Now one of the largest theatre festivals in New York City, The Chain Winter One Act Festival is a hub for new work by established and emerging artists. Chain Theatre once again opens its doors to New York City’s playwrights, actors and directors for a festival of original works. All productions are carefully curated and designed to create a ‘mix-tape’ of live theatre. This winter's festival will feature over 60 new plays.
Three highlights of the festival include Academy Award-nominated Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) directing Dill, written by Jeryl Brunner. Dill marks Eisenberg's directorial debut for the stage and features Ben McHugh (Mamma Mia!, Sleep No More) and Brunner (One Date Love and 24 Hour Plays). Award-winning playwright Taiwo Aloba brings another original work Shadow of War to the Chain Theatre. Taiwo is an African dramatist and historian and founder of Ayo Theater. The festival will also feature the world Premiere of writer and director Edward Gibbons-Brown's solo show Walk It Off starring Carlo Marks (Smallville, Pretty Little Liars, The 100).
