Nepali Abroad | Nepalese-Origin NYC Actor Om Raj Raut Joins Cast of A Sketch of New York Following International Festival Success, June 2026

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June 22 , 2026

New York-based actor Om Raj Raut, of Nepalese origin, joined the rotating lead ensemble of A Sketch of New York at The Producer’s Club in Manhattan from June 19 to 21, 2026, taking on multiple characters across a series of satirical vignettes about life in New York City.

About the Production

Written and directed by Jo DiNozzi and Darien DeMaria, A Sketch of New York was a fast-paced sketch comedy that satirized the absurdities of city life, from subway commutes and art-world pretensions to audition-room chaos and modern dating. The production featured a rotating ensemble in which performers shifted between lead and supporting roles across numerous short sketches, with Raut portraying multiple characters throughout the evening.

Raut on the Experience

The production placed significant demands on its ensemble, requiring rapid character transformations across the course of a single performance. Raut embraced the challenge wholeheartedly. “This show demanded rapid character transformation, and that was exactly the kind of work I loved,” he said. “Each sketch required a different voice, perspective, and energy, and I enjoyed the challenge of moving between characters while staying connected to the audience.”

About Om Raj Raut

Raut is a New York-based actor, playwright, and teaching artist of Nepalese origin whose work has been presented nationally and internationally. His solo show 1953: Race for the Summit sold out all five performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and earned a Best Actor nomination at the New York Theatre Festival. His appearance in A Sketch of New York added another international credit to an already impressive body of work, and served as a reminder of the growing presence of Nepalese-origin artists on some of the world’s most competitive theatrical stages.

Performance Details

Raut appeared in performances of A Sketch of New York on June 19, 20, and 21, 2026, at The Producer’s Club, located at 358 West 44th Street in Manhattan’s Theater District.

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