Bio
Noah Schoenberg is a playwright, comedian, and culture critic based in Philadelphia.
His first play, Lev of Leningrad, has thus far received three public staged readings: in June 2021 at the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, PA after the play was selected as a finalist in the Fulton’s inaugural 'Stories of Diversity' festival; in July 2022 at InterAct Theatre in Philadelphia; and in April 2023 in Philadelphia at the Weitzman Museum of National Museum of Jewish American History. Select photos from the Weitzman performance can be viewed here.
Noah launched his newsletter, Noah’s Culture Quarterly, in August of 2024. He makes entertainment recommendations and keeps readers abreast of his own creative developments. You can read the first issue here.
In October 2024 Noah performed and recorded his first standup comedy showcase at Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia, which you can watch here.
Noah was offered a professional contract to play football at Arsenal, but chose writing instead. Noah’s wife and son deeply regret his decision, and his continued Premier League fandom.
Projects
Lev of Leningrad
Lev of Leningrad
Lev of Leningrad
Lev Furman, a 70-year-old Soviet émigré living in Philadelphia, revisits his struggles as a refusenik in Leningrad, Russia, to persuade his daughter, Michal, to pursue a traditional life.
Full length play
Performance history:
o Weitzman National Museum of American, 2023
o InterAct Theatre Company, 2022
Har Jehuda
Lev of Leningrad
Lev of Leningrad
Ava’s visit to her grandmother’s grave takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Travis, a local cleanup volunteer.
10 minute play
Comedy
Lev of Leningrad
Comedy
Enjoy Noah’s 5-minute showcase recording at Helium Comedy Club
This showcase was recorded on October 20th, 2024, almost exactly 5 months before George Foreman’s remarkable life came to an end on March 21st, 2025. Foreman was truly a great American. Rest in Peace, Mr. Foreman.
Noah's Culture Quarterly
A quarterly newsletter where Noah highlights and recommends culture offerings, provides updates on his own work, and spotlights local artists.
