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BIO

Rob Reese is a New York based director, playwright, and teacher.
A proud member of the Indie Theatre Hall of Fame, Rob’s credits include
Opera: Kamala Sankaram’s Miranda, Director, Co-Librettist (HERE), which received the Innovative Theater Award for Outstanding Production of a Musical; Experiments in Opera’s Flash Operas, Director, Lighting Designer (Symphony Space); Opera On Tap’s Murder In The Key Of Death, Librettist, Director (Opera America).  
Plays/Musicals: Yahweh’s Follies, Book, Lyrics, Director (Ars Nova); Keanu Reeves Saves The Universe Playwright, Director (NYC & New Zealand); 
Befuddled: 101 Reasons to Thank Your God for Donald J. Trump, Vladimir J. Putin, And My Dad, Who’s a Dick, Playwright, Director, Production Designer (The Brick);
Improvisation: Psycheroticproviholicyesandsomthinvoodoo Director, Performer, Honey Harlowe, Director, Performer, Three Plays in Search of a Script, Director, Performer;
Devised / Experimental: Bridges Hybrid Performance Projects, Collaborator, Ciphered Bridges by Køvvånng, Collaborator, Prime Executor, Avant Prov, Collaborator, Prime Executor.
Rob Reese’s adaptation of Frankenstein, has been performed throughout the United States, The United Kingdom, and Malaysia.  Rob has taught, directed and performed improvisation & theater for companies and festivals in a score of cities on five continents.  Producers and presenters with gigs in South America and Antartica to the front of the line please!

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ANTHONY BRAXTON THEATER IMPROVISATIONS Premieres at the Brick Theater

In celebration of the 78th birthday (June 4, 1945) of Anthony Braxton—one of the most important musicians, educators, and creative thinkers of our time, as well as a mentor to EiO—Experiments in Opera presents a rare run of performances of Compositions No. 279-283, composed in 2000 for improvisational actor and improvising musicians.
Experiments In Opera Presents A Rare Run Of ANTHONY BRAXTON THEATER IMPROVISATIONS For Comedian & Musicians

In celebration of the 78th birthday (June 4, 1945) of Anthony Braxton—one of the most important musicians, educators, and creative thinkers of our time, as well as a mentor to EiO—Experiments in Opera presents a rare run of performances of Compositions No. 279-283, composed in 2000 for improvisational actor and improvising musicians.
NYC's Amnesia Wars Will Finish Run of Devised Theatre Experience AVANT PROV Next Month

After a triumphant start at Super Secret Arts in Gowanus, Amnesia Wars has transferred “Avant Prov” to Prime Produce in Manhattan for the remainder of this run!
NYC's Amnesia Wars Presents A Wholly Uncontainable Devised Theatre Experience AVANT PROV At Super Secret Arts

Amnesia Wars presents 'Avant Prov,' an exhibition and performance in which musicians, dancers, and actors devise a unique, immediate event, as decreed each night by international conceptual artist Køvvånng.
Experiments In Opera Presents ANTHONY BRAXTON THEATER IMPROVISATIONS At The Flea Theater

In celebration of the 75th Birthday of trailblazing composer and EiO mentor Anthony Braxtona?"one of the most important musicians, educators, and creative thinkers of our timea?"Experiments in Opera presents a rare run of performances of Compositions No. 279-283 composed for improvisational actor and improvising musicians. This production is part of the Braxton75 festivities in 2020 in collaboration with the Tri-Centric Foundation, which supports the continued evolution of the music of Anthony Braxton.
The Brick Theater Presents THE FESTIVAL OF LIES

Truth is an illusion. Experience is subjective. And proof is in the eye of the beholder. We at The Brick believe only what we feel like believing and likely not even that. All news is fake news. Except for the news that proves my point. Join us for performances and art works full of hot takes, half-truths and exaggerations for you to believe, ignore and distrust at your pleasure.  All spectators will receive ten million dollars.
5th Annual FoodStock Festival comes to PA Ren Faire Grounds

In Pennsylvania, 1 in 8 people, and 1 in six children struggle with hunger, according to feedingamerica.org...
Improv Comedy With The Stowaways Comes To Bay Street For Three Unique Performances

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce IMPROV COMEDY WITH THE STOWAWAYS will continue at Bay Street Theater on Saturday, February 17, and Saturdays March 3 and 17, all at 8 pm. Keeping in the spirit of improv comedy, every night's performance will be an entirely different show from the last. Come to one, two, or all three of the remaining shows, and there will be new surprises every time! Tickets are $25 when purchased in advance, and $35 when purchased the day of the event. Bay Street Theater is also offering a $10 ticket rate to high school and college students, as well as seniors. Tickets are on sale now at baystreet.org and through the Box Office at 631-725-9500.
Improv Comedy Comes to Bay Street Theater In February and March with The Stowaways

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce THE STOWAWAYS: AN EVENING OF IMPROV COMEDY events at Bay Street Theater on Saturday, February 3 & 17, and March 3 & 17 at 8 pm. All shows will be different since with improvisational comedy, you never know what will happen! Tickets are $25-$30 and are on sale now at baystreet.org or by calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500.
Bay Street Theater Slates Summer Theater Camps & Workshops for Kids & Teens

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts have announced Summer Theater Camps and Teen Workshops & Master Classes, beginning July 2017.
WHITE RABBIT TALES, ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE and More Coming Up This Spring at the wild project

The wild project has just announced its current and upcoming spring lineup. Scroll down for details!
See What's On this Month at the Wild Project

Avant Media's Tangets Series, NY No Limits Film Series, The CURRENT SESSIONS, and Spotlight On fest included the East Village venue's April programming.
RISE OF THE PHOENIX: The 2017 Spotlight-On Festival Headed to The Wild Project

The Founder of the New York Theater Festival returns with RISE OF THE PHOENIX: The 2017 Spotlight-On Festival, running April 17 - 30 at The Wild Project, 195 East 3rd Street, NYC.
The Treehouse Theater to Stage Live Read of Sony's THE INTERVIEW, 12/27

In reaction to Sony Pictures' cancelation of the Franco / Rogen comedy The Interview, The Treehouse Theater has scheduled an evening of comedy designed to infuriate Kim Jong Un.
First Annual Down Under Improv Festival Set for Now thru 8/24 at UNDER St. Marks

18 teams will enter, only one will come out on top, and only you the audience will determine the Grand Champion! Join Horse Trade Theater Group and Gotham City Improv at the first annual Down Under Improv Festival at UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Avenue and Avenue A) today, August 21-24.
First Annual Down Under Improv Festival Set for 8/21-24 at UNDER St. Marks

18 teams will enter, only one will come out on top, and only you the audience will determine the Grand Champion! Join Horse Trade Theater Group and Gotham City Improv at the first annual Down Under Improv Festival at UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Avenue and Avenue A) August 21-24. Tickets ($7/$12 Double Header) are available online at www.horseTRADE.info or by calling 212-868-4444. Group sets will be at 7pm & 8:30pm Thursday through Saturday, with semi-finals at 3pm & 4:30pm on Sunday and the final round at 9pm.
Ars Nova Kicks Off ANT Fest, Now thru 6/15

Ars Nova has released the schedule for its ANT Fest for the week of June 10-15. These events are all part of ANT Fest, their annual All New Talent Festival
Ars Nova Announces ANT Fest Schedule for June 10-15

Ars Nova has released the schedule for its ANT Fest for the week of June 10-15. These events are all part of ANT Fest, their annual All New Talent Festival
Ars Nova's ANT Fest Kicks Off Tonight with THOSE LOST BOYS

Ars Nova announces the lineup for its 6th Annual ANT Fest. This year's festival of All New Talent runs from today, June 3 - 29, featuring fresh new work from some of New York's most exciting emerging artists. From trapeze thrillers to hip-hop basketball musicals, 2013's ANT Fest heats up Ars Nova this summer with four weeks of comedy, music, theater and a fusion of all three you won't see anywhere else.
Here Presents MIRANDA 1/12-21

HERE is set to present Miranda, a HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP) production by Kamala Sankaram (Creator / Composer / Librettist with Rob Reese). Directed by Rob Reese, Miranda will play 8 performances only from January 12 - 21 at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue) as a featured presentation within HERE's 2011-12 Season.

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