Olivia Facini
Director | Producer | Writer

New Born

Written by Ella Hickson, Directed by Ian Rickson
Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre
May - June 2026

The cast of New Born—Hugh Jackman, Marianna Gailus, and Sepideh Moafi.

As Associate Director, I supported the director, Ian Rickson, during rehearsals, noted the show during its run, and also worked independently with our talented understudies during “put in” rehearsals. I learned so much through this experience, and I really enjoyed working with our talented team.

 

Hugh Jackman in his monologue, Deadwood.

Press Coverage

New Born is a NYT Critic's Pick! We're very proud of our rave reviews in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

 

Sepideh Moafi in her monologue, Light.

Production Credits

Written by Ella Hickson

Directed by Ian Rickson

Associate Directed by Olivia Facini :)

 

Featuring Marianna Gailus, Hugh Jackman, and Sepideh Moafi

with understudies Atra Asdou, RJ Foster, and Sophia Talwalkar

 

Marianna Gailus in her monologue, Rattle.
Scenic Designers: Brett J Banakis and Christine Jones

Costume Designer: Kaye Voyce

Lighting Designer: Japhy Weideman

Sound Design: Mikaal Sulaiman

Casting Director: Jim Carnahan

 

Production Stage Manager: Merrick Williams

Assistant Stage Manager: Kassi Wilson

Production Assistant: Alyssa Krinsky

 

Our team with an arborist and a climber/pruner from New York City Parks, who helped us learn about the daily lives of those who care for trees. :)

Production photo credit: Evan Zimmerman