Founded in 1976 by James Jennings, American Theatre of Actors is a repertory theatre company consisting of 50 actors, 15 playwrights and 8 directors. Its purpose is to promote the development of new playwrights, directors and actors and offer space for them to grow and expand their craftsmanship while simultaneously creating work that explores social issues facing audiences today.
Exposes CIA role in Mandela's arrest, mirrors Black struggles in U.S. and South Africa's apartheid.
A psychiatrist's life intertwines with a Muslim patient's, leading to a poignant exploration.
A playwright faces futuristic romantic entanglements amid his Broadway stresses.
A father's spirit helps Vinny see life's meaning beyond his despair.
A chance meeting transforms two people's lives amidst enigmatic encounters.
A new, dreamy, quasi-musical from creators Rich & Dale Baron.
A past congressman pleads his case from purgatory with testimonies from notable witnesses.
In a romantic comedy, an older couple confronts hidden pasts.
Nicholas Kennedy's new play explores how a loved one's dementia impacts a locksmith.
Three women confront past wounds, financial surprises, and blurred realities.