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BIO

Off-Broadway: Nice Girl (Labyrinth); Food & Fadwa (NYTW); Philip Goes Forth (The Mint). TV: "Orange is the New Black" as Jason Biggs' mother (Netflix); "Shades of Blue" as Mrs. Saperstein (NBC); "Feed The Beast" as Ruth Cline (AMC) and forever on "Seinfeld" reruns in iconic episodes, "The Marble Rye" and "The Babka."

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Helene (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
2012
Lily Price

Philip Goes Forth [Off-Broadway] Mint Theatre, 2013 Mrs. Ferris Food and Fadwa [Off-Broadway] New York Theatre Workshop, 2012 Aunt Samia America's Brightest Star [Regional] Railroad Playhouse, 2012 Mildred Herman Kline's Midlife Crisis [Off-Broadway] Beckett Theatre, Theatre Row, 2012 Liz Kline Footfalls & Not I [Off-Broadway] Michael Chekov Theatre, 2012 Mother In the Crossing [Off-Broadway] The Living Theatre / Womens CU, 2012 Aunt Joan In the Schoolyard [Off-Off-Broadway] Fringe Musical / La Mama, 2010 Mrs. Rivera Gray Matters [Off-Off-Broadway] Midtown International Festival, 2010 Miriam Berger Balaton [Off-Broadway] Urban Stages Margit Sa Ka La [Off-Broadway] 45 Bleecker Street Mom Expecting Isabel [Off-Broadway] The Barrow Group 2 Mothers, 1 Nurse Waxing West [Off-Off-Broadway] La Mama / Bucharest Marcella Progress [Off-Broadway] HERE Arts Center (US Premiere) Myrka Hermanas [Off-Broadway] Classic Stage / Fringe Festival, 2006 Telma Herman



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Jewish Plays Project Welcomes Clea Alsip, Gus Birney, Grantham Coleman And More To New Plays In Development

The Jewish Plays Project has announced the acting company of the 10th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest. The ten works feature acclaimed actors including Clea Alsip (M. Butterfly, Nantucket Sleigh Ride), Gus Birney (Dickinson, The Mist), Twinkle Burke (Gotham, Bull), Grantham Coleman (The Great Society, Much Ado About Nothing), and more.
Female Playwrights Take Center Stage in 10th Annual National Jewish Playwriting Contest

The Jewish Plays Project has announced its second annual digital contest as part of the 10th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest. The contest opens on April 15th.
Live Stream Series VISITING BROADWAY Continues With Special Guest Kathryn Kates

ExperienceFirst, New York City's leading walking tour and travel experience company, has partnered with two of its former guides - and current industry professionals - to bring theater fans a new live-streamed series entitled 'Visiting Broadway.'
Original Cast Members of THE LAST SEDER Will Reunite for a Performance to Raise Money for The Jewish Board

Rosalind Productions Inc, the Drama-Desk winning Tony-nominated production company will produce a virtual one-night-only production of Jennifer Maisel's Off-Broadway play THE LAST SEDER on April 11 at 7:00 pm EST/ 4:00 pm PST.
RAGING SKILLET Begins August 22 in Wellfleet

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater offers the perfect end to a delicious season: Raging Skillet, by Jacques Lamarre, August 22 to September 15. Based on "The Raging Skillet: The True Life Adventures of Chef Rossi, A Memoir with Recipes," Raging Skillet is directed by Sasha Bratt, with Shanel Sparr as Chef Rossi, Kathryn Kates as her mom, and Michael Patrick Trimm as DJ Skillit. Performances are at 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays. Two preview performances, August 22 and 23, begin at 7:30 p.m.
Photo Flash: EXPECTING ISABEL Celebrates Opening Night at The Barrow Group

The Barrow Group presents the final show in their 2016/17 season, EXPECTING ISABEL written by Lisa Loomer. Directed by Seth Barrish, EXPECTING ISABEL opened on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at TBG Theatre at The Barrow Group (312 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor) for a limited run through Saturday, July 8, 2017. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
The Barrow Group Announces Complete Casting for Lisa Loomer's EXPECTING ISABEL

THE BARROW GROUP (Lee Brock and Seth Barrish, Co-Artistic Directors; Robert Serrell, Executive Director) is proud to announce complete casting for the final show in their 2016/17 season EXPECTING ISABEL written by Lisa Loomer. Directed by Seth Barrish,EXPECTING ISABEL begins performances Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the TBG Theatre at The Barrow Group (312 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor) and officially opens Tuesday, June 13, 2017 for a limited run through Saturday, July 8, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at www.barrowgroup.org.
Photo Coverage: SIGNIFICANT OTHER and Broadway- A Perfect Match! Go Inside Opening Night

Meet Jordan Berman. He's single. And he has a date with a co-worker to see a documentary about the Franco-Prussian war. At least, he thinks it's a date. Significant Other follows Jordan and his three closest friends as they navigate love, friendship and New York in the twenty-something years.
Scandinavian American Theater Company Will Present a New York Tribute to Ingmar Bergman

On Monday, August 29th 2016, Scandinavian American Theater Company (SATC) will present a New York tribute to Ingmar Bergman with a staged reading of "Scenes from a Marriage" in a 2014-adaptation by American playwright, director and Obie Award winner Emily Mann.
Scandinavian American Theater Company Will Present a New York Tribute to Ingmar Bergman

On Monday, August 29th 2016, Scandinavian American Theater Company (SATC) will present a New York tribute to Ingmar Bergman with a staged reading of "Scenes from a Marriage" in a 2014-adaptation by American playwright, director and Obie Award winner Emily Mann.
Amber Tamblyn, Thomas Sadoski, Zach Grenier, Judith Ivey and Peter Scolari to Close Out Vassar's 2016 Powerhouse Season

Vassar & New York Stage and Film just announced casting for the final weeks of the 32ndPowerhouse Season, running through July 31st at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Kathryn Kates Replaces Lynn Cohen in LETTERS TO SALA at TBG Theatre

The stage and television actress Kathryn Kates will play the title role in 'Letters to Sala,' Arlene Hutton's stirring drama about a New York woman's hidden Holocaust past. Lynn Cohen was previously announced to portray Sala Garncarz, who kept her story of survival from seven Nazi labor camps hidden from her family for nearly 50 years.
Labyrinth Theater Extends NICE GIRL

In response to popular demand and critical acclaim, Labyrinth Theater Company (Artistic Director Mimi O'Donnell, Executive Director Danny Feldman) announces a second extension of the world premiere of Melissa Ross's Nice Girl to June 21.
Labyrinth Theater Extends NICE GIRL

In response to popular demand, Labyrinth Theater Company (Artistic Director Mimi O'Donnell, Executive Director Danny Feldman) extends the world premiere of Melissa Ross's Nice Girl to June 14. The production, which opens on May 27, reunites the Labyrinth Theater Company member with director Mimi O'Donnell, who worked together on the 2011 production of Thinner Than Water. Called "zesty, muscular and quick-witted," by Time Out New York, Thinner Than Water marked both the playwriting debut of Ross and the directorial debut of O'Donnell.
Nick Cordero, Diane Davis, Kathryn Kates and Liv Rooth Star in Labyrinth's NICE GIRL, Opening Tonight

Labyrinth Theater Company presents the world premiere of Melissa Ross's Nice Girl. The production, now through June 7, reunites the Labyrinth Theater Company member with director Mimi O'Donnell, who worked together on the 2011 production of Thinner Than Water. Thinner Than Water marked both the playwriting debut of Ross and the directorial debut of O'Donnell.
WAKE UP with BWW 5/22/2015 - NICE GIRL, THE QUALMS, Hirschfeld and More!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: NICE GIRL and THE QUALMS begin off-Broadway, and Al Hirschfeld's work is on view in NYC!
Nick Cordero, Diane Davis, Kathryn Kates and Liv Rooth Star in Labyrinth's NICE GIRL, Beginning Tonight

Labyrinth Theater Company presents the world premiere of Melissa Ross's Nice Girl. The production, tonight, May 7, through June 7, reunites the Labyrinth Theater Company member with director Mimi O'Donnell, who worked together on the 2011 production of Thinner Than Water. Thinner Than Water marked both the playwriting debut of Ross and the directorial debut of O'Donnell.
SCENES FROM AN EXECUTION, 'JUDITH' and VINEGAR TOM Set for PTP/NYC This Summer

PTP/NYC (Potomac Theatre Project), in association with Middlebury College, proudly presents its 29th repertory season, its 9th consecutive in New York City, running from July 7 - August 9, 2015 in a limited 5-week Off-Broadway engagement at The Atlantic Stage 2, located at 330 West 16th Street between 8th & 9th Avenues.
Nick Cordero, Diane Davis, Kathryn Kates and Liv Rooth to Star in Labyrinth's NICE GIRL This Summer

Labyrinth Theater Company announces casting and creative team for the world premiere of Melissa Ross's Nice Girl. The production, May 7-June 7, reunites the Labyrinth Theater Company member with director Mimi O'Donnell, who worked together on the 2011 production of Thinner Than Water. Thinner Than Water marked both the playwriting debut of Ross and the directorial debut of O'Donnell.
New Comedy Web Series COMMON GROUND Launches on YouTube Today

The new comedy web series, 'Common Ground' will premiere Season One on YouTube.com today, January 14, 2015.

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