Niraj Nair is a rising actor making his mark in the competitive New York City theater scene. Having recently earned his BFA from NYU this spring, Nair has quickly garnered attention, participating in several prestigious programs and projects that underscore his versatility and commitment to the craft.
Post-Graduate Achievements
Since graduation, Nair has been selected for several key initiatives designed to nurture young artists:
- The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals (NYC Cohort 2025): This rigorous, free professional intensive for early-career artists is a significant honor. The program, which took place in partnership with Pace University’s Sands College of the Performing Arts, included workshops, master classes, industry panel discussions, and culminated in an Off-Broadway production of The 24 Hour Plays at Classic Stage’s Lynn F Angelson Theater. The Nationals are spearheaded by program directors Jake Beckhard and Serena Berman.
- Clubbed Thumb’s New Play Directing Fellowship: Nair is part of the acting company workshopping Jonathan Journals Spontaneously Combusted (dir. Terrence I Mosley) for its Winterworks premiere this January.
Selected Performance Highlights
Nair’s performance history spans both classic and contemporary works across various renowned institutions:
- The Angel That Troubled The Waters (dir. Leo Egger) at Target Margin
- Hospitality (dir. Laura Dupper) with EST Youngblood
- The Antipodes (dir. Sabrina Carlier) at NYU
- Middletown (dir. Jake Beckhard) at NYU
- Richard II (dir. Simone Coxall) at RADA (The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art)
Training, Philosophy, and Creative Ventures
Niraj Nair holds a deep appreciation for plays—both new and old—that are acutely aware of their audience. He states that he believes “drama makes it possible for normal people to engage with philosophy.”
His training reflects this balance between the traditional and the contemporary:
- He studied new play readings under the guidance of Miriam Silverman and Rinne Groff at NYU.
- He completed a semester of Shakespeare training at RADA.
Beyond the stage, Nair has also been involved in innovative projects:
- He was featured in Emily Ann Banks’s new adaptation, Three Cis-ters, presented as part of LimeFest at The Tank.
- He was a featured artist at the NYU Creative Career Hub’s 2nd International Student Arts Incubator Showcase at Racket NYC.
- He was part of Singapore Repertory Theatre’s cyber wellness campaign, HPick-A-Hero, a 7-part video series written and directed by Daniel Jenkins to combat cyberbullying.
- As a graduate of the Singapore Repertory Theatre’s Young Company, Nair was part of a talented cast that explored promenade theatre and took on a unique theatrical ‘tour,’ adapting to the changing performance landscape of the year.
Niraj Nair continues to be a dynamic force in the theater world, bringing his thoughtful approach to every new role and collaboration.
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