John Minigan
Latest News on John Minigan:
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW to Play Mile Square Theatre Next Month (Sep 28, 2024)
Moonbox Productions Reveals Playwrights & Plays for 3rd Annual Boston New Works Festival (Mar 22, 2024)
Gloucester Stage to Present the World Premiere of TALL TALES FROM BLACKBURN TAVERN (Aug 26, 2023)
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW to Play Mile Square Theatre Next Month (Sep 28, 2024)
Moonbox Productions Reveals Playwrights & Plays for 3rd Annual Boston New Works Festival (Mar 22, 2024)
Gloucester Stage to Present the World Premiere of TALL TALES FROM BLACKBURN TAVERN (Aug 26, 2023)
BIO
John Minigan is a recent Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellow in Dramatic Writing. Queen of Sad Mischance was the 2022 winner of the Judith Royer Award from The Kennedy Center/ATHE and the Louise Woodward Award from The Lab Theater of Florida. Noir Hamlet was a Boston Globe Critics’ Pick, an Elliot Norton Outstanding New Script nominee, EDGEMedia Best of Boston Theater for 2018, and enjoyed a successful run at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe. In Boston, his work has been produced by Lyric Stage Company, Greater Boston Stage Company, Centastage, Vagabond, and others. He has developed new work with Orlando Shakespeare Theater, New Repertory Theater, Utah Shakespearean Festival, Portland Stage Company, , and the Great Plains Theatre Conference. His work has been included in the Best American Short Plays, Best Ten-Minute Short Plays, and other anthologies. John is a five-time winner of the Firehouse New Works Contest, a winner of the Nantucket Short Play Contest, the North Park Playwrights Festival, the Rover Dramawerks Competition, the Longwood 0-60 Contest, New York’s 8-Minute Madness Festival, the Nor’Eastern Playwriting Contest, Seoul Players Contest, and the KNOCK International Short Play Competition.
He is an affiliate faculty member at Emerson College and serves as a Dramatists Guild Ambassador for Eastern New England.
News
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW to Play Mile Square Theatre Next Month
MILE SQUARE THEATRE has announced the FIRST show of their 21st season: The New Jersey Premiere of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, written by JOHN MINIGAN.
MILE SQUARE THEATRE has announced the FIRST show of their 21st season: The New Jersey Premiere of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, written by JOHN MINIGAN.
Moonbox Productions Reveals Playwrights & Plays for 3rd Annual Boston New Works Festival
Moonbox Productions has selected eight original plays by local playwrights for its 3rd Annual Boston New Works Festival. Moonbox will host the 2024 Boston New Works Festival June 20th – 23rd at the Boston Center for the Arts.
Moonbox Productions has selected eight original plays by local playwrights for its 3rd Annual Boston New Works Festival. Moonbox will host the 2024 Boston New Works Festival June 20th – 23rd at the Boston Center for the Arts.
Gloucester Stage to Present the World Premiere of TALL TALES FROM BLACKBURN TAVERN
Gloucester Stage Company has announced the world premiere of TALL TALES FROM BLACKBURN TAVERN, written by John Minigan and directed by Bryn Boice. The production will open on Friday, September 1, and run through September 24 at Gloucester Stage Company's historic waterfront theater.
Gloucester Stage Company has announced the world premiere of TALL TALES FROM BLACKBURN TAVERN, written by John Minigan and directed by Bryn Boice. The production will open on Friday, September 1, and run through September 24 at Gloucester Stage Company's historic waterfront theater.
Gloucester Stage Announces New Artistic Director and 2023 Season
The Gloucester Stage Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Rebecca Bradshaw as the Company's new Artistic Director after an extensive nationwide search process.
The Gloucester Stage Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Rebecca Bradshaw as the Company's new Artistic Director after an extensive nationwide search process.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Host QUEEN OF SAD MISCHANCE Industry Talkback
Theater Resources Unlimited is partnering with Cate Cammarata of CreateTheater to present the 2023 TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series on Sundays, February 12 & 19, 2023 at 3pm.
Theater Resources Unlimited is partnering with Cate Cammarata of CreateTheater to present the 2023 TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series on Sundays, February 12 & 19, 2023 at 3pm.
Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Casts For The 2023 TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) partners with Cate Cammarata of CreateTheater to present the 2023 TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series, with the generous support of RK Greene and The StoryLine Project on Sundays, February 12 & 19, 2023 at 3pm.
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) partners with Cate Cammarata of CreateTheater to present the 2023 TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series, with the generous support of RK Greene and The StoryLine Project on Sundays, February 12 & 19, 2023 at 3pm.
TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series Presented With The StoryLine Project & CreateTheater
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the 23rd annual series of new plays, now virtual, by TRU writers produced by TRU producers, as part of TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series on Sundays, February 12 & 19, 2023 at 3pm.
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the 23rd annual series of new plays, now virtual, by TRU writers produced by TRU producers, as part of TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series on Sundays, February 12 & 19, 2023 at 3pm.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Present TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series in February
Theater Resources Unlimited will present the 23rd annual series of new plays, now virtual, by TRU writers produced by TRU producers, as part of TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series on Sundays, February 12 & 19, 2023 at 3pm.
Theater Resources Unlimited will present the 23rd annual series of new plays, now virtual, by TRU writers produced by TRU producers, as part of TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series on Sundays, February 12 & 19, 2023 at 3pm.
Feature: Passport to Broadway Returns with VIRTUAL BROADWAY GLOBAL AUDITION
New York-based Passport to Broadway returns with another program for Indonesian performers aspiring to be the next Broadway star. Passport to Broadway has previously worked with Indonesian students by providing various training programs, workshops, and information sessions in performing arts.
New York-based Passport to Broadway returns with another program for Indonesian performers aspiring to be the next Broadway star. Passport to Broadway has previously worked with Indonesian students by providing various training programs, workshops, and information sessions in performing arts.
REVIEW: THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Two hundred years after Washington Irving introduced the little hamlet of Sleepy Hollow and its superstitious denizens to the canon of American literature, the legend remains among the most enduring of stories that capture the imagination of adults and children alike, inspire questions about the supernatural realm, and scare the bejesus out of its audience.
Two hundred years after Washington Irving introduced the little hamlet of Sleepy Hollow and its superstitious denizens to the canon of American literature, the legend remains among the most enduring of stories that capture the imagination of adults and children alike, inspire questions about the supernatural realm, and scare the bejesus out of its audience.
Greater Boston Stage Company Presents Spooky World Premiere THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
This fall, Greater Boston Stage Company presents a haunting and humorous Halloween treat for all! The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is directed by Producing Artistic Director Weylin Symes.
This fall, Greater Boston Stage Company presents a haunting and humorous Halloween treat for all! The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is directed by Producing Artistic Director Weylin Symes.
Kennedy Center Hosts American College Theater Festival National Awards; Plus Finalists and Award Winners
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts virtually hosted more than 125 outstanding theater students from colleges and universities across the nation as part of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts virtually hosted more than 125 outstanding theater students from colleges and universities across the nation as part of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW World Premiere & More Announced for Greater Boston Stage Company Season 23
Greater Boston Stage Company will welcome audiences back for their 23rd season. “With shows like the locally-set Little Women, the World Premiere one-man adaptation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and the small-town comedy Popcorn Falls, Season 23 speaks directly to our audience and region without forgetting about the wider world in which we live.”
Greater Boston Stage Company will welcome audiences back for their 23rd season. “With shows like the locally-set Little Women, the World Premiere one-man adaptation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and the small-town comedy Popcorn Falls, Season 23 speaks directly to our audience and region without forgetting about the wider world in which we live.”
Boston Playwrights' Theatre Presents BOSTON THEATER MARATHON XXIV, May 1
Boston Playwrights' Theatre announces the in-person return of its annual celebration of new short plays. Boston Theater Marathon XXIV will feature 50 ten-minute plays written by New England playwrights and presented by New England theatre companies. The event will take place in BPT's home theatre on Boston University's West Campus.
Boston Playwrights' Theatre announces the in-person return of its annual celebration of new short plays. Boston Theater Marathon XXIV will feature 50 ten-minute plays written by New England playwrights and presented by New England theatre companies. The event will take place in BPT's home theatre on Boston University's West Campus.
Actors' Theatre Produces On Demand Film Of The 8 Tens Festival
Santa Cruz County Actors' Theatre was in full swing to return to live performances with the famed 8 Tens @ 8 Short Play Festival in January, when the fast spreading COVID-19 variant Omicron shut the production before it opened.
Santa Cruz County Actors' Theatre was in full swing to return to live performances with the famed 8 Tens @ 8 Short Play Festival in January, when the fast spreading COVID-19 variant Omicron shut the production before it opened.
Actors' Theatre Reopens with 8 Tens @ 8 Short Play Festival
Santa Cruz County Actors’ Theatre returns to live performances after nearly two years of closure due to the pandemic. The 26th Annual 8 Tens @ 8 Short Play Festival opens January 14 and plays through February 6, at the Center Stage Theater in downtown Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz County Actors’ Theatre returns to live performances after nearly two years of closure due to the pandemic. The 26th Annual 8 Tens @ 8 Short Play Festival opens January 14 and plays through February 6, at the Center Stage Theater in downtown Santa Cruz.
Lyric Stage Company Of Boston Presents THE GREENWAY SERIES
The Lyric Stage Company of Boston has announced its continuation of the Walking Plays audio series titled, The Greenway Series.
The Lyric Stage Company of Boston has announced its continuation of the Walking Plays audio series titled, The Greenway Series.
ANDTheatre Company Presents 14th Annual 'Eclectics' Festival
ANDTheatre Company has announced the 14th Annual 'Eclectic Evening of Shorts,' a benefit for ANDTheatre Co.
ANDTheatre Company has announced the 14th Annual 'Eclectic Evening of Shorts,' a benefit for ANDTheatre Co.
BWW Review: BSC'S 2021 10X10 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL at Barrington Stage Company
“Who knew when we started our 10x10 New Play Festival ten years ago that it would become one of our most popular events of the year?” said Artistic Director Julianne Boyd. “We started with two weeks of performances and as of last year, we ran our 10x10 Plays for one month in the middle of the winter.'
“Who knew when we started our 10x10 New Play Festival ten years ago that it would become one of our most popular events of the year?” said Artistic Director Julianne Boyd. “We started with two weeks of performances and as of last year, we ran our 10x10 Plays for one month in the middle of the winter.'
Boston Playwrights' Theatre Presents Boston Theater Marathon XXIII: Special Zoom Edition
Boston Playwrights’ Theatre will present Boston Theater Marathon XXIII: Special Zoom Edition, featuring 50 ten-minute plays written by New England playwrights and presented by New England theatre companies via the video conferencing tool Zoom.
Boston Playwrights’ Theatre will present Boston Theater Marathon XXIII: Special Zoom Edition, featuring 50 ten-minute plays written by New England playwrights and presented by New England theatre companies via the video conferencing tool Zoom.
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