Author: David Naranjo
Sabrina D. Avila
Post-show Forum- Come for the Show; Stay for the Company! All of Epic Theatre Ensemble’s programming is designed to place a theatrical experience at the center of a larger public dialogue about vital social issues. As a part of that effort, all of our Off-Broadway productions include a Forum Series […]
Brian Schwartz
The Winning Side Post-show guest speakers Post-show Forum- Come for the Show; Stay for the Company! All of Epic Theatre Ensemble’s programming is designed to place a theatrical experience at the center of a larger public dialogue about vital social issues. As a part of that effort, all of […]
THE WINNING SIDE Special Guests for Post Show Series
Epic Theatre Ensemble is proud to announce its special guest line-up for the post-show talkbacks following every performance of the world premiere of The Winning Side, a new play by James Wallert. The Winning Side, begins previews on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 and officially opens on Monday, October 8, 2018 at The Acorn […]
The Winning Side
Epic Theatre Ensemble presents THE WINNING SIDE A new play by James Wallert Directed by Ron Russell Featuring Melissa Friedman, Devin E. Haqq, Sullivan Jones, and Godfrey L. Simmons, Jr. What are we willing to sacrifice to take the next “giant leap for mankind”? Based on the true story of […]
Meet Sullivan Jones (Wernher von Braun)
SULLIVAN JONES was born and raised in the Bay Area, and is an alumnus of Brown University and UCLA’s School of Theater. On stage, Sullivan has appeared with The Denver Center (Frankenstein), Berkeley Repertory Theater (Head of Passes), Baltimore Center Stage (One Night in Miami…), The Long Wharf Theater (Smart […]
Interview: James Wallert on The Winning Side
The story behind The Winning Side Today we talked to James Wallert (Playwright, The Winning Side; Co-Artistic Director of Epic Theatre Ensemble). In 2015, James Wallert received a Smithsonian Fellowship at the National Air and Space Museum to research his play The Winning Side. As an actor with Epic, James […]
Epic NEXT: Tier One 2018 Final Performances
LOCKED Written and performed by the Epic Next Tier One 2018 ensemble Director of Epic Next Tier One: Melissa Friedman Tier One Mentors: Michelle Beck, Aimé Donna Kelly, Anthony Vaughn Merchant, Aubrey Saverino Tier One Apprentices: Dalissa Duran, Abel Garcia, Na’shay Kelly, Xavier Pacheco Tier Three: Christina Liberus Movement director: […]
Epic NEXT 2018 Tier Two Performances
Photo-coverage OVERDRIVE A short descent into standardized testing Created by and featuring: Rhaneil Cummings…………….Jose, Ensemble Jayline Diaz………………………Lucy, Ensemble Lizette Padua……………………Angie, Ensemble Hailey Petrus…………………….Cindy, Ensemble Ciara Shack………………………Violet, Ensemble Marquese Evans………………Assistant Director Mentored by Ron Russell and Marilyn Torres Created in partnership with Amy Stuart-Wells, Teachers College, and Sophia McGee and Queens […]
Epic NEXT: 2018 Final Performances
You’re invited! Epic NEXT, Summer Intensive: 2018 Final Performances Epic Theatre Ensemble is proud to present Epic NEXT, Summer Intensive: 2018 Final Performances. The two-day event will take place at Theatre Row (Acorn Theatre) and will showcase original productions written, performed, and produced by students from this year’s Epic NEXT […]
Epic NEXT
Summer Intensive In 2012, with the support of The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation, we began our most ambitious youth development program: Epic NEXT; Developing Young Thinkers, Actors & Leaders. Through specifically-personalized pairings between artist-mentors and developing young artists, Epic NEXT utilizes a comprehensive, individualized approach to artistic and youth […]