Rachel Schmeling

Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre Reveals Lineup of Women-Led Classic Theatre For Next Year

Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre has announced the company's 2024 season, providing 8 monthly opportunities to celebrate great female and non-binary playwrights. This year's programming includes partnerships with august New York and regional theater companies as well as a live podcast event. Learn more about the lineup here!

Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre Will Return To Live Performance With WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT: SPIRITS, SOULS, AND SPOOKY TALES in Brooklyn Parks

Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre was recognized for When the Light Goes Out: Spirits, Souls, and Spooky Tales, which will bring a new theatrical performance piece to the Fort Greene neighborhood in Brooklyn on 10/29-10/31, performances beginning at 6 PM.

Notch Theatre Company Presents Voices From A Pandemic

Notch Theatre Company presents the World Premiere Presentation of Voices from a Pandemic created with hundreds of artists and community voices across the globe, live-streaming January 29th and January 30th online.

Expand The Canon Announces Inaugural List Of Plays

Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre  in partnership with Ma-Yi Theater Company, American Players Theatre, and The Classical Theatre of Harlem is thrilled to announce the curated 2020 EXPAND THE CANON plays. 

Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre, Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Classical Theatre of Harlem Launch EXPAND THE CANON

Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre is partnering with Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Classical Theatre of Harlem to launch their new initiative, EXPAND THE CANON, an annual curated list of nine classical plays that are timely, producible, and written by a diverse group of women.

Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre Presents A World Premiere, Holiday Adaptation Of LITTLE WOMEN

Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre's new family-friendly adaptation of Little Women is a swirling enchantment. The production brings the audience right inside the March's family home within the majestic wood-paneled hall of South Oxford Space. Sip hot cocoa, hang Christmas garlands with the sisters, and embark upon a coming-of-age story of four brilliant, unique young women. Expect audience sing-alongs, holiday treats, and a whole lot of feel-good fun for all ages.

Photo Flash: Rude Grooms's ROMEO AND JULIET Opens Tonight In Astoria Park

Queens-based Rude Grooms opens its second annual free Commons Series in Astoria Park tonight with a production of Romeo and Juliet, featuring Rachel Schmeling (Juliet) and Dhruv Iyengar (Romeo) as the titular lovers. This year the production will once again tour parks and art spaces in western Queens.

First Look At Stars Of Rude Groom's ROMEO & JULIET; Full Creative Team Announced

Queens-based Rude Grooms released a first look photo of Rachel Schmeling (Juliet) and Dhruv Iyengar (Romeo) for the company's second annual free summer production. This year the company presents William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, once again touring parks and art spaces in Astoria and Long Island City.

ROMEO AND JULIET Comes To Queens For Rude Grooms' Second Annual Free Commons Series

Queens-based Rude Grooms announced today initial details for the company's second annual free summer production touring parks and art spaces in Astoria and Long Island City: William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, led by actor-manager Montgomery Sutton (Twelfth Night at Shakespeare's Globe) and produced in partnership with Long Island City Artists at the Plaxall Gallery and the Astoria Park Alliance and is made possible (in part) by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Jessica Vosk, Julia Murney & More Will Star in New Works at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Summer Conference

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announces casting and creative teams for the summer season of new musicals and plays selected for development at the National Music Theater Conference and National Playwrights Conference.

HURRICANE SLEEP - A New Play Announced At IATI Theater

IATI Theater in a co-production with The Box Collective presents Hurricane Sleep, a new female-centered experimental play about trauma and how healing begins with the most intimate self to reverberate through dimensions of time and being, written and co-directed by Andrea Goldman.  Julia Watt and Goldman co-direct a cast of five, including George Bass*, Shashwat Gupta, Neysa Lozano, Rachel Schmeling and Heaven Stephens*.  Ten performances will be staged at IATI Theater from May 2-12, 2019.

Max Berry's TREEHOUSE OF DREAMS Premieres In 2019

The sudden passing of an ex-boyfriend (Benjamin Cardona) forces Scout (Emily Sullivan) to return to her hometown and confront her feelings for Winnie (Rachel Schmeling) and the moments they shared together in an old treehouse in Max berry's deep exploration of even deeper feelings in Treehouse of Dreams - part of the 2019 NYWinterFest at the Hudson Guild Theater, 441 West 20th street in NYC.

Max Berry's TREEHOUSE OF DREAMS Premieres In 2019

The sudden passing of an ex-boyfriend (Benjamin Cardona) forces Scout (Emily Sullivan) to return to her hometown and confront her feelings for Winnie (Rachel Schmeling) and the moments they shared together in an old treehouse in Max berry's deep exploration of even deeper feelings in Treehouse of Dreams - part of the 2019 NYWinterFest at the Hudson Guild Theater, 441 West 20th street in NYC.

The Brick Theater, Inc. presents SHAKESPEARE IN THE THEATER 2018

The Brick Theater presents an indoor Shakespeare festival!  With air conditioning!!

Vulcan Theatre Company Presents Forge Night - An Evening Of New One Act Plays

Vulcan Theatre Company presents their debut project, 'Forge Night - An Evening of New One Act Plays.' Join the company for the world premieres of five brand new one act plays from some of New York's most exciting young writers.

Photo Flash: Titan Presents Chilling World Premiere Of MEDEA

Titan Theatre Company's World Premiere adaptation of MEDEA opens tonight at the Queens Theatre, and BroadwayWorld has the first look at the show! Check out the photos below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With Titan Theatre Company's MEDEA

Titan Theatre Company is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming World Premiere Translation of the Greek Tragedy, MEDEA. MEDEA will play a two-week limited engagement at Titan's home at Queens Theatre, and BroadwayWorld has a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsal below!

Cast Announced For Titan Theatre Company's World Premiere Translation Of MEDEA

The award-winning Titan Theatre Company announced today the cast and creative team for its upcoming World Premiere Translation of the Greek Tragedy, MEDEA. MEDEA will play a two-week limited engagement at Titan's home at Queens Theatre. Performances begin Friday, February 16th and continue through February 25th.

Rachel Schmeling to Premiere Her Cabaret YOU, ME, AND ANXIETY

Actor Rachel Schmeling presents the NYC premiere of her cabaret, YOU, ME, AND ANXIETY as a part of Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival. August 28th-31st and September 7th.

YOU, ME, AND ANXIETY: A Cabaret Not To Be Missed!

Actor Rachel Schmeling presents the NYC premiere of her cabaret, YOU, ME, AND ANXIETY as a part of Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival. August 28th-31st and September 7th. Part stand up, part audience interaction, part musical journey, part anxious disaster, this cabaret takes Rachel and the audience on a wild hour-long ride through her journey with mental health. Written and performed by Rachel Schmeling. Music director and accompanist Jody Shelton, directed by Ellen Lindsay, PSM Margaret Baughman, lighting design by Elizabeth M. Stewart.