Mike Roche
Latest News on Mike Roche:
Photos: MELTDOWN World Premiere At Theatre for the New City (Oct 16, 2024)
Photos: In Rehearsal With MELTDOWN At Theatre For The New City (Oct 9, 2024)
Toby Armour's MELTDOWN to Have World Premiere at Theater for the New City (Sep 10, 2024)
Photos: MELTDOWN World Premiere At Theatre for the New City (Oct 16, 2024)
Photos: In Rehearsal With MELTDOWN At Theatre For The New City (Oct 9, 2024)
Toby Armour's MELTDOWN to Have World Premiere at Theater for the New City (Sep 10, 2024)
BIO
Mike Roche (born September 23 in Pascack Valley, New Jersey) is an American actor. Roche played Humphrey James in the 2007 Off-Broadway revival of Night Over Taos by Maxwell Anderson directed by Academy Award Winner Estelle Parsons at Theatre for the New City in New York City. The show was produced by INTAR Theatre (Eduardo Machado, Artistic Director).
Roche was raised in Bergenfield, New Jersey and is a graduate of Bergenfield High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Literature with a minor in Political Science from Ramapo College. He is an Eagle Scout and while at Ramapo College he played baseball[2] and received the college's highest honor, the Dean's Award, for "Exceptional Service to the Campus Community".
Roche played the role of Droog Pete in the 2004 – 2005 New York City theatrical production of A Clockwork Orange[3] by Anthony Burgess at the Ensemble Studio Theatre and 59E59 Theaters and played Faber in the 2006 New York City theatrical premiere of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury at 59E59 Theaters. The productions were both directed by Joe Tantalo and were produced by Tantalo's Drama Desk Award Winning Godlight Theatre Company.
He performed in both A Clockwork Orange and Fahrenheit 451 when they transferred from New York City to the Edinburgh Festival.
Roche played Humphrey James in the 2007 Off-Broadway revival of Night Over Taos by Maxwell Anderson directed by Academy Award Winner Estelle Parsons at Theatre for the New City in New York City. The show was produced by INTAR Theatre (Eduardo Machado, Artistic Director).
He is a member of the 2010 Drama Desk Special Award winning Godlight Theatre Company ("consistent originality and excellence in dramatizing modern literature, and especially for the vibrant theatricality of its innovative productions.").
Roche played Father Flynn in the first New York Revival of John Patrick Shanley's Tony Award winning play Doubt: A Parable in October 2012.
In 2020, Roche performed the role of Larry Slade in Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh in the two-part Zoom Premiere on YouTube Live as a benefit for the Actors Fund during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020.
Roche married actress and singer Holly O'Brien on August 28, 2016 in New York City.
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Photos: MELTDOWN World Premiere At Theatre for the New City
Toby Armour’s timely new play Meltdown is currently running at Theater for the New City (TNC) until October 27. See photos from the production.
Toby Armour’s timely new play Meltdown is currently running at Theater for the New City (TNC) until October 27. See photos from the production.
Photos: In Rehearsal With MELTDOWN At Theatre For The New City
The World Premiere of Toby Armour’s new play Meltdown opens on Thursday, October 10 at Theatre for the New City (TNC).See photos from inside rehearsal..
The World Premiere of Toby Armour’s new play Meltdown opens on Thursday, October 10 at Theatre for the New City (TNC).See photos from inside rehearsal..
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.
Theatre for the New City to Present August Strindberg Rep in MISS JULIE 1925
From June 27 to July 7, Theater for the New City will present August Strindberg Rep in a production, translated from the Swedish and adapted by Robert Greer, that transplants Strindberg's story to a Long Island country estate in 1925.
From June 27 to July 7, Theater for the New City will present August Strindberg Rep in a production, translated from the Swedish and adapted by Robert Greer, that transplants Strindberg's story to a Long Island country estate in 1925.
Theater for the New City to Present August Strindberg's CREDITORS Beginning This Month
From April 27 to May 14, Theater for the New City will present an innovative August Strindberg Rep production of Strindberg's 'Creditors.' The 1888 drama will be updated to modern Long Island in this adaptation, which is newly translated and directed by Robert Greer.
From April 27 to May 14, Theater for the New City will present an innovative August Strindberg Rep production of Strindberg's 'Creditors.' The 1888 drama will be updated to modern Long Island in this adaptation, which is newly translated and directed by Robert Greer.
TOMATO CAN'T GROW IN THE BRONX Opens at Chain Theater Next Month
'A Tomato Can't Grow Can't Grow in the Bronx', a multi-award-winning poignant drama by playwright/novelist Gary Morgenstein, opens at Chain Theater (312 W. 36th Street, 4th Floor) on Friday, December 2nd for a limited 10-performance engagement thru December 17th.
'A Tomato Can't Grow Can't Grow in the Bronx', a multi-award-winning poignant drama by playwright/novelist Gary Morgenstein, opens at Chain Theater (312 W. 36th Street, 4th Floor) on Friday, December 2nd for a limited 10-performance engagement thru December 17th.
HEDDA GABLER Postponed One Week Due to a Casting Change
Due to a cast change, 'Hedda Gabler' must postpone its opening by one week. The production now begins September 29, runs through October 9. Sean Phillips takes over role of Eilert Lovborg.
Due to a cast change, 'Hedda Gabler' must postpone its opening by one week. The production now begins September 29, runs through October 9. Sean Phillips takes over role of Eilert Lovborg.
Theater for the New City to Present August Strindberg Rep in HEDDA GABLER in September
Director/translator Robert Greer will set Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler' in 1981 Norway for the world premiere of his modern translation of the play, which will be presented by Theater for the New City September 23 to October 9.
Director/translator Robert Greer will set Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler' in 1981 Norway for the world premiere of his modern translation of the play, which will be presented by Theater for the New City September 23 to October 9.
Arthur Schnitzler's ROUND DANCE is Coming to IRT Theater
Arthur Schnitzler’s classic tale of love and infidelity, ROUND DANCE, is coming to New York in a new translation from the German by H. Clark Kee, who also directs. ROUND DANCE begins performances on Thursday, March 10 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 27.
Arthur Schnitzler’s classic tale of love and infidelity, ROUND DANCE, is coming to New York in a new translation from the German by H. Clark Kee, who also directs. ROUND DANCE begins performances on Thursday, March 10 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 27.
Caroline Grace Productions and 2020 Theatre Company Present MOM IN 2012 World Premiere
Caroline Grace Productions in association with the 2020 Theatre Company will present a benefit for The Actors Fund, 'Mom in 2012, or 2013, 2014, 2016...Oh, what the hell, this year!' by Paul Navarra. A Staged Reading and World Premiere.
Caroline Grace Productions in association with the 2020 Theatre Company will present a benefit for The Actors Fund, 'Mom in 2012, or 2013, 2014, 2016...Oh, what the hell, this year!' by Paul Navarra. A Staged Reading and World Premiere.
Zoom Premiere of A CONVERSATION WITH MY BROTHER Featuring Austin Pendelton and Arthur French to Stream Next Weekend
Caroline Grace Productions in association with the 2020 Theatre Company presents, a benefit for The Actors Fund, 'A Conversation with My Brother' by Paul Navarra, a staged reading and zoom Premiere.
Caroline Grace Productions in association with the 2020 Theatre Company presents, a benefit for The Actors Fund, 'A Conversation with My Brother' by Paul Navarra, a staged reading and zoom Premiere.
THE ICEMAN COMETH, A 2-Part Zoom Premiere to Stream Next Weekend
Caroline Grace Productions, in association with the 2020 Theatre Company, is proud to present, a benefit for the Actors' Fund,'The Iceman Cometh' by Eugene O'Neill. A Staged Reading & Zoom Premiere In Two Parts
Caroline Grace Productions, in association with the 2020 Theatre Company, is proud to present, a benefit for the Actors' Fund,'The Iceman Cometh' by Eugene O'Neill. A Staged Reading & Zoom Premiere In Two Parts
Migdalia Cruz's New Play WHAT IF UNDER THE BED...? To Play at Tada!
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company features new plays including Migdalia Cruz's 'What if Under The Bed...?', Michael Panes' 'Reunion May 13th 3281' plays in March 13th and 14th.
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company features new plays including Migdalia Cruz's 'What if Under The Bed...?', Michael Panes' 'Reunion May 13th 3281' plays in March 13th and 14th.
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Will Present the World Premiere of RAY GUN SAY0NARA, a Sci-Fi Play With Songs
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company in association with The Constellation Project will present the World Premiere of ray gun say0nara, a sci-fi play with songs written by Steven Mark Tenney, directed by Janet Bentley at The New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher Street New York, NY 10014), December 4-22. Performances will be on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm, Thursday, December 5 at 7pm, Saturday, December 7 at 3pm, Sunday, December 8 at 7pm, Monday, December 9 at 7pm, Wednesday, December 11 at 7pm, Saturday, December 14 at 7pm, Sunday, December 15 at 3pm, Monday, December 16 at 7pm, Friday, December 20 at 7pm, Saturday, December 21 at 3pm, and Sunday, December 22 at 3pm.
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company in association with The Constellation Project will present the World Premiere of ray gun say0nara, a sci-fi play with songs written by Steven Mark Tenney, directed by Janet Bentley at The New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher Street New York, NY 10014), December 4-22. Performances will be on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm, Thursday, December 5 at 7pm, Saturday, December 7 at 3pm, Sunday, December 8 at 7pm, Monday, December 9 at 7pm, Wednesday, December 11 at 7pm, Saturday, December 14 at 7pm, Sunday, December 15 at 3pm, Monday, December 16 at 7pm, Friday, December 20 at 7pm, Saturday, December 21 at 3pm, and Sunday, December 22 at 3pm.
T.S.O.L. Drop New Single IS THIS A WONDERFUL WORLD?
Famed LA-punk band T.S.O.L. has dropped a new single. Entitled “Is This A Wonderful World?” the track serves as their take on the Louis Armstrong classic “What A Wonderful World” complete with string section and amended lyrics. A video (directed by Trevor Ward) premiered on Alternative Press who said 'The new TSOL single and its unconventional release are either the least punk thing the band have done in their 41-year history—or maybe the most.'
Famed LA-punk band T.S.O.L. has dropped a new single. Entitled “Is This A Wonderful World?” the track serves as their take on the Louis Armstrong classic “What A Wonderful World” complete with string section and amended lyrics. A video (directed by Trevor Ward) premiered on Alternative Press who said 'The new TSOL single and its unconventional release are either the least punk thing the band have done in their 41-year history—or maybe the most.'
THE FOOL'S LEAR Comes To IRT Theater In January
IRT Theater is thrilled to present the Oldest Boys Productions in association with Accidental Repertory Theater (John Strasberg, Artistic Director) production of THE FOOL'S LEAR, with text from William Shakespeare's King Lear, adapted and directed by H. Clark Kee. THE FOOL'S LEAR begins performances on Wednesday, January 9 for a limited engagement through Saturday, January 26. Press Opening is Friday, January 11 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM; with added matinee performances on Saturday 1/19 and 1/26 at 2 PM. Performances are at the IRT Theater (154 Christopher Street, between Washington and Greenwich Streets, near the 1 and 2 trains at Christopher Street Station, and the A, B, C, D, and E at West 4th). Tickets are $20. For tickets and more information, call Brown Paper Tickets on 800-838-3006 or visit http://accidentalrep.org/
IRT Theater is thrilled to present the Oldest Boys Productions in association with Accidental Repertory Theater (John Strasberg, Artistic Director) production of THE FOOL'S LEAR, with text from William Shakespeare's King Lear, adapted and directed by H. Clark Kee. THE FOOL'S LEAR begins performances on Wednesday, January 9 for a limited engagement through Saturday, January 26. Press Opening is Friday, January 11 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM; with added matinee performances on Saturday 1/19 and 1/26 at 2 PM. Performances are at the IRT Theater (154 Christopher Street, between Washington and Greenwich Streets, near the 1 and 2 trains at Christopher Street Station, and the A, B, C, D, and E at West 4th). Tickets are $20. For tickets and more information, call Brown Paper Tickets on 800-838-3006 or visit http://accidentalrep.org/
MATRUSHKA Makes New York Debut Next Month
Turkish American Repertory Theater & Entertainment, one of the leading organizations of the Immigration Art Coalition, starts its season with PEN award winning writer Tuncer Cucenoglu's MATRUSHKA at the West End Theatre from October 19th through October 22nd for 5 limited performances only.
Turkish American Repertory Theater & Entertainment, one of the leading organizations of the Immigration Art Coalition, starts its season with PEN award winning writer Tuncer Cucenoglu's MATRUSHKA at the West End Theatre from October 19th through October 22nd for 5 limited performances only.
MATRUSHKA Makes New York Debut Next Month
Turkish American Repertory Theater & Entertainment, one of the leading organizations of the Immigration Art Coalition, starts its season with PEN award winning writer Tuncer Cucenoglu's MATRUSHKA at the West End Theatre from October 19th through October 22nd for 5 limited performances only.
Turkish American Repertory Theater & Entertainment, one of the leading organizations of the Immigration Art Coalition, starts its season with PEN award winning writer Tuncer Cucenoglu's MATRUSHKA at the West End Theatre from October 19th through October 22nd for 5 limited performances only.
Midtown International Theatre Festival to Present 100 Plays in 23 Days Starting This Weekend
The Midtown International Theatre Festival returns for another summer of quality stage works, July 15 - August 6, 2017 at the WorkShop (312 W. 36th Street, NYC). New York's oldest continuing theater festival will present 100 plays in 23 days!
The Midtown International Theatre Festival returns for another summer of quality stage works, July 15 - August 6, 2017 at the WorkShop (312 W. 36th Street, NYC). New York's oldest continuing theater festival will present 100 plays in 23 days!
Midtown International Theatre Festival to Present 100 Plays in 23 Days Starting This Weekend
The Midtown International Theatre Festival returns for another summer of quality stage works, July 15 - August 6, 2017 at the WorkShop (312 W. 36th Street, NYC). New York's oldest continuing theater festival will present 100 plays in 23 days!
The Midtown International Theatre Festival returns for another summer of quality stage works, July 15 - August 6, 2017 at the WorkShop (312 W. 36th Street, NYC). New York's oldest continuing theater festival will present 100 plays in 23 days!
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