Solo Performer, Playwright, Teacher, Activist
Self-Employed
I'm a solo performer, playwright, teacher, and activist, based in New York City with 25 years of experience. For complete acting resume: go to adinataubman.com
Solo Shows/Producing:
- "The Road Back: One Woman's Journey From Depression to Recovery" (The Chain Theatre, NYC-Off Broadway, Reel Mind Festival, Rochester, NY, for undergrad psychology student/faculty at Nazareth College/St. John Fisher University, doctors in the psychiatry residency program at Rochester General Hospital, "Shalom" mental health ministry at Greenfield Congregational Church in Fairfield, CT, and upcoming in April 2024United Solo Festival in NYC)
- "A Line in the Sand," a docudrama about the Columbine High School massacre based on interviews with survivors (more than 12 festivals in the U.S. and in Europe and in high schools across the U.S., followed by post show discussions with students about gun violence prevention and how to create a more compassionate school community
- Founder and Artistic Director of Chrysalis Theatre Company for 10 years
Teaching:
- Writing, performance, and creative activism for Breaking Walls, for over 10 years, in the NYC public schools and at four international youth summits: In Tangier, Yerevan, Palermo, and this coming summer in Sarajevo. I am a board member as well. Breaking Walls is non-profit organization and an international youth empowerment movement that uses creative writing and theatrical performance to build global peace and acceptance.
Peer Facilitating:
- 14 years of experience as a peer facilitator for Mood Disorder Support Groups of New York (MDSGNY), 5 years as a board member.
Activism:
- Mental Health (MDSGNY, the NYC chapter or DBSA)
- Gun Violence Prevention (Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in AmericaNYC Chapter
Awards:
- Mogens Schou Award for Advocacy from ISBD, presented by Marylou Selo
- Outstanding Solo Show Award: Midtown International Theatre Festival and Planet Connections Festivity