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Dylan Michael Bowden (he/him) is an artist and educator based in New York City, currently studying at Columbia University as a Founders’ Scholar and Columbia Collaborate Fellow. He graduated, magna cum laude, as a Presidential Scholar from Rhode Island College and studied acting, musical theatre, and directing at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center. Dylan has worked with colleges and festivals across the country, teaching workshops in Droznin movement and Musical Theatre. Selected teaching credits include: Loyola University (Chicago), Fordham University (Lincoln Center), Brandeis University, Southern Connecticut State University, and Buffalo State University; KCACTF Regions 4, 7, & 8. He was also a fellow of the Kennedy Center’s Institute of Theatre Journalism and Advocacy, where he worked with NPR’s Bob Mondello and the Washington Post’s Chris Klimek. Dylan’s freelance artistry extends further from acting, directing, and teaching, to playing the accordion.
Dylan is a passionate theatre maker who values the work of Eastern European/Jewish theatre and culture. Since he was born, Dylan has been immersed in Eastern European and Jewish culture, specifically of Moldavian and Eastern Ukrainian descent. At seven years old, he began to play the accordion and quickly fell in love with its sound and quality – later becoming an award-winning player in high school. Now, Dylan uses his accordion to perform and write new music deriving from his family’s love for old Soviet and Russian/Ukrainian folk.
“Dylan Bowden on accordion [is] utterly astounding at threading Lisa Gutkin & Aaron Halva's rich, authentic score through the show, whether… taking center stage or providing a soundtrack.” — Broadway World
NEWS & UPDATES
Returning to Trinity!
Dylan returned to Trinity Repertory Company this summer to join their critically acclaimed production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES as Francis/Tabarro! This production ran from May 30th to June 30th in Providence, Rhode Island. To learn more about this production, click the link below!
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Back by popular demand…
Dylan reprised his role as Moriz Godowsky (Accordion) in Wilbury Theatre Group’s critically acclaimed production of INDECENT by Paula Vogel! This production ran from November 30th to December 23rd. To learn more about this production, click the link below!
Photo: Erin X. Smithers
His Trinity Rep debut!
Dylan made his Trinity Repertory Company debut in Sarah Ruhl’s BECKY NURSE OF SALEM as u/s Bob. This production ran from September 21st to November 10th in Providence, Rhode Island. To learn more about the play, click the link below.
Photo: Trinity Repertory Company
The Tempest by the sea
Dylan recently finished his run with Colonial Theatre Shakespeare in their production of William Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST as Sebastian/Ensemble. This production ran from July 22nd to August 12th in Wilcox Park in Westerly, Rhode Island. To see more photos from the production, click the link below.
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The Clubroom is officially OPEN!
On May 24th, Dylan made his New York theater debut in Aly Tu’s THE CLUBROOM at Teatro Latea, a new work developed at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. In addition to producing Tu’s fantastic new work, he performed as Garrett. To support the labor of the actors & crew, click the link below.
This production was produced courtesy of the New York Theater Festival and Dylan Michael Bowden. The team includes: Aly Tu (Playwright/"Linh"), Kota Horiuchi ("James"), Katsuto Sakogashira ("Hiro"), Elise Martin (Costume Designer/Company Manager), Daryn Russell (Props Designer/Stage Manager), Jack Clark (Director/Lighting Designer).
Playing for Paula Vogel
On closing night of Wilbury Theatre Group’s production of INDECENT, playwright Paula Vogel attended and hung out with the cast! Dylan and the ensemble had the opportunity to speak with Paula about developing this modern classic and her experience in Rhode Island theatre.
Dylan had the pleasure of playing Moriz Godowsky (Accordion). This production opened on April 13th and ran until May 7th. Click the link below for more.
From student to teacher at the Kennedy Center
Dylan had the honor of presenting and recruiting at the Kennedy Center’s American College Theater Festival in Georgia and Nevada! There he taught two of his signature courses that he developed at the National Theater Institute, Elevating the Cut (pictured here) and The Droznin Technique. He was also a selector for each regions’ Musical Theater Scholarship Awards. It was incredible to return as a teaching artist and selector so soon after graduation.
The O’Neill’s newest advocate!
Dylan is excited to work with the National Theatre Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center as their new Program Representative! Working in tandem with artistic director Rachel Jett, Dylan travels to colleges around the United States to represent NTI’s five renowned programs. To book a workshop or information session, email Dylan at ntirep@theoneill.org.
Photo: James Jones Photography
There’s a war going on out there somewhere…
And Andrey is right here! Dylan performed with the Wilbury Theatre Group in THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 as Andrey, Ensemble, and U/S for Pierre, Anatole, and Dolokhov. He also accompanied the performance on his accordion. This production is running until June 19th!
UPDATE: Now extended through June 26th!
Photo: Erin X. Smithers
Lorca meets the Kardashian’s?!?
Dylan recently directed a newly reimagined production of Lorca’s THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA at Rhode Island College — receiving a Certificate of Merit for Directing & Ensemble Work from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Click the link to see how this exciting melodrama was newly transformed this past spring in Providence!
Poster Design: Sergio Raposo