American Theatre of Actors presents another double-header: The Seacoast of Chile by Meny Beriro and Birds in the Meadow written and directed by James Jennings. 

July 30 – August 10 at The American Theatre of Actors complex, 314 W 54th St, New York City   TICKETS

The Seacoast of Chile by Meny Beriro, directed by Ginger Kipps and featuring Ken Coughlin, Leslie Fleming-Mitchell, Laura Tewksbury, and Michael Donaldson

Four lifelong friends in their 60’s discuss their lives when suddenly one of the friends — Bella — confesses she wants to escape to the Seacoast of Chile and leave everything behind. She is greeted with stunning reactions.

Birds in the Meadow written and directed by James Jennings and featuring Phil Oetiker, Jiening Zhu, and Julie Zimmermann

A husband and wife are traveling cross-country. They camp in a trailer park and Joan becomes increasingly distressed about the news articles reporting on the rampant molestation of women. Joan struggles with how to get involved – will she be able to make an impact?

The American Theatre of Actors was founded in 1976 by James Jennings, who continues as its President and Artistic Director. It is a repertory theatre company consisting of 50 actors, 15 playwrights and 8 directors. Its purpose is to promote the development of new playwrights, directors and actors and provide them a creative atmosphere in which to work without the pressures of commercial theatre.

The plays deal with the social and ethical problems of contemporary society. Over 1000 new works have been presented and more than 11,000 actors have worked at A.T.A., including Dennis Quaid, Bruce Willis, Danny Aiello, Dan Lauria, Chazz Palminteri, Kevin O’Connor, William Fichtner, Edie Falco and Kathryn Hahn.