Not Man Apart-Physical Theatre Ensemble

03/24/2026

03/24/2026

"In order to play the jazz variation of the Bach Sonata you need to know the Bach Sonata backwards and forwards." - John Farmanesh-Bocca, NMA founding director

03/12/2026

The humbling gifts keep pouring in this week.

is very pleased to announce Founding Artistic Director, John Farmanesh-Bocca's newest play A DEAL PICKED JUST FOR YOU has been selected by Durango PlayFest as a 2026 playlab honoree for emerging playwrights.

Set for a staged reading in Durango Colorado in June 2026, starring Wendie Malick and Brenda Strong! Following the play readings there are talkbacks that engage audiences and further prepare the next wave of American plays for the stage.

If you find yourself in Colorado this summer please come witness the marvelous plays being presented at this incredible fest. Tickets go on sale April 10th!

03/12/2026

Big thanks to for the recognition of this very special show about aging, caretaking, family, children, parents, quantum physics and love. LEAR REDUX: A QUANTUM FANTASIA meant a lot to us.

Thanks to the quintessence that is who was the muse.
Our beautiful cast , , , , and Dennis Gerstan.
Our magical producing partnership

01/10/2026

Never forget.

01/09/2026

We're still getting love for this exciting and beautiful production. Written and Directed by John Farmanesh-Bocca

Starring Jack Stehlin , Emily Yetter , Ahkei Togun , Andres Velez , Jade Sealy , Eve Danzeisen and Dennis Gersten.

Costumes by Denise Blasor
Lighting by Bosco Flannigan
Set by Mark Guirguis
Sound Design by John Farmanesh-Bocca
Produced by

10/28/2025

Founder, John Farmanesh-Bocca had the privilege of visiting in Brooklyn to share some of the foundational work of Not Man Apart - Physical Theatre Ensemble's 'Body Dynamic' actor training & "stick work."
Terry is a dear friend to our company and his actors in training reflect his spirit of excellence, daring and curiosity.

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“John Farmanesh-Bocca is a master in integrating the physical body with the voice and emotions —a foundational requirement for acting. I have worked with him over the past twenty-five years, team-teaching with the use of the Alexander Technique, using verse while passing sticks to each other.

'Stick Work' heightens the sense of awareness throughout the whole body and helps actors develop a higher level of coordination between the body, breath, and intention. This experience also develops ease in movement and at rest, and teaches actors to distribute effort throughout their entire body, from their heads to their feet.”

-Jean-Louis Rodrigue - Senior teacher of the Alexander Technique - UCLA

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“Stickwork is one of the most embodied and intuitive actor training approaches I’ve ever encountered in twenty years as a professional actor and educator. It invites and challenges actors to listen and communicate with their whole being, to connect their intention to their breath and movement, and to be at once fearless as well as fully attentive to their scene partner(s) and the environment.”

-Jonathan Martin, Broadway Actor : WAR HORSE, LIFE of Pi.

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“In many fundamental ways stick-work and Meisner Repetition are invaluable companion tools for the actor, because they both provide an immediate real-time reflection of presence, moment to moment responsiveness, intention, and allows the energy exchange between actors to be made visible.

-Brenda Strong, Film & Television Actress : 13 Reasons Why, Desperate Housewives.

07/02/2025

Must Close July 13th.

If you have seen this production, let us know what you thought!

07/02/2025

5 More Chances To See LEAR REDUX! Must Close July 13th! Get your tickets now at The Odyssey Theatre website. Do Not Miss This Show!!

06/27/2025

Newest Review: “SHAKESPEARE WOULD SMILE… Every moment on stage is exciting and unpredictable, gripping in its ability to imbue [a renowned play] with fresh magic. This is a not-to-be-missed production.” — Elaine Mura, Splash Magazines