane and Bruce A! Kraemer Presents DRAMATIC VOICES, THE EGO ACTUS READING SERIES
Joan Kane and Bruce A! Kraemer present Dramatic Voices, The Ego Actus Reading Series. Free readings of new plays at the Episcopal Actors Guild in NYC.
Joan Kane and Bruce A! Kraemer present Dramatic Voices, The Ego Actus Reading Series. Free readings of new plays at the Episcopal Actors Guild in NYC.
FREEDOM SUMMER by Toby Armour to be Presented at Theater for the New City in June
Theater for the New City, which has been Toby Armour's theatrical home since 1988, will present the world premiere run of Freedom Summer June 8 to 25. Joan Kane directs a cast of six.
Theater for the New City, which has been Toby Armour's theatrical home since 1988, will present the world premiere run of Freedom Summer June 8 to 25. Joan Kane directs a cast of six.
Voter Registration and Talkbacks Will Accompany Production Of SUSAN B. at Theater for the New City
Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Ave., will present 'Susan B.' by Toby Armour, a bioplay on sufferagist Susan B. Anthony directed by Joan Kane, October 12 to 16. In conjunction with the play, League of Women Voters of New York will conduct voter registration in the theater lobby (each performance) and talkbacks on the midterm elections featuring representatives of the League (Friday at 8:00 PM and Saturday at 8:00 PM).
Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Ave., will present 'Susan B.' by Toby Armour, a bioplay on sufferagist Susan B. Anthony directed by Joan Kane, October 12 to 16. In conjunction with the play, League of Women Voters of New York will conduct voter registration in the theater lobby (each performance) and talkbacks on the midterm elections featuring representatives of the League (Friday at 8:00 PM and Saturday at 8:00 PM).
SUSAN B. Comes to TNC Next Month
We are living in a time of deliberate campaigns of voter suppression through a variety of means. Coincidentally, or maybe not so coincidentally, we're living in a time when women's rights are increasingly under attack. All of which makes it seem obligatory to revisit the life struggles of historic female activists and be inspired by their brave campaigns for fundamental rights.
We are living in a time of deliberate campaigns of voter suppression through a variety of means. Coincidentally, or maybe not so coincidentally, we're living in a time when women's rights are increasingly under attack. All of which makes it seem obligatory to revisit the life struggles of historic female activists and be inspired by their brave campaigns for fundamental rights.
ALMOST 13 to be Presented in the East to Edinburgh Festival at 59e59 Theaters This Month
'Almost 13' by Joan Kane will be presented by Ego Actus in the East to Edinburgh Festival at 59e59 Theaters July 16, 26 and 30.
'Almost 13' by Joan Kane will be presented by Ego Actus in the East to Edinburgh Festival at 59e59 Theaters July 16, 26 and 30.
AUNT SUSAN AND HER TENNESSEE WALTZ to be Presented by Theater for the New City
'Aunt Susan and Her Tennessee Waltz' by Toby Armour will be presented by Theater for the New City (TNC) April 28 to May 15. The play dramatizes the leadership of Susan B. Anthony, Carrie Chapman Catt and Juno Frankie Pearce in the struggle to win the women's right to vote.
'Aunt Susan and Her Tennessee Waltz' by Toby Armour will be presented by Theater for the New City (TNC) April 28 to May 15. The play dramatizes the leadership of Susan B. Anthony, Carrie Chapman Catt and Juno Frankie Pearce in the struggle to win the women's right to vote.
The 22nd Annual ESTROGENIUS FESTIVAL Comes to The Great Hall Stage This Week
Manhattan Theatre Source and maura nguyễn donohue with The Cooper Union present dance performers from the 22nd annual EstroGenius Festival at The Great Hall Stage at Cooper Union on Wednesday, March 24, 2022, at 6:30PM.
Manhattan Theatre Source and maura nguyễn donohue with The Cooper Union present dance performers from the 22nd annual EstroGenius Festival at The Great Hall Stage at Cooper Union on Wednesday, March 24, 2022, at 6:30PM.
The 22nd Annual ESTROGENIUS FESTIVAL Presented By Manhattan Theatre Source, FRIGID New York And The Cooper Union
Manhattan Theatre Source and FRIGID New York with The Cooper Union present the 22nd annual EstroGenius Festival from Sunday, March 20, 2022 through Sunday April 3, 2022 Based at The Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St., NYC, this year's festival expands to include Cooper Union and Under St. Mark's. Tickets are $25 or pay-what-you-can and can be purchased online at http://www.estrogenius.nyc/ by phone at (212) 777-6088 or at the Box Office.
Manhattan Theatre Source and FRIGID New York with The Cooper Union present the 22nd annual EstroGenius Festival from Sunday, March 20, 2022 through Sunday April 3, 2022 Based at The Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St., NYC, this year's festival expands to include Cooper Union and Under St. Mark's. Tickets are $25 or pay-what-you-can and can be purchased online at http://www.estrogenius.nyc/ by phone at (212) 777-6088 or at the Box Office.
Mexican Actress Gilda Mercado Presents A Bilingual Piece At United Solo Festival
Actress and theater maker Gilda Mercado presents 'Ella y yo' at United Solo.
Actress and theater maker Gilda Mercado presents 'Ella y yo' at United Solo.
Ego Actus Presents ALMOST 13
Ego Actus presents Almost 13 written and performed by Joan Kane, directed by Bruce A! Kraemer.
Ego Actus presents Almost 13 written and performed by Joan Kane, directed by Bruce A! Kraemer.
Rising Sun Performance Company Announces New Resident Ensemble Company Members
Founding Artistic Director Akia, announced today that Rising Sun Performance Company has invited 8 new artists to join its resident ensemble company. These artistic relationships grew from the company’s internal artistic development programs and virtual programming last season.
Founding Artistic Director Akia, announced today that Rising Sun Performance Company has invited 8 new artists to join its resident ensemble company. These artistic relationships grew from the company’s internal artistic development programs and virtual programming last season.
Theater for the New City Presents Gary Morgenstein's A BLACK AND WHITE COOKIE
Ego Actus Theatre Company today announced it will still present Gary Morgenstein’s new drama A Black and White Cookie, but in an updated version that is set against the backdrop of New York City reopening, post-pandemic. The play will premiere on the On The Air series Saturday, January 16 at 7:30PM/ET, and Sunday, January 24 at 3PM/ET.
Ego Actus Theatre Company today announced it will still present Gary Morgenstein’s new drama A Black and White Cookie, but in an updated version that is set against the backdrop of New York City reopening, post-pandemic. The play will premiere on the On The Air series Saturday, January 16 at 7:30PM/ET, and Sunday, January 24 at 3PM/ET.
Gary Morgenstein's Love Story SAVING STAN Kicks Off New Survival Is Insufficient Zoom Theater Reading Series
Gary Morgenstein's drama Saving Stan, a love story about passion friendship and suicide, will kick off the new Survival is Insufficient Zoom Theater reading series on Tuesday, October 6 at 7PM.
Gary Morgenstein's drama Saving Stan, a love story about passion friendship and suicide, will kick off the new Survival is Insufficient Zoom Theater reading series on Tuesday, October 6 at 7PM.
Award-Winning International Production Company Ego Actus Launches SURVIVAL IS INSUFFICIENT Zoom Theater Festival
The award-winning international production company Ego Actus will premiere a new Zoom theater festival, SURVIVAL IS INSUFFICIENT, which will be presented live Tuesday nights at 7:30PM/ET beginning October 6.
The award-winning international production company Ego Actus will premiere a new Zoom theater festival, SURVIVAL IS INSUFFICIENT, which will be presented live Tuesday nights at 7:30PM/ET beginning October 6.
Gary Morgenstein's A TOMATO CAN'T GROW IN THE BRONX Will Have Online Reading As Part of Create Theatre's Monday Night Reading Series
While waiting for the post-COVID 19 premiere of their new funny drama about racial harmony A Black and White Cookie, Playwright Gary Morgenstein and Director Joan Kane are teaming up to present an exclusive live online reading of Morgenstein's A Tomato Can't Grow in the Bronx at CreateTheater.com's Monday Night Reading Series.
While waiting for the post-COVID 19 premiere of their new funny drama about racial harmony A Black and White Cookie, Playwright Gary Morgenstein and Director Joan Kane are teaming up to present an exclusive live online reading of Morgenstein's A Tomato Can't Grow in the Bronx at CreateTheater.com's Monday Night Reading Series.
RSPC Announces Its New Resident Ensemble Company Members
Founding Artistic Director Akia, announced today that Rising Sun Performance Company recently concluded its ensemble auditions. This was the first open call since 2017 held specifically for resident ensemble members.
Founding Artistic Director Akia, announced today that Rising Sun Performance Company recently concluded its ensemble auditions. This was the first open call since 2017 held specifically for resident ensemble members.
Journalists Mike Sargent and Jack Rico To Discuss Prejudice In Pop Culture America Following A BLACK & WHITE COOKIE
Award-winning journalists Jack Rico (NBC News/Telemundo) and Mike Sargent (PBS NewsHour, WBAI Radio) will discuss prejudice and pop culture in America following the Sunday, March 29th, 3PM performance of the provocative new play A BLACK AND WHITE COOKIE, which tackles overcoming hate, finding faith and fighting back. The talk-back will be held at the award-winning Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue, where the play will run March 26-April 12.
Award-winning journalists Jack Rico (NBC News/Telemundo) and Mike Sargent (PBS NewsHour, WBAI Radio) will discuss prejudice and pop culture in America following the Sunday, March 29th, 3PM performance of the provocative new play A BLACK AND WHITE COOKIE, which tackles overcoming hate, finding faith and fighting back. The talk-back will be held at the award-winning Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue, where the play will run March 26-April 12.
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