Wendy Graf
Latest News on Wendy Graf:
Interview: Caryn Desai on ICT's 40th Anniversary Season of Premieres (Feb 21, 2025)
DESPERATE MEASURES to Launch International City Theatre 40th Anniversary (Jan 15, 2025)
International City Theatre to Celebrate Mardi Gras With ENCORE 2024 Gala Event (Oct 25, 2024)
Interview: Caryn Desai on ICT's 40th Anniversary Season of Premieres (Feb 21, 2025)
DESPERATE MEASURES to Launch International City Theatre 40th Anniversary (Jan 15, 2025)
International City Theatre to Celebrate Mardi Gras With ENCORE 2024 Gala Event (Oct 25, 2024)
BIO
Wendy Graf is a multi award winning playwright whose plays have been produced throughout the country. Recent plays include: PLEASE DON’T ASK ABOUT BECKET (prod 7-9/16 "Graf’s emotionally astute drama peels away layers of pathology with surgical skill”-Los Angeles Times); ALL AMERICAN GIRL (Stage Raw Recommended Top Ten/2015 nom Playwriting and Solo performance; LA Times Pick of the Week; LA Weekly “GO!” StageSceneLA 2015 Outstanding Solo Performance Production; Bitter Lemons 2015 Ten Best); CLOSELY RELATED KEYS (dir by Shirley Jo Finney; NAACP win/nominations); NO WORD IN GUYANESE FOR ME (2012 GLAAD Award Outstanding L.A. Theater); BEHIND THE GATES; LESSONS (L.A. production dir by Gordon Davidson); LEIPZIG (LA Drama Critics Circle awards and nominations/Writing and Lead Performance; Garland awards Playwriting and Lead Performance; Dorothy Silver finalist; THE BOOK OF ESTHER (San Fernando Valley Artistic Directors nominations including Best Play; ASK Theater Projects Grant Award); BETHANY/BAKOL (Attic Theater One Act Winner, produced September 2009); and her newest, UNEMPLOYED ELEPHANTS - A LOVE STORY
Recent award winning one acts: SOPHIE/ALEXANDER/LISBOA; ASHES TO
ASHES; A HOLLYWOOD FABLE; LESTER AND SCHLOSS; REPORTS OF MY DEATH HAVE BEEN GREATLY EXAGGERATED; A SHONDA; RED AND BLUE
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TV EXCLUSIVE: Bernadette Peters Honors Craig Zadan & Neil Meron at GLAAD Media Awards!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-03-26 14:39:13
STAGE TUBE: Cheyenne Jackson, John Stamos, et al. at the GLAAD Media Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-03-26 12:34:25
News
Interview: Caryn Desai on ICT's 40th Anniversary Season of Premieres
by Shari Barrett - Feb 21, 2025
International City Theatre (ICT) is opening its 40th Anniversary Season on February 21 with the Los Angeles premiere of the musical comedy Desperate Measures (inspired by Shakespeare's Measure for Measure). The rest of the season features all premieres, something ICT is not usually known to do. I decided to speak with the theater’s Artistic Director caryn desai (sic) (pictured) about that decision and the challenges faced over the years.
by Shari Barrett - Feb 21, 2025
International City Theatre (ICT) is opening its 40th Anniversary Season on February 21 with the Los Angeles premiere of the musical comedy Desperate Measures (inspired by Shakespeare's Measure for Measure). The rest of the season features all premieres, something ICT is not usually known to do. I decided to speak with the theater’s Artistic Director caryn desai (sic) (pictured) about that decision and the challenges faced over the years.
DESPERATE MEASURES to Launch International City Theatre 40th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025
International City Theatre is launching its 40th anniversary season of premieres with the Los Angeles premiere of Desperate Measures, a foot-stompin’, knee-slappin’ musical inspired by Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025
International City Theatre is launching its 40th anniversary season of premieres with the Los Angeles premiere of Desperate Measures, a foot-stompin’, knee-slappin’ musical inspired by Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. Learn more!
International City Theatre to Celebrate Mardi Gras With ENCORE 2024 Gala Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024
Celebrate Mardi Gras in November at International City Theatre’s Encore 2024 in November. Wear your Mardi Gras mask (or pick one up there) and play Mardi Gras Bingo at ICT’s annual black tie fundraising extravaganza. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024
Celebrate Mardi Gras in November at International City Theatre’s Encore 2024 in November. Wear your Mardi Gras mask (or pick one up there) and play Mardi Gras Bingo at ICT’s annual black tie fundraising extravaganza. Learn how to purchase tickets.
International City Theatre Announces 40th Anniversary Season of Premieres In 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 24, 2024
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, International City Theatre will present a season of five world, American, and Los Angeles premieres.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 24, 2024
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, International City Theatre will present a season of five world, American, and Los Angeles premieres.
Interview: Playwright Wendy Graf on EXIT WOUNDS World Premiere at International City Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Aug 15, 2023
The world premiere of Graf’s play Exit Wounds is taking place at International City Theatre in Long Beach for a three-week run, August 25 through September 10, directed by ICT producing artistic director caryn desai [sic]. I decided to speak with Wendy on her process for creating the play, being acknowledged as a best new play in such a prestigious competition, why she decided to hold the world premiere at ICT, and how she hopes audiences will connect with its story about healing, hope, and compassion when someone you love has committed a terrible crime.
by Shari Barrett - Aug 15, 2023
The world premiere of Graf’s play Exit Wounds is taking place at International City Theatre in Long Beach for a three-week run, August 25 through September 10, directed by ICT producing artistic director caryn desai [sic]. I decided to speak with Wendy on her process for creating the play, being acknowledged as a best new play in such a prestigious competition, why she decided to hold the world premiere at ICT, and how she hopes audiences will connect with its story about healing, hope, and compassion when someone you love has committed a terrible crime.
World Premiere of EXIT WOUNDS by Wendy Graf to be Presented at International City Theatre in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2023
How do you find redemption when someone you love has committed a terrible crime? International City Theatre will present a powerful and moving new play by Wendy Graf. I
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2023
How do you find redemption when someone you love has committed a terrible crime? International City Theatre will present a powerful and moving new play by Wendy Graf. I
TICK, TICK...BOOM! And More Announced for International City Theatre 2023 Five-Play Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2022
International City Theatre has announced an “Embracing the Future” season of music, comedy, drama and thrills for 2023.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2022
International City Theatre has announced an “Embracing the Future” season of music, comedy, drama and thrills for 2023.
Breath Of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble Will Celebrate the Release of 'The Covid Monologues' Book
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2022
'The COVID Monologues,' was a video project presented by Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble, that honored people who died from COVID-19.
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2022
'The COVID Monologues,' was a video project presented by Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble, that honored people who died from COVID-19.
Long Beach's International City Theatre Honored With 23 Robby Award Nominations And Wins
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2022
International City Theatre has been honored with three wins and 20 additional nominations for four different productions by longtime theater reviewer Rob Stevens, who has announced his 35th annual “Robby Awards for Excellence in Southern California Theatre.”
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2022
International City Theatre has been honored with three wins and 20 additional nominations for four different productions by longtime theater reviewer Rob Stevens, who has announced his 35th annual “Robby Awards for Excellence in Southern California Theatre.”
Photos: International City Theatre Presents CLOSELY RELATED KEYS
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2021
International City Theatre returns to the stage after 18 long months with a compelling family drama by multiple award-winning Los Angeles-based playwright Wendy Graf.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2021
International City Theatre returns to the stage after 18 long months with a compelling family drama by multiple award-winning Los Angeles-based playwright Wendy Graf.
LAB Theater Project to Present WEDNESDAY'S CHILD
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2021
LAB Theater Project presents the world premiere of Wednesday's Child by Wendy Graf, running Sept 2-19, 2021, at 812 E Henderson Avenue in Ybor City, with options for viewing In-Person, Livestream, or On-Demand.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2021
LAB Theater Project presents the world premiere of Wednesday's Child by Wendy Graf, running Sept 2-19, 2021, at 812 E Henderson Avenue in Ybor City, with options for viewing In-Person, Livestream, or On-Demand.
International YI LOVE YIDDISHFEST 2021 To Feature Live and Virtual Online Events
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2021
This celebratory Jewish/Yiddish event will take place virtually from August 30-September 5 when the Yiddishkayt Initiative hosts its “2nd Annual International VIRTUAL YI Love YiddishFest 2021 with a LIVE play reading of “Lessons” by Wendy Graf at The Betsy Hotel South Beach and one PUBLIC concert of “Yiddish Tangos” at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC in North Miami Beach.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2021
This celebratory Jewish/Yiddish event will take place virtually from August 30-September 5 when the Yiddishkayt Initiative hosts its “2nd Annual International VIRTUAL YI Love YiddishFest 2021 with a LIVE play reading of “Lessons” by Wendy Graf at The Betsy Hotel South Beach and one PUBLIC concert of “Yiddish Tangos” at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC in North Miami Beach.
WEDNESDAY'S CHILD By Wendy Graf To Premier At LAB Theater Project
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2021
LAB Theater Project will present the world premiere of Wednesday's Child by Wendy Graf, running Sept 2-19, 2021, at 812 E Henderson Avenue in Ybor City, with options for viewing In-Person, Livestream, or On-Demand.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2021
LAB Theater Project will present the world premiere of Wednesday's Child by Wendy Graf, running Sept 2-19, 2021, at 812 E Henderson Avenue in Ybor City, with options for viewing In-Person, Livestream, or On-Demand.
International City Theatre Returns to the Stage With CLOSELY RELATED KEYS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2021
Living in New York shortly after September 11, Julia Dolan (Mason) is an up-and-coming corporate attorney whose carefully constructed life begins to crumble when she learns she has a half-sister (Mohammadi) — a Muslim who has fled Iraq. Neyla plays the violin and wants to audition for Julliard, but Julia is wary. Is there more to Neyla's story?
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2021
Living in New York shortly after September 11, Julia Dolan (Mason) is an up-and-coming corporate attorney whose carefully constructed life begins to crumble when she learns she has a half-sister (Mohammadi) — a Muslim who has fled Iraq. Neyla plays the violin and wants to audition for Julliard, but Julia is wary. Is there more to Neyla's story?
YI Love Jewish Presents LESSONS By Award-Winning Playwright Wendy Graf
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2021
YI Love Jewish will host and present a play reading of Lessons by playwright Wendy Graf! The event will be 7 pm Monday, August 30 at The Betsy Hotel in South Beach.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2021
YI Love Jewish will host and present a play reading of Lessons by playwright Wendy Graf! The event will be 7 pm Monday, August 30 at The Betsy Hotel in South Beach.
Lower Depth Theatre's Upcoming Short Play Festival Examines The 2020 Election Through A Sci-fi Lens
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2020
Los Angeles-based theatre company Lower Depth Theatre has announced dates and artists for their upcoming virtual festival, 'The BIPOC Voting Plays: A Second Wave 'Pandemic Plays' Shorts Festival.' The festival will feature six short plays by LA-based playwrights that merge the genre of science fiction with the imminence of the November 2020 election.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2020
Los Angeles-based theatre company Lower Depth Theatre has announced dates and artists for their upcoming virtual festival, 'The BIPOC Voting Plays: A Second Wave 'Pandemic Plays' Shorts Festival.' The festival will feature six short plays by LA-based playwrights that merge the genre of science fiction with the imminence of the November 2020 election.
Alternative Theatre Los Angeles and LA Stage Alliance Present TOGETHER LA: A VIRTUAL STAGE FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2020
Alternative Theatre Los Angeles in association with LA Stage Alliance presents 'Together LA: A Virtual Stage Festival' celebrating the vibrant and diverse intimate theatre scene of the greater Los Angeles area. Each night starts at 7 p.m. PST, and each piece runs approximately 10 minutes. Free with Reservations.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2020
Alternative Theatre Los Angeles in association with LA Stage Alliance presents 'Together LA: A Virtual Stage Festival' celebrating the vibrant and diverse intimate theatre scene of the greater Los Angeles area. Each night starts at 7 p.m. PST, and each piece runs approximately 10 minutes. Free with Reservations.
International City Theatre Announces 5-Play Season for 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2020
In the spirit of cautious optimism that theater will be permitted to resume early next year, International City Theatre has decided to announce a 2021 season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2020
In the spirit of cautious optimism that theater will be permitted to resume early next year, International City Theatre has decided to announce a 2021 season.
Virtual Premiere of UNEMPLOYED ELEPHANTS- A LOVE STORY Set for Hollywood Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2020
A chance meeting in an airport lounge leads to a Burmese odyssey and a search for a missing monk... and maybe love. John Lacey directs the 'virtual premiere' of Unemployed Elephants-A Love Story, a romantic comedy by Wendy Graf (No Word in Guyanese for Me, Exit Wounds).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2020
A chance meeting in an airport lounge leads to a Burmese odyssey and a search for a missing monk... and maybe love. John Lacey directs the 'virtual premiere' of Unemployed Elephants-A Love Story, a romantic comedy by Wendy Graf (No Word in Guyanese for Me, Exit Wounds).
International City Theatre Announces 35th Anniversary Season
by Julie Musbach - Aug 20, 2019
International City Theatre celebrates its 35th Anniversary in 2020 with a five-play season of song, laughter, drama and more laughter.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 20, 2019
International City Theatre celebrates its 35th Anniversary in 2020 with a five-play season of song, laughter, drama and more laughter.
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