Nandita Shenoy

Asian American Theatre Artists Collective Launches Community Resource Directory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

The Asian American Theatre Artists Collective is officially launching its new Community Resource Directory of AAPI professional theatre artists across all disciplines. Learn more!

AAPAC Releases Toolkit to Help Create Inclusive Environment for Asian Artists
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2025

Intended as a reference guide for theatrical institutions across the country, the toolkit is organized by departments and lists anecdotal and statistical information on challenges specifically shared by the AAPI/Asian theater community.

TWELFTH NIGHT Opens March 5 At TheatreSquared
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

T2, in partnership with the National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) and Play On Shakespeare, will produce a charming, modern verse translation (adapted by Alison Carey) of William Shakespeare's brilliant comedy Twelfth Night on the West Theatre stage.

Michael Lluberes Will Depart FIM Flint Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

Michael Lluberes, the founding producing artistic director of FIM Flint Repertory Theatre, is leaving the theatre after more than six years of service. Learn more about his plans here!

A Diwali Celebration Comes to Mile Square Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

Mile Square Theatre will partner with the Hoboken Business Alliance and Live And In Color foror A Diwali Celebration, conceived and directed by Devanand Janki & Kevin R. Free.

Photos: Inside the RISE Summit At New York Library for the Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024

An array of theatre leaders gathered September 24 at the New York Library for the Performing Arts for the inaugural RISE Summit. Hosted by Maestra Music and the Miranda Family Fund the day-long event was filled with panels and seminars where speakers spoke on this year's theme of Belonging: Past and President. See photos from inside the event. 

Video: Broadway for Harris Drops 'We Choose Freedom' Music Video With Julie Benko, Ali Ewoldt & More
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2024

Directed and edited by Bruce Johnson, the song, conducted by Roosevelt André Credit, features 11 women Broadway singers including Julie Benko, Ali Ewoldt, Allyson Tucker, Stephanie Pope Lofgren, Danielle Nicole Chambers, Alie B. Gorie, Rosemary Loar, Jennifer Smith, Nandita Shenoy, and more. Watch the video now!

Live & In Color To Develop ZOMBIES, INC. This Fall At The Bingham Camp
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2024

After a cross-country search for a new musical, Live & In Color has announced that they will develop THE LAST MAN by Marcus Perkins Bejarano and Kim Jinhyoung this fall for their 10th anniversary season.

Karissa Murrell Myers' BLACK BEAR ISLAND Recieves 2023 Mazumdar New Play Award
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 21, 2024

Buffalo's Alleyway Theatre has announced the recipient of the 2023 Maxim Mazumdar New Play Award. Playwright Karissa Murrell Myers will receive the annual award for her play, BLACK BEAR ISLAND.

THE VERY LONELY DINOSAUR Comes to CPH Family Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024

Cleveland Play House will present the World Premiere of The Very Lonely Dinosaur as the third production in the CPH Family Theatre Program.

Live & In Color Announces Esmé Maria Ng As The Recipient Of The 2024 June Bingham New Playwright Commission
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

The June Bingham New Playwright Commission honors the legacy of the late artist and playwright, June Bingham, by providing support to a new generation of early-career women/femme and/or non-binary storytellers as they seek to create work that manifests change in the world.

Photos: 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Celebrates Deepa Purohit & Angelica Negron
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 20, 2024

The annual Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner on Sunday, April 14th honored playwright and theater maker Deepa Purohit. This was the central event of a three-day celebration, hosted by the Hermitage Artist Retreat (Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO) in partnership with the Greenfield Foundation. Check out photos here!

Lineup Set For the Hermitage Greenfield Prize Celebration Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024

The Hermitage Artist Retreat will present the 16th year of the Hermitage Greenfield Prize Celebration. The events span from Saturday, April 13th through Monday, April 15th, including the annual Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner in Sarasota on Sunday, April 14th.

Interview: Playwright Nandita Shenoy and ESSPY at NJ Rep
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 14, 2024

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJRep) will kick off its 27th season with the world premiere of Nandita Shenoy’s ESSPY, directed by Peter J. Kuo.  The world premiere play will begin shows on February 22 and run through March 17.

Ma-Yi Theater Company Welcomes New Writer in Residence and 2024 Writers Lab Cohort
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024

Ma-Yi Theater Company has announced that Lisa Sanaye Dring has been awarded a 2024 Tow Foundation Playwright Residency. Ma-Yi has also announced the 2024 Ma-Yi Writers Lab cohort, which is the largest collective of AANHPI playwrights in the country.

Mile Square Theatre to Offer Discounted Tickets to THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 10, 2023

Find out more about how to get discounted tickets to 'THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM' at Mile Square Theatre here!

Mile Square Theatre Presents THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM, November 30 - December 23
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2023

MILE SQUARE THEATRE has announced their holiday play of their 20th anniversary season: The World Premiere of THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM, directed by RACHEL DART. THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM will play a four-week limited engagement at Mile Square Theatre.

Submissions Now Open For Live & In Color's 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2023

Live & In Color is accepting submissions for their 2024 Fall retreat at the Bingham Camp. Playwrights, composers, and lyricists of color and underrepresented communities can submit their new musicals with a 4-actor cast limit. Selected submissions will receive a $1,000 stipend, housing, meals, and travel.

Live & In Color To Develop WE START IN MANHATTAN This Fall At The Bingham Camp
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2023

After a record-breaking cross country search for a new musical, Live & In Color announces WE START IN MANHATTAN by Ariella Serur and Sav Souza as the musical to be developed during the company's 2023 fall retreat.

Second Generation Productions Brings SHORT STACK 2 to Ma-Yi Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2023

Second Generation Productions (2G), in partnership with Ma-Yi Theater Company, will present Short Stack 2, a 2nd annual festival of short plays by Asian American playwrights.