Marla Rubin

Marla Rubin^[2] is an Olivier Award Winning^[3] West End theatre producer from Canada.^[2]

She is known for originating plays based on other sources^[2] such as books or films and has worked with a number of high-profile directors, actors, and writers during the early stages of their careers, including Tom Hardy, Rufus Norris, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany.

Productions

• Let the Right One In - Royal Court (2013), Apollo Theatre (2014) adapted by Jack Thorne and directed by John Tiffany.
• The Mountaintop - Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (2011) starring Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett.
• The Mountaintop - Trafalgar Studios (2010) starring David Harewood.
• Festen - Almeida Theatre (2004), Lyric Theatre (2004) directed by Rufus Norris and starring Jonny Lee Miller and Tom Hardy.

Awards and Nominations

• "Let the Right One In" - WINNER: Sky Arts South Bank Award, Best New Play in UK (2013)^[4]
• "Let the Right One In" - NOMINEE: Drama Desk Awards, New York, Outstanding Play, Outstanding Director, Outstanding Set Design, Outstanding Sound Design (2015)^[5]
• "The Mountaintop" - WINNER: Olivier Award, Best New Play (2011)^[3]
• "The Mountaintop" - NOMINEE: Olivier Award, Best Actress: Lorraine Burroughs (2011)^[6]
• "The Mountaintop" - NOMINEE: Evening Standard Awards, Most Promising Playwright: Katori Hall, Best Actor: David Harewood (2011)^[7]
• "Festen" - WINNER: Critics Circle Theatre Awards: Best Director (2004)^[8]
• "Festen" - WINNER: Evening Standard Awards: Best Director and Best Set Design, (2004)^[8]
• "Festen" - WINNER: WhatsonStage Award: Best New Play (2005)^[8]
• "Festen" - NOMINEE: Olivier Awards: Best New Play, Best Director, Best Set Design, Best Lighting Design, Best Sound Design (2005)^[8]

References