Zane Pais

Latest News on Zane Pais:
Photos: Jessica Hecht and More in A MOTHER Rehearsals (Mar 12, 2025)

Fergie Philippe Joins A MOTHER at Baryshnikov Arts (Mar 5, 2025)

Fergie Philippe Joins Jessica Hecht in A MOTHER at Baryshnikov Arts (Mar 5, 2025)

BIO

Zane Pais is a New York-based actor and writer. He stars in the critically acclaimed Amazon Original series Modern Love, created by John Carney, based on the weekly New York Times column. Pais made his feature film debut in Noah Baumbach's feature Margot at the Wedding.

Pais has made a name for himself on the New York Theatre scene. He most recently starred in Richard Greenberg's The Perplexed at MTC. He previously starred in Tony Award Winner Jack Thorne's world premiere production of Sunday, directed by Lee Sunday Evans at Atlantic Theater Company; in the stage adaptation of Dead Poets Society, directed by John Doyle at Classic Stage Company; and in Philip Ridley's Mercury Fur, directed by Scott Elliott for The New Group.

On television, he previously guest-starred in an episode of HBO's Room 104, directed by Lila Neugebauer.

Photos

Jessica Hecht and Zane Pais

Date:

03/12/2025

From: Photos: Jessica Hecht and More in A MOTHER Rehearsals

Zane Pais, Fergie Philippe, Delilah Napier, Jessica Hecht, Portia

Date:

03/12/2025

From: Photos: Jessica Hecht and More in A MOTHER Rehearsals

Zane Pais and Bubba Weiler

Date:

09/28/2024

From: Photos: Todd Almond's I'M ALMOST THERE Opens at Audible Theater

Zane Pais

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02/28/2023

From: Photos: Elvis Costello, Paula Vogel, And More Turn Out For LETTERS FROM MAX Opening Night At Signature Theatre!

Timothy J. McClimon, Sarah Ruhl, Ben Edelman, Jessica Hecht, and Zane Pais

Date:

02/28/2023

From: Photos: Elvis Costello, Paula Vogel, And More Turn Out For LETTERS FROM MAX Opening Night At Signature Theatre!

Ben Edelman, Jessica Hecht, and Zane Pais

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02/28/2023

From: Photos: Elvis Costello, Paula Vogel, And More Turn Out For LETTERS FROM MAX Opening Night At Signature Theatre!

Zane Pais

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02/24/2023

From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A BRIGHT NEW BOISE at Signature Theatre

Zane Pais

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03/09/2020

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside the New Group's 25th Anniversary Gala

Zane Pais

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03/09/2020

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside the New Group's 25th Anniversary Gala

JD Taylor, Eric William Morris, Frank Wood, Gregg Edelman, Patrick Breen, Zane Pais

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03/04/2020

From: Photo Flash: Opening Night of THE PERPLEXED at MTC

Seated: Tess Frazer, Eric William Morris, Margaret Colin, Frank Wood. Standing: Gregg Photo

Seated: Tess Frazer, Eric William Morris, Margaret Colin, Frank Wood. Standing: Gregg Edelman, Zane Pais, JD Taylor, Ilana Levine, Anna Itty, Patrick Breen, Lynne Meadow, Richard Greenberg

Date:

03/04/2020

From: Photo Flash: Opening Night of THE PERPLEXED at MTC

Anna Itty, Eric William Morris, Zane Pais, Margaret Colin, Frank Wood, Ilana Levine, Photo

Anna Itty, Eric William Morris, Zane Pais, Margaret Colin, Frank Wood, Ilana Levine, Gregg Edelman, Patrick Breen, Tess Frazer, JD Taylor

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02/28/2020

From: Photo Flash: First Look at MTC's THE PERPLEXED

Eric William Morris, Zane Pais

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02/28/2020

From: Photo Flash: First Look at MTC's THE PERPLEXED

Ilana Levine, Zane Pais

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01/16/2020

From: Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet of MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON

Maurice Jones, Sadie Scott, Zane Pais, Ruby Frankel, Juliana Canfield, Christian Stra Photo

Maurice Jones, Sadie Scott, Zane Pais, Ruby Frankel, Juliana Canfield, Christian Strange, Lee Sunday Evans

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09/24/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of Atlantic Theater Company's SUNDAY

Maurice Jones, Sadie Scott, Zane Pais, Ruby Frankel, Juliana Canfield, Christian Strange

Date:

09/24/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of Atlantic Theater Company's SUNDAY

Maurice Jones, Sadie Scott, Ruby Frankel, Juliana Canfield, Christian Strange, Zane P Photo

Maurice Jones, Sadie Scott, Ruby Frankel, Juliana Canfield, Christian Strange, Zane Pais

Date:

09/24/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of Atlantic Theater Company's SUNDAY

Maurice Jones, Sadie Scott, Ruby Frankel, Juliana Canfield, Christian Strange, Zane Pais

Date:

09/24/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of Atlantic Theater Company's SUNDAY

Maurice Jones, Sadie Scott, Ruby Frankel, Juliana Canfield, Christian Strange, Zane Pais

Date:

09/24/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of Atlantic Theater Company's SUNDAY

Maurice Jones, Sadie Scott, Ruby Frankel, Juliana Canfield, Christian Strange, Zane Pais

Date:

09/24/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of Atlantic Theater Company's SUNDAY

Mary McCann, Neil Pepe, Maurice Jones, Sadie Scott, Zane Pais, Ruby Frankel, Juliana Photo

Mary McCann, Neil Pepe, Maurice Jones, Sadie Scott, Zane Pais, Ruby Frankel, Juliana Canfield, Christian Strange, Lee Sunday Evans, Jeffory Lawson

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09/24/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of Atlantic Theater Company's SUNDAY

Zane Pais, Juliana Canfield, Ruby Frankel, Sadie Scott and Christian Strange

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09/20/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Atlantic Theater Co's SUNDAY

Zane Pais, Ruby Frankel and Sadie Scott

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09/20/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Atlantic Theater Co's SUNDAY

Zane Pais, Christian Strange and Ruby Frankel

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09/20/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Atlantic Theater Co's SUNDAY

Sadie Scott, Zane Pais, Ruby Frankel and Juliana Canfield

Date:

09/20/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Atlantic Theater Co's SUNDAY

Ruby Frankel, Juliana Canfield, Zane Pais and Sadie Scott

Date:

09/20/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Atlantic Theater Co's SUNDAY

Maurice Jones, Zane Pais, Sadie Scott, Juliana Canfield and Christian Strange

Date:

09/20/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Atlantic Theater Co's SUNDAY

Christian Strange, Sadie Scott, Ruby Frankel, Zane Pais and Juliana Canfield

Date:

09/20/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Atlantic Theater Co's SUNDAY

Christian Strange, Sadie Scott, Ruby Frankel and Zane Pais

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09/20/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Atlantic Theater Co's SUNDAY

Zane Pais

Date:

08/15/2019

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Atlantic Theater Co's SUNDAY

Emily Cass McDonnell, Zane Pais

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05/24/2018

From: Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of PEACE FOR MARY FRANCES

Emily Cass McDonnell, Zane Pais

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05/24/2018

From: Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of PEACE FOR MARY FRANCES

Jack DiFalco, Seamus McHale and Zane Pais

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02/18/2016

From: Photo Coverage: The New Group Celebrates Opening Night of BURIED CHILD

Zane Pais

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08/20/2015

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of the New Group's MERCURY FUR

Zane Pais

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08/20/2015

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of the New Group's MERCURY FUR

Emily Cass McDonnell, Zane Pais

Date:

08/20/2015

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of the New Group's MERCURY FUR

Peter Mark Kendall, Adam Bernstein, Paul Iacono, Scott Elliott, Zane Pais, Jack DiFal Photo

Peter Mark Kendall, Adam Bernstein, Paul Iacono, Scott Elliott, Zane Pais, Jack DiFalco, Sea McHale, Bradley Fong, Emily Cass McDonnell, Tony Revolori

Date:

08/20/2015

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of the New Group's MERCURY FUR

Peter Mark Kendall, Paul Iacono, Zane Pais, Jack DiFalco, Sea McHale, Bradley Fong, E Photo

Peter Mark Kendall, Paul Iacono, Zane Pais, Jack DiFalco, Sea McHale, Bradley Fong, Emily Cass McDonnell, Tony Revolori

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08/20/2015

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of the New Group's MERCURY FUR

Emily Cass McDonnell, Peter Mark Kendall, Paul Iacono, Zane Pais, Bradley Fong, Sea M Photo

Emily Cass McDonnell, Peter Mark Kendall, Paul Iacono, Zane Pais, Bradley Fong, Sea McHale, Tony Revolori and Jack DiFalco

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07/08/2015

From: Photo Coverage: Meet The Company of the New Group's MERCURY FUR

Emily Cass McDonnell, Peter Mark Kendall, Paul Iacono, Zane Pais, Bradley Fong, Sea McHale, Tony Revolori and Jack DiFalco

Date:

07/08/2015

From: Photo Coverage: Meet The Company of the New Group's MERCURY FUR

Director Scott Elliott, Emily Cass McDonnell, Peter Mark Kendall, Paul Iacono, Zane P Photo

Director Scott Elliott, Emily Cass McDonnell, Peter Mark Kendall, Paul Iacono, Zane Pais, Bradley Fong, Sea McHale, Tony Revolori and Jack DiFalco

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07/08/2015

From: Photo Coverage: Meet The Company of the New Group's MERCURY FUR

Zane Pais

Date:

07/08/2015

From: Photo Coverage: Meet The Company of the New Group's MERCURY FUR

Zane Pais

Date:

07/08/2015

From: Photo Coverage: Meet The Company of the New Group's MERCURY FUR

Zane Pais

Date:

07/08/2015

From: Photo Coverage: Meet The Company of the New Group's MERCURY FUR

Zane Pais

Date:

07/08/2015

From: Photo Coverage: Meet The Company of the New Group's MERCURY FUR

STAGE CREDITS

Letters From Max

[Off-Broadway]

Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023

Max (Alternate)

The Perplexed

[Off-Broadway]

Manhattan Theatre Club Of-Broadway Premiere, 2020

Micah Stahl

Sunday

[Off-Broadway]

Atlantic Theatre Company Off-Broadway World Premiere Production, 2019

Milo

Dead Poet's Society

[Off-Broadway]

Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2016

Performer

Mercury Fur

[Off-Broadway]

The New Group Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2015

Elliot

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Zane PaisLetters from Max, a ritual

Videos

VIDEO: First Look At SKYLIGHT At McCarter Theatre Center

by A.A. Cristi - 2019-05-08 19:33:12

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the Duplass Brothers' ROOM 104 on HBO

by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-10-31 15:13:27

VIDEO: Jason Sudeikis Talks Off-Broadway's DEAD POETS SOCIETY on 'Tonight'

by Caryn Robbins - 2016-11-22 07:48:52

News

Photos: Jessica Hecht and More in A MOTHER Rehearsals Photo

Photos: Jessica Hecht and More in A MOTHER Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts will begin its 20th Anniversary Spring Season with A MOTHER, a new play written by Neena Beber and co-conceived by Beber and Jessica Hecht. See rehearsal photos!

Fergie Philippe Joins A MOTHER at Baryshnikov Arts Photo

Fergie Philippe Joins A MOTHER at Baryshnikov Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts will begin its 20th Anniversary Spring Season with A MOTHER, a new play written by Neena Beber and co-conceived by Beber and Jessica Hecht. See who is starring and learn more!

Fergie Philippe Joins Jessica Hecht in A MOTHER at Baryshnikov Arts Photo

Fergie Philippe Joins Jessica Hecht in A MOTHER at Baryshnikov Arts
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts will begin its 20th Anniversary Spring Season with A MOTHER, a new play written by Neena Beber and co-conceived by Beber and Jessica Hecht. Fergie Philippe joins the previously announced Hecht, Delilah Napier, Zane Pais, and Portia.

Baryshnikov Arts Announces Lineup for 20th Anniversary Spring Season Photo

Baryshnikov Arts Announces Lineup for 20th Anniversary Spring Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts will kick off its 20th Anniversary Spring Season with A MOTHER, a new play written by Neena Beber and co-conceived by Beber and Jessica Hecht, at Baryshnikov Arts, 450 W. 37th Street.

Works Starring Jessica Hecht, Marisa Tomei, and More Will Come to Baryshnikov Arts Th Photo

Works Starring Jessica Hecht, Marisa Tomei, and More Will Come to Baryshnikov Arts This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

New productions featuring Jessica Hecht, Marisa Tomei, Christopher Abbott, and more are coming to Baryshnikov Arts this spring. Learn more about the upcoming spring season here!

Photos: Todd Almond's I'M ALMOST THERE Opens at Audible Theater Photo

Photos: Todd Almond's I'M ALMOST THERE Opens at Audible Theater
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 29, 2024

The New York premiere of I’m Almost There, written and performed by Todd Almond and directed by David Cromer opened on Thursday, September 26th and Broadway World was there to capture the festivities. Check out photos here!

La MaMa Experiments Play Reading Series to Present Paul Iacono's HIGH PRIEST Photo

La MaMa Experiments Play Reading Series to Present Paul Iacono's HIGH PRIEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024

La MaMa's “Experiments Play Reading Series” will present the first public reading of Paul Iacono's new play HIGH PRIEST for one night only. Learn more about the play and see how to purchase tickets.

HIGH PRIEST A New Play By Paul Iacono Debuts At La MaMa In Free Reading This March Photo

HIGH PRIEST A New Play By Paul Iacono Debuts At La MaMa In Free Reading This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2024

Experience the premiere reading of PAUL IACONO's 'HIGH PRIEST,' a captivating drama about Andy Warhol's Factory, directed by Rachel Klein.

SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Win Photo

SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Winners!
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023

Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. Among the big winners were Some Like It Hot, Parade, and more.

SHUCKED, SOME LIKE IT HOT Lead Nominations for 2023 Drama Desk Awards Photo

SHUCKED, SOME LIKE IT HOT Lead Nominations for 2023 Drama Desk Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 27, 2023

Nominations for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today and BroadwayWorld has the full list here!

Photos: See Stephanie Hsu, Sarah Ruhl & More at Signature Theater's Gala Photo

Photos: See Stephanie Hsu, Sarah Ruhl & More at Signature Theater's Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2023

See photos from Signature Theater's Gala featuring Stephanie Hsu and more.

LETTERS FROM MAX World Premiere Extended at Signature Theatre Photo

LETTERS FROM MAX World Premiere Extended at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023

Signature Theatre has announced the one-week extension of its world premiere of MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl’s Letters from Max, a ritual, directed by Kate Whoriskey, based on the book by Sarah Ruhl and Max Ritvo.

Photos: Elvis Costello, Paula Vogel, And More Turn Out For LETTERS FROM MAX Opening N Photo

Photos: Elvis Costello, Paula Vogel, And More Turn Out For LETTERS FROM MAX Opening Night At Signature Theatre!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2023

Signature Theatre presents the world premiere production of MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl's Letters From Max, directed by Kate Whoriskey, based on the book by Ruhl and Max Ritvo (Milkweed Editions), running through March 19, 2023. See photos from the show's opening night celebration featuring the show's star Jessica Hecht, rock icon Elvis Costello and more!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A BRIGHT NEW BOISE at Signature Theatre Photo

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A BRIGHT NEW BOISE at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2023

Check out photos from opening night of A Bright New Boise at Signature Theatre!

Jessica Hecht, Ben Edelman & Zane Pais to Star in World Premiere of Sarah Ruhl's LETT Photo

Jessica Hecht, Ben Edelman & Zane Pais to Star in World Premiere of Sarah Ruhl's LETTERS FROM MAX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2023

Signature Theatre will present the world premiere production of MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl’s Letters from Max, directed by Kate Whoriskey, based on the book by Ruhl and Max Ritvo, February 7–March 19, 2023.

Tony Winner Sophie Okonedo Joins Kathryn Gallagher, Nikki M. James & More in Season 2 Photo

Tony Winner Sophie Okonedo Joins Kathryn Gallagher, Nikki M. James & More in Season 2 of MODERN LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2021

Tobias Menzies (The Crown) and Tony winner Sophie Okonedo (Ratched) joined the cast of the star-studded second season of Modern Love. They appear in an episode directed by John Carney, who also serves as showrunner and executive producer. The episode and series recently completed filming in Dublin, Ireland.

Isaac Powell, Kathryn Gallagher, Nikki M. James Join MODERN LOVE Season Two Photo

Isaac Powell, Kathryn Gallagher, Nikki M. James Join MODERN LOVE Season Two
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 22, 2021

The series is based on the popular New York Times column. Season two is scheduled to premiere later this year.

Photo Coverage: Go Inside the New Group's 25th Anniversary Gala Photo

Photo Coverage: Go Inside the New Group's 25th Anniversary Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 10, 2020

Just last night, Off-Broadway's The New Group honored its Board President Abby Merrill and Erica Schmidt and Peter Dinklage (Cyrano) at the its Annual Gala, this year celebrating the company's 25th Anniversary.

Photo Flash: Opening Night of THE PERPLEXED at MTC Photo

Photo Flash: Opening Night of THE PERPLEXED at MTC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2020

Manhattan Theatre Club presented the world premiere of The Perplexed, written by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, The Assembled Parties). The Perplexed is directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow (The Cake, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife).

Photo Flash: First Look at MTC's THE PERPLEXED Photo

Photo Flash: First Look at MTC's THE PERPLEXED
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020

The Perplexed is now in previews ahead of a March 3rd opening night at MTC at New York City Center – Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

More News

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Zane Pais been nominated for?

and Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Letters from Max, a ritual.

Videos


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