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Benjamin Viertel

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A spectacular privilege to work alongside these fabulous artists. An absolute dream come true! Thank you to the entire team for all the hard and honest work and thank you Lauren, Glenn, Rachel, and Vik for trusting me. Let’s return to the bunker soon! SAFE HOUSE written by L.B. Browne @wordplay_0 directed by Benjamin Viertel with Marc Kudisch, Karen Ziemba, Anna Roman, Justin Lee Miller, Glenn Seven Allen, Julianna Layne, and Grace Church. @marckudisch @karenmziemba @a.rom @justin.lee.miller @_theamericantenor_ @julianna__layne @gracechurch.m04 produced by split/decision [Rachel Shuey, Viktorija Mickute] @rshuey @vikvicariously @split.decisionco with L.B. Browne and Glenn Seven Allen set design by Forest Entsminger @forestbents costume design by ARTONE @kylejartone lighting design by Mary Ellen Stebbins @mestebb sound design by Liam Bellman-Sharpe @liambellmansharpe stage managed by Skylar Back @skylarsback props design by Samantha Tutasi @samnameismy associate lighting design by Chris D’Angelo @dangelolight associate costume design by Kiyoshi Shaw @kiyoshishawdesigns associate props design by Emily Mustillo @emilymustillodesign assistant costume design by Risa Ando @risa_n_do production managed by Megan Gillis technical direction by Eric Hudlund wardrobe supervised by Dayne Thompson @daynethelittlepain assistant stage managed by Youssif Fayez and Hang Yin @youssif.faye @hang_yin.28 photography by Viktorija Mickute Theatre Row New York, NY 2026 taken in Theatre Row by @benjaminviertel
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12 days ago
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Thank you @nytimes for the shout out! SAFE HOUSE opens this Thursday — we can’t wait to see you at the theater 🤩 It’s an honor to be listed with so many other great shows — @preexistingconditionplay @slamfrankmusical @humanthingsplay @garrythestarr @queenforadayplay @thebodyofmary @thehopetheorynyc @mrssternplay @bigfeelingstheplay @lostindelvalle by @benjaminviertel
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a month ago
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Convinced the second American civil war is coming, Rock has built what he believes is the last safe place on earth. But when his estranged daughter returns home, his obsession with safety turns into something else entirely. What follows is a reckoning with fear, and the consequences of confusing love with control. SAFE HOUSE at Theatre Row, NYC. September 2–13. Ticket link in bio 🎟️ taken in Theatre Row by @benjaminviertel
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2 months ago
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FLOYD COLLINS! THE GREATEST CAVER EVER KNOWN! Grateful to have reached this moment and excited for what else this year has in store! Let’s go Broadway debut! taken in Lincoln Center Theater by @benjaminviertel
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2 years ago
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It’s always a privilege to work with Leah, but especially on her MFA Playwriting Thesis production. Every time we collaborate, it’s thrilling, wild, and full of laughter. Been a while since we both laughed as hard as we did on this one. Thank you for your continued collaboration and friendship Leah, and thank you to this UNREAL team who always said, hell yes, especially when it was going to be daunting, disgusting, and terrifying. CANKERSORE PARADISE Written by Leah Plante-Wiener @leah.annia Directed by Me FEATURING: Rachel Moe @rachelmoe_ as Honey Atticus Shaindlin @dadicus98 as Beau TEAM: Producer: Isa Nicdao @isanicdao Assistant Director: Laia Comas @laiaxc Dramaturgs: Laia Comas and Tess Walsh @tesspng Set Designer: Forest Entsminger @forestbents Props and Associate Scenic Designer: Jonathan Schatzberg @jonschatzberg Costume Designer: Kyle Artone @kylejartone Lighting Designer: Nick Pollock @nicholas_pollock01 Sound Design: Max Van @max.van_ Production Stage Manager: Matthew Valunas @matthew_valunas Stage Manager: Sherry Wang @sherrywanggg_ Fight Choreographer: Calvin Atkinson @calvinatk Photos: Aldi Victoria @aj.peg and Delia Dumont @deliaadumont Lenfest Center for the Arts Columbia University 2025 taken in Lenfest Center for the Arts at Universty Columbia Manhattanville Campus by @benjaminviertel
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a year ago
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One of the great privileges of my life, to work on a Brecht masterpiece as my graduate directing thesis with some of the most incredible artists I’ve ever worked with. Simply a dream. I could NOT have done it without the brilliant Nate, Leah and Zeina, who helped me bring all my ideas to life and brought so much of themselves to this adaptation. Couldn’t thank all these folks below enough, including all the donors and supporters. THANK YOU!!! THE THREEPENNY OPERA Originally Book by Bertolt Brecht Original Music by Kurt Weill New Book by Leah Plante-Wiener @leah.annia New Music and Lyrics by Nate Weida @nateweida Directed by: Me TEAM: Dramaturg: Zeina Al Barkouky Choreographer: lisa nevada Production Stage Manager: Morgan Grant @morgiegrant Producer: Zachary Hedner @zachhedner Company Manager: Alana Roberts @alanamroberts Set Designer: Forest Entsminger @forestbents Costume Designer: Kyle Artone @kylejartone Lighting Designers: Nicholas Pollock @nicholas_pollock01 and Willem Hinternhoff @willemhinternhoff Sound Designer and Mixer: Bennett Lin @bennettzlin Stage Managers: Grace Posillico @gaposillico and Alexa Sacks-Wilner @lexa.s.w Associate Costume Designer: Faith Zamble @spiralinaaa_ Fight and Intimacy Director: Jacqueline Holloway FEATURING: Jake Brinskele as Mack the Knife Jacqui Byrne as Polly Peachum @jacqui_byrne Hannah Karpenko as Jenny @hkarpenk Fred Rice as Mr. Peachum @freddingtonbear Emily Kleypas as Mrs. Peachum @ekleypa Adam Brett as Tiger Brown @adam_brett_ David Hernandez III as Lucy Brown @dhtothe3 Brayden Co as Mattias/Flip/Ensemble/Band @braydenco_ Caleb Christensen as Jimmy/Ensemble/Band @realcalebthomas Nate Weida as Walter/Ensemble/Band Darby Puckett as Pastor Kimball/Ruby/Ensemble/Band @darbypuckett Hanna Shykind as Officer Smith/Betty/Ensemble/Band @hanna_shykind taken in Lenfest Center for the Arts at Universty Columbia Manhattanville Campus by @benjaminviertel
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2 years ago
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I loved working with Columbia MFA playwright Leah Plante-Wiener on her beautiful, hilarious, and terrifying play. This show was so wild and we really brought out the best from each other. I can’t wait to get to do it again! What a ride with an incredible team! GUTBELLY Written by Leah Plante-Wiener @leah.annia Directed by Me TEAM: Assistant Director, Dramaturgy, and Music Direction: Laia Comas @laiaxc Producers: Penzi Hill @apparentlypenzi & David O’Brien @david_obrien130 Stage Manager: Alex Ridley @415ridley Intimacy and Fight Choreographer: Jacqueline Holloway Set Designer: Jonathan Schatzberg @jonschatzberg Costume Designer: Kyle Artone @kylejartone Lighting and Projection Designer: Nick Pollock @nicholas_pollock01 Sound Designer: Sarah Norcross @norcrossmusic FEATURING: India Shea @indiasheaa Shea Grant @sheagrant Tess Walsh @tesspng Photos by me and @aj.peg taken in Columbia University School of the Arts by @benjaminviertel
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2 years ago
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URINETOWN THE MUSICAL music and lyrics by Mark Hollman book and lyrics by Greg Kotis music direction by Camille Villalpando Rolla @camillerolla choreography by Lucas Fedele @feduculis directed by Benjamin Viertel with Marshall Benton @marshaaaaaaalllll , Leandro Bilello @leandroo.bilelloo , Ben Allen Carter @benallencarter , Joshua Clark @joshua.clark24 , Devin Claudio @deviinclaudio , Luka DePasquale @luka_d34 , Bianca Dixon @boncaditchson , Luke Grayson @lukegrayson_ , Charlotte Jensen @_charlottejensen , Logan Johnson @logandanieljohnson , Alex Kennedy @alex_m_kennedy , Drew Dela Llana @drewdelallana , Giavanna Marie Marino @giavannamarino_ , Isabel Mincy @isabel.mincy , Alannah Munn @_alannahmunn , Andrea Nalbandian @andreanalbandian_ , Julianna Ramos @juliannaramosb , Autumn Leigh Papczynski @autumnpapczynski , Andrea Paulina Robles @__andrea.paulina__ , Sati Rogerson @sati_rogerson , Belle Somma @belle.somma , Alejandro Tinnell @alejandro_tinnell , Sam Welborn @samwelb0rn , and Morgan Zeidman @morganzeidman orchestra, Camille Villalpando Rolla, Paul Thompson, RJ Heid, Bob Matchett, and George Hoydich. Executive Producer, Pittsburgh Playhouse & Interim Dean, Keisha Llama PPU Conservatory Theatre Chair, Juan Lebron Rivera General Manager/Producer, Kim Martin Production Manager, Danielle Paccione set design by Stella Frazer @stellafrazer costume design by Cathleen Crocker-Perry @cat.perry.1005 lighting design by Isabel Caldwell Aranza @isa.cal__ sound design by Zach Moore fight and intimacy director Tonya Lynn @fightladytonya stage managed by Evan Smedley @evan.smed assistant directed by Armando Gonzalvez @mango.gonzalvez technical direction by Cas Blessing @cas_blessing Properties Manager, Katie Mikula-Wineman @mikulamadepgh assistant stage managed by Mabry Hill @mabrymae.h and Connor Averill-Snell @connoravs assistant choreographer Casey Rose Colcombe @caseyrose_c assistant music direction by Theo Kutsko @_theo.core_ and Athena Psihudakis @athenadakis photography by John Altdorfer PNC Theatre at Pittsburgh Playhouse @pghplayhouse Point Park University @pointparku 2025 taken in Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse by @benjaminviertel
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10 months ago
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Can’t believe it took grad school for me to direct my first Shakespeare, but I loved every minute of it! I couldn’t have done it without Anastasia and this cast was incredible and had us laughing every day. If you’re looking for a Shakespeare director, drop me a line, would love to revisit this and more of Bill’s plays! MEASURE FOR MEASURE By William Shakespeare Dramaturgy and Script cut by Anastasia Ellis @amellis8 Directed and Designed by Me FEATURING: Truman Gaudoin @truman.gaudoin as Angelo Katie Parkinson @katiejparkinson as Isabella Jeff Parkinson @jeffcparkinson as Claudio and Barnardine Jack Dillon @j.dillon23 as Duke Vincentio Jesse Cao Long @paroldhinter as Lucio Bryce-David King @brycedavidking as Escalus, Provost, and Friar Thomas Shannon Fish @shannonfishh as Mistress Overdone, Mariana, and Francisca taken in Columbia University School of the Arts by @benjaminviertel
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a year ago
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In February, I had the great privilege to work with amazing Columbia MFA playwrights on their spectacular new plays and I truly enjoyed my time collaborating with Dacyl on her new play! What a wonderful team and many fond memories! LIA DEL MAR Written by Dacyl Acevedo @razzledacyl Directed by: Me TEAM: Dramaturg: Zeina Al Barkouky Stage Manager: Sarah Daniel @sarahtdaniel Producer: XiaoYan Zhu @xiaoyannora Set Designer: Ezekiel Clare Costume Designer: Emily Marshburn @emily.marshburn Lighting Designer: Emmanuel Delgado @edelgado.ld Sound Designer: Calvin Hitchcock @calvinnotalfred FEATURING: Alfred Manuel Cabrera Brittani J. McBride @brittani.jenese Eoghan O’Cassey @eoghan.ocasey Morgan Williams @alrightchillout Nichole Thompson-Adams @nicholethompsonadams Olivia Giotta @oliviagiotta Samantha Galarza @sgalarza611 Sheida Kermani @sheidaparis Spencer Bellamy @spencerbellamy taken in Columbia University School of the Arts by @benjaminviertel
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2 years ago
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I’m soooo behind on sharing photos of this extremely fun show I directed! What an incredible cast and team and I couldn’t be prouder! Ivanov by Anton Chekhov Studio @ Schapiro at Columbia University October 2023 Directed: me Dramaturg: Anastasia Ellis @amellis8 Stage Manager: Morgan Grant @morgiegrant Set Designer: Noah Hull @noah_hull_5 Costume Designer: Kyle Artone @kylejartone Lighting Designer: Willem Hinternhoff @willemhinternhoff Featuring: Valentino Musumeci @musutini Taylor Rose @hotpantsrose Eleanor Pearson @_eleanorpearson_ Nate Weida @nateweida Kyle Wilson @icanvalk Marshall Evan McGuire @marshallevanmcguire Fred Rice @freddingtonbear Nancy Pop @pancynop David Hernandez III @dhtothe3 taken in Columbia University School of the Arts by @benjaminviertel
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3 years ago
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Missing this amazing group! The Dastardly Thornes v. The Town of Goldhaven A new musical by Ben Holbrook @baholbrook and Nate Weida @nateweida The Brick @bricktheater NYC (July-August 2023) Directed: me Produced: Joel Edwards @joelsedwards and Zeynep Akca @zeynakca Choreography: #lisanevada Stage Manager: Eulàlia Comas @laiaxcomas Set Designer: B Entsminger @abentsmin Costume Designer: Kyle Artone @kylejartone Lighting Designer: Nick Pollock @nicholas_pollock01 ASM: #SamKersnick PA: #CraigCarroll Featuring: Leon Schwendener @leonschwen #CarlBindman Thea Brooks @theabrooks Fred Rice @freddingtonbear Gio Naarendorp @gnaarface Imari Hardon @princessimari Caleb Christensen @realcalebthomas Nicholas Biddle @nicholas_biddle David Hernandez III @dhtothe3 Laura Galindo @thelauragalindo Mary Nepi @mary_nepi Nate Weida @nateweida taken in The Brick by @benjaminviertel
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3 years ago
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