Richard Eng

National Asian American Theatre Co. Announces New National Partners and Upcoming Productions for 2024-'25
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2024

NAATCO partners with new organizations to increase Asian American representation in the arts and has announced upcoming Off-Broadway productions.

PUBLIC OBSCENITIES to be Presented at Woolly Mammoth Theatre in November and December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and Theatre for a New Audience will present the Soho Rep and NAATCO National Partnership Project production of Public Obscenities. Learn how to purchase tickets!

NAATCO Names Mona Moriya as Managing Producer, Expanding Leadership Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2023

NAATCO has appointed Mona Moriya as its new Managing Producer. With her extensive experience, Moriya will play a vital role in driving growth and innovation at the New York Asian American Theatre Company, enhancing its creative direction and operations. Learn more about NAATCO's exciting new addition and their plans for the future.

Hansol Jung's Modern Verse Translation of ROMEO AND JULIET to Begin Performances Off-Broadway This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023

NAATCO will begin performances for the Off-Broadway premiere of Hansol Jung’s modern verse translation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the classic tale of star-crossed lovers.  Jung will co-direct Romeo and Juliet with Dustin Wills.

NAATCO Presents Off-Broadway Premiere Of ROMEO AND JULIET By Hansol Jung
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2023

Mia Katigbak, actor-manager and co-founder of NAATCO, has announced the details for the Off-Broadway premiere of Hansol Jung’s modern verse translation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the classic tale of star-crossed love. 

Cast & Creatives Set for Hansol Jung's ROMEO AND JULIET at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2023

A World Premiere modern verse translation of Shakespeare’s ode to young love hits the stage at Two River Theater from April 8 – April 30, 2023. 

NAATCO's QUEEN to Begin Performances the A.R.T./New York Mezzanine Theatre This Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2022

NAATCO will present the inaugural production of the NAATCO National Partnership Project, Queen, written by playwright and screenwriter Madhuri Shekar (House of Joy) and directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, which will begin performances Friday June 10th at the A.R.T./New York Mezzanine Theatre (502 West 53rd Street), continuing through July 1st only. 

QUEEN by Madhuri Shekar Opens Tonight at Long Wharf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022

NAATCO's inaugural production of the NAATCO National Partnership Project, Queen, written by playwright and screenwriter Madhuri Shekar (House of Joy) and directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, will open tonight, May 19th at Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck III Theatre, Long Wharf Theatre (222 Sargent Drive, New Haven).

NAATCO's QUEEN by Madhuri Shekar Begins Performances Tonight at Long Wharf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2022

NAATCO's inaugural production of the NAATCO National Partnership Project: Queen, written by playwright and screenwriter Madhuri Shekar (House of Joy) and directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, will being performances tonight, May 17th at Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck III Theatre, Long Wharf Theatre (222 Sargent Drive, New Haven).

NAATCO Announces QUEEN as Inaugural Production of NAATCO National Partnership Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2022

NAATCO today announced the inaugural production of the NAATCO National Partnership Project: Queen, written by playwright and screenwriter Madhuri Shekar (House of Joy) and directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar.

Virtual Benefit Reading of OUR TOWN to be Presented by NAATCO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2021

NAATCO will present a virtual reading of Our Town by Thornton Wilder with an all-Asian American cast for one night only, Wednesday May 19th, at 8pm, in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The proceeds of this reading will benefit the company.

NAATCO Announces OUT OF TIME: Five Commissions For Asian American Women Playwrights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2021

NAATCO, today announced that the company has commissioned five Asian American playwrights, all women, to write monologues for characters no younger than 60-years-old. Each monologue will be at least 30 minutes long, and all five will be performed together as a piece entitled Out of Time.

NAATCO Announces ROMEO AND JULIET as Second Production for National Partnership Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2020

NAATCO (National Asian American Theatre Company) has announced the second production for the NAATCO National Partnership Project (NNPP): Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, in a modern verse translation by Hansol Jung, in partnership with Two River Theater of NJ (TRT).

NAATCO Launches The NAATCO National Partnership Project, Spotlighting Asian American Theatre Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2020

NAATCO (National Asian American Theatre Company) founder and Artistic Producing Director Mia Katigbak today announced the creation of The NAATCO National Partnership Project (NNPP), a national theater initiative that will ingrain the inclusion of Asian American theatre artists, technicians, administrators, and community members in the American theater.

NAATCO Kicks Off The Season With Gordon Dahlquist's [VEIL WINDOW CONSPIRACY] At NY Theatre Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2019

The OBIE Award-winning NAATCO, National Asian American Theatre Company, kicks off their 29th season with the World Premiere of Gordon Dahlquist's [Veil Widow Conspiracy]. Aneesha Kudtarkar directs a cast that will include Edward Chin-Lyn, Kimiye Corwin, Bruce McKenzie, David Shih, James Seol, Karoline Xu, and Aaron Yoo. This Off-Broadway limited engagement at Next Door at New York Theatre Workshop (79 East 4th Street) will begin performances Saturday June 8th with Opening Night set for June 15th (7pm).  Performances continue through July 6th only.

NAATCO to Kick Off Season with [VEIL WIDOW CONSPIRACY]
by Julie Musbach - May 6, 2019

The OBIE Award-winning NAATCO, National Asian American Theatre Company, kicks off their 29th season with the World Premiere of Gordon Dahlquist's [Veil Widow Conspiracy].

Freeform Names Richard Eng Vice President, Creative, Branding and Design
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 14, 2018

Veteran creative executive Richard Eng has been named vice president, Creative, Branding and Design, Freeform, it was announced today by Tricia Melton, senior vice president, Marketing, Creative and Branding, Freeform, to whom he will report.

Photo Flash: National Asian American Theatre Company Kicks Off 28th Season with HENRY VI
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2018

The OBIE Award-winning NAATCO, National Asian American Theatre Company, kicks off their 28th season with Stephen Brown-Fried's new adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry VI. This Off-Broadway limited engagement at the Mezzanine Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theaters (502 West 53rd Street at Tenth Avenue) opens Tuesday August 21st (Part 1) and Wednesday August 22nd (Part 2).  Performances continue through September 8th only.

NAATCO Presents HENRY VI, Shakespeare's Trilogy In Two Parts
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2018

The OBIE Award-winning NAATCO, National Asian American Theatre Company, kicks off their 28th season with Stephen Brown-Fried's new adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry VI.

New York Premiere of MJ Kaufman's SAGITTARIUS PONDEROSA Enters Final Week at NAATCO
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2016

The OBIE Award-winning NAATCO, National Asian American Theater Company, concludes their 25th anniversary season with the New York Premiere of MJ Kaufman's Sagittarius Ponderosa. Ken Rus Schmoll directs an all-Asian American cast that includes Daniel K. Isaac (of TV's 'Billions'), Mia Katigbak, Glenn Kubota, Bex Kwan and Virginia Wing. This Off-Broadway limited engagement at 3LD (80 Greenwich Street at Rector) will continue through November 19th only.