Rachel Leighson
Latest News on Rachel Leighson:
CLEAN SLATE Reading to be Presented by The Larking House This Month (Nov 7, 2024)
Uproar Theatrics Acquires Rights To Rachel Leighson's LITTLE EGG, BIG WORLD (Sep 12, 2024)
Cultivate Theatre Project Announces Inaugural Cohort And Reading Date In Brooklyn (May 22, 2024)
CLEAN SLATE Reading to be Presented by The Larking House This Month (Nov 7, 2024)
Uproar Theatrics Acquires Rights To Rachel Leighson's LITTLE EGG, BIG WORLD (Sep 12, 2024)
Cultivate Theatre Project Announces Inaugural Cohort And Reading Date In Brooklyn (May 22, 2024)
BIO
Rachel Leighson is an actor/writer based in New York City and Los Angeles. She has been seen in numerous Off Broadway shows at Playwrights Horizons, St. Luke's Theatre, and more as well as National Tours with ArtsPower National Touring Theatre. She has been published in Musical Theatre Today and produced with Broadviews on Broadway and Broadway Bound Theatre Festival. www.rachelleighson.com
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CLEAN SLATE Reading to be Presented by The Larking House This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024
The Larking House Theater in Anaheim will host a free Zoom reading of Rachel Leighson's play CLEAN SLATE. The play explores life after a nuclear war through four diverse characters. Learn how to watch!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024
The Larking House Theater in Anaheim will host a free Zoom reading of Rachel Leighson's play CLEAN SLATE. The play explores life after a nuclear war through four diverse characters. Learn how to watch!
Uproar Theatrics Acquires Rights To Rachel Leighson's LITTLE EGG, BIG WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2024
Uproar Theatrics announced the acquisition of Rachel Leighson's LITTLE EGG, BIG WORLD, now available for licensing. The play, which premiered Off Broadway in 2022, explores themes of family and belonging.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2024
Uproar Theatrics announced the acquisition of Rachel Leighson's LITTLE EGG, BIG WORLD, now available for licensing. The play, which premiered Off Broadway in 2022, explores themes of family and belonging.
Cultivate Theatre Project Announces Inaugural Cohort And Reading Date In Brooklyn
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024
Cultivate Theatre Project has announced its inaugural cohort and reading date on June 9th at CPR – Center for Performance Research, featuring three new short plays focusing on environmental issues in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024
Cultivate Theatre Project has announced its inaugural cohort and reading date on June 9th at CPR – Center for Performance Research, featuring three new short plays focusing on environmental issues in New York City.
'Shakespeare in the Raw' Production of HENRY V Will Be Performed by First Maria Ensemble and Knickerbocker Players in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024
From March 15 to 17, First Maria Ensemble and Knickerbocker Players will present a 'Shakespeare in the Raw' production of 'Henry V' at Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, 10 West 64th Street.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024
From March 15 to 17, First Maria Ensemble and Knickerbocker Players will present a 'Shakespeare in the Raw' production of 'Henry V' at Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, 10 West 64th Street.
Celebrate PlayGround's 30th Anniversary With FLASHBACK: 1994
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2024
Join PlayGround in celebrating its 30th anniversary with a musical Monday Night inspired by the year of PlayGround's founding, 1994! Admission is free, but reservations are required. Donations accepted.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2024
Join PlayGround in celebrating its 30th anniversary with a musical Monday Night inspired by the year of PlayGround's founding, 1994! Admission is free, but reservations are required. Donations accepted.
PlayGround-NY's Season 3 Monday Night PlayGround Blasts Off Next Month with ORIGIN STORY
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 24, 2023
Thirty-six New York writers have just four-and-a-half days to generate their original scripts inspired by the prompt as they vie for one of six slots in the first round of this year's Monday Night PlayGround, performed at The Producers Club on October 23rd at 7pm ET.
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 24, 2023
Thirty-six New York writers have just four-and-a-half days to generate their original scripts inspired by the prompt as they vie for one of six slots in the first round of this year's Monday Night PlayGround, performed at The Producers Club on October 23rd at 7pm ET.
Shakespeare Sports Theatre Company to Present Michael Hagins-Helmed Staged Reading of HENRY VI Part 1 and 2
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 16, 2023
Shakespeare Sports Theatre Company will present a staged reading performance of Henry VI Part I and II directed, adapted, and fight choreographed by Michael Hagins on August 27th at 7:30 pm at The Great Room in South Oxford Space, Art New York, Brooklyn, NY.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 16, 2023
Shakespeare Sports Theatre Company will present a staged reading performance of Henry VI Part I and II directed, adapted, and fight choreographed by Michael Hagins on August 27th at 7:30 pm at The Great Room in South Oxford Space, Art New York, Brooklyn, NY.
Chelsea Pace, Katy Sullivan & Christine Toy Johnson Named Keynote Speakers for 2023 National Women's Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2023
The National Women’s Theatre Festival, the nation's largest symposium on gender and theatre, has announced the full schedule of WTFCon23. See full programming!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2023
The National Women’s Theatre Festival, the nation's largest symposium on gender and theatre, has announced the full schedule of WTFCon23. See full programming!
EXCEPT MR. DICKINSON World Premiere to be Presented by 15th Street Friends
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2022
15th Street Friends will present the Equity world premiere of August Nigro's 'Except Mr. Dickinson' directed by Jonathan Fluck on October 14, 15, 21, and 22.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2022
15th Street Friends will present the Equity world premiere of August Nigro's 'Except Mr. Dickinson' directed by Jonathan Fluck on October 14, 15, 21, and 22.
Photos: First Look At LITTLE EGG, BIG WORLD At Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022
A story of donor conception and reproductive justice takes the stage with Little Egg, Big World is premiering June 24th at 8pm as part of Broadway Bound Theatre Festival. Get a first look at photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022
A story of donor conception and reproductive justice takes the stage with Little Egg, Big World is premiering June 24th at 8pm as part of Broadway Bound Theatre Festival. Get a first look at photos!
Cast Announced For LITTLE EGG, BIG WORLD at Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2022
Casting has been announced for 'Little Egg, Big World,' a first-of-its-kind play about donor conception, presented by Broadway Bound Theatre Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2022
Casting has been announced for 'Little Egg, Big World,' a first-of-its-kind play about donor conception, presented by Broadway Bound Theatre Festival.
LITTLE EGG, BIG WORLD To Premiere at Theatre Row, June 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2022
Following a successful staged reading with the National Women's Theatre Festival, Little Egg, Big World, by Rachel Leighson (Blood on My Mother's Apron) will premiere Off Broadway at Theatre Row for a one-night-only presentation on June 24th at 8:00pm. Courtney Seyl (Compulsion, Mirrors) will direct and Ian McQueen (Cabaret on the Couch, Blood on My Mother's Apron) will produce. This presentation is co-produced by the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2022
Following a successful staged reading with the National Women's Theatre Festival, Little Egg, Big World, by Rachel Leighson (Blood on My Mother's Apron) will premiere Off Broadway at Theatre Row for a one-night-only presentation on June 24th at 8:00pm. Courtney Seyl (Compulsion, Mirrors) will direct and Ian McQueen (Cabaret on the Couch, Blood on My Mother's Apron) will produce. This presentation is co-produced by the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival.
National Women's Theatre Festival Presents OCCUPY 22
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2022
The National Women's Theatre Festival proudly presents Occupy The Stage 2022: The Remix! Occupy began in 2016 as a performance-as-protest to the lack of plays being produced by women playwrights across U.S. stages and has become an annual affirmation of the multitudes of brilliant, diverse work being written by women and underrepresented gender playwrights.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2022
The National Women's Theatre Festival proudly presents Occupy The Stage 2022: The Remix! Occupy began in 2016 as a performance-as-protest to the lack of plays being produced by women playwrights across U.S. stages and has become an annual affirmation of the multitudes of brilliant, diverse work being written by women and underrepresented gender playwrights.
Photos: First Look At Rachel Leighson's BLOOD ON MY MOTHER'S APRON
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2021
Marth Brown and Patricia Lawrence lead the cast as Polly and Amelia Dyer. The show is written by Rachel Leighson, directed by Josie McAdam, and produced by Ian McQueen. Get your first look at the cast in costume!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2021
Marth Brown and Patricia Lawrence lead the cast as Polly and Amelia Dyer. The show is written by Rachel Leighson, directed by Josie McAdam, and produced by Ian McQueen. Get your first look at the cast in costume!
Casting Announced For BLOOD ON MY MOTHER'S APRON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2021
Casting has been announced for 'Blood on My Mother's Apron', a new play premiering Off Broadway as part of the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival. Ten years after Jack the Ripper shook British society to its core, another brutal crime hits the headlines: Amelia Dyer is arrested on suspicion of murdering over 300 infants.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2021
Casting has been announced for 'Blood on My Mother's Apron', a new play premiering Off Broadway as part of the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival. Ten years after Jack the Ripper shook British society to its core, another brutal crime hits the headlines: Amelia Dyer is arrested on suspicion of murdering over 300 infants.
BBTF 2021 to Open September 6th At Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2021
BBTF will be the first theatre festival to open again live at Theatre Row, 410 42nd St. NYC NY September 6 through October 3, 2021. COVID-19 compliant, BBTF looks forward to safely sharing the work of their originally scheduled 2020 Season playwrights, with five additional playwrights, to create the BBTF 2021 Season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2021
BBTF will be the first theatre festival to open again live at Theatre Row, 410 42nd St. NYC NY September 6 through October 3, 2021. COVID-19 compliant, BBTF looks forward to safely sharing the work of their originally scheduled 2020 Season playwrights, with five additional playwrights, to create the BBTF 2021 Season.
BWW Feature: And The Nominees Are... BEST HOST OR EMCEE
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 14, 2020
It is all about keeping the party going, and the emcees nominated for Broadway World Awards know just how to do that.
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 14, 2020
It is all about keeping the party going, and the emcees nominated for Broadway World Awards know just how to do that.
BWW Feature: And The Nominees Are... BEST ORIGINAL SONG
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 1, 2020
The Broadway World Awards takes a look at some of the talented artists who put out new musical works that caught the attention of fans who loved them, and singers who wanted to sing them.
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 1, 2020
The Broadway World Awards takes a look at some of the talented artists who put out new musical works that caught the attention of fans who loved them, and singers who wanted to sing them.
Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, July 24- with Megan Hilty, Ramin Karimloo, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 24, 2020
Today (July 24) in live streaming: Megan Hilty visits Backstage Live, Sierra Boggess returns to Stars in the House, and so much more!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 24, 2020
Today (July 24) in live streaming: Megan Hilty visits Backstage Live, Sierra Boggess returns to Stars in the House, and so much more!
Broadway Bound Theatre Festival Announces 2020 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2020
Broadway Bound Theatre Festival is excited to announce this year's stellar line-up that will kick off its 2020 season at Theatre Row this August. That's right. This August.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2020
Broadway Bound Theatre Festival is excited to announce this year's stellar line-up that will kick off its 2020 season at Theatre Row this August. That's right. This August.
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