Rob Handel

Opera Double Bill Features One-Act Operas by David T. Little and Kamala Sankaram

Mannes Opera at The New School’s College of Performing Arts has announced a duo of one-act operas by Mannes faculty members and prolific composers David T. Little and Kamala Sankaram.

The College Of Performing Arts At The New School Announces 2024-2025 Performance Season

The College of Performing Arts at The New School announced its 2024-2025 performance season, featuring a range of concerts, recitals, and theatrical productions by students and faculty.

Savannah Reich's WHAT IS THE BUTT GAME? to Premiere at the Cannonball Festival in Philadelphia

Savannah Reich's new play WHAT IS THE BUTT GAME? premieres at the Cannonball Festival in Philadelphia, exploring the 1980s satanic panic and personal memory. Learn how to purchase tickets.

RHEOLOGY, EAT THE DOCUMENT, and More Set for HERE 2024-2025 Season

HERE's 2024-2025 season features four world premieres and a diverse lineup of innovative performances. See the full schedule here!

HERE Announces 2024 Recipients Of $125K HARP Residencies

HERE will welcome three new members of the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP), one of the most robust residency programs in the country.

HERE to Honor Founding Artistic Director Kristin Marting at 30th Anniversary Gala

HERE will honor Founding Artistic Director Kristin Marting at HERE’s 30th Anniversary Gala on June 3, 2024.

HERE Calls for Applications to $125,000 Multi-Year HARP Residency Program

Applications for the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP) are currently open. Learn how to apply!

Red Theater Presents Chicago Premiere Of CAVEMAN PLAY By Savannah Reich

Red Theater will open its 23/24 season with Savannah Reich's Caveman Play, directed by co-Artistic Director Clare Brennan, running December 1 - 30, 2023 at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.

Red Theater Announces 23-24 Season At The Edge Off Broadway, Launches Tickets and Auditions

Red Theater returns to The Edge Off Broadway for their 23/24 season with two shows that explore calls to action, generational responsibility, and a tiger's ability to play the piano. The season kicks off with the Chicago premiere of Savannah Reich's 'CAVEMAN PLAY,' followed by a production of 'HAMLET.' Audition submissions are open for performers of any race, ethnicity, gender, and disability status. Visit redtheater.org for more information.

Seven Devils Playwrights Conference Unveils 2023 Playwrights And Event Lineup

Seven Devils Playwrights Conference returns to McCall, ID with a program of free public events running June 7-17. Now in its 23rd year, the McCall-based Conference brings playwrights and theater artists from around the country together to develop and present new plays by some of the nation's most exciting new voices in partnership with the Alpine Playhouse.

Rattlestick Theater Announces The Inaugural Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Fellows

Rattlestick Theater, in partnership with the Terrence McNally Foundation and Tom Kirdahy Productions, have announced the three (3) inaugural Terrence McNally New Works Incubator fellows: Molly Bicks, HyoJeong Choi and Haygen-Brice Walker.

HERE Performing Arts Center to Present New Opera THE ARTWORK OF THE FUTURE in May

A new opera by composer Eric Moe and librettist Rob Handel, The Artwork of the Future, will have its world premiere in a production by Fresh Squeezed Opera in five performances at HERE Performing Arts Center in SoHo on May 13, 14, 16, 18, and 19, 2023. The 70-minute work, scored for four singers and instrumental septet, is a lighthearted science-fiction opera that looks at the purpose of art in challenging times through the lens of comedy.

Fresh Squeezed Opera To Present The World Premiere THE ARTWORK OF THE FUTURE A New Opera By Eric Moe And Rob Handel, May 13-19

A new opera by composer Eric Moe and librettist Rob Handel, The Artwork of the Future, will have its world premiere in a production by Fresh Squeezed Opera in five performances at HERE Performing Arts Center in SoHo on May 13, 14, 16, 18, and 19, 2023. The 70-minute work, scored for four singers and instrumental septet, is a lighthearted science-fiction opera that looks at the purpose of art in challenging times through the lens of comedy.

HERE Reveals 2023 Recipients of HARP Multi-Year Residencies with Awards of $50K-$125K

HERE has announced four new members of the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP), one of the most robust residency programs in the country and serving as a national model.

THE ARTWORK OF THE FUTURE World Premiere Opera To Run At Fresh Squeezed Opera, May 13-19

A new opera by composer Eric Moe and librettist Rob Handel, The Artwork of the Future, will have its world premiere in a production by Fresh Squeezed Opera in five performances at HERE Performing Arts Center in SoHo on May 13, 14, 16, 18, and 19, 2023. The 70-minute work, scored for four singers and instrumental septet, is a lighthearted science-fiction opera that looks at the purpose of art in challenging times through the lens of comedy.

HERE's Dream Music Puppetry Program to Present PUPPETOPIA in March

The OBIE-winning HERE has announced programming for its second annual Puppetopia, a three-week festival of new puppet theater.

Lesley Hunter Joins HERE as New Managing Director

Lesley Hunter has joined HERE in the newly created role of Managing Director. She succeeds Meredith Lynsey Schade, Producing Director, and Brenna Thomas, Director of External Affairs, whose departures this year have provided an opportunity for restructuring at the institution.

HERE to Launch New Virtual Performance Platform URHERE in November

The Obie Award-winning HERE will be launching URHERE, a new one-of-a-kind, rigorously curated virtual platform for outdoor and digital premieres. The platform will launch November 9, 2022.

Producing Director Meredith Lynsey Schade Will Depart HERE

HERE announced today that Producing Director Meredith Lynsey Schade will depart the company this fall to pursue other opportunities following seven years with the company, first as General Manager and later as Producing Director. Her exit comes on the heels of the recent departure of Brenna Thomas, the company’s former Director of External Affairs, providing an opportunity for restructuring at the institution.

Robert Ramirez Named New Head of Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama

Robert Ramirez has been named the new head of the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, effective August 1. Ramirez joins CMU from the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Texas at Austin (UT), where he served as professor and chair.