Rattlestick Playwrights Theater

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater

One of New York’s most innovative and cutting-edge theater companies, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater is committed to developing and producing exciting new work from emerging playwrights. Since its formation 16 years ago, Rattlestick has produced more than forty-six world premieres and garnered numerous awards (including the 2007 Ross Wetzsteon Memorial OBIE Award). With a mission of presenting diverse and challenging plays that otherwise might not be produced, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has become an integral part of New York’s cultural landscape. The upcoming production at Rattlestick is the world premiere of Massacre (Sing to Your Children), a new play by José Rivera. Massacre (Sing to Your Children) will begin performances on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 with the official opening night set for Thursday, April 12, 2012. Brian Mertes directs.

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Massacre (Sing to Your Children) [Production Photos]

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    Pictured L to R: Jojo Gonzalez, Dana Ekelson, and Adrian Martinez in a scene from the world premiere of "Massacre (Sing to Your Children)," a new play by José Rivera, directed by Brian Mertes at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Dana Ekelson, Sona Tatoyan, William Jackson Harper, and Brendan Averett in a scene from the world premiere of "Massacre (Sing to Your Children)," a new play by José Rivera, directed by Brian Mertes at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Sona Tatoyan, Anatol Yusef, Jolly Abraham, Adrian Martinez, and Jojo Gonzalez in a scene from the world premiere of "Massacre (Sing to Your Children)," a new play by José Rivera, directed by Brian Mertes at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Dana Ekelson and Anatol Yusef in a scene from the world premiere of "Massacre (Sing to Your Children)," a new play by José Rivera, directed by Brian Mertes at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Dana Ekelson, William Jackson Harper, Sona Tatoyan, Anatol Yusef, Jojo Gonzalez, and Brendan Averett in a scene from the world premiere of "Massacre (Sing to Your Children)," a new play by José Rivera, directed by Brian Mertes at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Jojo Gonzalez in a scene from the world premiere of "Massacre (Sing to Your Children)," a new play by José Rivera, directed by Brian Mertes at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

Massacre (Sing to Your Children) (Apr. 4 - May 12)

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Rattlestick 2011-12 Season

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Yosemite Production Photos

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    Pictured L to R: Seth Numrich, Noah Galvin, and Libby Woodbridge in a scene from the world premiere of "Yosemite," a new play by Daniel Talbott, directed by Pedro Pascal at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Seth Numrich, Kathryn Erbe, Noah Galvin, and Libby Woodbridge in a scene from the world premiere of "Yosemite," a new play by Daniel Talbott, directed by Pedro Pascal at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Noah Galvin, Kathryn Erbe, and Libby Woodbridge in a scene from the world premiere of "Yosemite," a new play by Daniel Talbott, directed by Pedro Pascal at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Seth Numrich and Kathryn Erbe in a scene from the world premiere of "Yosemite," a new play by Daniel Talbott, directed by Pedro Pascal at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Seth Numrich, Kathryn Erbe, Noah Galvin, and Libby Woodbridge in a scene from the world premiere of "Yosemite," a new play by Daniel Talbott, directed by Pedro Pascal at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Seth Numrich, Noah Galvin, and Libby Woodbridge in a scene from the world premiere of "Yosemite," a new play by Daniel Talbott, directed by Pedro Pascal at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

Yosemite (Jan. 18 - Feb. 26, 2012)

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HORSEDREAMS Production Photos

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    Pictured L to R: Roxanna Hope and Michael Laurence in a scene from the world premiere of “HORSEDREAMS,” a new play by Dael Orlandersmith, directed by Gordon Edelstein at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Michael Laurence, Roxanna Hope, and Matthew Schechter in a scene from the world premiere of “HORSEDREAMS,” a new play by Dael Orlandersmith, directed by Gordon Edelstein at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Roxanna Hope, Dael Orlandersmith, and Matthew Schechter in a scene from the world premiere of “HORSEDREAMS,” a new play by Dael Orlandersmith, directed by Gordon Edelstein at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Matthew Schechter, Michael Laurence, and Dael Orlandersmith in a scene from the world premiere of “HORSEDREAMS,” a new play by Dael Orlandersmith, directed by Gordon Edelstein at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Michael Laurence and Dael Orlandersmith in a scene from the world premiere of “HORSEDREAMS,” a new play by Dael Orlandersmith, directed by Gordon Edelstein at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Michael Laurence and Matthew Schechter in a scene from the world premiere of “HORSEDREAMS,” a new play by Dael Orlandersmith, directed by Gordon Edelstein at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

Asuncion Production Photos

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    Pictured L to R: Justin Bartha and Jesse Eisenberg in a scene from the world premiere of “Asuncion,” a new comedy by Jesse Eisenberg, directed by Kip Fagan. A Rattlestick Playwrights Theater production presented at The Cherry Lane Theatre. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Remy Auberjonois and Jesse Eisenberg in a scene from the world premiere of “Asuncion,” a new comedy by Jesse Eisenberg, directed by Kip Fagan. A Rattlestick Playwrights Theater production presented at The Cherry Lane Theatre. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Jesse Eisenberg, Camille Mana, Remy Auberjonois and Justin Bartha in a scene from the world premiere of “Asuncion,” a new comedy by Jesse Eisenberg, directed by Kip Fagan. A Rattlestick Playwrights Theater production presented at The Cherry Lane Theatre. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Jesse Eisenberg and Justin Bartha in a scene from the world premiere of “Asuncion,” a new comedy by Jesse Eisenberg, directed by Kip Fagan. A Rattlestick Playwrights Theater production presented at The Cherry Lane Theatre. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Jesse Eisenberg and Camille Mana in a scene from the world premiere of “Asuncion,” a new comedy by Jesse Eisenberg, directed by Kip Fagan. A Rattlestick Playwrights Theater production presented at The Cherry Lane Theatre. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

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    Pictured L to R: Jesse Eisenberg and Justin Bartha in a scene from the world premiere of “Asuncion,” a new comedy by Jesse Eisenberg, directed by Kip Fagan. A Rattlestick Playwrights Theater production presented at The Cherry Lane Theatre. Photo credit: Sandra Coudert.

Asuncion (Oct. 12 - Nov. 27)

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Horsedreams (Nov. 9 - Dec. 11)

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Massacre (Sing to the Children) (Apr. 14 - May 20, 2012)

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3C (Jun. 6 - Jul. 15, 2012)

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The Wood (Sept. 1 - Oct. 9)

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    John Viscardi portrays Mike McAlary in “The Wood” - a new play by Dan Klores (directed by David Bar Katz) at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (c)Sandra Coudert

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    John Viscardi, Sidney Williams and Kim Director in a scene from “The Wood” - a new play by Dan Klores (directed by David Bar Katz) at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (c)Sandra Coudert

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    John Viscardi, Vladimir Versailles & Melanie Charles in a scene from “The Wood” - a new play by Dan Klores (directed by David Bar Katz) at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (c)Sandra Coudert

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    Michael Carlsen, Thomas Kopache and John Viscardi in a scene from “The Wood” - a new play by Dan Klores (directed by David Bar Katz) at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (c)Sandra Coudert

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    John Viscardi and Vladimir Versailles in a scene from “The Wood” - a new play by Dan Klores (directed by David Bar Katz) at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (c)Sandra Coudert

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    John Viscardi, Michael Carlsen and Vladimir Versailles in a scene from “The Wood” - a new play by Dan Klores (directed by David Bar Katz) at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (c)Sandra Coudert

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    Kim Director and John Viscardi portray Alice and Mike McAlary in “The Wood” - a new play by Dan Klores (directed by David Bar Katz) at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (c)Sandra Coudert

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    John Viscardi, Vladimir Versailles and Melanie Charles in a scene from “The Wood” - a new play by Dan Klores (directed by David Bar Katz) at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (c)Sandra Coudert