Sarah Victoria, master instructor of PEM, joins actress and teacher Welker White on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm for an evening of conversation exploring our understanding of authentic emotion, reframing its role in acting and actor training, and supporting the emotional intelligence and wellbeing of actors.
Company member Jeff Hiller returns as Joel in the third and final season of Somebody Somewhere, the Peabody Award-winning and critically acclaimed HBO comedy series. Starring, written, and executive produced by comedian and singer Bridget Everett, the series follows Sam, a true Kansan on the surface who, beneath it all, struggles to fit the hometown mold. As she grapples with loss and acceptance, singing becomes Sam’s saving grace. It leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders who don’t fit in, but don’t give up, proving that finding your people and your voice is possible. Watch the trailer for the new season, now available to stream on Max.
Watch Jeff on Late Night with Seth Myers, or read a feature in the Los Angeles Times: “Somebody Somewhere changed Jeff Hiller’s life. He’s grateful, even as the show comes to an end.”
Company members John-Andrew Morrison and Rocco Sisto are in the short film Strays, written by and starring James Rana, and directed by Or Schraiber. The film is on the festival circuit, having screened at the New York Shorts International Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, and San Francisco Dance Film Festival, and will be screening at the Teaneck International Film Festival, November 7-14. Strays tells the story of a Pakistani immigrant living alone in Coney Island. He spends his days driving people throughout the city until one day, a stray cat enters his life. Watch the trailer.
Company member Jesse Pennington is in the company of Shit. Meet. Fan., a new satire written and directed by Robert O’Hara at MCC Theater, starring Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, Debra Messing and Constance Wu. Phones Out. Face Up. Volume High. Every text, every email, and every call must be shared aloud. That’s what a group of long-time friends gather to play on the night of the eclipse. With the cocktails flowing among grownups who refuse to grow up, outrageous secrets and skeletons begin to emerge. Jesse is an understudy in the production and scheduled to go on for Neil Patrick Harris on November 9 for both performances. The production runs through December 15.
Award-winning choreographer and director, Raja Feather Kelly, joins Ato Blankson-Wood on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:00pm for an intimate conversation exploring Raja’s creative process, his unique devised danced-theatre approach from his company, the feath3r theory, the connection between physicality and emotion, and the power of movement in storytelling.
Ellen Adair appears on Chicago Med, Season 10, Episode 5, “Bad Habits” on NBC/Peacock
Jennifer Ferrin appears on American Horror Stories, Season 3, Episode 7, “X” on Hulu/FX
LaTonya Borsay appears on American Sports Story, Season 1, Episode 8, “Odin” on Hulu/FX
Kate Abbruzzese appears on Law & Order: SVU, Season 26, Episode 3, “Divide and Conquer” on NBC/Peacock
Michael Mastro appears on Law & Order: SVU, Season 26, Episode 3, “Divide and Conquer” on NBC/Peacock
Angel Desai appears on Law & Order, Season 24, Episode 2, “The Perfect Man” on NBC/Peacock
Company member Rafael Jordan co-wrote and executive produced The Traumatist, a short film directed by Michelle Beck. The film has been on the festival circuit, screening at the Festival International du Film Panafricain in Cannes, New York Shorts International Film Festival, Charlotte Film Festival, LA Black Film Fest, and Brisbane International Film Fest Festival. In this psychological thriller, Avery Vaughn searches for retribution and release from her childhood traumas. She enlists the help of Dr. Theodore Hubbell, a questionable character with an unorthodox method of trauma therapy. The Immersive Retribution Trauma Therapy (IRTT) program provides a cathartic release through vengeful and violent reenactments. The film stars Amelia Workman and Robert Picardo. Watch the trailer.
Company member James Chen returns as analyst Ian Lim in Season 7 of FBI. From Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf and the team behind the Law & Order franchise, FBI is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect, and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe. New episodes air on Tuesdays on CBS and can be streamed on CBS and Paramount+.
Company member Julia Gibson is in What the Constitution Means to Me, written by Heidi Schreck and directed by Aubrey Snowden at Playmakers Repertory Company. An exploration of the history of the Constitution turns into a hilarious and heartfelt journey into American identity. From teenage debates to adult reflections, this unforgettable tour de force leaves audiences feeling patriotic and energized. Performances run through November 3 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Company member De’Lon Grant is in the east coast premiere of Pru Payne, written by Steven Drukman and directed by Paul Daigneault at Speakeasy Stage in Boston. Prudence “Pru” Payne is a contemporary Dorothy Parker: a sharp-tongued intellectual and critic who recently signed on to share her extraordinary life in an eagerly-awaited autobiography. But when Pru’s memory starts to fade, her son sets her up in a state-of-the-art care facility, where love takes hold just as the world she once knew begins to slip away. With wit, verve, and above all, heart, Drukman explores questions of memory, identity, and connection. Performances run through November 16.
Company member Earl Baker, Jr. plays Duncan in Macbeth by William Shakespeare, directed by Brian B. Crowe at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Spurred on by supernatural solicitings, a noble general and his wife embark on a bloody journey to gain the crown. Their ruthless quest for power rocks a war-torn nation as ambition grows to devastating madness in this epic tragedy. The production features Ray Fisher and Erin Partin. Performances run through November 17 in Madison, New Jersey.
Company member Daniel K. Isaac plays Lt. Connor in Season 2 of Elsbeth on CBS. Created and written by Michelle King and Robert King, the series follows the astute but unconventional attorney Elsbeth Tascioni, played by Carrie Preston, who utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD. New episodes air Thursdays.
Company member Delphi Harrington is in the feature film Smile 2, written and directed by Parker Finn, starring Naomi Scott and Lukas Gage. About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control. Smile 2 can now be seen in theaters nationwide. Watch the trailer.
Company member Emma Ramos plays the voice of Irasema in Hamster & Gretel, an animated series created by Dan Povenmire on Disney+. Kevin and his sister Gretel and her superpowered hamster return to protect their city with their newly granted superpowers by aliens. After protecting their city from local villains in the first season, their adventures take a dramatic turn in season two. This time, they will face a global extraterrestrial threat while juggling school, crushes, and villains.
Company member Liza Fernandez is in the world premiere of falcon girls, written by Hilary Bettis and directed by May Adrales at Yale Repertory Theatre. It’s the 90s in rural Falcon, Colorado. Six teenage girls on the FFA horse judging team are determined to make it to nationals come hell or high water. But to do that, they must grapple with jealousy, rivalries, sex, Jesus, AOL chat rooms, impossible expectations, and rumors of a serial killer. Based on a true story, Hilary Bettis’s new play is a coming of age memoir—a love letter to the girls she grew up with and the horses who saved their lives. Performances run through November 2 in New Haven, Connecticut.