NEWS & REVIEWS

REVIEWS

Ari Derambakhsh is outstanding as Hermia, who transitions from sweetness to fury.
— Twin Cities Pioneer Press (A Midsummer Night's Dream, Guthrie Theatre)
Ari Derambakhsh stuns as Hermia.
— The Minnesota Star Tribune (A Midsummer Night's Dream, Guthrie Theatre)
Derambakhsh is terrific at letting loose Hermia’s manic anger.
— Talkin' Broadway (A Midsummer Night's Dream, Guthrie Theatre)
Ari Derambakhsh’s Hermia is headstrong and refreshingly modern, making her portrayal one of the most compelling I’ve seen.
— UnscriptedTakes (A Midsummer Night's Dream, Guthrie Theatre)
Ari Derambakhsh is a fierce Hermia
— Lavender Magazine (A Midsummer Night's Dream, Guthrie Theatre)

REVIEWS

Derambakhsh finds hidden depths.
— The LA Times (English, The Old Globe)
Goli is played with sweet innocence by Ari Derambakhsh.
— The San Diego Union Tribune (English, The Old Globe)
In contrast to the world-weariness that peeks through the other characters, Derambakhsh portrays Goli with convincing innocence and naivete.
— San Diego Magazine (English, The Old Globe)
It was a well-done show, as one would expect with that caliber of talent. Ari Derambakhsh stood out in her role.
— San Diego Jewish World (English, The Old Globe)
  • March 2026

    Ari was part of the first public reading for the feature film “WHAT R YOU?”, directed by Arya Shahi.

  • March 2026

    Ari participated in the workshop and presentation of “Belly Dancing Lessons” by Borna Barzin. Presented by Gemma Josephine in partnership with Garden Party Studios at The Ace Hotel. Proceeds benefit the Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran.

  • February 2026

    Ari worked on a workshop and reading of the new play “Operation Saffron” with The Workshop Theater.

  • January 2026

    Opening Night of “The Bookstore” by Michael Walek at 59E59 Theaters.

  • December 2025 - February 2026

    Ari makes her Off-Broadway debut in her return to “The Bookstore”, directed by William Carden. Playing at 59E59 Theaters.

  • December 2025

    Ari partook in a workshop and reading of “Blood and Milk”, written by Nikki Massoud and directed by Sivan Battat, as part of Fault Line Theatre’s Irons in the Fire project.

  • November 2025

    Ari participated in the development of multiple new plays, including a workshop and reading at The National Opera Center.

  • April-September 2025

    Ari is the voice of Blue Sapphire in the English release of “Rainbow Bubblegem”.

  • June 2025

    The 78th Annual Tony Awards.

  • June 2025

    Ari participated in the development and workshopping of multiple plays, include a reading at Ensemble Studio Theatre in NYC.

  • May 2025

    Ari was a part of Cleveland Play House’s 2025 New Ground Festival. She played Zara in the workshop and reading of “The 49th Annual Twins Day Festival in Twinsburg, Ohio” by May Trueuhaft-Ali

  • January-March 2025

    Ari starred as Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Guthrie, under the direction of Joseph Haj.

  • November-December 2024

    On set for an upcoming indie project! More info to follow.

  • August-October 2024

    Ari performed as Lydia Bennet and Anne de Bourgh in Pride & Prejudice at Cleveland Play House, under the direction of Michael Barakiva.

  • June-August 2024

    Ari performed as Brittany in the world premiere of The Bookstore at New Jersey Repertory Company, under the direction of William Carden.

  • June 2024

    Ari made her TV debut in “The Savant” on AppleTV+

  • March-April 2024

    Ari moved to New York City and spent her first month traveling to The Kennedy Center in DC to workshop a new play.

  • January-February 2024

    Ari played the role of Goli in English at The Old Globe in San Diego, under the direction of Arya Shahi.

  • November 2023

    In production for “A Breathless Flower”

  • November 2023

    Ari worked on a reading of ‘Layalina’ with Thumbprint Studios.

  • July 2023

    Interview with ShoutoutLA.

  • April-June 2023

    After a nationwide search, Ari was selected as 1 of 10 actors to participate in the first annual Sparkfest Competition. She performed alongside 9 other artists at Amphibian Stage in Fort Worth, Texas and was selected as one of 5 acting finalists.

  • March 2023

    Rising Star interview with VoyageLA!

  • March-May 2023

    Ari made her professional debut understudying both Elham and Goli in the West Coast Premiere of Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play ENGLISH at Berkeley Repertory Theatre.