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Cast and Creative Teams Set for Clubbed Thumb's SUMMERWORKS


Clubbed Thumb will present SUMMERWORKS. See who is starring, learn about the productions and see how to purchase tickets.

Long Beach Playhouse Studio MEN ON BOATS Opening This Weekend


Catch the opening of MEN ON BOATS at Long Beach Playhouse this weekend. Experience the thrilling adventure play that brings to life the historical 1869 Powell expedition.

Clubbed Thumb Reveals Complete Lineup for 2024 SUMMERWORKS


Clubbed Thumb has revealed the complete line-up for the 27th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Return Engagement of Liza Birkenmeier's GRIEF HOTEL is Coming to The Public


Clubbed Thumb and New Georges announce the return engagement of GRIEF HOTEL, a collaboration that soars to new heights with an intimate and gentle ensemble play.

Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Lineup For 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series


Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.

Student Blog: 2023 Theatrical Highlights


As the year comes to a close, I’d like to go over some of the highlights of my theatrical year. I present to you my 2023 highlights.

WCT to Present Jaclyn Backhaus' MEN ON BOATS in November & December


Adventure awaits in Stage One as WCT presents Jaclyn Backhaus' 'MEN ON BOATS.' Join ten explorers on a thrilling expedition to chart the course of the Big Canyon in 1869. A must-see theatrical experience!

The Kilroys Release Reimagined Version of Their Annual List


Continuing to mobilize and leverage their own power to support and amplify one another, the LA and NYC-based playwright, director, producer collective, The Kilroys are doing what they do best: shaking shit up… starting with their renowned annual List. Learn more about the new list here!

Manhattan Theatre Club Reveals New Sloan Playwrighting Commissions & Evening of Excerpts at the American Museum of Natural History


The latest recipients have been announced for the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Initiative commissions for new theatrical works surrounding themes of science, math, and technology.

Ars Nova Unveils Exciting 2023-2024 Season Featuring Two World Premieres and Flexible Ticket Pricing


Get a sneak peek of Ars Nova's highly anticipated 2023-2024 season, featuring two world premiere productions. Discover how you can secure your tickets at affordable prices for these must-see shows. Don't miss out on the excitement!

Wagner College Theatre Announces PIPPIN, SEUSSICAL! And More For 2023/24 Season


From Rodgers and Hammerstein to Dr. Seuss, Wagner College Theatre's 2023/24 Season has something for everyone! Consistently ranked in the top 5 collegiate theater programs in the nation, WCT performers frequently go on to Broadway and beyond. See these future stars today!

Initial Casts Set for SUMMERWORKS at Clubbed Thumb - Featuring Three New Plays


Clubbed Thumb has announced initial casting for the 26th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays. Learn how to purchase tickets!

PlayCo's LUNCH BUNCH Extended Through Late April


PlayCo has extended Sarah Einspanier’s Lunch Bunch, directed by Tara Ahmadinejad and presented with Clubbed Thumb.

Complete Programming Set for Clubbed Thumb's 2023 SUMMERWORKS


Clubbed Thumb has announced the complete line-up for the 26th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays. SUMMERWORKS will run May 18 – July 1, 2023 at The Wild Project.

Louisa Jacobson, Ugo Chukwu & More to Star in Sarah Einspanier's LUNCH BUNCH at PlayCo & Clubbed Thumb


PlayCo has announced the cast and creative team of Sarah Einspanier’s Lunch Bunch, a playful comedy surrounding a group of public defenders’ occasionally outsized emotional investment in the meals they share, directed by Tara Ahmadinejad and presented with Clubbed Thumb.

MTC's 2023 Ted Snowdon Reading Series to Feature Work by Lloyd Suh, Else Went & More


Manhattan Theatre Clubhas announced the lineup for the 2023 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.

New Musical LOST BOYS to be Presented at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts in December


With five touching new songs and a script entirely in rhyme, this versatile Theatre for Young Audiences piece, Lost Boys, is appropriate for all ages and will perform December 10 & 17 @ 3 p.m. in rep with Peter & The Starcatcher at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts.

Cast Announced for TICK, TICK…BOOM! at BoHo Theatre


BoHo Theatre will close out its 2022/2023 season with TICK, TICK…BOOM!, with music, lyrics, and book by the late Jonathan Larson, and directed by Bo Frazier. This production marks the company’s first musical since BIG FISH in 2019.

EastLine Theatre Presents MEN ON BOATS in Babylon Next Month


Following a sold out run of Pride & Prejudice in 2021, EastLine Theatre returns to historic Fellowship Hall this November with Jaclyn Backhaus' Men on Boats.

2022 Horton Foote Prize Awarded to Christina Anderson for THE RIPPLE, THE WAVE THAT CARRIED ME HOME


Mari Marchbanks (Founder and Executive Director) has announced that the 2022 Horton Foote Prize has been awarded to Christina Anderson for her play the ripple, the wave that carried me home.

Jaclyn Backhaus FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jaclyn Backhaus written?

Jaclyn Backhaus has written 3 shows including Men on Boats (Playwright), India Pale Ale (Playwright), Wives (Playwright).

What awards has Jaclyn Backhaus been nominated for?

Jaclyn Backhaus has been nominated for the John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Men on Boats.

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