Rachel Botchan

Photos: THE MULBERRY TREE Begins Rehearsals at La MaMa ETC

The Mulberry Tree, a new play set in Palestine by Hanna Eady and Edward Mast, directed by Alexandra Aron, will have its world premiere at La MaMa ETC this month. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

THE MULBERRY TREE to be Presented at La MaMa This Fall

The Mulberry Tree, a new play set in Palestine by Hanna Eady and Edward Mast, directed by Alexandra Aron, will have its world premiere at La MaMa ETC. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Casts Set for 13th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest National Finals

The 13th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest National Finals comes to New York, featuring Helen Hayes-winner Naomi Jacobson and 'Gilmore Girls' Dave Shalansky. Audiences will choose the best new Jewish play of 2024.

LaMaMa to Present the World Premiere of THE MULBERRY TREE in February

Directed by Alexandra Aron, The Mulberry Tree will have its world premiere at La MaMa ETC. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Leslie Epstein's KING OF THE JEWS Starring Richard Topol Begins Performances TONIGHT at HERE Arts Center

Don't miss the Off Broadway debut of LESLIE EPSTEIN'S - KING OF THE JEWS at HERE Arts Center. The controversial adaptation of Epstein's novel is set in Poland, 1939, and follows a group of Jews forced to govern their own lives during the German occupation.

Richard Topol & More to Star in KING OF THE JEWS Off-Broadway Premiere

Discover the Off-Broadway debut of 'KING OF THE JEWS,' a compelling stage adaptation of Leslie Epstein's controversial novel. Immerse yourself in this thought-provoking production that confronts themes of identity, religion, and power. Don't miss your chance to experience this powerful theatrical event.

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Reveals Casts and Creative Teams for the 2023 National Playwrights Conference

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced the casts and creative teams for the six plays being developed at the 2023 National Playwrights Conference.

HEARTBREAK HOUSE Will Be Performed by The Resident Acting Company

 The Resident Acting Company, formed four years ago by the actors of the Pearl Theater Company, is announcing a script in hand performance of Heartbreak House by Bernard Shaw with Austin Pendleton as Captain Shotover on May 31st.  The Resident Acting Company is presenting this at The Players, the historic club and home of Edwin Booth on Gramercy Park.

Review: INDECENT at SF Playhouse

What did our critic think of INDECENT at SF Playhouse? Co-Founders Bill English and Susi Damilano were obviously emotional on the eve of their 20th Anniversary Season opener, mentioning that Paula Vogel's Tony award-winning Indecent mirrors their intention of creating theatre that challenges audiences, exposes our humanity and opens minds. In what may be Susi's finest directorial work, Indecent soars with poignant imagery, gut-wrenching emotion, and thrilling performances. As a play about the creation of a play, it's an intimate portrayal of artistic expression, freedom, repression, and courage that ultimately uplifts the spirit.

San Francisco Playhouse Teams With Yiddish Theatre Ensemble For Bay Area Premiere of INDECENT; Full Cast Announced

San Francisco Playhouse announced casting for Indecent by Paula Vogel, the first production in the Playhouse's 20th Anniversary Season. The play will run on the San Francisco Playhouse Mainstage from September 22 through November 5, 2022. Susi Damilano will direct, with music direction by Dmitri Gaskin and choreography by Nicole Helfer.

San Francisco Playhouse and Yiddish Theatre Ensemble Announce Casting for INDECENT

San Francisco Playhouse has announced casting for Indecent by Paula Vogel, the first production in the Playhouse's 20th Anniversary Season.

Tony Nominee Gabby Beans Leads BALL CHANGE at CCTP

The Cape Cod Theatre Project (CCTP) presents the largest cast of the 2022 season with Brittany K. Allen's MTC/Sloan Commission, Ball Change, on July  14th, 15th, and 16th at 7:30pm ET at Falmouth Academy, directed by New York-based Dina Vovsi.

Jewish Plays Project Announces Podcast Series And Live Event In June

The Jewish Plays Project has announced its first-ever podcast series, inviting national participation in the 11th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest . Available today at jewishplaysproject.org/podcast, audiences can listen to short audio plays excerpted from the seven finalist plays and vote for their favorites.

The Jewish Plays Project Extends National Jewish Playwriting Contest With Its First-ever Podcast Series

The Jewish Plays Project is proud to announce its first-ever podcast series, inviting national participation in the 11th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest. 

Theater For The New City To Present New Yiddish Rep in DI FROYEN (THE WOMEN)

From January 22-30, Theater for the New City will present the New Yiddish Rep's production of 'Di Froyen' (The Women), based on the play 'Women's Minyan' by Naomi Ragen, adapted for the Yiddish Rep by Melissa Weisz and Malky Goldman. Director is Rachel Botchan.

Theater for the New City to Present New Yiddish Rep's CRAZY MESHUGGA HURRICANE EARTHQUAKE

From January 12 to 19, 2022, Theater for the New City will present the New Yiddish Rep production of 'Crazy Meshugga Hurricane Earthquake' by Amy Coleman, directed by David Mandelbaum.

TNC Presents New Yiddish Rep In DI FROYEN" (THE WOMEN) This January

From January 22-30, Theater for the New City will present the New Yiddish Rep's production of 'Di Froyen' (The Women), based on the play 'Women's Minyan' by Naomi Ragen, adapted for the Yiddish Rep by Melissa Weisz and Malky Goldman. Director is Rachel Botchan.  The play is a one-act drama of an abused Orthodox Jewish wife who is being kept from her children.

TNC Presents New Yiddish Rep In CRAZY MESHUGE HURRICANE EARTHQUAKE, January 12-19

From January 12 to 19, 2022, Theater for the New City will present the New Yiddish Rep production of 'Crazy Meshuge Hurricane Earthquake' by Amy Coleman, directed by David Mandelbaum. 

Casting Announced for ANDROCLES AND THE LION at St Ignatius Of Antioch

The Resident Acting Company, formed three years ago by members of the Pearl Theater Company, has been producing Play Dates With The RAC throughout the pandemic.  They have just announced casting for an upcoming “Script In Hand” live – in person performance of Androcles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw on December 6th.  

The Resident Acting Co Announces Fall 2021 Lineup

The Resident Acting Company, formed three years ago by members of the Pearl Theater Company, has been producing Play Dates With The RAC throughout the pandemic.  The RAC has chosen two plays for this fall that will be first held on Zoom and then performed live.  They picked two plays that they think will resonate in a church setting and reflect a host of our current societal issues, and will also be entertaining.