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Markus Potter is a theatre director, Producer, and Professor of Theatre at the University of Kansas, where he also serves as Artistic Director of the Kansas Repertory Theatre. He is the Founding Producing Artistic Director of NewYorkRep, and previously served as Interim Artistic Director of Theatre Aspen. Key directing projects include Stalking the Bogeyman off-Broadway at New World Stages (Outer Critics Circle Award nomination, NYTimes critics pick), London’s Southwark Playhouse (Off West End Award nomination for best production and direction), Red Speedo by Lucas Hnath at Center Rep, Lost Boy Found In Whole Foods by Tammy Ryan at The Portland Stage Company, Why You Beasting? (Time Out NY critic's pick), The White Rose at the Coterie, Kansas City. As an actor: Guthrie Theatre, Long Wharf, Berkeley Rep, ACT, Denver Center, tour of Death of a Salesman with Christopher Lloyd. As Producer: The Velocity of Autumn on Broadway (Estelle Parsons's Tony Award nomination). SDC and AEA member. MFA Columbia University.

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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Writer and Director
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Producer

Associate Director - Blindness - Daryl Roth Theatre - 2021



Markus Potter Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - John Gassner Playwrighting Award

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Cast Set for CABARET AT Center Rep


The cast has been revealed for Cabaret at Center Rep. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Jayhawks Announce 2023/24 Theatre & Dance Season


The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance has unveiled its 2023-24 performance season. Theatrical works will explore themes of social inequalities, belonging, and community. Humor and satire will unify several works.

Center Repertory Company Names Matt M. Morrow as New Artistic Director


Center Repertory Company has appointed Matt M. Morrow as its new Artistic Director following a nationwide search.

CABARET Now Playing at The University Theatre


The University Theatre is presenting Cabaret. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Upcoming TRU Beginnings Event Announced, Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date


A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date, reformatted for Zoom, on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

Lesher Center Announces 22/23 Season Featuring IN THE HEIGHTS & More


From breathtaking contemporary dance to internationally acclaimed musicians, a rollicking celebration of Patsy Cline to a hit musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, theLesher Center for the Arts will present a remarkable year of arts and cultural offerings for Bay Area arts lovers.

Santino Fontana and Thomas Sadoski Will Lead a Short Film Adaptation of STALKING THE BOGEYMAN


A short film adaptation of the play Stalking the Bogeyman is underway, starring Tony Award winner Santino Fontana and Tony Award nominee Thomas Sadoski. The project is currently in production, with distribution plans to be announced.

BLINDNESS Begins Final Two Weeks at the Daryl Roth Theatre


Just two weeks remain to experience Blindness, the acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of Nobel Prize-winner José Saramago’s dystopian novel by Tony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens and directed by Walter Meierjohann, at the Daryl Roth Theatre (101 East 15th Street at Union Square East).

CONTEST: Win Tickets to BLINDNESS at the Daryl Roth Theatre!


Twelve lucky readers will win two tickets to Blindness at the Daryl Roth Theatre. The winners will receive one voucher, good for two tickets to the production through July 21. The contest closes on Sunday, July 11 at 11:59pm ET. Winners will be notified the following day via email.

BLINDNESS to End its Run at the Daryl Roth Theatre on July 25


Blindness, the acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of Nobel Prize-winner José Saramago’s dystopian novel by Tony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens and directed by Walter Meierjohann, will conclude its run at the Daryl Roth Theatre on Sunday, July 25.

VIDEO: Watch the BLINDNESS Team Takeover Our Instagram!


The team from off-Broadway's Blindness took over our Instagram this weekend for a behind-the-scenes look at the show and answered reader questions!

The BLINDNESS Team Takes Over Our Instagram Today!


The team from off-Broadway's Blindness is taking over our Instagram today, May 29, to take you behind-the-scenes of the show!

CHANGEMAKERS World Premiere Announced, Featuring 20 Original, Short Plays & Musicals Inspired by Community Leaders


Now streaming online, Changemakers, a collection of 20 original, two-minute plays and musicals inspired by community leaders, activists, and front-line workers who have fought for change over the course of the past year.

BLINDNESS Adds More Performance Times at The Daryl Roth Theatre


A new schedule of performances has been added for Blindness, the acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production now playing at the Daryl Roth Theatre (101 East 15th Street at Union Square East).

Theater Resources Unlimited Presents 'Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date: The Art of the Pitch'


Theater Resources Unlimited will present a Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date: The Art of the Pitch, on Sunday, April 25, 2021. The popular event is now reformatted for Zoom, with more tech and less noise: each writer will be in an individual breakout room with each of the eleven producers.

BLINDNESS Begins Performances Tomorrow at the Daryl Roth Theatre


Blindness, the Donmar Warehouse production of Nobel Prize-winner José Saramago’s dystopian novel written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) and directed by Walter Meierjohann, will begin performances tomorrow at the Daryl Roth Theatre (101 East 15th Street at Union Square East).

BWW Flashback: Heighten Your Senses with a Look Back at Donmar Warehouse's BLINDNESS


A whole year after theatres in New York City went dark due to the pandemic, comes a literal glimmer of light- a new off-Broadway show. But what is Blindness all about?

Donmar Warehouse's BLINDNESS Will Begin Performances Off-Broadway in April


Almost a year after theatres in New York City went dark due to the pandemic comes a glimmer of light. Producer Daryl Roth has just announced that Blindness, the acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of Nobel Prize-winner José Saramago’s dystopian novel written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) and directed by Walter Meierjohann, will begin performances on Friday, April 2.

Theater Resources Unlimited Presents 'Art And Activism: How Theater Can Open (and Change) Minds'


Theater Resources Unlimited has announced their monthly panel Art and Activism: How Theater Can Open (and Change) Minds on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 6pm via Zoom. The Zoom session will open at 6pm for roundtable introductions of attendees, and the program will start at 6:30pm - come prepared with your best 20-second summary of who you are, and what you need.

NewYorkRep Will Present a Reading of 10-Minute Musical MAY DAY, With Marc delaCruz, Ruthie Ann Miles, and More


NewYorkRep has commissioned  May Day, a new ten-minute, mini-musical by award-winning collaborators Melissa Li & Kit Yan, inspired by the mistaken missile emergency alert set off in Hawaii in 2018.

Markus Potter FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Markus Potter been nominated for?

Markus Potter has been nominated for the John Gassner Playwrighting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Stalking the Bogeyman."

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