Martin Blank News

What Comes Next, or Meet the Dunnes, a new comedy by award-winning playwright Drama Desk nominee and Edgar Award recipient Laurence Klavan, is now available online from the 21st Century Players with free access to all. What Comes Next asks the question to which just about everyone who has ever lived has sought an answer: where do we go after we die, and can a person get a decent meal there?

Join actor John Cusack Sunday, March 17th at 7:00pm at Paramount Theatre in Denver for a screening of Grosse Pointe Blank on the big screen, followed by a LIVE conversation regarding his career and the making of the film. >From Hollywood hits like Say Anything, High Fidelity and Better Off Dead, John shares stories and answers audience questions during this intimate, fan experience. 

American Ensemble Theater announces a full production of a one-man musical for school and adult audiences adapted for the stage by Martin Blank: Character Building by Booker T. Washington. Performances are Saturdays, February 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 1 pm at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St., SE, Washington, DC 20003. All tickets are pay what you will, and 100 percent benefits Capitol Hill Arts Workshop and their tuition assistance program, which allows low-income and homeless children the opportunity to make art! For tickets, call CHAW at (202) 547-6839. More information is online at AmericanEnsemble.com.

American Ensemble Theater announces a full production of a one-man musical for school and adult audiences adapted for the stage by Martin Blank: Character Building by Booker T. Washington. Performances are Saturdays, February 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 1 pm at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St., SE, Washington, DC 20003. All tickets are pay what you will, and 100 percent benefits Capitol Hill Arts Workshop and their tuition assistance program, which allows low-income and homeless children the opportunity to make art! For tickets, call CHAW at (202) 547-6839. More information is online at AmericanEnsemble.com.

Today's subject is living his theatre life to the fullest. Ari Roth might be one of the most passionate and outspoken figures working in DC theatre. One thing is clear, he follows his passion and the result is always something extraordinary.

The Kennedy Center hosts its 15th annual Page-to-Stage New Play Festival from Today, September 3 to Monday, September 5, 2016, featuring more than 50 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work.

The Kennedy Center hosts its 15th annual Page-to-Stage New Play Festival from Saturday, September 3 to Monday, September 5, 2016, featuring more than 50 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work.

The New York premiere of THE LAW OF RETURN, playwright Martin Blank's ('Closing Time,' 'Avenue of the Americas') original spy thriller inspired by events surrounding the Jay Pollard espionage case, is directed by Elise Thoron ('County of Kings') and features Joel Rooks ('Say Goodnight Gracie'), Ben Mehl ('Habit') and Andre Ware ('Halfway There') with preview performances beginning tonight, August 1 prior to an official press opening of August 7 at the 4th Street Theatre (83 East 4th Street, btw. Bowery and Second Ave). THE LAW OF RETURN is presented Off-Broadway by Newsom Zipoy Productions.

Casting has been announced for the New York premiere of THE LAW OF RETURN, playwright Martin Blank's ('Closing Time,' 'Avenue of the Americas') original spy thriller inspired by events surrounding the Jay Pollard espionage case, directed by Elise Thoron ('County of Kings') and featuring Joel Rooks ('Say Goodnight Gracie'), Ben Mehl ('Habit') and Andre Ware ('Halfway There') with preview performances beginning August 1 prior to an official press opening of August 7 at the 4th Street Theatre (83 East 4th Street, btw. Bowery and Second Ave). THE LAW OF RETURN is presented Off-Broadway by Newsom Zipoy Productions.

Kidnapping Carl, a short film written by theater and film producer Phil Newsom (Birthday Boys, Super Sidekick the Musical) and directed by John Dillon (Award-winning Beware of the Bear, The Drop) will premiere at the Manhattan Film Festival 2014 on Saturday, June 21st. The film is produced by AFX Digital, MozzleStead and Same Old Films.

Round House Theatre and the New York based company, The One-Minute Play Festival (#1MPF) have created a dynamic partnership to present The 1st Washington, D.C. One-Minute Play Festival, to be performed July 12 - 14, 2014 at Round House Theatre. Following sold-out performances in more than 20 cities, this festival aims to celebrate local voices and investigate the local zeitgeist through this exciting process. Performances are at 8pm on Saturday, July 12, Sunday, July 13, and Monday, July 14.

Newsom Zipoy Productions presents the New York premiere of THE LAW OF RETURN, an original spy thriller by Martin Blank ("Closing Time," "Avenue of the Americas" Outstanding New Play @ the Washington Theater Festival). Directed by Elise Thoron ("County of Kings: the beautiful struggle"), previews of THE LAW OF RETURN begin August 1 prior to an official press opening of August 7 at the 4th Street Theatre (83 East 4th Street, between Bowery and Second Ave.).

Artistic Director David Winitsky and Producer Jenny Levison, of the Jewish Plays Project have announced the plays that have been chosen for OPEN: The Festival of New Jewish Theater at the 14th Street Y. The performances and readings of these plays will be held today, June 10-30, 2013 at the Theater at 14th Street Y, 344 East 14th Street (between 1st and 2nd Ave), New York, NY.

Artistic Director David Winitsky and Producer Jenny Levison, of the Jewish Plays Project have announced the plays that have been chosen for OPEN: The Festival of New Jewish Theater at the 14th Street Y. The performances and readings of these plays will be held June 10-30, 2013 at the Theater at 14th Street Y, 344 East 14th Street (between 1st and 2nd Ave), New York, NY.

The Kennedy Center hosts its 11th annual Page-to-Stage new play festival from today, September 1, 2012 to Monday, September 3, 2012, featuring more than 40 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work. The three-day, Center-wide event offers a series of free readings and open rehearsals of plays and musicals being developed by local, regional, and national playwrights, librettists, and composers.

The Kennedy Center hosts its 11th annual Page-to-Stage new play festival from Saturday, September 1, 2012 to Monday, September 3, 2012, featuring more than 40 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work. The three-day, Center-wide event offers a series of free readings and open rehearsals of plays and musicals being developed by local, regional, and national playwrights, librettists, and composers.

The Kennedy Center hosts its 10th annual Page-to-Stage new play festival from Saturday, September 3, 2011 to Monday, September 5, 2011, featuring more than 40 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work.

The Kennedy Center hosts its 10th annual Page-to-Stage new play festival from Saturday, September 3, 2011 to Monday, September 5, 2011, featuring more than 40 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work.

Metropolitan Playhouse and Elephant Run District present the world premiere of Chris Harcum's Green- A sci-fi solo performance adventure