Sarah Congress
Latest News on Sarah Congress:
Players Theatre Announces Week Three Winner Of LUV 2024 Short Play Festival (Mar 1, 2024)
Players Theatre Reveals Week Two Winner Of LUV 2024 Short Play Festival (Feb 23, 2024)
The 12th Annual Players Theatre LUV Short Play Festival to Return in February (Jan 16, 2024)
Players Theatre Announces Week Three Winner Of LUV 2024 Short Play Festival (Mar 1, 2024)
Players Theatre Reveals Week Two Winner Of LUV 2024 Short Play Festival (Feb 23, 2024)
The 12th Annual Players Theatre LUV Short Play Festival to Return in February (Jan 16, 2024)
BIO
Sarah Congress is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter with West Coast representation. She co-wrote the screenplay "I Can't Hear You," which won BEST COMEDY in the 2024 Jersey Shore Film Festival and 2nd place in the APin3 Film Challenge in Asbury Park. Her comedy Overdose won 2nd place for Best Short in the 2023 Downtown Urban Arts Festival at Playwrights Horizons. In 2021–22, her ten-minute play Dracula...in Denver! received five different productions at various theaters across the US (San Francisco, New York City, etc.) She teaches playwriting and screenwriting and works part-time for Columbia University, School of the Arts.
News
Players Theatre Announces Week Three Winner Of LUV 2024 Short Play Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024
Discover the winner of week three at the Players Theatre LUV 2024 Short Play Festival, where audiences enjoyed a selection of original 15-minute plays celebrating love.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024
Discover the winner of week three at the Players Theatre LUV 2024 Short Play Festival, where audiences enjoyed a selection of original 15-minute plays celebrating love.
Players Theatre Reveals Week Two Winner Of LUV 2024 Short Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2024
Week 2 of the 12th annual Players Theatre LUV 2024 Short Play Festival has come to a close. Learn about the winning play.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2024
Week 2 of the 12th annual Players Theatre LUV 2024 Short Play Festival has come to a close. Learn about the winning play.
The 12th Annual Players Theatre LUV Short Play Festival to Return in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024
The 12th Annual Players Theatre LUV Short Play Festival is back with a love-themed festival featuring original short plays that will make audiences laugh, cry, and feel all squishy inside.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024
The 12th Annual Players Theatre LUV Short Play Festival is back with a love-themed festival featuring original short plays that will make audiences laugh, cry, and feel all squishy inside.
Players Theatre Short Play Festival - BOO! Reveals Week 2 Winner
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023
Get the latest updates from Players Theatre Short Play Festival - Boo! as they announce the winners from Week 2 and share what's in store for Week 3. Don't miss the hilarious play 'Ghost Job' and other spooky performances at this annual event.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023
Get the latest updates from Players Theatre Short Play Festival - Boo! as they announce the winners from Week 2 and share what's in store for Week 3. Don't miss the hilarious play 'Ghost Job' and other spooky performances at this annual event.
Week 1 Winner Revealed For Players Theatre Short Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2023
Join the Players Theatre Short Play Festival for a spooky weekend of original short plays. Week 1 winner announced - 'The Algorithm' explores the dangers of social media. Get your tickets now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2023
Join the Players Theatre Short Play Festival for a spooky weekend of original short plays. Week 1 winner announced - 'The Algorithm' explores the dangers of social media. Get your tickets now!
The Players Theatre to Present 12th Annual Short Play Festival - BOO!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2023
Discover the thrilling lineup of original short plays chosen for the 12th Annual Players Theatre Short Play Festival - BOO! Join us as we embrace the macabre and get into the Halloween spirit. Don't miss out on this scare fest!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2023
Discover the thrilling lineup of original short plays chosen for the 12th Annual Players Theatre Short Play Festival - BOO! Join us as we embrace the macabre and get into the Halloween spirit. Don't miss out on this scare fest!
Cris Eli Blak, Emma Denson, and More Among Downtown Urban Arts Festival 2023 Winners
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023
The festival officially kicked off at Joe's Pub on May 5th and began performances on Wednesday, June 7th when two-time Tony Award winner Savion Glover and Tony Award and Grammy Award Nominee Reg E. Gaines came together for a conversation about theater and their Tony Winning Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk musical.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023
The festival officially kicked off at Joe's Pub on May 5th and began performances on Wednesday, June 7th when two-time Tony Award winner Savion Glover and Tony Award and Grammy Award Nominee Reg E. Gaines came together for a conversation about theater and their Tony Winning Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk musical.
The Drama Book Shop to Host Catalina Florina Florescu and the Authors of BORDERLESS THALIA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023
The Drama Book Shop is hosting an exclusive in-person conversation with editor Catalina Florina Florescu and the authors of 'Borderless Thalia: A Multilingual, Pandemic Comic Collection'. This special event will feature authors Barbara Blatner, Sarah Congress, Tjaša Ferme, and Ornella Ohayon.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023
The Drama Book Shop is hosting an exclusive in-person conversation with editor Catalina Florina Florescu and the authors of 'Borderless Thalia: A Multilingual, Pandemic Comic Collection'. This special event will feature authors Barbara Blatner, Sarah Congress, Tjaša Ferme, and Ornella Ohayon.
Downtown Urban Arts Festival Kicks Off Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023
The DOWNTOWN URBAN ARTS FESTIVAL will present 16 plays (nine shorts and seven one-acts.) The festival kicks off on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 when Savion Glover and Reg E. Gaines (Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk) make a much-anticipated return to The Public Theater with the centerpiece production If Trane Wuz Here.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023
The DOWNTOWN URBAN ARTS FESTIVAL will present 16 plays (nine shorts and seven one-acts.) The festival kicks off on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 when Savion Glover and Reg E. Gaines (Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk) make a much-anticipated return to The Public Theater with the centerpiece production If Trane Wuz Here.
Audience Votes In THINK FAST One Act Play Competition At The Theater Project
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2023
Theatergoers from throughout North America will get to experience and participate in live theater—from home— as voters in The Theater Project's prestigious THINK FAST short play competition, March 2-4.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2023
Theatergoers from throughout North America will get to experience and participate in live theater—from home— as voters in The Theater Project's prestigious THINK FAST short play competition, March 2-4.
Company of Fools to Present First Annual Virtual Play Festival THE DARE TO FAIL FEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023
Company of Fools will present its first annual virtual play festival. The Dare to Fail Fest! (DTFFest) is comprised of five 10-minute plays (out of over 50 submissions) selected by a CoF committee.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023
Company of Fools will present its first annual virtual play festival. The Dare to Fail Fest! (DTFFest) is comprised of five 10-minute plays (out of over 50 submissions) selected by a CoF committee.
Downtown Urban Arts Festival Announces 2023 Finalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2022
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival has selected the finalists for the 21st annual season to run Spring 2023 in Manhattan, NYC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2022
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival has selected the finalists for the 21st annual season to run Spring 2023 in Manhattan, NYC.
The Act One Short Play Festival Is Returning After A Nearly Three-Year Hiatus
by Grace Cutler - Jul 9, 2022
The Act One Short Play Festival July 10 - August 6 2022 is returning after a nearly three-year hiatus!
by Grace Cutler - Jul 9, 2022
The Act One Short Play Festival July 10 - August 6 2022 is returning after a nearly three-year hiatus!
PlayGround-LA Announces November 8 Monday Night PlayGround
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2021
Following the successful opening of Season 10 earlier this month, Los Angeles playwright incubator PlayGround-LA has recently announced the prompt for the next Monday Night PlayGround short play staged reading event. Thirty-six Los Angeles writers had just four-and-a-half days to generate their original scripts inspired by the prompt 'WHODUNNIT' as they vie for one of six slots in the second round of this year's Monday Night PlayGround staged reading series, presented live at The Broadwater Second Stage and simulcast online on November 8th at 7pm PT.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2021
Following the successful opening of Season 10 earlier this month, Los Angeles playwright incubator PlayGround-LA has recently announced the prompt for the next Monday Night PlayGround short play staged reading event. Thirty-six Los Angeles writers had just four-and-a-half days to generate their original scripts inspired by the prompt 'WHODUNNIT' as they vie for one of six slots in the second round of this year's Monday Night PlayGround staged reading series, presented live at The Broadwater Second Stage and simulcast online on November 8th at 7pm PT.
Bombay Theatre Company Will Present DON'T GO LOOKING on Instagram Live This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2021
Bombay Theatre Company, Mumbai is collaborating with artists from Sweden, Los Angeles, England & India to stage their next virtual 10 minute play – ‘Don’t Go Looking’- LIVE on their Instagram page on 30 Oct 2021 at 10am (PST).
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2021
Bombay Theatre Company, Mumbai is collaborating with artists from Sweden, Los Angeles, England & India to stage their next virtual 10 minute play – ‘Don’t Go Looking’- LIVE on their Instagram page on 30 Oct 2021 at 10am (PST).
PlayGround-LA Announces Monday Night PlayGround
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2021
On the eve of the return to in-person theatre and PlayGround's expansion to New York, Los Angeles playwright incubator PlayGround-LA has chosen the prompt of 'rebirth' as inspiration for the opening Monday Night PlayGround of Season 10.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2021
On the eve of the return to in-person theatre and PlayGround's expansion to New York, Los Angeles playwright incubator PlayGround-LA has chosen the prompt of 'rebirth' as inspiration for the opening Monday Night PlayGround of Season 10.
RIDE HOME Will Be Performed on Instagram Live By Bombay Theatre Company Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2021
After a date with someone he met online, Fred calls his best friend Billy for a ride home in the middle of the night. Billy reluctantly picks up Fred. As they approach the bridge to cross the bay, their friendship is tested when Billy's resentment collides with Fred's deepest fear.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2021
After a date with someone he met online, Fred calls his best friend Billy for a ride home in the middle of the night. Billy reluctantly picks up Fred. As they approach the bridge to cross the bay, their friendship is tested when Billy's resentment collides with Fred's deepest fear.
DOWNTOWN URBAN ARTS FESTIVAL is Offering Free Tickets To Vaccinated Patrons This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2021
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival (Reg E. Gaines, artistic director; Creative Ammo Inc., producer) today announced its 19th year of new works for the stage by 16 playwrights at the Abron Arts Center (466 Grand Street, New York City) from Thursday, June 10 through Saturday, June 26, 2021. For the first time, theatre tickets will be free of charge.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2021
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival (Reg E. Gaines, artistic director; Creative Ammo Inc., producer) today announced its 19th year of new works for the stage by 16 playwrights at the Abron Arts Center (466 Grand Street, New York City) from Thursday, June 10 through Saturday, June 26, 2021. For the first time, theatre tickets will be free of charge.
The Knowledge Project (TKP): New Coaches, Courses and Opportunities
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 22, 2021
The Knowledge Project (TKP) introduces the new line up of creatives, technical professionals and writers who will guide small groups of teens in 5-week courses. In March, April and May, students can experience how to get the most out of their natural voice, find confidence in crafting and telling jokes to make others laugh, strengthen storytelling and filmmaking techniques with a team and turn their dreams and ideas into a well-written body of work for publication.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 22, 2021
The Knowledge Project (TKP) introduces the new line up of creatives, technical professionals and writers who will guide small groups of teens in 5-week courses. In March, April and May, students can experience how to get the most out of their natural voice, find confidence in crafting and telling jokes to make others laugh, strengthen storytelling and filmmaking techniques with a team and turn their dreams and ideas into a well-written body of work for publication.
Box Office, Technical, Marketing Jobs & More in This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 3/4/2021
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2021
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/4/2021 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2021
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/4/2021 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
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