In-Person Theater Events:

(Click/Tab on the images below of the last five shows to learn more about them, and scroll down to read the “Throughout the Years” section)

A picture of the God of Carnage poster with texts and a QR code on it.

God of Carnage - 2023

The Fourth Wall - 2018. A group shot of actors who are both standing and sitting in a living room. They’re performing a scene from the production of The Fourth Wall. Everyone is looking at an actor who’s standing on the left side of the picture.

The Fourth Wall - 2018

(L to R) Shannon DeVido, John McGinty, Jamie Petrone and David Harrell. A group of friends who are dress formally in a living room. They are grieving about their friend.
(L to R): Pamela Sabaugh, Scott Barton, Melanie Boland, Ann Marie Morelli, Lawrence Merritt, and David Rosar Stearns. A group of people sitting and standing in a living room. They are formally dressed and talking with one another.
(L to R): Ann Marie is wearing a purple dress and white sweater. Jamie is wearing a multicolor outfit. They are in wheelchairs and Jamie is placing a party hat on Ann's head.
Stephen Drabicki is wearing a tuxedo with white gloves and a black top hat. He is a magician and he is performing a magic trick in a dim lighting.
STILL MORE OF OUR PARTS - 2013. Ann Marie is wearing an orange vest with white pants. Jamie is wearing a red skirt and white blouse. Shannon is wearing a pink sweater with jeans. They are all talking to Jamie while they are sitting around her.
(L-R): Tiffan Borelli, Nick Viselli and Shawn Randall. A group of people on a street corner are having a discussion. Nick and Shawn are talking while Tiffan is holding her purse.
Mary is leaning over, wearing an orange dress, and her hands in Pamela's view. Pamela, in a cheetah print blouse, is sitting on a chair, facing Mary. Pamela is pointing her finger at Mary.
There is a group of people who are both standing and sitting in a line and they are waiting patiently on their phones.
A group of people who are sitting around a table and talking. Nicholas is standing and he has his hand in the air if he is giving an announcement or a toast.
Marilee Talkington has red hair and wearing a grey suit. Pamela Sabaugh is wearing a grey sweater and a black suit and she has brown hair. They are both sitting on a couch and holding hands with smiles on their faces.
Marilee Talkington is wearing a purple dress with long gloves. She is sitting next to Terry Small on a couch and trying to converse with him. Terry is wearing a tuxedo.
They are all dressed formally. Melanie and Nick are sitting on a couch while George is standing behind them. They are listening to Pamela while she is talking to them.
Emily Young is wearing a light blue blouse and holding Gregg Mozgala's necklace. She is laying on a dark box while Gregg is on top of her. He's shirtless and he's wearing khakis pants. They are talking.
Pamela is standing behind Christopher and she is placing her hands on his shoulders. Christopher is sitting in a wheelchair looking at Nick. Nick is sitting on a chair and looking at both of them.
A group of people who are talking to Ann Marie. Erin is grabbing Ann Marie's arm. They are in dim lighting.
Pamela is wearing a rain jacket, a striped hoodie, and a white hat. She's smiling. Nicholas is wearing a tye-dye shirt while smiling, putting his arms around his friends. Nick is wearing a green jacket.
Pamela is wearing a suit, a blue scarf and kneeling holding a tray with her head turned listening to J. Martin. He's wearing dark glasses, sitting behind Pamela on the edge of a window. He's wearing a suit, trying to grab the tray.
George Ashiotis, Pamela Sabaugh, Nicholas Viselli. A group of three, who are dress formaly. They are looking at a book while they are smiling. There are empty drinking glasses in front of them on a table.
Lynn Manning's Weights Theater Poster. A poster that shows two men who are in a green and red lighting. They're using hand gestures. Also, there are different font colors and braille text.
George Ashiotis, J. Martin McDonough, Nicholas Viselli, Pamela Sabaugh, Karen Case Cook, and Melanie Boland. A group of people who are eating dinner together.
A group of people who are dress formally and circle around the older man who is wearing a red shawl, holding candles.
A group of women that are having a great time. One person is wearing a red shirt. The second person is wearing a blue shirt and she has her leg in the air. The last person is wearing a black dress. They are posing for the photo.
George Ashiotis, Melanie Boland, Nicholas Viselli, Richard Simon, Gary Bergman, Michael Dee, and Jerry Lee. A group of people who are dressed formally in a dimly lit room. They are talking.
Marlene O'Haire, Nicholas Viselli, and George Ashiotis. A group of friends who are dressed formally outside. They are smiling. Nick is holding something in the air.
George Ashiotis and Karen Case Cook. Two people who are dressed formally. They are talking but they are not facing each other.
Brecht on Brecht -- 2021. A picture of the Brecht on Brecht's logo with a saying that says, "A Celebration of life Lived in Defiance” with a QR code to the Accessible Playbill.

Brecht on Brecht - 2021

A logo of The Artificial Jungle 2017. There is a parrot in a cage in the center of the logo. In the foreground there is a title that reads, "Charles Ludlam's The Artificial Jungle.”

The Artificial Jungle - 2017

PUBLIC SERVANT-2019. (L to R) Chris Coffey, Christine Bruno & Anna Lentz. A group of actors are about to bow. They are standing on the a stage and in the background we see a backyard setting with a white picket fence and a blow up pool.

PUBLIC SERVANT - 2019

Throughout the Years…

THE HEALING by Samuel D. Hunter at the Clurman Theatre — Theatre Row, NYC June-July 2016:

This play was directed by Stella Powell-Jones and it starred Shannon DeVido, David Harrell, Jamie Petrone, John McGinty, and Pamela Sabaugh.

“Moving and beautifully acted”, (A New York Times Critic’s Pick) — Charles Isherwood, The New York Times

Agatha Christie’s, THE UNEXPECTED GUEST at the Clurman Theatre — Theatre Row, NYC April-May 2015:

This play was directed by Victoria Rauch-Lichterman and it starred Scott Barton, Melanie Boland, Christopher Imbrosciano, Anthony Lopez, Lawrence Merritt, Anne Marie Morelli, Pamela Sabaugh (The Goldman Project), David Rosar Stearns, and Nicholas Viselli.

“Dazzling turns and twists. Kudos!” - rochellejewelshapiro.com

POWER PLAYS at the Clurman Theatre — Theatre Row, NYC June 2014:

Collection of short plays by Bekah Brunstetter, Bruce Graham, John Guare, David Henry Hwang, and Neil LaBute. It starred Mary Theresa Archbold, Melanie Boland, Samantha Debicki, Anita Hollander, Lawrence Merritt, Anne Marie Morelli, Jamie Petrone, Pamela Sabaugh, David Rosar Stearns, and Nicholas Viselli.

"Fierce and Funny!" - New York Times

ACCORDING TO GOLDMAN at the Clurman Theatre — Theatre Row, NYC April-May 2013:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan it starred Stephen Drabicki, Pamela Sabaugh, and Nicholas Viselli.

"Humorous yet fierce! The cast is well-suited for the task, bringing a good sensibility to the characters." - Examiner.com

STILL MORE OF OUR PARTS at Theatre Row, NYC June 2013:

Collection of short plays by Jerrod Bogard, Bekah Brunstetter, Bruce Graham, Samuel D. Hunter, Neil LaBute and Lynn Manning.

“As thought-provoking as they are amusing, the best pieces in this fast-paced program succeed at what the company hopes to do: make us look at the disabled with fresh eyes.” - New York Post

MORE OF OUR PARTS at the Clurman Theater at Theatre Row, NYC June-July 2012:

Collection of short plays by Neil LaBute, A.R. Gurney, Bruce Graham, Samuel D. Hunter, Bekah Brunstetter, and Jeff Sweet.

“Quite good indeed…these works hit home with humor and pathos.” - Stage Image 

MERCHANT OF VENICE at the Clurman Theater at Theatre Row, NYC April-May 2012:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred Mary Theresa Archbold, Melanie Boland, Stephen Drabicki, David Harrell, Gregg Mozgala, Pamela Sabaugh, and Nicholas Viselli.

“A production that expertly explores its furious side. Mr. Viselli embodies an anguished and vengeful man and that rage stirs the passions of the rest of the cast. An adept group, the seven actors are lively, handling more than two dozen characters.” - The New York Times

SOME OF OUR PARTS at the Clurman Theater at Theatre Row, NYC June 2011:

Collection of short plays directed by Neil LaBute, Kate Moira Ryan, Samuel D. Hunter, Diana Son, Bekah Brunstetter, Jeff Tabnick and Emily Chadick Weiss.

“SOME OF OUR PARTS contains some really excellent plays. The acting is flawless! This fascinating commentary on the state of disability in America proves exactly why Theater Breaking Through Barriers is as vital as it is!" – David Gordon, nytheatre.com

BASS FOR PICASSO at Theatre Row's Kirk Theatre, NYC April-May 2010:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it’s starred Anita Hollander, Mary Archbold, Felice Neals, Terry Small and Nicholas Viselli.

“…The statuesque Felice Neals stands out, as does Mary Theresa Archbold, while Terry Small and Nicholas Viselli offer strong support. Gracefully staged by Ike Schambelan." – Joseph Hurley, Irish Echo

A NERVOUS SMILE at Theatre Row's Kirk Theatre, NYC March-May 2009:

This play was directed Ike Schambelan and it starred Melanie Boland, Pamela Sabaugh, Marilee Talkington and Nicholas Viselli.

“A smartly crafted, tersely told tale lasting little more than 70 minutes... an interesting edge of dark, absurdist humor... brisk pacing and well-etched performances... give the story engrossing credibility.” – Backstage

THE MIDDLE AGES at Theatre Row's Kirk Theatre, NYC Nov 2008:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Melanie Boland, Terry Small and Marilee Talkington.

“With the revival of A. R. Gurney's 1977 comedy The Middle Ages at the Kirk Theater, we have a chance to reflect on an era that is fast fading from contemporary life…” - CurtainUp

The Cocktail Hour at Theatre Row's Kirk Theatre, NYC June 2008:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Melanie Boland, Pamela Sabaugh, and Nicholas Viselli.

“A welcome revival. Actor disability is hardly apparent in this lively production, which under Ike Schambelan’s smart direction captures the nuances, wit and heart of Gurney’s finely chiseled writing.” - Backstage

Romeo & Juliet at Theatre Row's Kirk Theatre, NYC March-April 2008:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Gregg Mozgala, Nicholas Viselli, and Emily Young.

“You owe it to yourself to see this current production… the time will melt away as you get pulled into the energy and emotion of the story.” - NYtheatre.com

THE RULES OF CHARITY at Theatre Row’s Lion Theatre, NYC May-June 2007:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred Brian Bielawski, Hollis Hamilton, Christopher Hurt, Gregg Mozgala, Pamela Sabaugh, and Nicholas Viselli.

"A DARK, scalding play [in] a SHARP New York premiere.” - The New York Times

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Barrow Group Theater, NYC Jan-Feb 2007:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Nick Cordileone, Jon Levenson, Ann Marie Morelli, Andrew Rein, Erin O'Leary, and Nicholas Viselli.

"An inspired choice for Theater By The Blind ... fascinating ... ingenious" with "the most intriguing thing [being] how the company stages the play with just six actors" and with the use of a actress in a wheelchair adding a "most delightful extra layer of meaning in the production.” -The New York Times

HAMLET at Theatre 5, NYC June 2006:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Melanie Boland, Nick Cordileone, John Little, Pamela Sabaugh, and Nicholas Viselli.

"A well acted marvel of economy and energy. Fresh and accessible. Involving and engaging." - nytheatre.com

OEDIPUS at the Mint Theatre, NYC May-June 2005:

This play was co-directed by George Ashiotis and Ike Schambelan, and it starred George Ashiotis, Melanie Boland, J. M. McDonough, and Pamela Sabaugh.

"An extraordinary troupe designed to defy expectations".  - The New York Times

DIAL ‘M’ FOR MURDER at the Parker Theatre at the Algonquin Theatre, NYC June 2004:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Gary Bergman, J.M. McDonough, Pamela Sabaugh, Xen Theo, and Nicholas Viselli.

“…Theater By The Blind has enhanced this production so that it can be enjoyed by blind audience members. This is accomplish through the use of a narrator, who provides occasional, always unobtrusive descriptions of important action ("He picks up the scarf and starts to strangle her"—that sort of thing.)… - nytheatre.com

LYNN MANNING’S WEIGHTS at the Urban Stages, NYC Jan-Feb 2004:

This play was directed by Robert Egan and it starred Gary Bergman and Lynn Manning.

“Lynn Manning once was lost, but now is found; could see, but now is blind. These are the twin narratives that lift Weights. …Manning helps the audience to see the world through his own shattered lens.” - Adam Feldman, Time Out New York

WHEN I’M 64 at The Blue Heron Arts Center, NYC June 2003:

This play was written and directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Melanie Boland, Karen Case Cook, J. M. McDonough, Pamela Sabaugh, and Nicholas Viselli.

“The grand style of acting from the principal characters was immediately apparent at the top of the show. This is a hot script and it brought out the best in this talented corps of actors.” - Jade Esteban Estrada, OOBR

TEN LITTLE INDIANS at The Blue Heron Arts Center, NYC Jan-Feb 2003:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Melanie Boland, Gary Bergman, Jerry Lee, Adam Linn, Ann Marie Morelli, Adam Michenner, J. M. McDonough, Pamela Sabaugh, Xen Theo, and Nicholas Viselli.

“…Well, you can see for yourself, and maybe win a free bottle of champagne. Be sure to make someone else take the first sip!" - Marissa Harris. Washington Square News

BRECHT ON BRECHT at The Blue Heron Arts Center, NYC June 2002:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Gary Bergman, Michael Coleman Dee, Ann Marie Morelli, Marlene O'Haire, Pamela Sabaugh, Xen Theo, and Nicholas Viselli.

"A nimble revival! Theater By The Blind finds charm and wit everywhere in this theatrical potpourri! The production strikes the right balance between the witty and the weighty!" - Jonathan Shandell, OOBR

MURDER IN BAKER STREET at the Mint Space, NYC Feb-March 2002:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Gary Bergman, Melanie Boland, Michael Dee, Jerry Lee, Richard Simon, and Nicholas Viselli.

“An elegant, lively melodrama. … Theater By The Blind is quite simply one of the most enjoyable companies in the country.” - Donald Lyons, New York Post

MISALLIANCE at the Mint Space, NYC, June 2001:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Gary Bergman, Melanie Boland, Michael Dee, Brian McManamon, Marlene O'Haire, Pamela Sabaugh, Xenophon A. Theophall, and Nicholas Viselli.

"A brilliant treatment by director Ike Schambelan! He assembles an extraoridinary cast with perfect comic timing, not to mention impecabble British dialects, to deliever this witty charmer!" - Jeanette Toomer, Backstage

THE UNEXPECTED GUEST at the 30th Street Theatre, NYC, Oct-Nov 2000:

This play was directed by Ike Schambelan and it starred George Ashiotis, Melanie Boland, Karen Case Cook, Michael Dee, Jerry Lee, Ben Raunch, Pamela Sabaugh, Nick Sakellarios, George Spelvin, and Xen Theo.

"A thumping good British thriller! I'm already looking forward to their next production! 'The Unexpected Guest' sure surprised me with its unexpected ending and the entire cast was up to its challenges!" - Peter Filichia, theatre.com