See Origin Theatre’s European Month of Culture 2019, in partnership with the EU Delegation. Find out more about the latest films, plays, readings and cultural events from across Europe being presented in New York this May.

And find out more about Origin’s dazzling annual gala on May 20th.

  • Jan 20 Wednesday

CASTING AND THE IRISH PERSPECTIVE

  • January 20, 2021 – January 25, 2021

Wed Jan 20, 3pmMon Jan 25, 8pm Join us for a conversation with Irish creatives in the US – and find out what the community is, how to build your career in the Irish arts, and how to stay connected during these times.  Moderated by influential Backstage casting director Christine McKenna Tirella. PANELISTS Nicola Murphy — acclaimed NY…

  • Jan 20 Wednesday

THE IRISH TUNES OF TIN PAN ALLEY

  • January 20, 2021 – January 27, 2021

Wed Jan 20, 8pmWed Jan 27, 3pm An exploration of some of the iconic tunes derived from Irish traditions that influenced American popular music. With Irish folk historian, author, recording artist and NYU Professor of Irish Studies Mick Moloney and moderated by the Black 47 lead singer, host of “Celtic Crush” on Sirius, and author of the…

  • Jan 22 Friday

STAY HOME AND STAY SAFE

  • January 22, 2021 – January 26, 2021

WORLD PREMIERE Presented by Origin Theatre Company (New York City) Plays by Geraldine Aron, Honor Molloy, Derek Murphy and Ursula Rani Sarma Cast: Angel Desai, Alan Kelly, Niamh Hopper, David Spain and Jade Jordan Fri Jan 22, 8pmTue Jan 26, 3pm TICKETS ARE FREE Four new short plays by four distinguished Irish playwrights on either…

  • Jan 30 Saturday

ZOOM MIXER FOR IRISH ARTISTS EVERYWHERE

  • 1:30 pm

Backstage Casting presents a LIVE virtual mixer, hosted by casting director Christine McKenna-Tirella.   Sat Jan 30, 1:30pm EST, 6:30pm GMT Backstage Casting’s Christine McKenna-Tirella hosts a LIVE virtual mixer on January 30th.  Irish actors and creators (wherever you are) are welcome to attend this unique, free networking event over Zoom.  Drop by, grab a cocktail or mocktail and tune…

  • Jan 31 Sunday

CLOSING CEREMONY

  • 5:00 pm