The Drama League

FutureNow Stage Directing Fellow, Stefan Dezil at work with the cast of CHARLOTTE’S WEB for the next National Tour produced by Drama League partner . This treasured country classic will warm the hearts of school children nationwide this coming year!

Directing this remount marks the culmination of the , which is known as the ‘gymnasium for raising directors,’ given the volume of experiences packed into its framework.

Congratulations Stefan on this incredible accomplishment! And Happy Tour to the CHARLOTTE’S WEB team!

It's been a busy month for one of our TV/Film Fellowship recipients, Lauren Keating ()...she's been shadowing director Nicole Rubio on set for an upcoming episode of "Fire Country," including pre-production and shooting. As they transition into post, we wanted to share these photos from Lauren, Nicole, and the directing team. Can't wait to see the episode this autumn!

Experience a different type of event at Drama at the Disco: A Drama League Benefit on October 21st at The Edison Rooftop. Bring your high-energy good vibes and celebrate with us as we take to the dance floor, feast on a global cuisine strolling super and join in on several immersive experiences. Learn more at dramaleague.org/benefit24

The Drama League's Disco-Inspired Gala: A New Era of Creative Fundraising Set for October 21, 2024, at The Edison Rooftop, this rejuvenated event promises to be a night of unforgettable fun and creativity, supporting the only year-round creative development home for directors.

🎭✨ Broadway tickets are up for grabs! 🎟️ Join as a Drama League Member this August, and you’ll be entered into our raffle to win a pair of tickets to a show of your choice! 🎉 Congrats to our June winner, Scott, who enjoyed “Oh, Mary!” and our July winner, Yani, who will be seeing “Hadestown!”🌟 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity—now’s the perfect time to join The Drama League!

It has been a wild (and very wet!) week at The Drama League's 2024 , held at Bard College at Simon's Rock in Massachusetts. Our intrepid Directing Fellows and tackled Richard III and Twelfth Night with a terrific acting company (in pouring rain, no less!) under the watchful eyes of extraordinary mentor directors. Together, they explored these rich plays in the buildings, parks, forests and stairways all across Simon's Rock. In between the scenes, monologues, soliloquies and learning sessions, we also found a little time for some bowling bonding! (Twelfth Night won!) Can't wait to see what these directors do next...get ready and , here they come! (Pictured actors: Betsy Rosen, Katie Mixon, Nilan, Madeline Weltchek)

Congratulations to Alex and Michelle... the winning bidders from the 2023 Gala for an amazing dining experience with the incomparable André De Shields at The Grill, located in the Seagram Building. Thank you ANDRÉ for your kind continued support of The Drama League and the next generation of young directors.

We'll have wonderful show packages and experiences up for bid at this years benefit "Drama At The Disco" on Monday, October 21st at Edison Rooftop. Tickets are available now at dramaleague.org/benefit24

This past weekend at , The Drama League Directing Fellows opened their Night of One-Acts, and we couldn't be prouder! Congrats , and ! Pictured are Martin K. Lewis and Sarah-Michele Guei in EVERY GOODBYE AIN'T GONE by Bill Harris. Excited for the next chapter!

Excited by the energy of the 2024 recipients, who The Drama League was honored to meet last week. Look at this glorious group of rising artists (and so sorry we couldn't fit all of you on the screen)! The future of directing looks bright, and their eagerness to be a part of the American theater gave us tremendous hope for what's ahead.

The Drama League celebrated the end of July at , the acclaimed new work development program at California's , where Drama League Fellow is in residence on multiple projects. We were thrilled to co-host a series of events there for over FIFTY Bay Area Directors, including a Meetup, a Roundtable moderated by Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks about the challenges our field is facing, and a Pitching Workshop facilitated by Stelian-Shanks and Associate Artistic Director Nilan. While there, we also got to connect with fantastic including , , Berkeley Rep Associate Artistic Director , and more. Thank you to all of the directors who attended, the brilliant Associate Producer/director Ciera Eis () for the photos and making the experience a dream, and to the extraordinary for the continued partnership in support of emerging artists. We can't wait until next year!

Calling all theater lovers! The Drama League is building future generations of visionary artists, and you can be a part of this mission! As a Member, you’ll support emerging directors AND receive exclusive access to performances, workshops, discounts, and insider events. Folks who join our membership program in July or August will enter a raffle to win two free Broadway tickets of their choosing!
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Ending an amazing week of with Sarah Hughes () and Colm Summers () who presented in process readings!
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We also caught work by alumni Seonjae Kim() and Jaki Bradley () then our last act will be tomorrow when we see Stage Directing Fellow Zoë Adams () in action on BIGFOOT - can’t wait!
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The is kicking off an incredible residency week at with our ! Next Stage Director in Residence Colm Summers () and Beatrice Terry Director in Residence Sarah Hughes () are in for a thrilling (and !) week of new works creation! Thank you to all of the New York Stage and Film staff and creatives who are making this an experience of a lifetime for our artists!
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Stage Directing Fellow Zoë Adams () will spend the whole summer at New York Stage and Film. Working with Colm on his play, FALLS, is and .
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The Drama League is putting on its flared pants, grabbing its dancing shoes, and heading to the dance floor for its 2024 Benefit, DRAMA AT THE DISCO! Mark your calendars for Monday, October 21st at the Edison Rooftop in New York City. Directed by Drama League alum Elena Araoz, the evening will bring disco classics and Broadway babies together, along with alumni artists, and thrilling interactive immersive experiences. To learn more about the event, visit dramaleague.org/benefit24. Come dance the night away with us!

🌟Dive into our sensational summer auction lineup! Bid on exclusive experiences featuring 2 Tickets to a Taping of Watch What Happens Live! with Andy Cohen; A special dinner with Tony Award-winning producer Irene Gandy; Power lunch with Broadway producer Bonnie Comley; Virtual Musical Theater training with Broadway Artists Alliance; The Public Theater Shiva Partnership... and more! Don't miss out on these incredible packages - at charitybuzz.com/dramaleague 🎭✨

Let us honor the memory of Philip Arnoult, the Director and Founder of the Center for International Theater Development who inspired The Drama League International Directors Exchange program. Philip dedicated his life to the idea of art without borders, forging a path for artists from East Africa, Russia, Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Slovakia, and Romania to enter the American theater scene, and vice-versa. His contributions to the world of theater will be felt for generations. Rest in peace, Philip.

Visit the link in bio to listen to a podcast recorded with Phillip, CITD Associate Director Yury Urnov and Drama League Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks.

Calling all theater lovers! The Drama League is building future generations of visionary artists, and you can be a part of this mission! As a Member, you’ll support emerging directors AND receive exclusive access to performances, workshops, discounts, and insider events. Folks who join our membership program in the month of June will enter a raffle to win two free Broadway tickets of their choosing!
dramaleague.org/membership

The Directing Fellows have landed in Chautauqua! Excited to have them joining the team at for the summer, directing plays, assisting, and being a part of this artistic community! Let's go , and !

Don't miss your chance to meet Tony, GRAMMY, Emmy, and 2017 Drama League Distinguished Performance Award winner Ben Platt with 2 VIP Tickets to Ben Platt: Live at The Palace! This package also includes a signed copy of his new album, Honeymind! Bid now on this incredible package! Bidding closes Thursday, June 6th at 4pm at charitybuzz.com/dramaleague!

Last chance to snag something truly special! The 2024 Drama League Awards' online auction is wrapping up tomorrow. Don't miss out—place your bids now at charitybuzz.org/dramaleague

Some of our incredible auction items close TODAY! Place your final bids on overnight stays at Paradise Breezes & Cottage House in Del Ray, FL, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas, 'Southern Gem' in Asheville, NC, a Bruce Springsteen Signed Limited Edition Springsteen on Broadway Poster, Golf & Lunch with Richard Kind, Harlem "A Train" Tour with Lance Roberts, FOX 5 NY Studio Tour, and tickets and signed Playbills for Back to the Future Broadway, Yellow Face, The Notebook, SIX on Broadway, and the Drama League Award Winning Play Stereophonic: Live on Broadway!

Bid now at charitybuzz.org/dramaleague!

Another glimpse into the magic of the 90th Annual Drama League Awards! Such an unforgettable afternoon filled with incredible talent and celebration of the artistry of the season!

Photos by Catalin Media and RebeccaJMichelson

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 90th Annual Drama League Awards on Friday! Congratulations to this year's Awards winners and honorees:

DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE AWARD: Sarah Paulson, Appropriate Play

OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A PLAY: Daniel Aukin, Stereophonic: Live on Broadway

OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL: Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT IN MUSICAL THEATER AWARD: Jonathan Groff

CONTRIBUTION TO THE THEATER AWARD: Jessica Lange

FOUNDERS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTING: Schele Williams

GRATITUDE AWARD: Kandi Burruss

OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A PLAY: Stereophonic: Live on Broadway

OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A MUSICAL: Hell's Kitchen: A New Musical On Broadway

OUTSTANDING REVIVAL OF A PLAY: Appropriate Play

OUTSTANDING REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL: Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway

And a HUGE thank you to the most amazing Awards Host, Frank DiLella!

We hope to see everyone again at next year's Awards! We're already counting down the days...

Photos by Catalin Media and RebeccaJMichelson

Join The Drama League and The American LGBTQ+ Museum to celebrate Pride Month with first glimpses of two exciting new LGBTQIA+ plays written by the recipients of the Beatrice Terry Residency and Next Stage Residencies. The Drama League will present a staged reading of The Archivists, written and directed by The Drama League’s Beatrice Terry Residency recipient Ann Kreitman, and an open rehearsal of Daddy, written and directed by Next Stage Residency recipient Lyam B. Gabel.
More info: dramaleague.org

Photo by Rebecca J Michelson

Drama League is underway, and what a joy it is to welcome our 2924 recipients, and welcome back some of our fantastic to be part of the celebration! Pictured, bottom row: , , , , , ; top row , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .alikhan, , .

Meet the incredible Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez & Daniel Radcliffe with 2 VIP tickets to the star-studded 90th Annual Drama League Awards next Friday! While at the VIP reception, you and your guest will be invited up to the Red Carpet press line for a photo op with Drama League Awards nominees, and cast of Merrily We Roll Along, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe — and even have a small item signed, if you'd like! Bid now at charitybuzz.com/dramaleague.

Meet the 2024 Drama League Directors Project Directors In a record-setting year for applications, 19 artists have been chosen for the director training program.

We are so excited to announce 2024 Drama League Award nominees Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and Jim Parsons will be joined by Tony Award winning producer and Chief Creative Officer of Disney Theatrical Group Thomas Schumacher and Tony Award nominee LaTanya R. Jackson to present the Honorary Awards at the 2024 Drama League Awards, just two weeks away!

RSVP to the Awards now at dramaleague.org/2024awards or by clicking the link in our bio.