ACADEMY AWARD-NOMINEE JESSIE EISENBERG STAGE-DIRECTORIAL DEBUT AS PART OF CHAIN WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL

February 8th - March 3rd, 2024

ACADEMY AWARD-NOMINEE JESSIE EISENBERG STAGE-DIRECTORIAL DEBUT AS PART OF CHAIN WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL

February 8th - March 3rd, 2024

MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT CHAINTHEATRE.ORG

New York, NY-January 9, 2024:  Chain Theatre, Kirk Gostkowski, Artistic Director, Rick Hamilton, Managing Director, Christina Elise Perry, Director of Development, is pleased to announce the 2024 edition of the CHAIN WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL, featuring the stage-directorial debut of Academy Award nominee Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network),a new work by acclaimed playwright Taiwo Aloba (The Gospel of Efunroye), and Carlo Marks (Smallville, Pretty Little Liars, The 100) solo performance.  The festival will feature over 60 new plays at the Chain Theatre (312 W 36th St, 3rd & 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10018). The festival begins Thursday, February 8 and continue through Sunday, March 3. ​ Tickets will be $22 in advance and $25 at the door. More information available at www.chaintheatre.org

 

Now one of the largest theatre festivals in New York City, The CHAIN WINTER ONE ACT FESTIVAL is a hub for new work by established and emerging artists. Chain Theatre is once again opening its doors to New York City’s playwrights, actors, and directors for a festival of original works. All productions are carefully curated and designed to create a ‘mix-tape’ of LIVE THEATRE. Past festivals have included original works by Broadway's Lyle Kessler (Orphans) and award-winning actor, and writer Eric Bogosian (AMC’s Interview With The Vampire). ​ Show your support for the arts and join us for an exciting festival of live performances created by the best independent artists at one of the top independent theatre venues in New York City.

 

Three highlights of the festival include Academy Award-nominated Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) directing DILL, written by Jeryl Brunner. DILL marks Eisenberg's directorial debut for the stage. DILL features Ben McHugh (Mamma Mia!, Sleep No More) and Brunner (One Date Love and 24 Hour Plays). Eisenberg's latest film, A Real Pain, which he stars in, directed, and wrote, will premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in January. Award-winning playwright Taiwo Aloba brings another original work, SHADOW OF WAR to the Chain Theatre. Taiwo is an African dramatist and historian and founder of Ayo Theater. World Premiere of Writer and Director Edward Gibbons-Brown's solo show WALK IT OFF starring Carlo Marks (Smallville, Pretty Little Liars, The 100).

CHAIN WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL boasts a production team featuring Allie Goldhammer (NYTimes Critics Pick macbitches), Nicole Amaral (This G*d Damn House), Evie Brandford, Stewart Harrison, and Thomas Donohoe.

 

Running Time: 70-90 minutes depending on the program block

Website: www.chaintheatre.org

IG: @chaintheatrenyc FB: ChainTheatre

Media Kit with Photos

Individual Show One-Sheets

 

CHAIN THEATRE is always seeking to reflect and react to the world around us. Culturally. Politically. Socially. Audiences can find investment in the work at the Chain, because the work is about them, no matter what it might be. It’s a place where artists and audiences can expand their perspectives.

The critically-acclaimed Chain Theatre (NYT critic’s pick macbitches) is a premiere Off-Broadway producing organization located in midtown Manhattan. Chain Theatre produced the World Premiere of ​Garbageman​ by Emmy-nominated Keith Huff (A Steady Rain, Mad Men, House of Cards) and has also collaborated with Tony Award winner David Rabe (Streamers) Past award-winning productions include: ​Hurlyburly​ by David Rabe, ​One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest​ by Dale Wasserman, and ​Talk Radio​ by Eric Bogosian. Most recent hit productions include A Will to Live, This G*d Damn House, and What Passes for Comedy. Chain Theatre is located at 312 W. 36th Street, 3rd and 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018 For more about the Chain Theatre visit ​www.chaintheatre.org @chaintheatrenyc

Chain Theatre is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. 

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