Company in the News February 2026

See what PlayGround-NY Writers and Company Members are up to this February including: Bram Hartman, Alex Shafer, Angel Katthi, Uma Incrocci, Bailey Jordan Garcia, and Katie Ryan!

Bram Hartman‘s new one act play, THE SOUND OF BEING FOUND, will premiere in February at the Chain Theatre’s Winter One Act Festival. Bram will direct. Synopsis: “After a one-night stand in a Manhattan apartment, Kevin and Hugo’s flirtation turns volatile as politics, privilege, and undocumented survival collide. When an ICE checkpoint appears outside, the morning after becomes a test of complicity.” Tickets available HERE! Use discount code: FOUND26

Alex Shafer is in a mini-series called THE ARTIST, with Mandy Patinkin, Janet McTeer, Hank Hazaria, Patty LuPone, and others. They play John D. Rockefeller. It’s on a network called “The Network.” Watch a clip HERE!

Angel Katthi is directing a short play, MAGGIE AND GEORGE AND THE TARGET, for The Chain Theater’s One-Act festival. Shows are on Feb 6th, 8th & 10th, part of program #3. More information available HERE!

Uma Incrocci is a co-writer on the movie “Hats Off to Love” — now streaming on Netflix. Watch HERE!

Bailey Jordan Garcia‘s play, THANKS FOR THE MAMMARIES!, which originated at Playground-NY in 2023, will be a part of the Winter 2026 Queens Short Play Festival! Synopsis: After years of wrestling with the decision, Bailey faces the challenge of having to fire their worst employees — their boobs. And these breasts, who act like two vaudevillian old men, won’t go down without a fight.” And, for the first time, Bailey will be playing themself in the play! Come out, support, and vote for the play to win! More information available HERE!

Kathryn Ryan‘s short play, NIGHTMARES SPRING FROM AMERICAN DREAMS, will be included in the upcoming anthology BEST 10-MINUTE PLAYS 2026, published by Smith & Kraus. The book will be available in the fall. The play also has been selected for presentation at the Mid-America Theatre Conference, happening in March.