News

Trailer drops for Natural Selection (Dec. 2024)
I am so psyched to share the trailer for this project — it’s a dinosaur adventure period piece that’s roughly Jurassic Park meets Pride & Prejudice, and it’s glorious. Enjoy it here!

NYC premiere of my new play Zog next month! (Nov. 2024)
My short play Zog, which examines a trio of rec league softball teammates who realize they’re spending their final moments before nuclear obliteration trapped with each other on a subway car, will be presented in December as part of Divine Riot’s A Train Antholoy at Brooklyn Art Haus. Here’s the press release.

New humor article (Nov. 2024)
I wrote a real silly piece about who’s really behind those “anonymous” political donation-matching pushes you get texted about constantly (spoiler: it’s warlocks). Check it out here.

Next up in festival news! (Nov. 2024)
BRETT WAS A F*CK will be screening again in Manhattan at the Big Apple Film Festival in November. Tickets available here.

BRETT WAS A F*CK nominated for three awards (Sept. 2024)
We were honored to be nominated for THREE awards by SOHO: Best US Short, Best Ensemble, and Best Actor. More festival news coming soon!

Three Scripts Advance at Austin Film Festival (Sept. 2024)
I’m honored that three scripts I wrote this year — two short films and one horror comedy pilot — have moved forward in Austin Film Festival’s screenplay competition. More soon!

BRETT WAS A F*CK to premiere at SOHO (August 2024)
Thrilled to announce that my short film BRETT WAS A F*CK, which I wrote, co-directed, and co-produced, will premiere at the SOHO International Film Festival in mid-September. Can’t wait to share some additional festival updates in the near future!

Boeing Boeing at Flat Rock Playhouse (July 2024)
What an amazing experience bringing this energetic farce to North Carolina! Come see the show Asheville Stages described as “a bold and occasionally subtle yet constant comedic rumble.”  Apparently, according to Tribune Papers, “Handsome Rubin with poise and elocution is very believable as a dapper, cultured, brash ladies’ man.” Running through August 25th.

Shooting Natural Selection (May 2024)
I had an amazing time shooting this period-piece adventure film on location in Maine! Can’t wait to see this one come to life.

Joining At the Wedding at Studio Theatre (March 2024)
I’m excited to return to DC and the Studio Theatre to join the company of At the Wedding, a fantastic comedy with a huge heart. Get your tickets now for the show the Washington Post is calling “switchblade-sharp” and “worth its weight in gold.”

Rave reviews for Macbeth in Stride at Philadelphia Theatre Company (November 2023)
I stepped in for opening weekend of the show’s Philadelphia run, and we received a fantastic reception from audiences and critics alike. From the Philadelphia Inquirer: “Rubin seamlessly slips between song, accordion playing, and recitation of Old English Shakespearean verse…wow! Just wow!”

Next up: Macbeth in Stride at Shakespeare Theatre Company (October 2023)
I’m thrilled to join the amazing team behind this “spellbinding and strikingly original” re-telling of Macbeth, centering Lady M’s story and featuring a killer rock score — more info here.

Production begins on BRETT WAS A F*CK (August 2023)
I’m elated to dive into co-directing and producing this short murder mystery that I wrote — my script was a second rounder at Austin Film Festival last year, and I’m lucky to have an amazing cast and crew bringing it to life with me.

Next up: Cabaret at Virginia Theatre Festival (May 2023)
I’m excited to head to Charlottesville this summer to play Cliff Bradshaw in Cabaret — full press release here.

New musical from the creators of Puffs (May 2023)
I had a wonderful time helping develop a new musical from the creators of Puffs and some wildly talented songwriters with a series of readings this spring. Looking forward to what’s next for the project!

Produced new short film I Prefer Monsters (February 2023)
I came onboard to helm a taut thriller by playwright Matt Minnicino, and had the opportunity to work with a fantastic cast and crew to bring it to life — now onto post!

Next up: People, Places, and Things at Studio Theatre (October 2022)
I’m thrilled to be joining the cast of Studio Theatre’s production of People, Places, and Things! I’m really looking forward to working with their team on such a phenomenal show. If you’re in Washington, DC, from November 9th - December 11th, come see us!

For Hire at SOHO International Film Fest! (September 2022)
For Hire will be having its Northeast premiere at SOHO Film Fest in October — looking forward to sharing this short as part of their amazing festival! You can check out the trailer for the film, which was shot in one take, here.

Developmental workshop of The Gorgeous Nothings (September 2022)
I was pleased to help develop this new musical based on historical events through Lifejacket Theatre Company, which highlights undertold stories.

For Hire headed to Atlanta! (August 2022)
I’m excited to announce that For Hire, a short film I produced and starred in, is headed to the Atlanta Underground Film Festival — looking forward to heading down there with our team to represent the film!

Recording Story Pirates Podcast Season 5 (May 2022)
I had an amazing time voicing a bunch of characters for the fifth season of the iHeartRadio award-winning Story Pirates podcast! The episodes will be released later this year, and will feature some truly incredible special guests!

Now appearing on “The Equalizer” on CBS (April 2022)
I’m excited that my episode of The Equalizer has now aired and is available online, too! It was great to briefly join their team for this one — it’s a fun ride!

Play reading at Dramatists Guild Foundation (February 2022)
I got to jump in on a reading of Space and Time, a wonderful new play by Regina Velazquez, as part of a developmental series with DGF.

Shooting a CBS drama (February 2022)
I was pleased to get to spend some time on set this month shooting an episode of a hit CBS drama — looking forward to sharing more details when it airs this spring!

Producing News (November 2021)
I produced a horror film this fall, and I’ll tell you what: blood effects are even scarier on set than on screen. Can’t wait to share Pay the Tithe once we’re through post-production!

New Short Film (September 2021)
Had the pleasure of acting in a short film, shot in one 10-minute take. This is the closest I’ve come to live theater in…too long!

“Extremely Specific Theme Songs” Drops Online (June 2021)
My new sketch series, which is exactly what it sounds like, was released online this month. Check out all ten episodes (and all ten catchy original tunes) here.

Even More Publishing News (March 2021)
I’ve written a number of humor pieces over the last few months for outlets like McSweeney’s, Points In Case, and WryTimes, including my latest: “What I Assume Emojis Mean To Gen Z.” Check it out here, and see them all on my writing page.

Short-Form Series Sold To Social Media Startup (January 2021)
That was a lot of alliteration! I sold two sketch series to a new social media company — looking forward to shooting and airing them this spring!

More Publishing News (October 2020)
My latest piece for McSweeney’s — “Political Fundraising Emails from Middle-earth” — recently went live. Check it out here, or on my Writing page.

Season 3 Finale of At Home with Amy Sedaris (July 2020)
Had a real hoot jumping back into the At Home world for their star-studded season finale. Check out the whole third season, available now!

Appearing in Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show (April 2020)
I’m thrilled that the role I was born to play — a malfunctioning Stepford husband — can now be viewed in all its glory by clicking here. Check out the whole season on Netflix, it’s a hoot!

Published in McSweeney’s (March 2020)
I wrote a humor piece for McSweeney’s on the Democratic primary — check it out here.

Returning to At Home with Amy Sedaris (February 2020)
I was very excited to be asked back to the set of At Home to shoot a few days for their upcoming third season — it was so much fun working with their team again!

Signed with CESD (December 2019)
I’m very excited to be working with Maura Maloney and the amazing team at CESD’s legit and comedy departments!

Shooting new Netflix show (October 2019)
Had the pleasure of being a part of Iliza Shlesinger’s upcoming sketch show on Netflix — can’t wait to share it next year!

Appearing in Alternatino (August 2019)
My sketch in Arturo Castro’s hilarious new show aired this month — check out how pissed off I get at him here.

Puffs closes off-Broadway (August 2019)
After a record-breaking 951 performances, the New York production of Puffs has officially closed. I had such a phenomenal time playing Cedric eight times a week over the past year — thanks to all the fans who made it such a terrific experience!

Short film shoot (July 2019)
Had the pleasure of working on For The Record, a new short film set in a hip vintage record store. Looking forward to watching it on vinyl!

Bless This Mess Screenings (June/July 2019)
The short film I exec produced and starred in opposite Midori Francis (Good Boys) screened at Brooklyn’s Alamo Drafthouse as well as at several NYC festivals, earning several nominations and awards.

Published in Points in Case (May 2019)
I wrote a comedy article for Points in Case about how my biggest issue with the final season of Game of Thrones was that it just wasn’t season four of Cheers. Check it out here.

Commercial shoot in Philly (May 2019)
Shot a very fun new national commercial on a farm outside Philadelphia and got to hang out with some cows between takes.

Profiled for DC Metro Theater Arts (April 2019)
I had the pleasure of chatting with Deb Miller about Puffs and my career in general — check her piece out here.

My episode of At Home with Amy Sedaris aired (April 2019)
If you want to see the comical height difference between me and the insanely talented Amy Sedaris, you can watch our scene here.

Commercial shoot in DC (April 2019)
Took a quick trip down to DC for a couple days to shoot a new commercial. Missed the cherry blossoms by about a week but had a great shoot!

New Comedy Central sketch (March 2019)
I had an awesome time re-teaming with the folks at Comedy Central to create this new sketch about an app that helps you deal with your existential crises — check it out here.

Shot a new national commercial (February 2019)
Got to travel upstate to shoot a very cool one-take commercial on a custom-built sound stage. A really fun experience with a great team!

Shooting Comedy Central series Alternatino (December 2018)
Had a great time on set with Arturo Castro and the other funny folks behind the new series Alternatino — can’t wait for this one to come out!

New commercial for NFL Shop (November 2018)
Click here to watch me carry a truly impressive amount of swag in this new national commercial.

Taking over full-time in Puffs (November 2018)
I’m very excited to step in full-time as Cedric beginning November 16th. Come see us at New World Stages!

Shooting At Home with Amy Sedaris (September 2018)
I was really fortunate to get to play a role in the upcoming second season of Amy Sedaris’ brilliant brainchild. It was a blast to be in that world — many thanks to the cast and crew!

Joining the cast of Puffs at New World Stages! (August 2018)
I'm thrilled to join the off-Broadway theater world by becoming a swing for this amazing show about the other people who went to school with a certain boy wizard, which recently celebrated its 500th performance!

I Digress shoot (August 2018)
Got to play a well-meaning but just supremely boring dude in Krysta Nylen's pilot about a woman navigating the dating world in an era of social media perfection. 

Double Jeopardy at UCB Hell's Kitchen (Summer 2018)
The sketch show I co-wrote and performed in finished up its six-month run at UCB in August with a streak of packed houses and great reception.

Georgica Shoot (June 2018)
Very excited to work for a few days on this short film -- created by some of the writers and producers of The Americans -- playing a tan, tatted-up lifeguard (so, basically, myself).

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert  (May 2018)
I starred in a very fun, very hard-hitting sketch about Swedish meatballs and where they really come from (check it out here). 

Siggi's Yogurt Commercial (May 2018)
I played my dream role of overly considerate boyfriend in a new commercial for delicious yogurt -- watch it here.

Podcast with Jesse Eisenberg (April 2018)
I was lucky enough to be a part of Jesse Eisenberg's audio story for The Truth podcast about how he doomed the 1993 Phoenix Suns -- listen here.