PREVIOUSLY:
A developmental workshop of THE VESSEL by Brendan George, directed by Scott Illingworth, presents as part of NYU’s Freeplay Festival 2024.
The world premiere of THE HYPOCHONDRIAC by David Grimm adapted from Molière, directed by Mark Brokaw, runs at NYU Grad Acting.
/January - February 2024/
THE THUGS by Adam Bock, directed by Colette Robert, runs at NYU Grad Acting.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, directed by Mark Wing-Davey, runs at NYU Grad Acting.
/September - November 2023/
A EULOGY FOR ROMAN, written and performed by Brendan George, directed by Peter Charney, debuts off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters in NYC, August 8-27th.
The show receives an EXTENSION through September 3rd.
"Brendan George is earnest and endearing. A modest but sneakily affecting show… The bravest thing about A EULOGY FOR ROMAN is its embrace of kindness, resilience and community."
— Elisabeth Vincentelli, The New York Times August 14, 2023
"Irresistible. A delightfully unique memorial service… written and performed by the remarkable Brendan George."
– David Finkle, NY Stage Review August 12, 2023 ★★★★
"Overwhelmingly successful. I was in tears more than a few times, and laughing hysterically more than a few times."
- Nicole Itkin, Front Row Center August 14, 2023 ★★★★
"George [is] an undeniably endearing and lovable presence."
– Joey Sims, Theatrely August 30, 2023
“George inhabits Milo so persuasively that it’s hard to know where the actor ends and his character begins.”
- Deirdre Donovan, OffOffOnline August 18, 2023
“George does a terrific job of both endearingly portraying Milo while at the same time creating a safe and comfortable atmosphere for his audience, allowing us all to pause and take in the ephemeral beauty of human existence and community.”
- Adrian Dimanlig, Interludes September 1, 2023 (RECOMMENDED)
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THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES by John Guare, directed by Graham Schmidt, opens at NYU Grad Acting.
EN DOMSTOL/EN ANDERSSON by Keith Reddin and Kareem Lucas, directed by Mark Wing-Davey and Jim Calder, premieres at NYU Grad Acting.
MAJOR BARBARA by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Janet Zarish, opens at NYU Grad Acting.
/October ‘22, January ‘23, April ‘23/
A EULOGY FOR ROMAN written and performed by Brendan George, conceived and directed by Peter Charney,
receives its world premiere at the 75th Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Aug. 5 - 20, 2022.
Read more about the show here.
"This was an exceptional performance from a young man, Brendan George, whose ability belied his years… I was simply in awe of what I saw."
— Donald Stewart, FringeReview August 10, 2022 ("Outstanding Show")
“This show is full of heart, and that is entirely down to George. He is phenomenal to watch.”
— Katerina Partolina Schwartz, Broadway Baby August 13, 2022 ★★★★★
“George inhabits the character of Milo so fully that the audience forgets they’re watching a play.”
— Stephanie Eagan, All About Solo July 27, 2022 ★★★★★ Critics’ Choice
“A lovely warm hug of a show that will leave you with a big sloppy smile on your face and a tear in your eye.”
— Rory Ford, The Scotsman August 10, 2022 ★★★★
"Has the audience leaving with warmth in their hearts."
— Robert Peacock, The Wee Review August 9, 2022 ★★★★
The show sells out its preview run at 59E59 in NYC, July 20 - 30, 2022.
A SHOWING IN TRIBECA, written and directed by Francis Bogan, opens at 1969 Gallery.
/December 2021/
CAPRICORN 29 by Alex Hare and Julia Izumi, directed by Alex Hare, presents via The Tank and Post Theatrical May 20th - June 16th, 2021.
“Capricorn 29 is actually brilliant.”
— Helen Shaw, Vulture June 8, 2021
“It’s worth highlighting the performances of Kalyne Coleman, Brendan George and Lindsey Steinert, who embrace the concept with gusto… a joyous hymn to the anxiety generation [that] is well worth an hour of your time.”
- Tom Mead, West End Best Friend May 21, 2021 ★★★★
/May - June 2021/
LOVE LANGUAGE by Jane Lindstrom, directed by Mack Brown, presents in Rule of 7x7 via The Tank.
SONS THAT WEAR DRESSES AND MOTHERS THAT LOVE SWEET POTATOES by Gage Tarlton, directed by Sis, premieres Nov. 28th.
/November 2020/
ROUND by Johnny G. Lloyd, directed by Keenan Tyler Oliphant, presents for the New Alternatives Play Reading Festival.
/June 2020/
SERIALS AT THE FLEA: ONLINE
/March - April 2020/
SERIALS: CYCLE 56 at The Flea Theater.
HARMODIUS AND ARISTOGEITON, OR, THE SPARTAN GAY PLAY by Brendan George reads at Hoot & Holler in NYC.
/February 2020/
Staged reading of BLUE BALLS by Meredith Metcalf, directed by Leah Faye Caddigan, presents as part of Slay Bells.
Staged reading of WHERE DYNASTIES COME TRUE by Julia Izumi, directed by Ann Noling, presents at Brooklyn College.
/December 2019/
Staged reading of HAVANA SYNDROME by Cristina Luzárraga, directed by Kathleen Capdesuñer, presents at Teatro Latea.
/November 2019/
THE CRISIS ACTOR by Joanie Drago, directed by Zack Carey, premieres at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Oct. 11-13.
Staged reading of GURL, HANG UP THE PHONE! by Catherine Weingarten, directed by Ben Stockman, presents at the Now Collective.
/October 2019/
WHAT IS YOUR NAME??? by Jane Lindstrom, directed by Anya Josephs, premieres off-Broadway at Theatre Row for 24 Hour Plays: Nationals.
COOKING WITH STRANGERS, produced by Seth Daniels, enters production for season one.
/August - September 2019/
Staged reading of DOX MODERN MIDDLE by Reid Pope, directed by Aaron Simon Gross, runs at The Tank.
/July 2019/
Staged reading of CIAO BAMBINO by Elizabeth Turner and Vincent Pelligrino runs at the National Opera Center.
/April 2019/
BLEACH announces a two week extension. A third, final week extension follows.
BLEACH closes on March 30th, 2019 after 120 performances.
/March 2019/
The U.S. premiere of BLEACH opens on January 11th, 2019.
“A committed in-your-lap performance.”
- Helen Shaw, Time Out New York January 17, 2019
“(George) exudes the confidence and authority that the part demands. Just about every line is saturated with a coquettish allure… Mr. George is delightful as Tyler. ”
- James Bartholomew, All About Solo January 22, 2019 ★★★★
“The deceptively subtle Brendan George… commands the room.”
- Dan Dinero, Theatre is Easy January 29, 2019
POST-COITUS CONFESSIONS by Isabel Monk Cade, directed by Jenny Statler, runs at NY Winterfest.
/January 2019/
BLEACH by Dan Ireland-Reeves, directed by Zack Carey, announces its U.S. premiere. Rehearsals begin.
MOVING ON wraps production.
/December 2018/
MOVING ON, an NYU web-series, starts production.
NO SYMPATHY FOR THE WOLF records original cast album.
/November 2018/
NO SYMPATHY FOR THE WOLF by Scott Mebus, directed by Maridee Slater, opens as part of FringeNYC.
“It’s a clever touch to have the Boy Who Cried Wolf as the narrator, especially as played here by the appealing George, offering a nuanced performance.”
- Dan Rubins, Theatre is Easy October 14, 2018
/October 2018/
NO SYMPATHY FOR THE WOLF, premiering at FringeNYC, begins rehearsals.
POST-COITUS CONFESSIONS, premiering at NY Winterfest, begins rehearsals.
DREAMLAND (working title), series trailer, wraps production.
/August 2018/
Relocation to New York, New York ~ concrete jungle where dreams are made of ~
/July 2018/
SOMETIMES THE RAIN, SOMETIMES THE SEA by Julia Izumi opens at Brown University.
"In portraying Dolan (and Hans Christen Andersen), Brendan George ‘18 successfully vivifies the author’s complex personality, loneliness, and overwhelming desire to be loved and seen."
- Paige Torres, The Blognonian April 16, 2018
/April 2018/
PIPPIN opens at Brown University.
"The most dynamic character in the ensemble was the flirtatious, scantily clad “Leading Player,” played by Brendan George ’18, who served as the musical’s spiritual coxswain... and George’s performance merits acclaim usually reserved for Broadway professionals.”
- Annabelle Woodward, The Brown Daily Herald November 26, 2017
/November 2017/
Workshop readings for plays in development at Williamstown Theatre Festival:
YELLOWJACKETS, by Itamar Moses, directed by Annie Tippe and THE ALGORITHM, by Julian Sheppard, directed by Oliver Butler.
/August 2017/
REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION by Tony Kushner presents as part of the 5 x 10 short play series at Williamstown Theatre Festival.
/July 2017/
TALLGRASS GOTHIC, by Melanie Marnich, opens at Brown University.
"...and the slimy, independent Filene (Brendan George ’18) all serve to push the progress of the affair in their willed direction. It’s clear these surrounding characters were scrupulously developed during the production process, and no two share the same deceit or tactics of manipulation."
"Tallgrass Gothic exploits both the body and mind, and touches on sexual freedom as much as it does emotional complacency, affecting the audience viscerally but never cheaply."
- Samuel Fredericks, The Blognonian March, 2016
/March 2016/
SPRING AWAKENING opens at Brown University.
"Among the teenage ensemble, the romantic entanglement between two male characters — a collision of Brendan George’s ’18 smarmy swagger and the Bambi-esque Jonathan West ’16 — is comically entertaining."
- Andrew Deck, The Brown Daily Herald February, 2015