Second Stage Theatre

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Second Stage Theatre
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Second Stage Theatre

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[edit] Overview

Director Carole Rothman and actress Robyn Goodman founded Second Stage Theatre in 1979 to give 'second stagings' to contemporary American plays that originally failed to find an audience due to scheduling problems, inappropriate venues or limited performance runs. Since then, Second Stage has evolved from a small theatre into an Off-Broadway institution dedicated to developing plays, artists and audiences.


Second Stage Theatre gives new life to contemporary American plays through 'second stagings;' provides emerging authors with their Off-Broadway debuts; and produces world premieres by America's most respected playwrights. Through both the production of new plays and long-term residencies that focus on artistic process rather than product, artists find a supportive environment in which to try new roles, production designs and writing techniques. Audiences are an essential factor in program development at Second Stage Theatre, which is nationally known for its dedication to building future audiences by educating teens about the art of contemporary theatre and encouraging their participation in the cultural life of New York City.


For nearly three decades, Second Stage Theatre productions have launched the successful careers of numerous directors, actors, playwrights and artists, many of whom regularly return to work at Second Stage. The company's mission also has expanded to the commissioning of a body of multigenerational plays; the creation of a training base for young directors and a home base for mid-career directors; and the development of educational projects that are integrated with the ongoing artistic work at the theatre.

Second Stage Theatre. 43rd St. & 8th Ave.
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Second Stage Theatre. 43rd St. & 8th Ave.


[edit] Current Season

Second Stage's 2006-2007 season kicked off with an energetic "second staging" of Eric Bogosian's SubUrbia. Among the superbly talented young cast were Kieran Culkin, Jessica Capshaw & Gaby Hoffman.


The second show of the season (beginning previews on Nov. 14, 2006) is The Scene by Second Stage perenial Theresa Rebeck. This New York premiere has a cast of familiar faces and many Emmys. Tony Shalhoub (three Emmys for Monk and a favorite from Wings) joins fellow Emmy winner Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond) for Rebeck's hilarious black comedy about the NYC entertainment "scene."

The third show (yet to be cast) will be Some Men, a new play by four-time Tony Award winning playwright Terrence McNally and directed by Trip Cullman.



[edit] Notables

[edit] Plays/Playwrights


[edit] Actors

Over the years, many notable actors have brought their talent to Second Stage. For some, it was a launching pad to a successful career on stage and screen. For others it has served as an inviting place to return to the stage after years away. Among the many actors who have been through the doors include:

  • Actor (Season, Production)


[edit] Awards and Mentions

The company's more than 125 citations include the 2002 Tony Award for Best Director of a Play (Mary Zimmerman for Metamorphoses), the 2002 Lucile Lortel Award for Outstanding Body of Work, 23 Obie Awards, four Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Clarence Derwent Awards, nine Drama Desk Awards, five Theatre World Awards, 11 Lucile Lortel Awards, the Drama Critics Circle Award and 15 AUDELCO Awards.

[edit] External Links

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