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Linda is an actress and writer based in New York City. She has appeared on stage in New York and regionally, and in television and independent films (imdb). Her most recent project is a short film, Deborah at Work, she wrote, directed and stars in. The movie was completed in March, 2025 and is currently under consideration for numerous film festivals. Her plays have been produced in New York City (Cherry Lane Theatre, Rattlestick/224 Waverly Place Theater, Dixon Place, United Solo, NY Int'l Fringe Festival, The Invisible Theatre) and published by Smith and Kraus. She has written three award-winning feature screenplays, and a pilot for a dramatic series. Three of her short films have been produced. She wrote, produced, and acted in The Desire Series. Acting Representation:
Agent: Katie Murphy, Pantera/Murphy Agency | 212-219-9330 Manager: Jaime Baker, Baker Management | 212-262-4234 SAG/AFTRA AEA |
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Linda grew up in Colorado. She started acting and writing at the University of Colorado, Denver, and got her first opportunities at many of the prolific community theaters in Denver, including Germinal Stage and The Changing Scene. She then moved to the east coast to study theater in her 20's and got a Master's from Trinity Rep Conservatory. Linda lives in the Bronx with her husband. Her two daughters are grown, both living in Brooklyn. Fun fact -- her family was featured in the New York Times in their Habitats column, July 2011 |
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Reviews of Linda's work:
"Linda Manning proves mighty onstage in Perfect Love.... A 70s something female was seeking a type of perfection, beyond the feminine mystique where a young woman could hope not to be devalued or ignored or thrown away. Linda Manning wants to interrogate this type of perfection. "
Perfect Love -- Linda's solo show ran at the Cherry Lane Theatre, May, 2022
TheaterPizzazz.com
"... a standout performance by Linda Manning, who plays Jason's mother. Her delivery of anger and denial and betrayal was riveting. There were moments where I felt uncomfortable, like I was invading someone's personal space... in a sense seeing things I wasn't supposed to see."
Best Supporting Actress, 2021 Creation Int’l Film Festival, Mina Martin (feature film)
"Such an unusual play. Very skillfully crafted.... Beautifully written sexual encounter. The writer bore her soul. She knows the grasp that love can have. Like being possessed by a mysterious, exciting energy of the other."
There Is No You and Me - full length stage play
New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest
2017 Finalist
"Breathtaking, poignant, and lovely, LEARNING TO DRIVE should be a strong contender for the industry's attention and interest... A spiritual and chronological successor to nostalgic feature masterpieces like THE VIRGIN SUICIDES and ALMOST FAMOUS, LEARNING TO DRIVE is an accomplished, market-ready script ...."
Learning to Drive - feature length screenplay
The Black List, Featured Script 2015
Grand Prize Winner - StoryPros Awards Screenplay Contest 2013
“Yes, Linda Manning can make this stuff up and indeed it does not get much better than this well-constructed play...."
Bite the Apple - full length stage play
David Roberts, Chief Critic, Theatre Reviews Limited, New York, NY
"The ensemble of actresses are remarkable, particularly the evocative and nuanced performance by Manning. Bite the Apple is a smart script with intricate dialogue and beautiful language...."
Bite the Apple - full length stage play
Joseph Samuel Wright, Theatre Is Easy, New York, NY
"This wonderfully quixotic piece by Linda Manning explores the struggles Charlotte faced, including her own stifling romantic ideals. With a striking level of skill and versatility,"
Do Something With Yourself! - full length stage play
TimeOut New York, New York, NY
"The Invisible Theatre Company’s adaptation of the classic tale is strikingly fresh, thanks to playwright Linda Manning’s bold vision.... Manning had a dynamic presence .... Deftly handling the madness that lies at the heart of Poe’s tale, Manning oscillated from a petulant little girl, to a proper young lady, to a disturbing sexual force.... The amount of humor that Manning has incorporated into the script, without compromising its horror, is one of its greatest accomplishments.”
Adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher - full length stage play
The Off-Off-Broadway Review, New York, NY
Contact Linda at LindaSManning at gmail.com
"Linda Manning proves mighty onstage in Perfect Love.... A 70s something female was seeking a type of perfection, beyond the feminine mystique where a young woman could hope not to be devalued or ignored or thrown away. Linda Manning wants to interrogate this type of perfection. "
Perfect Love -- Linda's solo show ran at the Cherry Lane Theatre, May, 2022
TheaterPizzazz.com
"... a standout performance by Linda Manning, who plays Jason's mother. Her delivery of anger and denial and betrayal was riveting. There were moments where I felt uncomfortable, like I was invading someone's personal space... in a sense seeing things I wasn't supposed to see."
Best Supporting Actress, 2021 Creation Int’l Film Festival, Mina Martin (feature film)
"Such an unusual play. Very skillfully crafted.... Beautifully written sexual encounter. The writer bore her soul. She knows the grasp that love can have. Like being possessed by a mysterious, exciting energy of the other."
There Is No You and Me - full length stage play
New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest
2017 Finalist
"Breathtaking, poignant, and lovely, LEARNING TO DRIVE should be a strong contender for the industry's attention and interest... A spiritual and chronological successor to nostalgic feature masterpieces like THE VIRGIN SUICIDES and ALMOST FAMOUS, LEARNING TO DRIVE is an accomplished, market-ready script ...."
Learning to Drive - feature length screenplay
The Black List, Featured Script 2015
Grand Prize Winner - StoryPros Awards Screenplay Contest 2013
“Yes, Linda Manning can make this stuff up and indeed it does not get much better than this well-constructed play...."
Bite the Apple - full length stage play
David Roberts, Chief Critic, Theatre Reviews Limited, New York, NY
"The ensemble of actresses are remarkable, particularly the evocative and nuanced performance by Manning. Bite the Apple is a smart script with intricate dialogue and beautiful language...."
Bite the Apple - full length stage play
Joseph Samuel Wright, Theatre Is Easy, New York, NY
"This wonderfully quixotic piece by Linda Manning explores the struggles Charlotte faced, including her own stifling romantic ideals. With a striking level of skill and versatility,"
Do Something With Yourself! - full length stage play
TimeOut New York, New York, NY
"The Invisible Theatre Company’s adaptation of the classic tale is strikingly fresh, thanks to playwright Linda Manning’s bold vision.... Manning had a dynamic presence .... Deftly handling the madness that lies at the heart of Poe’s tale, Manning oscillated from a petulant little girl, to a proper young lady, to a disturbing sexual force.... The amount of humor that Manning has incorporated into the script, without compromising its horror, is one of its greatest accomplishments.”
Adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher - full length stage play
The Off-Off-Broadway Review, New York, NY
Contact Linda at LindaSManning at gmail.com