Audible Theater and TOGETHER Announce Collaboration
Audible and TOGETHER, the new theatrical partnership led by Sonia Friedman and Hugh Jackman, are pleased to announce an exciting collaboration that will include two fully-produced plays, readings, panels, and workshops to be mounted over eight weeks this spring at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre, Audible’s creative home for live performances in New York City. Driven by a shared commitment to accessibility, Audible Theater and TOGETHER have also introduced an innovative initiative in collaboration with TDF to welcome the widest possible audience.
Sonia Friedman and Hugh Jackman said: “The Minetta Lane is a gem of a theater with a rich history, and over the past seven years, Audible has re-established it as a crucial center for top-tier productions, and a shining example of off-Broadway excellence. Adding to that their innovative model of producing work on stage and in audio, it was clear to us and director Ian Rickson that launching our first TOGETHER venture with Audible was a perfect match. What makes this collaboration even more meaningful is our shared belief in access and audience development: 25% of tickets to every performance will be free to community groups through our collaboration with TDF, and another 25% will be available day-of for just $35—an unprecedented effort to honor the audience of today while building the audience of tomorrow, by welcoming people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend.”
Jeremy Blocker, Audible Head of Live Creative Producing, said: “Audible Theater is proud to be a home for creators to imagine outside the bounds of traditional models, and we’re honored to collaborate with the team at TOGETHER who are doing just that. We’re both devoted to connecting talented artists with audiences in intimate spaces like the Minetta. With TDF, we’re excited to ensure that every audience at the theater reflects the brilliant diversity of our community. By later releasing these plays as Audible Originals, our service has the ability to share these powerful works with people across the globe.”
Headlined by two plays directed by Ian Rickson and presented in repertory—the New York premiere of Hannah Moscovitch’s Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, with Ella Beatty and Hugh Jackman (April 28 – June 18), and Jen Silverman’s new adaptation of August Strindberg’s Creditors, with Liev Schreiber, Maggie Siff, and Justice Smith (May 10 – June 18)—the collaboration rounds out Audible Theater’s sixth off-Broadway season at the Minetta Lane Theatre, where the company has produced numerous live shows since 2018, and marks the debut stage productions for Friedman and Jackman’s recently announced company, TOGETHER. Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes and Creditors will also be recorded and released on Audible at a later date, extending their reach to millions of listeners around the world.
As part of a unique collaboration, Audible and TOGETHER will work with TDF to offer complimentary tickets to 25% of the house at every performance to a range of community partners who often experience barriers to attending the performing arts. TDF will engage its broad network of more than 150 community organizations across the tristate area - ranging from those that serve seniors and veterans, to students, educators, local neighborhoods, and more - to ensure that the audience for every performance includes a vibrant cross-section of our community. In addition, 25% of tickets will be made available for purchase on the day of each performance through a digital lottery and in-person at the box office, priced at $35. All remaining tickets go on sale April 7 at noon ET. More information is available at audiblexminetta.com.
Audible Theater and TOGETHER will also present a variety of accompanying events at the Minetta Lane, including script-in-hand readings, post-show panel discussions, and creative workshops to bring audience members and practicing artists together in the theatrical process. Announcements, casting, and ticketing information for these events will be announced at later date at audiblexminetta.com.
Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes
- New York Premiere
- Written by Hannah Moscovitch
- With Ella Beatty & Hugh Jackman
- Directed by Ian Rickson
Jon is an acclaimed novelist, a charismatic university professor, and a middle-aged man staring down the end of his third marriage. Enter Annie - nineteen years old, a star student and a huge fan of Jon’s work. An undeniable attraction draws them into dangerous territory. With Ella Beatty and Hugh Jackman, the US premiere of award-winning playwright Hannah Moscovitch’s Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes takes us down the most slippery of slopes and will have you questioning your perspective throughout.
April 28 – June 18, detailed performance calendar to be released soon.
Creditors
- Written by August Strindberg and adapted by Jen Silverman
- With Liev Schreiber, Maggie Siff, and Justice Smith
- Directed by Ian Rickson
Adi, a struggling painter, finds his creative spark reignited by Gustav, a magnetic stranger at an isolated sea-side hotel. Their connection is instant and intimate, but what seems like a chance encounter quickly twists into something far darker, as Gustav becomes intrigued by Adi's wife, the dazzling Tekla. Talk into the night devolves into an intricate web of deception, seduction and revelation, where the lives of all involved may be destroyed or transformed. Jen Silverman’s gripping adaptation of August Strindberg’s psychological thriller, Creditors, will include Liev Schreiber, Maggie Siff, and Justice Smith.
May 10 – June 18, detailed performance calendar to be released soon.
The creative team for both productions is Brett J Banakis and Christine Jones (co-scenic design), Ásta Hostetter (costume design), Isabella Byrd (lighting design), and Mikaal Sulaiman (sound design). Ann James is Intimacy Coordinator and Jim Carnahan is Casting Director. Merrick Williams is the Production Stage Manager for Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes and Angela Griggs is the Production Stage Manager for Creditors. Theatrical supervision is by Beacon Theatrical Services and general management is by ShowTown Theatricals.
