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Rain Pryor is an acclaimed director, actor, stand-up comedian, educator, dynamic speaker, mother, and Artistic Director of the Strand Theater in Baltimore

Pryor made her television debut in 1989 as a series regular, T.J., on the hit ABC series “Head of the Class,” a character adopted from Pryor’s own monologues at the request of ABC producers during her second audition. Pryor starred for several years opposite Sherilyn Fenn and Lynn Redgrave, as Jackie, the lipstick lesbian drug addict on the Showtime series “Rude Awakening,” and has additionally guest starred on network television series such as “The Division” and “Chicago Hope.” She has appeared numerous times on Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, as well as “The Late Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” and Travis Smiley. Rain’s stage credits include playing the title role of Billie Holiday in the UK tour of The Billie Holiday Story and the title role of Ella Fitzgerald in the UK premiere of Ella, Meet Marilyn, teamed up with award-winning UK soap actress Sally Lyndsay. She’s performed in the Los Angeles production of Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues, with Nora Dunn of “Saturday Night Live” fame and Charlene Tilton; Cookin' With Gas with the Groundlings improvisation troupe, The Exonerated with Aidan Quinn, and The Who's Tommy at the La Jolla Playhouse.

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Rain Pryor STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2012
Performer

Rain Pryor Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Producer

Writing


Rain Pryor Movies

Angels!
[ 2000 ] Lupe
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
[ 2000 ] Shopper
The Night Watchmen
[ 2017 ] Margaret
Prepper's Grove
[ 2018 ] Pearl
A Comedy of Horrors, Volume 1
[ 2021 ] Freckles

Rain Pryor TV Shows

Head of the Class
T.J. Jones
Rude Awakening
Jackie Garcia

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Theater Resources Unlimited Writer-Director (Virtual) Communications Lab Open For Writer Submissions


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is open for writer submissions to the Writer-Director (Virtual) Communications Lab, held on Zoom from 12 to 6:30pm on Sunday 11/12.

Brooke Adams Joins MADWOMEN OF THE WEST Off-Broadway


A cast change has been announced for the New York premiere of Madwomen of the West, a new comedy by Sandra Tsing Loh. Brooke Adams will join Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, and Melanie Mayron, under the direction of Thomas Caruso.

Brooke Adams To Join Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner & Melanie Mayron In MADWOMEN OF THE WEST At Actors Temple Theater


Brooke Adams is set to join Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, and Melanie Mayron in the new comedy 'Madwomen of the West' at Actors Temple Theater. Directed by Thomas Caruso, the Off-Broadway production starts performances on November 11th. Don't miss this hilarious and talented cast!

Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, Melanie Mayron & JoBeth Williams to Star in MADWOMEN OF THE WEST Off-Broadway


LDOS Media Lab, with Deco Rose Productions will present the New York premiere of Madwomen of the West, a new comedy by Sandra Tsing Loh. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Ars Nova & National Black Theatre to Present World Premiere of (PRAY), A SACRED OFFERING by nicHi douglas


Discover the world premiere of (pray), a captivating production presented by Ars Nova and National Black Theatre in New York City. Don't miss this limited engagement performance that explores the profound power of sacred offerings.

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards


The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards; Cumberland Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards; at Embassy Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards; Cumberland Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards; Cumberland Theatre's ROCK OF AGES Leads Best Musical


The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

A&E To Premiere THE RIGHT TO OFFEND Two-Part Documentary


A&E Network will premiere the new two-part documentary event “Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution” exploring the progression of Black comedy and the comedians who have used pointed humor to expose, challenge and ridicule society’s injustices and to articulate the Black experience in America.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Cast for Gala


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces a star-studded cast for this year's 2022 TRUSpeak: Hear Our Voices!, a virtual gala scheduled for Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 5pm to 7pm. Presented with generous sponsorship from R.K. Greene and The Storyline Project, Patrick Blake of Rhymes Over Beats, Merrie L. Davis of Next Act 2 Follow, Neal Rubinstein/Dangerous,   Judith Estrine of Prism Stage Company, Stephanie Rosenberg/Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors and Judith Manocherian LLC, this is an evening to raise awareness of current social issues, as well as awareness of the work TRU has been doing for the theater community for over 28 years. Tickets and details are available at http://TRUSpeakTix.com.

Theater Resources Unlimited Presents 'TRUSpeak: Hear Our Voices!'


Presented with generous sponsorship from R.K. Greene and The Storyline Project, Patrick Blake of Rhymes Over Beats, Merrie L. Davis of Next Act 2 Follow, Neal Rubinstein/Dangerous, Judith Estrine of Prism Stage Company, Stephanie Rosenberg/Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors and Judith Manocherian LLC, this is an evening to raise awareness of current social issues as well as the work TRU has been doing for the theater community for over 28 years.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Selections For Annual Fundraising Gala 2022 TRUSPEAK: HEAR OUR VOICES!


Theater Resources Unlimited announces the seven winning plays that were selected to be performed in the 2022 TRUSpeak: Hear Our Voices!, a virtual gala scheduled for Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 5pm to 7pm.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Cast Of NO ONE CRIES FOR THE BLACKSMITH


The production will star Tony winner Chuck Cooper and Tony nominee Robert Cuccioli on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 3pm.

Lillias White and Scotch Ellis Loring to Star in GOLDEN WINGS, Part of TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series


Theater Resources Unlimited has announced that the second play in the TRU Voices Series, Golden Wings by Coolidge Harris II, will star Tony winner Lillias White and Scotch Ellis Loring on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 3pm. The cast also includes Stanley Wayne Mathis, Jerome Preston Bates, Dan Saunders, Crystal Starr, Sherman Edwards and Aliria Johnson.

Tickets On Sale Now For TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series Presented With The StoryLine Project


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the 22nd annual series of new plays, now virtual, by TRU writers produced by TRU producers, as part of TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series. Presented with generous support from The StoyLine Project, the plays will be performed on Sundays, June 20, June 27, and July 11, 2021 at 3:00pm.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series


Theater Resources Unlimited announces the 22nd annual series of new plays, now virtual, by TRU writers produced by TRU producers, as part of TRU Voices New Plays Virtual Reading Series.

Jewish Women's Theatre And Pop-Up Playhouse To Present THE WENDY CHRONICLES


Three plays by Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein will be presented in two triple-header days of theatre readings when JWT, director Stan Zimmerman and an all-star cast salute the groundbreaking artist who made a career out of exploring the lives of intelligent, talented women.

Jewish Women's Theatre To Perform In Jewish Communities In Six Southern States


The award-winning and nationally acclaimed Santa Monica-based Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) will tour seven Southern states in November, bringing two of its most beloved, original shows to synagogues and JCCs across the South.

Rain Pryor FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Rain Pryor written?

Rain Pryor has written 1 shows including Fried Chicken and Latkes (Creator).

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