Allison Benko

"When I think of vital American theatres, I think of Weston Playhouse. This theatre is vibrant, energetic, and absolutely essential to its community. I am always excited to take part in its mission in whatever way I can."  

ALLISON BENKO is a director, playwright, and educator who loves fresh interpretations of classic texts as well as developing new work. Broadway: Oslo (dir. Bartlett Sher, Tony Award). Off-Broadway: Oslo (OBIE Award) and Timon of Athens (dir. Simon Godwin, Drama Desk nom). Teaching: Learning Leaders “Dramatic Interpretation” in Shanghai, and proud former teaching artist for “Young Playwrights Program” at Weston Playhouse. WEBSITE: allisonbenko.com.