Marla Rubin is an Olivier Award-winning West End and Broadway theatre producer. She is known for originating plays based on Scandinavian books and films, and has helped launch the careers of a number of high-profile actors, directors and writers, including Tom Hardy, Rory Kinnear, Rufus Norris, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne. Rubin began her career working on television documentaries. Her stage productions are recognised for championing the underdog.
Education
Marla Rubin is one of the historic first five women to graduate from Columbia University's undergraduate division, Columbia College. In 1985 she graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and East Asian Studies. Rubin was awarded an international fellowship to study in Japan in 1986. In 1999, she earned a Master's Degree from the University of Manchester. Rubin is a Board Member of the Danenberg Oberlin-in-London Program.
Productions
- Adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne and directed by John Tiffany. The production received its world premiere at Dundee Repertory Theatre, before transferring to the Royal Court Theatre, London, the Apollo Theatre, West End, and St. Ann's Warehouse, New York. In addition to a US tour, there have also been international productions of the play produced in Japan, Finland, Korea , Iceland, Denmark, Mexico , Australia, Hungary, Ireland, Sweden, Turkey, Romania and El Salvador. Upcoming productions of the show in 2019/20 include a return to Australia, Korea and the UK, as well as productions in Israel and South Africa. The Mountaintop - Written by Katori Hall and directed by James Dacre. The show received its world premiere at Theatre 503, London, before transferring to Trafalgar Studios, West End starring David Harewood, and to the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, Broadway, directed by Kenny Leon and starring Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett. Subsequent productions have been produced throughout the United States and Canada. Festen - Adapted for the stage by David Eldridge and directed by Rufus Norris. The production premiered at the Almeida Theatre, London, before transferring to the Lyric Theatre, West End, and the Music Box Theatre, Broadway. The play has also been produced internationally at theatres including the Sydney Opera House, the Arts Theatre, Melbourne, Gate Theatre, Dublin, Habima Theatre, Jerusalem, as well as productions in South Africa, Canada, Cyprus and Turkey, and a national tour of the United Kingdom.
2015 Drama Desk Awards, New York: Nominee Outstanding Play: Jack Thorne, Outstanding Director: John Tiffany, Outstanding Set Design: Christine Jones, Outstanding Sound Design: Gareth Owen.
2005 Olivier Awards, London: Nominee Best New Play: David Eldridge, Best Director: Rufus Norris, Best Set Design: Ian MacNeil, Best Lighting Design: Jean Kalman, Best Sound Design: Paul Arditti
