Nilaja Sun
Latest News on Nilaja Sun:
NO CHILD... By Nilaja Sun Is Next At Kitchen Theatre Company (Mar 11, 2023)
Casting Announced For Premiere Stages' CERTAIN ASPECTS OF CONFLICT IN THE NEGRO FAMILY, October 13-23 (Sep 29, 2022)
People's Light Announces An Expansion of the Theatre's Artistic Team, Including Steve H. Broadnax III & More (May 19, 2022)
NO CHILD... By Nilaja Sun Is Next At Kitchen Theatre Company (Mar 11, 2023)
Casting Announced For Premiere Stages' CERTAIN ASPECTS OF CONFLICT IN THE NEGRO FAMILY, October 13-23 (Sep 29, 2022)
People's Light Announces An Expansion of the Theatre's Artistic Team, Including Steve H. Broadnax III & More (May 19, 2022)
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Helen Hayes Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production
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Obie Awards - 2007 - Performance
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Obie Awards - 2007 - Performance
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Solo Performance
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Theatre World Awards - 2007 - Performance
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Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Solo Performance
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TV: Chatting with Amanda Peet, Sarah Jessica Parker, Blythe Danner & More on Opening Night of THE COMMONS OF PENSACOLA
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-11-24 11:00:01
TV: Watch Highlights of Sarah Jessica Parker, Blythe Danner and More in THE COMMONS OF PENSACOLA
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-11-21 13:58:41
TV: Meet the Company of MTC's THE COMMONS OF PENSACOLA- Sarah Jessica Parker & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-09-26 10:29:27
News
NO CHILD... By Nilaja Sun Is Next At Kitchen Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 11, 2023
The 2022-2023 season will continue at Kitchen Theatre Company with NO CHILD… by Nilaja Sun. Performances of NO CHILD… begin at the Kitchen Theatre Company in the Percy Browning Performance Space on Tuesday, March 28 and will run through Sunday, April 16.
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 11, 2023
The 2022-2023 season will continue at Kitchen Theatre Company with NO CHILD… by Nilaja Sun. Performances of NO CHILD… begin at the Kitchen Theatre Company in the Percy Browning Performance Space on Tuesday, March 28 and will run through Sunday, April 16.
Casting Announced For Premiere Stages' CERTAIN ASPECTS OF CONFLICT IN THE NEGRO FAMILY, October 13-23
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2022
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the premiere production of Certain Aspects of Conflict in the Negro Family by TyLie Shider, the recepient of the 2021/22 Liberty Live Commission, on October 13-23 under the tent at Kean University's Liberty Hall Museum (1003 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J.).
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2022
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the premiere production of Certain Aspects of Conflict in the Negro Family by TyLie Shider, the recepient of the 2021/22 Liberty Live Commission, on October 13-23 under the tent at Kean University's Liberty Hall Museum (1003 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J.).
People's Light Announces An Expansion of the Theatre's Artistic Team, Including Steve H. Broadnax III & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022
Following their recent leadership transition in which Producing Artistic Director Zak Berkman succeeded former Executive Artistic Director Abigail Adams, People’s Light has announce an exciting expansion of their artistic team with four new appointments. Broadway-favorite Steve H. Broadnax III (Thoughts of a Colored Man) transitions from Resident Director to People’s Light Associate Artistic Director.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022
Following their recent leadership transition in which Producing Artistic Director Zak Berkman succeeded former Executive Artistic Director Abigail Adams, People’s Light has announce an exciting expansion of their artistic team with four new appointments. Broadway-favorite Steve H. Broadnax III (Thoughts of a Colored Man) transitions from Resident Director to People’s Light Associate Artistic Director.
Epic Theatre Ensemble: Empowering Young People to Use Their Voice Through Performance For Social Change
by Carian Lynée Parker - Mar 4, 2022
Since its founding on September 11, 2001; Epic Theatre Ensemble continues to inspire young people to utilize their voice through performance to create social change and motivate civic dialogue.
by Carian Lynée Parker - Mar 4, 2022
Since its founding on September 11, 2001; Epic Theatre Ensemble continues to inspire young people to utilize their voice through performance to create social change and motivate civic dialogue.
Casting Announced For Premiere Stages' CERTAIN ASPECTS OF CONFLICT IN THE NEGRO FAMILY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2021
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the staged reading of Tylie Shider's Certain Aspects of Conflict in the Negro Family October 29-31 in Kean University's Liberty Hall Academic Center (1003 Morris Avenue Building 2, Union, N.J.).
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2021
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the staged reading of Tylie Shider's Certain Aspects of Conflict in the Negro Family October 29-31 in Kean University's Liberty Hall Academic Center (1003 Morris Avenue Building 2, Union, N.J.).
Arden Theatre Company Presents Digital Production NO CHILD… By Nilaja Sun
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2021
The Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia will present Nilaja Sun’s Obie Award Winning play NO CHILD… This new digital production, a one-person exploration of the New York City public school system through the lens of a teaching artist, features Philadelphia performer Taysha Marie Canales. Directed by Justin Jain, NO CHILD...will run April 27 through May 9, 2021 on the Arden’s digital stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2021
The Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia will present Nilaja Sun’s Obie Award Winning play NO CHILD… This new digital production, a one-person exploration of the New York City public school system through the lens of a teaching artist, features Philadelphia performer Taysha Marie Canales. Directed by Justin Jain, NO CHILD...will run April 27 through May 9, 2021 on the Arden’s digital stage.
Performers To Read Letters To The New Administration at DEAR PRESIDENT BIDEN Live Event
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2021
A diverse gathering of performers, together with a U.S. Congressman and first-time voters, will join together for DEAR PRESIDENT BIDEN: A PRESIDENTS' DAY PERFORMANCE & COMMUNITY CONVERSATION, a live, virtual event presented nation-wide.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2021
A diverse gathering of performers, together with a U.S. Congressman and first-time voters, will join together for DEAR PRESIDENT BIDEN: A PRESIDENTS' DAY PERFORMANCE & COMMUNITY CONVERSATION, a live, virtual event presented nation-wide.
Arden Theatre Company Announces Spring 2021 Plans For Original Digital Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2020
The Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia has announced plans for a Spring 2021 digital season, featuring original shows that feature some of the company's most celebrated artists. These new productions will be available to the general public starting in February 2021 and will run through May. Tickets will go on sale Monday, November 2 starting at 11AM.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2020
The Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia has announced plans for a Spring 2021 digital season, featuring original shows that feature some of the company's most celebrated artists. These new productions will be available to the general public starting in February 2021 and will run through May. Tickets will go on sale Monday, November 2 starting at 11AM.
Detroit Public Theatre and Chautauqua Theater Company Bring Solo Theatre Productions to Public TV This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2020
A groundbreaking collaboration created between two Great Lakes regional theatres, Detroit Public Theatre (DPT) and Chautauqua Theater Company (CTC) and PBS stations, Detroit Public TV (DPTV) and WNED PBS in Buffalo, is bringing two acclaimed solo plays to the small screen on October 26, 2020 at 8 p.m. EST.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2020
A groundbreaking collaboration created between two Great Lakes regional theatres, Detroit Public Theatre (DPT) and Chautauqua Theater Company (CTC) and PBS stations, Detroit Public TV (DPTV) and WNED PBS in Buffalo, is bringing two acclaimed solo plays to the small screen on October 26, 2020 at 8 p.m. EST.
BWW Interview: Arts Club's NO CHILD . . . with Celia Aloma and Ali Watson
by Alyson Eng - Sep 17, 2020
This September, Arts Club will be bringing back live theatre to Vancouver with NO CHILD a?? by Nilaja Sun. NO CHILD a?? is a play done by one actor taking on 16 different characters. This award winning show (including an Obie Award, 2 Outer Critics Circle Awards, and a Lucille Lortel Award) will be playing at the Newmont Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre from September 24th to November 8th. I had the pleasure of talking with the two incredible women who will be playing the main role in the play: Celia Aloma and Ali Watson. Read the full interview below!
by Alyson Eng - Sep 17, 2020
This September, Arts Club will be bringing back live theatre to Vancouver with NO CHILD a?? by Nilaja Sun. NO CHILD a?? is a play done by one actor taking on 16 different characters. This award winning show (including an Obie Award, 2 Outer Critics Circle Awards, and a Lucille Lortel Award) will be playing at the Newmont Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre from September 24th to November 8th. I had the pleasure of talking with the two incredible women who will be playing the main role in the play: Celia Aloma and Ali Watson. Read the full interview below!
Arts Club Theatre Company Presents Fall Theatre Trio
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2020
Arts Club Theatre Company announces its Fall Theatre Trio.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2020
Arts Club Theatre Company announces its Fall Theatre Trio.
BWW Blog: Throughout the Quarantine...
by Student Blogger: Benjamin Simonetty - Jul 31, 2020
Finding ways to stay busy in the great big realm of theatre has never been a challenge and it still isna??t now, ita??s just different.
by Student Blogger: Benjamin Simonetty - Jul 31, 2020
Finding ways to stay busy in the great big realm of theatre has never been a challenge and it still isna??t now, ita??s just different.
Arden Theatre Company Announces 2021 Season Featuring A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, INTO THE WOODS and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2020
The Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia has spent considerable time looking at how they can safely move forward with a 2020/21 season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2020
The Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia has spent considerable time looking at how they can safely move forward with a 2020/21 season.
INTAR Theatre and Radio Drama Network To Present the World Premiere of BUNDLE OF STICKS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2020
INTAR Theatre (Lou Moreno, Artistic Director/John McCormack, Executive Director) and Radio Drama Network (Melina Brown, President) today announced the cast for the World Premiere of Bundle of Sticks, a new play by J. Julian Christopher, directed by Lou Moreno. Bundle of Sticks will play a special limited Off-Broadway engagement, beginning February 22nd and continuing through March 22nd only. Opening Night is set for Monday March 2nd.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2020
INTAR Theatre (Lou Moreno, Artistic Director/John McCormack, Executive Director) and Radio Drama Network (Melina Brown, President) today announced the cast for the World Premiere of Bundle of Sticks, a new play by J. Julian Christopher, directed by Lou Moreno. Bundle of Sticks will play a special limited Off-Broadway engagement, beginning February 22nd and continuing through March 22nd only. Opening Night is set for Monday March 2nd.
BWW Review: PIKE ST. at Hartford Stage
by Joseph Harrison - Jan 20, 2020
Communities are beautiful things due in part to the vast diversity that can exist in them. Even if made up of people of common means, there are so many layers to each neighborhood, each block, and each building. Some of these people are friends, some one hardly ever sees, but many are, or can feel like, family. These community bonds often are tested the most during a crisis, and sometimes it is that crucible which strengthens relationships and changes lives. Bonds such as I have described here are portrayed vividly by Nijala Sun in her one woman show, PIKE ST. which is now playing at Hartford Stage.
by Joseph Harrison - Jan 20, 2020
Communities are beautiful things due in part to the vast diversity that can exist in them. Even if made up of people of common means, there are so many layers to each neighborhood, each block, and each building. Some of these people are friends, some one hardly ever sees, but many are, or can feel like, family. These community bonds often are tested the most during a crisis, and sometimes it is that crucible which strengthens relationships and changes lives. Bonds such as I have described here are portrayed vividly by Nijala Sun in her one woman show, PIKE ST. which is now playing at Hartford Stage.
Photo Flash: First Look at Nilaja Sun in PIKE ST at Hartford Stage
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2020
Obie Award-winning playwright and actor Nilaja Sun will perform her acclaimed solo show, Pike St., at Hartford Stage Thursday, January 9, to Sunday, February 2, 2020. Pike St. will be directed by Ron Russell, who also serves as Sound Designer.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2020
Obie Award-winning playwright and actor Nilaja Sun will perform her acclaimed solo show, Pike St., at Hartford Stage Thursday, January 9, to Sunday, February 2, 2020. Pike St. will be directed by Ron Russell, who also serves as Sound Designer.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company to Host Two Visiting Companies as Part of LookOut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2019
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will host two bold visiting companies as part of LookOut, a year-round series that presents the work of artists and companies across genre and form. Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre will be the home to two productions from impressive Chicago storefront theatres next year: First Floor Theater and Definition Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2019
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will host two bold visiting companies as part of LookOut, a year-round series that presents the work of artists and companies across genre and form. Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre will be the home to two productions from impressive Chicago storefront theatres next year: First Floor Theater and Definition Theatre.
Nilaja Sun Performs Her Acclaimed Solo Show PIKE ST. At Hartford Stage In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2019
Obie Award-winning playwright and actor Nilaja Sun will perform her acclaimed solo show, Pike St., at Hartford Stage Thursday, January 9, to Sunday, February 2, 2020. Pike St. will be directed by Ron Russell, who also serves as Sound Designer.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2019
Obie Award-winning playwright and actor Nilaja Sun will perform her acclaimed solo show, Pike St., at Hartford Stage Thursday, January 9, to Sunday, February 2, 2020. Pike St. will be directed by Ron Russell, who also serves as Sound Designer.
PlayPenn Welcomes R. Eric Thomas, Nilaja Sun, And More To Their Spring 2020 Education Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2019
PlayPenn, the nationally-recognized new play organization based in Philadelphia, has announced their Spring 2020 Education Program courses. Curated by Director of Education Julia Mauro Bumke, the semester features a variety of courses and workshops designed for writers of all skill levels.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2019
PlayPenn, the nationally-recognized new play organization based in Philadelphia, has announced their Spring 2020 Education Program courses. Curated by Director of Education Julia Mauro Bumke, the semester features a variety of courses and workshops designed for writers of all skill levels.
Cape Fear Regional Theatre Presents NO CHILD…
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2019
Cape Fear Regional Theatre (CFRT) presents the hilariously thought-provoking play 'No Child...' October 31-November 17. Written by Nilaja Sun 'No Child...' tells the story of Ms. Sun, a teaching artist in the Bronx at fictional Malcom X High School. In order to build community, Ms. Sun must navigate teenage angst and overworked administrators. 'No Child...' sheds light on the life changing impact one teacher can have in their students' lives.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2019
Cape Fear Regional Theatre (CFRT) presents the hilariously thought-provoking play 'No Child...' October 31-November 17. Written by Nilaja Sun 'No Child...' tells the story of Ms. Sun, a teaching artist in the Bronx at fictional Malcom X High School. In order to build community, Ms. Sun must navigate teenage angst and overworked administrators. 'No Child...' sheds light on the life changing impact one teacher can have in their students' lives.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Nilaja Sun written?
Nilaja Sun has written 1 shows including No Child... (Playwright).
What awards has Nilaja Sun been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for No Child , Performance (Obie Awards) for No Child..., Performance (Obie Awards) for No Child, John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for No Child, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for No Child..., Performance (Theatre World Awards) for No Child... and Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for No Child….
What awards has Nilaja Sun won?
Nilaja Sun has won several awards, including the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for No Child. She received the Performance award at the Obie Awards for No Child... and another Performance award at the Obie Awards for No Child. Additionally, she won the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for No Child. She also received the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for No Child... and the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for No Child.....
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