The New American Theatre

The Celebration Continues for Lear Redux!

Named one of the
Top 10 Productions of 2025 by ArtsBeat LA
One of the Top 20 of 2025 by Angeles Stage

An exciting and beautiful production written and directed by John Farmanesh-Bocca, featuring a remarkable ensemble led by Jack Stehlin.

Cast: Jack Stehlin, Emily Yetter, Ahkei Togun, Andres Velez, Jade Sealy, Eve Danzeisen, Dennis Gersten
Creative Team: Costumes by Denise Blasor, Lighting by Bosco Flannigan, Set by Mark Guirguis, Sound Design by John Farmanesh-Bocca
Produced by: Not Man Apart, Odyssey Theatre, The New American Theatre

New Year, New Focus on Your Career!

We're auditioning Workshop members for Winter 2026!
The Stanislavsky Workshop

FEEL FREE AND AUTHENTIC ON STAGE OR ON SET

In this professional, advanced workshop, actors will work on monologues and scenes using the teachings of Constantin Stanislavsky. Under the guidance of Jack Stehlin (New American Theatre Artistic Director, actor/director), actors can move forward with the confidence they need to work on the largest stages of the world or on any TV, film or new media set. Our goal is to help actors find the ability to feel free and authentic as they serve the story based on the text.

Participate in in a community of vibrant, working, professional actors in theatre, TV, and film.
Enjoy the benefit of a shared dialogue between motivated and experienced actors who strive for fulfilling and long-lasting acting careers.

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Seeking one act plays for our Spring One Act Festival!

Festival of One Act Plays

2026 One Act Plays Competition Is Open!

The New American Theatre is seeking new one act plays for our 2026 Festival of New American One Act Plays.

Founded to support new plays and the playwrights who bring them to life, the competition reflects our ongoing commitment to nurturing artists and advancing thoughtful, socially engaged storytelling.

Since 1995, The New American Theatre has presented more than 130 Los Angeles and world premiere plays and continues to support emerging and established playwrights worldwide.

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ABOUT THE NEW AMERICAN THEATRE

The New American Theatre offers world-class theatre, and award-winning company of working actors, and professional actor training. We're celebrating our 26th year in Los Angeles.