Meron Langsner
Latest News on Meron Langsner:
Hilary Dennis Brings HAMLET To LA MAMA Shares (Aug 13, 2022)
Always Love Lucy Theatre And Shaved Head Media Present SHAKESPEARE ON THE BLOCK (Jul 10, 2018)
Always Love Lucy Theatre And Shaved Head Media Present SHAKESPEARE ON THE BLOCK (Jun 25, 2018)
Hilary Dennis Brings HAMLET To LA MAMA Shares (Aug 13, 2022)
Always Love Lucy Theatre And Shaved Head Media Present SHAKESPEARE ON THE BLOCK (Jul 10, 2018)
Always Love Lucy Theatre And Shaved Head Media Present SHAKESPEARE ON THE BLOCK (Jun 25, 2018)
BIO
MERON LANGSNER is an award-winning playwright, theatre & performance scholar, and educator as well as a critically acclaimed fight director & movement specialist for theatre, film, & opera.
He was one of three writers in the country selected for the pilot year of the National New Play Network Emerging Playwright Residencies, fulfilling his residency at the New Repertory Theater in Boston, Massachusetts. Meron's plays have been performed around the country and overseas and developed at venues that include the Lark Play Development Center in NYC, New Rep, Playwrights Commons Freedom Arts Retreat, the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festval, and the Last Frontier Theatre Conference in Valdez, Alaska (where he later had the honor of returning as a featured artist). Publishers of his dramatic work include Bloomsbury, Smith & Kraus, Applause Theatre Books, and YouthPLAYS.
Meron's scholarly work on theatre and performance has been published by McFarland, Oxford University Press, Puppetry International, the Electronic Journals of Martial Arts and Sciences, and other imprints. In 2010 he was a Summer Fellow at Northwestern University's Performance Studies Institute. He has presented his research and taught workshops at numerous scholarly conferences throughout the United States and Canada, including: ASTR, ATHE, the Comparative Drama Conference, and the International Puppetry Conference. Meron has also written on theatre for popular and trade publications including Backstage, HowlRound, The Theatre Times, and The Sondheim Review.
As a fight director and movement specialist, Meron has composed violence for well over 150 productions, tours, and films. He has worked with A.R.T. - The American Repertory Theatre, ArtsEmerson, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, New Repertory Theater, Lyric Stage Company, Ensemble Studio Theater, and several academic venues, with many productions winning regional awards.
Meron holds a PhD in Drama from Tufts University, an MFA in Playwriting from Brandeis, and an MA in Performance Studies from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. He did his undergraduate work at Carnegie Mellon University and SUNY Buffalo.
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Always Love Lucy Theatre And Shaved Head Media Present SHAKESPEARE ON THE BLOCK
Always Love Lucy Theatre, in partnership with Shaved Head Media, will debut Shakespeare from the Block, its first original production, in July at the Bridge Theatre at Shetler Studios.
Always Love Lucy Theatre, in partnership with Shaved Head Media, will debut Shakespeare from the Block, its first original production, in July at the Bridge Theatre at Shetler Studios.
Always Love Lucy Theatre And Shaved Head Media Present SHAKESPEARE ON THE BLOCK
Always Love Lucy Theatre, in partnership with Shaved Head Media, will debut Shakespeare from the Block, its first original production, in July at the Bridge Theatre at Shetler Studios.
Always Love Lucy Theatre, in partnership with Shaved Head Media, will debut Shakespeare from the Block, its first original production, in July at the Bridge Theatre at Shetler Studios.
Writer Erik Jensen Visits the Cast of The Secret Theatre's EXONERATED
Producer Richard Mazda [Hair, Chorus Line, Richard Iii] is proud to present Lucille Lortel & Drama Desk Award winning play, The Exonerated by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen. Writer Erik Jensen gave the cast a huge surprise and a big boost when he stopped by The Secret Theatre during a rehearsal, check out the photo below!
Producer Richard Mazda [Hair, Chorus Line, Richard Iii] is proud to present Lucille Lortel & Drama Desk Award winning play, The Exonerated by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen. Writer Erik Jensen gave the cast a huge surprise and a big boost when he stopped by The Secret Theatre during a rehearsal, check out the photo below!
Producers Megan Smith and Alphonso Walker Jr. Present a New Immersive DUTCHMAN
In celebration of Black History Month, co-producers Megan Smith and Alphonso Walker Jr. present a fresh revival of Dutchman by Amiri Baraka, an emotionally charged and highly symbolic version of the Adam and Eve story. Directed by Broadway performer and director, DeMone, this production has an immersive concept, leading the audience into a recreation of the subway atmosphere and seating audience directly in the train car. The play runs February 8-11, 2018 at The Secret Theatre; tickets on sale now.
In celebration of Black History Month, co-producers Megan Smith and Alphonso Walker Jr. present a fresh revival of Dutchman by Amiri Baraka, an emotionally charged and highly symbolic version of the Adam and Eve story. Directed by Broadway performer and director, DeMone, this production has an immersive concept, leading the audience into a recreation of the subway atmosphere and seating audience directly in the train car. The play runs February 8-11, 2018 at The Secret Theatre; tickets on sale now.
A New, Immersive DUTCHMAN Revival Announced for 2018!
In celebration of Black History Month, co-producers Megan Smith and Alphonso Walker Jr. present a fresh revival of Dutchman by Amiri Baraka, an emotionally charged and highly symbolic version of the Adam and Eve story. Directed by Broadway performer and director, DeMone, this production has an immersive concept, leading the audience into a recreation of the subway atmosphere and seating audience directly in the train car. The play runs February 8-11, 2018 at The Secret Theatre; tickets on sale now.
In celebration of Black History Month, co-producers Megan Smith and Alphonso Walker Jr. present a fresh revival of Dutchman by Amiri Baraka, an emotionally charged and highly symbolic version of the Adam and Eve story. Directed by Broadway performer and director, DeMone, this production has an immersive concept, leading the audience into a recreation of the subway atmosphere and seating audience directly in the train car. The play runs February 8-11, 2018 at The Secret Theatre; tickets on sale now.
Megan Smith and Alphonso Walker Jr. Present a Fresh Revival of DUTCHMAN
In celebration of Black History Month, co-producers Megan Smith and Alphonso Walker Jr. present a fresh revival of Dutchman by Amiri Baraka, an emotionally charged and highly symbolic version of the Adam and Eve story. Directed by Broadway performer and director, DeMone, this production has an immersive concept, leading the audience into a recreation of the subway atmosphere and seating audience directly in the train car. The play runs February 8-11, 2018 at The Secret Theatre; tickets on sale now.
In celebration of Black History Month, co-producers Megan Smith and Alphonso Walker Jr. present a fresh revival of Dutchman by Amiri Baraka, an emotionally charged and highly symbolic version of the Adam and Eve story. Directed by Broadway performer and director, DeMone, this production has an immersive concept, leading the audience into a recreation of the subway atmosphere and seating audience directly in the train car. The play runs February 8-11, 2018 at The Secret Theatre; tickets on sale now.
Athena Theatre presents A NEW MEMORY
Athena Theatre selected eight playwrights for its playwriting group, Athena Writes, assembled for a one-year exploration of the theme 'A New Memory'. It centers on Athena Theatre's commitment to supporting new works that push the boundaries of live theatre. These eight plays were curated and written while in residence with Athena Theatre.
Athena Theatre selected eight playwrights for its playwriting group, Athena Writes, assembled for a one-year exploration of the theme 'A New Memory'. It centers on Athena Theatre's commitment to supporting new works that push the boundaries of live theatre. These eight plays were curated and written while in residence with Athena Theatre.
VIDEO: MY GAY ROOMMATE Webseries Wraps season 3 with Big Musical Number
My Gay Roommate, the webseries chronicles the saga of homo-hetero love! On the Tubes for almost 2 years, the series wrapped its third season with a big musical number!
My Gay Roommate, the webseries chronicles the saga of homo-hetero love! On the Tubes for almost 2 years, the series wrapped its third season with a big musical number!
The Tank Stages New York Premiere of THIRD FLOOR, Beginning Today
The Tank, a non-profit arts presenter located in the heart of midtown, is proud to present the New York premiere Third Floor, a new play by Jason Hall, directed by Laura Pittenger, featuring Brad Root and Abigail Ludrof, with original compositions by Adam Cuthbert (universe explosion for the Bang on a Can Summer Festival), fight choreography by Meron Langsner (who has worked at The American Repertory Theatre and ArtsEmerson), and produced by LA Pittenger Productions. The show comes to The Tank following a successful engagement at the Lower Ossington Theatre in Toronto produced by DeCo. The show runs today, October 10-11, 17-18 at 7pm, with a 3pm performance October 19 at The Tank, 151 West 46th Street, 8th Floor in Manhattan.
The Tank, a non-profit arts presenter located in the heart of midtown, is proud to present the New York premiere Third Floor, a new play by Jason Hall, directed by Laura Pittenger, featuring Brad Root and Abigail Ludrof, with original compositions by Adam Cuthbert (universe explosion for the Bang on a Can Summer Festival), fight choreography by Meron Langsner (who has worked at The American Repertory Theatre and ArtsEmerson), and produced by LA Pittenger Productions. The show comes to The Tank following a successful engagement at the Lower Ossington Theatre in Toronto produced by DeCo. The show runs today, October 10-11, 17-18 at 7pm, with a 3pm performance October 19 at The Tank, 151 West 46th Street, 8th Floor in Manhattan.
The Tank to Stage New York Premiere of THIRD FLOOR, Begin. 10/10
The Tank, a non-profit arts presenter located in the heart of midtown, is proud to present the New York premiere Third Floor, a new play by Jason Hall, directed by Laura Pittenger, featuring Brad Root and Abigail Ludrof, with original compositions by Adam Cuthbert (universe explosion for the Bang on a Can Summer Festival), fight choreography by Meron Langsner (who has worked at The American Repertory Theatre and ArtsEmerson), and produced by LA Pittenger Productions. The show comes to The Tank following a successful engagement at the Lower Ossington Theatre in Toronto produced by DeCo. The show runs October 10-11, 17-18 at 7pm, with a 3pm performance October 19 at The Tank, 151 West 46th Street, 8th Floor in Manhattan.
The Tank, a non-profit arts presenter located in the heart of midtown, is proud to present the New York premiere Third Floor, a new play by Jason Hall, directed by Laura Pittenger, featuring Brad Root and Abigail Ludrof, with original compositions by Adam Cuthbert (universe explosion for the Bang on a Can Summer Festival), fight choreography by Meron Langsner (who has worked at The American Repertory Theatre and ArtsEmerson), and produced by LA Pittenger Productions. The show comes to The Tank following a successful engagement at the Lower Ossington Theatre in Toronto produced by DeCo. The show runs October 10-11, 17-18 at 7pm, with a 3pm performance October 19 at The Tank, 151 West 46th Street, 8th Floor in Manhattan.
Mortal Folly Theatre Brings OVER HERE to FringeNYC, Beg. Today
Mortal Folly Theatre will present the premiere of award-winning playwright Meron Langsner's Over Here as part of the 2014 New York International Fringe Festival. The play focuses on the unlikely friendship that forms between an Israeli immigrant and a Palestinian-American in NYC in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Although the events of the piece take place in 2002, the subject matter remains highly topical today, especially in regards to current events. The writer states,
Mortal Folly Theatre will present the premiere of award-winning playwright Meron Langsner's Over Here as part of the 2014 New York International Fringe Festival. The play focuses on the unlikely friendship that forms between an Israeli immigrant and a Palestinian-American in NYC in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Although the events of the piece take place in 2002, the subject matter remains highly topical today, especially in regards to current events. The writer states,
Mortal Folly Theatre to Bring OVER HERE to FringeNYC, Begin. 8/13
Mortal Folly Theatre will present the premiere of award-winning playwright Meron Langsner's Over Here as part of the 2014 New York International Fringe Festival. The play focuses on the unlikely friendship that forms between an Israeli immigrant and a Palestinian-American in NYC in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Although the events of the piece take place in 2002, the subject matter remains highly topical today, especially in regards to current events. The writer states,
Mortal Folly Theatre will present the premiere of award-winning playwright Meron Langsner's Over Here as part of the 2014 New York International Fringe Festival. The play focuses on the unlikely friendship that forms between an Israeli immigrant and a Palestinian-American in NYC in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Although the events of the piece take place in 2002, the subject matter remains highly topical today, especially in regards to current events. The writer states,
Gallery Players Open EQUUS Tonight
Boasting a magnificent slate of actors and highly original design, Gallery's Equus is stampeding on stage tonight, December 7th. Developing a reputation for high-production value among black box theatres, the story of Alan Strang, the boy who has explosively blinded six horses, sets a new standard. Equus is quite a part of the New Gallery, not your same old theatre.
Boasting a magnificent slate of actors and highly original design, Gallery's Equus is stampeding on stage tonight, December 7th. Developing a reputation for high-production value among black box theatres, the story of Alan Strang, the boy who has explosively blinded six horses, sets a new standard. Equus is quite a part of the New Gallery, not your same old theatre.
Gallery Players Bring Back 'GalleryTalks' For 47th Season, Beg. Today
After enormous success during their 46th Season, the Gallery Players has renewed their GalleryTalks. GalleryTalks is a series of post-show conversations that offer an enlightening and entertaining look into aspects of each production in The Gallery Players season lineup. The series is moderated by GalleryTalks Producer Barrie Gelles-scholar, theatre director, and alumnus of the Gallery Players., having produced the Black Box New Play Festival for three consecutive years.
After enormous success during their 46th Season, the Gallery Players has renewed their GalleryTalks. GalleryTalks is a series of post-show conversations that offer an enlightening and entertaining look into aspects of each production in The Gallery Players season lineup. The series is moderated by GalleryTalks Producer Barrie Gelles-scholar, theatre director, and alumnus of the Gallery Players., having produced the Black Box New Play Festival for three consecutive years.
Gallery Players to Bring Back 'GalleryTalks' For 47th Season, Beg. 12/7
After enormous success during their 46th Season, the Gallery Players has renewed their GalleryTalks. GalleryTalks is a series of post-show conversations that offer an enlightening and entertaining look into aspects of each production in The Gallery Players season lineup. The series is moderated by GalleryTalks Producer Barrie Gelles—scholar, theatre director, and alumnus of the Gallery Players., having produced the Black Box New Play Festival for three consecutive years.
After enormous success during their 46th Season, the Gallery Players has renewed their GalleryTalks. GalleryTalks is a series of post-show conversations that offer an enlightening and entertaining look into aspects of each production in The Gallery Players season lineup. The series is moderated by GalleryTalks Producer Barrie Gelles—scholar, theatre director, and alumnus of the Gallery Players., having produced the Black Box New Play Festival for three consecutive years.
Gallery Players to Stage EQUUS, 12/7-22
Riding the successes of Blithe Spirit and The Pajama Game, the Gallery Players presents Equus as the next production of its 47th Season. Alred Gingold* (Manhattan Theatre Club, Metropolitan Playhouse), leads the cast in the behemoth role of Martin Dysart. Joining him are Dean Thomas and Adelind Horan as Alan Strang and Jill Mason, respectively, in their Gallery premieres. Gallery alumni Rosalind Ashford* (Gallery: History Boys) and Greg Horton* (Gallery: A Man of No Importance; NYIT 2012 Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role) will appear once again as Dora and Frank Strang. After leading The History Boys to success last season, Mark Gallagher will again direct aided by Choreographer Christiana Axlesen. The production will be brought to life under Set Designer Young Jaung, Costume Designer Tony Johnson, Lighting Designer Scott Borowka, Sound Designer Jacob Subotnick, Props Designer Sara Slagle, and Production Stage Manager Kathleen Parker. The cast includes J.B. Alexander, Ryan Arthur, Victoria Bundonis*, Brandon Johnson, Kadeem Melvin, Chris Negron, Ryan Pater, and Lindsay Timmington. *Actors appearing courtesy of Actors Equity Association.
Riding the successes of Blithe Spirit and The Pajama Game, the Gallery Players presents Equus as the next production of its 47th Season. Alred Gingold* (Manhattan Theatre Club, Metropolitan Playhouse), leads the cast in the behemoth role of Martin Dysart. Joining him are Dean Thomas and Adelind Horan as Alan Strang and Jill Mason, respectively, in their Gallery premieres. Gallery alumni Rosalind Ashford* (Gallery: History Boys) and Greg Horton* (Gallery: A Man of No Importance; NYIT 2012 Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role) will appear once again as Dora and Frank Strang. After leading The History Boys to success last season, Mark Gallagher will again direct aided by Choreographer Christiana Axlesen. The production will be brought to life under Set Designer Young Jaung, Costume Designer Tony Johnson, Lighting Designer Scott Borowka, Sound Designer Jacob Subotnick, Props Designer Sara Slagle, and Production Stage Manager Kathleen Parker. The cast includes J.B. Alexander, Ryan Arthur, Victoria Bundonis*, Brandon Johnson, Kadeem Melvin, Chris Negron, Ryan Pater, and Lindsay Timmington. *Actors appearing courtesy of Actors Equity Association.
BWW Review: PUNK ROCK Packs a Punch
Zeitgeist Stage Company's production of Simon Stephens' play, inspired by the Columbine shooting, hits very close to home on the heels of the Newtown and Boston Marathon tragedies. Director David J. Miller and an outstanding cast of teens and young adults handle the material responsibly and realistically. PUNK ROCK is an important play with an articulate message that needs to be heard over and over and over again.
Zeitgeist Stage Company's production of Simon Stephens' play, inspired by the Columbine shooting, hits very close to home on the heels of the Newtown and Boston Marathon tragedies. Director David J. Miller and an outstanding cast of teens and young adults handle the material responsibly and realistically. PUNK ROCK is an important play with an articulate message that needs to be heard over and over and over again.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Rehearsals for Moonbox's OF MICE AND MEN
Moonbox Productions presents Of Mice and Men, written by Pulitzer-Prize winning author John Steinbeck, December 7 - 22, 2012 at Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Theatre. Performances are Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. (Press performance December 9, 2012 at 2pm). Tickets are available by calling the Boston Theatre Scene Box Office at 617-933-8600 or online at www.bostontheatrescene.com. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at rehearsals below.
Moonbox Productions presents Of Mice and Men, written by Pulitzer-Prize winning author John Steinbeck, December 7 - 22, 2012 at Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Theatre. Performances are Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. (Press performance December 9, 2012 at 2pm). Tickets are available by calling the Boston Theatre Scene Box Office at 617-933-8600 or online at www.bostontheatrescene.com. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at rehearsals below.
Moonbox Productions Presents OF MICE AND MEN, 12/7-22
Moonbox Productions presents Of Mice and Men, written by Pulitzer-Prize winning author John Steinbeck, December 7 - 22, 2012 at Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Theatre. Performances are Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. (Press performance December 9, 2012 at 2pm). Tickets are available by calling the Boston Theatre Scene Box Office at 617-933-8600 or online at www.bostontheatrescene.com.
Moonbox Productions presents Of Mice and Men, written by Pulitzer-Prize winning author John Steinbeck, December 7 - 22, 2012 at Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Theatre. Performances are Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. (Press performance December 9, 2012 at 2pm). Tickets are available by calling the Boston Theatre Scene Box Office at 617-933-8600 or online at www.bostontheatrescene.com.
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