For the past 16 seasons, Origin Theatre Company has produced the Origin 1st Irish Theater Festival, programing a mix of acclaimed productions from Ireland, and new shows, readings and workshops produced locally by members of New York’s extensive Irish diaspora theater community.
Hailed by the NY Times as “an important event that offers New York theatergoers the chance to see fascinating new work,” this is the only festival of its kind devoted to producing and presenting the theatrical work of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world.
Taking place at venues big and small across New York, the month-long Festival (now taking place in April-May) has remained modest in size, with an emphasis on innovation, high impact writing, and on community building. Paramount to its mission is creating an arts event in New York that serves as a valuable trans-Atlantic bridge for theater makers and audiences alike.
Media Blitz has handled media relations and marketing for the Festival since 2010.