2019
(Me & Eva Steinmetz, director of THE APPOINTMENT)
2019 Was a pretty remarkable year for me. The Appointment had its first run of performances in Philadelphia and New York. It was named a critic’s pick by The New York Times and TimeOut NY, and included in the “Best of 2019” Theatre round-ups from the following Publications:
New York Times Best of 2019
TimeOut NY Top 10 of 2019
Vulture Top 10 of 2019
I spent part of the summer at Berkeley Rep, as part of the Ground Floor Residency, helping Lightning Rod Special co-director Mason Rosenthal begin development on a new show about toys and American Jewish identity, tentatively titled While Supplies Last.
As an actor, I performed in the Arden Theatre Company’s incredibly productions of Charlotte’s Web, Ragtime, and The Snow Queen.
I composed new music and sound design for the Arden Theatre Company’s production of Treasure Island.
And I continued teaching at my alma mater, The University of the Arts.
2020
There are a lot of exciting things ahead in 2020. As I write this, I’m finishing up my run of performances in The Snow Queen.
After that, I will be composing new music for People’s Light & Theatre Company’s production of Shakespeare in Love, directed by Matt Pfeiffer. I’m thrilled to return to People’s Light, and return to the collaboration that Matt and I have been engaged in for the last few years, tackling the world of William Shakespeare. I’m deep in the notation/arranging stages of the project, and I cannot wait to share this music with you.
In the summer, Matt and I will be tackling A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. I’m excited to return to the world of Midsummer after our 2017 production at The Arden. I cant’ wait to see what wants to remain, what wants to change, and what wants to be born brand new.
And after that … we shall see. I’m under commission from People’s Light for a new Panto, writing in collaboration with the inimitable Jennifer Childs of 1812 Productions! That will take shape between now and 2021. I’m also in the writing stages of two new musicals: Marginalia and An Owl.
I turn 34 on January 24th. I have big goals, and am reaching an interesting time in my life.
I am bored by my own fear. I am determined to lean in and see what I can make of these dreams of mine this year. I wish the same boredom and determination for you.
All Best,
AB