Carl Cofield, Associate Artistic Director of the Classical Theatre of Harlem and Chair of NYU's Grad Acting Program, and Evan Yionouls, director and Head of Juilliard's Drama Division, will join the Resident Company in June to work on Ancient Greek plays and contemporary adaptations, as well as the work of French playwright Molière.
The Actors Center hosts Resonance Room, Edition No. 3—the final sharing of works in process by the 2024-25 Mentorship Cohort. The evening will feature original work by Victoria Lino, alongside singing and excerpts from plays by Matthew Lopez, Lydia R. Diamond, Henrik Ibsen, and Itamar Moses, among others. Come join us!
This past week we held our spring benefit—Rhythm & Revelry—at the home of company member and four-time Tony Nominee Judy Kuhn. It was a spectacular evening celebrating the success of our new Mentorship Program! We wanted to share some of our favorite moments from the night!
Acclaimed acting teacher, and former Yale, NYU, and Columbia faculty member Ron Van Lieu returns to The Actors Center in May for a teaching residency, exploring the plays of Anton Chekhov with members of the Resident Company.
Feldenkrais teacher and Head of Movement at Columbia University, Sita Mani, will join the Resident Company this spring for an artist development workshop focusing on effective listening to the body, enhancing the actor's instrument, and regulating the nervous system.
Movement director and choreographer, Yasmine Lee, and actor and Columbia faculty member Peter Jay Fernandez will join The Actors Center’s Resident Company this Spring for a series of artist development workshops focused on ensemble creation and contemporary scene work.
Justine Wolf Williams—actor-creator, director, and Yale faculty member—and Bethany Caputo— acting teacher, coach, and Artistic Director of Chekhov Studio NYC, will join The Actors Center’s Resident Company in April for a series of artist development workshops focused on play, clown, and the Michael Chekhov technique.
The Actors Center hosts an evening of short films written by, directed by, or featuring work from members of our Resident Company on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 at 7:00pm at Macaulay Honors College.
Actors, teachers, and founders of The Moving Frame, Welker White and Damian Young, will join the Resident Company this winter for an artist development workshop focusing on cinematic storytelling and relationship with the camera.
Award-winning actress, filmmaker, and teacher Tonya Pinkins will join the Resident Company this winter for an artist development workshop, Radical Authenticity in Your Life and Art.
Actor and comedian Jeff Hiller and acting teacher Kenneth Noel Mitchell will join The Actors Center’s Resident Company for the first time this winter for a series of artist development workshops focused on improvisation and scene work.
Actor and educator Crystal Dickinson and actor, director, and NYU faculty member Brandon Dirden, are in residence this February, leading creative development workshops with The Actors Center's Resident Company focusing on the work of August Wilson.
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The Actors Center is thrilled to introduce sixteen early career actors who are part of our inaugural 2024-25 Mentorship Cohort. The program offers an opportunity to help bridge the crucial gap between training and a sustainable, fulfilling career with mentorship from our esteemed Resident Company, alongside workshops with leading teachers and artists.
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Carl Cofield, Associate Artistic Director of the Classical Theatre of Harlem and Chair of NYU’s Grad Acting Program, and Evan Yionouls, director and Head of Juilliard’s Drama Division, will join the Resident Company in June to work on Ancient Greek plays and contemporary adaptations, as well as the work of French playwright Molière.
The Actors Center hosts Resonance Room, Edition No. 3—the final sharing of works in process by the 2024-25 Mentorship Cohort. The evening will feature original work by Victoria Lino, alongside singing and excerpts from plays by Matthew Lopez, Lydia R. Diamond, Henrik Ibsen, and Itamar Moses, among others. Come join us!
Company member Christopher Ryan Grant is in Lights Out: Nat “King“ Cole, written by Colman Domingo and Patricia McGregor and directed by Patricia McGregor, now playing at New York Theatre Workshop. On December 17th, 1957, it was lights out on The Nat King Cole Show. Despite being the voice that built Capitol Records, Nat’s groundbreaking television show was rejected by Madison Avenue, unwilling to sponsor one of America’s first black television hosts. Now, on the night of his final broadcast, Nat must grapple with the complexities of his psyche, personified by his best friend and alter-ego, Sammy Davis Jr., and decide whether to quietly step out of the spotlight or go out with a bang. The production stars Dulé Hill and Daniel J. Watts and runs through June 29.
Company member Cindy Cheung is in Bus Stop by William Inge, directed by Jack Cummings III in a co-production with Classic Stage Company, NAATCO, and Transport Group. On a snowy night in Kansas, a diner can be an oasis, a prison, a place to hide, or a place to discover yourself. When a bus is forced to take shelter from stormy weather outside, a mismatched group of dreamers and cowboys, waitresses and outcasts find unexpected warmth in one another. In Inge’s 1955 classic, this great playwright of the Midwest gives voice to memorable characters who’ll linger like the perfect cup of diner coffee. Performances run through June 8 at the Lynn F. Angelson Theater.
Company member Maggie Siff is in Creditors by August Strindberg, adapted by Jen Silverman, and directed by Ian Rickson, now playing at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Adi, a struggling painter, finds his creative spark reignited by Gustav, a magnetic stranger at an isolated sea-side hotel. Their connection is instant and intimate, but what seems like a chance encounter quickly twists into something far darker, as Gustav becomes intrigued by Adi’s wife, the dazzling Tekla. Talk into the night devolves into an intricate web of deception, seduction, and revelation, where the lives of all involved may be destroyed or transformed. The cast includes Liev Schreiber and Justice Smith. Performances run through June 18.
Company member Jason Butler Harner plays Torvald in A Doll’s House, Part 2, written by Lucas Hnath and directed by Jennifer Chang at Pasadena Playhouse. Nora’s back—15 years after walking out on her family—ready to confront the fallout of her iconic escape. Bold, satisfying, and packed with razor-sharp twists, the play dives into the messy reality of what it means to be a woman living on your own terms. The production’s cast includes Elizabeth Reaser and Kimberly Scott and runs through June 8 in Pasadena, CA.
Company member Rebecca Harris directs Revolution, a new play written by Brett Deveau and produced by Michael Shannon, Becky Creech, and Brett Deveau. It’s Puff’s 26th birthday and she’s celebrating the only way she knows how—hanging out in the alley behind her hair salon with her best friend Jame, a fellow stylist, and the unexpected company of Georgia, an eccentric ‘Dress for Less’ employee. What begins as a casual night of beers and banter soon turns into something much bigger—an exploration of friendship, life’s absurdities, and the small revolutions that keep us moving forward. Performances run through June 8 at The Flea Theatre’s Siggy Space.
Company member Chris Henry Coffey is in the short film Little Orange Flags, directed, written, and produced by Julianna Gelinas Bonifacio. Twelve-year-old Iris is sent to live on a farm in rural Pennsylvania after an encounter with her mom’s boyfriend. There, she is required to follow the rules set by Nana and enforced by Nana’s twelve-year-old granddaughter, Pruey. The film is a finalist in the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the The American Pavilion in Cannes, where there will be a screening on May 21. Watch the trailer.
Company member Tina Chilip is in the feature film Nonnas, starring Vince Vaughn and Susan Sarandon, directed by Stephen Chbosky and written by Liz Maccie and Jody Scaravella, now streaming on Netflix. After the loss of his mother, Joe Scaravella risks everything to honor her by opening an Italian restaurant with a group of local grandmothers as the chefs. Based on a true story, Nonnas is a heartfelt celebration of the love of food, family, and all the ingredients of life. Watch the trailer.
Company member Yadira Correa is in Intar Theatre’s production of O.K.!, written by Cristin Eve Cato and directed by Melissa Crespo. Inside the dressing room of a regional theater in Oklahoma, it’s 90 minutes until curtain for the production of O.K.!, a bilingual parody of some other musical the producers couldn’t get the rights for. Melinda receives a disturbing phone call that sends her spiraling like a tornado. Due to the state’s recent abortion ban, her upcoming appointment has been canceled indefinitely. Melinda’s meltdown captures the attention of her wisecracking New York Latina castmates who come to her rescue. Together, they navigate a post-Roe America with grievances, fears, necessary humor, and even some tarot cards. As the minutes go by, and with the show starting soon, the women become desperate to know: what will Melinda do next? Performances run through June 8.
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Company member Mahira Kakkar is in the world premiere of House of India, written by Deepak Kumar and directed by Zi Alikhan, now playing at The Old Globe. Ananya runs House of India, a once-successful restaurant in a strip mall outside of Cleveland. Her cook Jacob has an idea to bring in more customers: ditch the traditional dishes and embrace a trendy, fusion-forward menu—think “Indian Chipotle”. Her two grown children have their own views too. As the bills and worries pile up, Ananya must choose: hold on to her late husband’s vision, or compromise in the name of progress. This heartwarming comedy features a vibrant cast of characters who work to build a restaurant, a legacy, and a new kind of American Dream. Performances run through June 8 in San Deigo, CA.