Yvonne Cone

JewFace to Present Three World Premiere Plays For 2nd Annual Short Play Lab Festival

JewFace will present three world premiere plays inspired by Jewish Horror for their 2nd Annual Short Play Lab Festival on September 8, 2024, in Los Angeles. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: First Look at Coeurage Ensemble and the Los Angeles LGBT Center's FROZEN FLUID

Coeurage Ensemble (Amanda McRaven, Artistic Director), LA's Pay What You Want performance company, and the Los Angeles LGBT Center (Jonathan Muñoz-Proulx, Artistic Director), released production photos from the world premiere co-production of Frozen Fluid by Fly Jamerson in the Davidson/Valentini Theatre. Check the photos out here!

World Premiere of FROZEN FLUID By Fly Jamerson Comes to Los Angeles

Coeurage Ensemble and the Los Angeles LGBT Center have announced the world premiere co-production of Frozen Fluid by Fly Jamerson in the Davidson/Valentini Theatre.

JewFace To Host Staged Reading Of 3 New Jewish Short Plays At Der Nister September 10

Three new short plays from writers Shira Gorelick, Matt Gottlieb, and Lauren Schaffel are receiving a staged reading at Downtown LA's Der Nister on September 10.

New Theatre Company THEE Takes Over Shrunken Shakespeare Company & Launches with THE SPELLS Reading

The NYC-based THEE (The Hey Ensemble) will see members develop original works of theatre and film in a non-hierarchical, ensemble-based atmosphere. The company was rebuilt to align with a mutually agreed upon set of unapologetic values that uplift accessibility, collaboration, and equity.

Shrunken Shakespeare Announces RICHARD II and New Board of Directors

Shrunken Shakespeare Company's Co-Founder and newly appointed Executive Director Yvonne Cone announced today that the well-known company is back after two and a half years with a brand new Board of Directors, and an all-new production. SSC's first production in this new outing as a not-for-profit will be William Shakespeare's Richard II, which will be the highlight of their 2018/2019 season. Dates and location will be announced at a later time.

Photo Coverage: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Opens at The Pearl Theatre

The Pearl Theatre Company begins its 2015-2016 season with Bedlam Theater Artistic Director Eric Tucker's fresh take on William Shakespeare's classic A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, following a highly successful engagement of the production at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival this summer. Check out photos from the production below!

Photo Flash: Chukwudi Iwuji, Condola Rashad and More Read IRA at Shrunken Shakespeare's 2015 Benefit Gala

Shrunken Shakespeare Company presented the world premiere reading of Chukwudi Iwuji's masterpiece screenplay IRA on June 8th, 2015. The reading was the centerpiece of the SSC 2015 Spring Gala and was directed by Danya Taymor. The Creative Producer was Adam Shulman (Dukes of Hazard: The Beginning, Song One starring Anne Hathaway), host of SSC's Annual Benefit Gala and Staged Reading of at W83 (150 West 83rd Street, between Amsterdam and Columbus). Scroll down for photos from the event!

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Star to Lead Actors' Fund Benefit Reading of IRA

Shrunken Shakespeare Company (Yvonne Cone and Jennifer Martina, Co-Producing Artistic Directors) announced today that Madeline Brewer has joined the cast as Meg, in the world premiere reading of Chukwudi Iwuji's masterpiece screenplay Ira - on June 8th, 2015. Brewer joins new cast member Eli Gelb (The Squid and the Whale, Holy Rollers).

Olivier Winner Chukwudi Iwuji Set for Shrunken Shakespeare Benefit, 6/8

Shrunken Shakespeare Company (Yvonne Cone and Jennifer Martina, Co-Producing Artistic Directors) and Creative Producer Adam Shulman (Dukes of Hazard: The Beginning, Song One starring Anne Hathaway) to host SSC's Annual Benefit Gala and Staged Reading of Chukwudi Iwuji's masterpiece screenplay Ira - on June 8th, 2015 at The Loft at West 83rd Street (150 West 83rd Street, between Amsterdam and Columbus).

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of Shrunken Shakespeare Company's WHAT WE KNOW

Shrunken Shakespeare Company presents the world premiere of What We Know: An American Retelling of Chekhov's Three Sisters through December 20, 2014 at Access Theater's Gallery (380 Broadway at White Street). Matthew MacNelly directs. Check out an inside look at opening night below!

Shrunken Shakespeare Company Presents WHAT WE KNOW, Now thru 12/20

Shrunken Shakespeare Company will present the world premiere of What We Know: An American Retelling of Chekhov's Three Sisters today, December 4 through 20, 2014 at Access Theater's Gallery (380 Broadway at White Street). Matthew MacNelly directs.

Shrunken Shakespeare Company to Present WHAT WE KNOW, 12/4-20; Cast Announced!

Shrunken Shakespeare Company will present the world premiere of What We Know: An American Retelling of Chekhov's Three Sisters December 4 through 20, 2014 at Access Theater's Gallery (380 Broadway at White Street). Matthew MacNelly directs.

Photo Flash: Inside Shrunken Shakespeare Company's KILL SHAKESPEARE

Shrunken Shakespeare Company and Pulp Variety Streamcast members starred in new authorized adaptation of IDW's Graphic Novel Kill Shakespeare on Sunday, May 11 at The Kraine Theater. Cast members included Yvonne Cone (Shakespeare & Co, SSC, TBG), Jennifer Martina (SSC, PVS), Sam Parrott (Shakespeare & Co, SSC), Michael Moreno (Shakespeare Forum: Merchant of Venice; Shakespeare & Co.: All's Well...), Sketkh Williams (PVS), Robert Davenport (SSC, UCB), Eric Chase (One Life to Live, SSC, PVS), Amanda Baumler (SSC, PVS), Matt Golden (PVS), Equiano Mosieri (Shakespeare & Co: Romeo and Juliet; Berkshire Theatre Fest), Richard Templeton (PVS), and Adam Luke (PVS).

Shrunken Shakespeare Company to Host KILL SHAKESPEARE, 5/11

Shrunken Shakespeare Company and Pulp Variety Streamcast members star in new authorized adaptation of IDW's Graphic Novel Kill Shakespeare. Cast members include: Yvonne Cone (Shakespeare & Co, SSC, TBG), Jennifer Martina (SSC, PVS), Sam Parrott (Shakespeare & Co, SSC), Michael Moreno (Shakespeare Forum: Merchant of Venice; Shakespeare & Co.: All's Well...), Sketkh Williams (PVS), Robert Davenport (SSC, UCB), Eric Chase (One Life to Live, SSC, PVS), Amanda Baumler (SSC, PVS), Matt Golden (PVS), Equiano Mosieri (Shakespeare & Co: Romeo and Juliet; Berkshire Theatre Fest), Richard Templeton (PVS), Adam Luke (PVS)

Photo Flash: Inside Shrunken Shakespeare Company's 2014 Fundraiser Gala, Featuring Paul Sorvino's KING LEAR

On Monday, April 21 Shrunken Shakespeare Company held their 2014 Fundraiser Gala at New York's TGB Theatre. The gala featured actor Paul Sorvino's 'Lear' Adaptation. Scroll down to see some photos from the event!

RSC's Chuk Iwuji Joins Cast of Paul Sorvino's KING LEAR at Shrunken Shakespeare Gala, 4/21

Shrunken Shakespeare Company (SSC), in association with Joe Paradise, announced today that Nigerian-born Royal Shakespeare Company associate artist Chukwudi Iwuji (The Public/RSC: Anthony and Cleopatra; London Old Vic/BAM: Richard III with Kevin Spacey) has joined the cast of Paul Sorvino's world premiere adaption of Lear as part of their 2014 Fundraiser Gala, including Broadway, Off-Broadway and TV veterans. The Gala will be held on Monday, April 21st at 7:30pm, at TBG Theatre located at 312 W 36th Street, 3rd Floor in NYC.

Full Cast Announced for Paul Sorvino's LEAR at Shrunken Shakespeare Gala, 4/21

Shrunken Shakespeare Company (SSC), in association with Joe Paradise, has announced the full cast for their 2014 Fundraiser Gala, including Broadway, Off-Broadway and TV vets set to perform in Paul Sorvino's world premiere adaption of Lear. The Gala will be held on Monday, April 21st at 7:30pm, at TBG Theatre located at 312 W 36th Street, 3rd Floor in NYC.

Paul Sorvino to Star in, Adapt NYC Premiere of LEAR for Shrunken Shakespeare's 2014 Gala, 4/21

Shrunken Shakespeare Company's 2014 Fundraiser Gala will be hosting the New York City premiere of "Lear" adapted by and starring Paul Sorvino. This cut of William Shakespeare's "King Lear" will be presented as a staged reading, produced by SSC in collaboration with director and producer Joe Paradise. In addition to Sorvino and Paradise, actor/comedian Wayne Powers, Michael Sorvino, and Tyler Hollinger of The Public Theatre and The Mint, will also be taking part in "Lear." Complete casting is to be announced. The Gala will take place on Monday, April 21 at 7:30pm, at The Barrow Group located at 312 W. 36th Street, 3rd Floor.

Shrunken Shakespeare Company to Stage THE TWO GENTLEMAN OF VERONA, 10/18-28

Shrunken Shakespeare Company will present 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' a music-infused, immersive production set in a dive bar in present day Italy. Featuring original music by Roberto Bettega of The Harmonica Lewinskies (http://theharmonicalewinskies.bandcamp.com), a New York Innovative Theatre Award Nominee. (http://www.nyitawards.com). The show runs at The Underground Lounge 955 West End Ave, New York, NY 10025 (At 107th & Broadway).