I practice creativity, care, rigorous self-investigation, fierce cooperation, and joy in lifelong learning.
That’s how I perform.
WHat they’re saying
PRESS + REVIEWS
“Calonge’s megawatt smile is the most joyous aspect of the production.”
Zachary Stewart, Theatermania on Psychic Self Defense
"At the height of Burke's epic net narrative... we are faced with a seemingly insignificant sound, uttered casually by the wildly mesmerizing Nikki Calonge."
Ariel Stess, Culturebot on PIONEERS!#GOFORTH
"The deadpan-hilarious Ms. Calonge — a director of ANIMALS...— is one of the best things about 'Chase.'"
Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times on Chase: What Matters Most?
"The first character we meet is played virtuosically by ANIMALS core member, Nikki Calonge, a rigorous performer with intense physical commitment. Her striking entrance sets an impressive precedent..."
Jackie Danziger, Stagebuddy.com on Chase: What Matters Most?
"...a tough cookie in the most adorable way..."
Katarina Hybenova, Bushwick Daily on In the Pony Palace/FOOTBALL
"Strong work from a committed ensemble—particularly a heartbreaking Nikki Calonge—boosts us from amused disbelief […] into bewildered admiration and delight."
Helen Shaw, TimeOut NY on A Play on War
Shows
FEBRUARY 2024
The Scarlet Letter at Two River Theater
Two River Theater
“brought to life in a scene-stealing work of puppetry performance by Nikki CalongE… Beyond dressing Calonge in black, no attempt is made to hide the handiwork animating Pearl, but she is such a perfect result of performance and craftsmanship that no misdirection is needed.”- Two River TImes
“special mention must be made of the puppet that plays Pearl, animated and voiced by Nikki CalongE… By clever staging, Calonge becomes Pearl’s shadow. You don’t forget she’s there, but it’s Pearl who shocks Goody HibbinS.” - The Front Row Center
SEPTEMBER 2023
Psychic Self Defense at HERE
Normandy Sherwood
“…the Most Imaginative Show in New York” - Theatermania
“Playful, silly, teasing, bizarre, this is a work so thrillingly human-made, from so deep in the infinite strangeness of the human mind, that its maverick creativity seems out of reach of the artificial.” - New York Times
MARCH 2023
Life of Pi on Broadway
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
“With dazzling imagination and sublime control, the show’s cast and crew conjure a delirious, dynamic, highly pettable world. And oh, is it a wonder.” - New York Times Critic’s Pick
DECEMBER 2022/JANUARY 2023
Life of Pi at American Repertory Theater
A.R.T.
FEBRUARY 2022
Human Dream Project at St. Ann’s Warehouse
Admiral Grey
JANUARY 2022
NEW MONY! at Chicago International Theater Festival
Maria Camia
AUGUST 2020
Beast Visit at Rubulad
The drunkard’s wife
JANUARY 2020
Fear In The Western World at Target Margin Theater’s The Doxsee
David Commander and Rob Ramirez
2019
Feast of the Epiphany at The Museum of the Moving Image
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Madame Lynch at New Ohio Theatre
The Drunkard’s Wife
Esperpento at 3LD Art and Technology Center + Sundance Film Festival, New Frontier Exhibition
SUNDANCE Institute
2018
Feast of the Epiphany at The Museum of the Moving Image
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World Premiere of BIRTHDAY at Judson Memorial Church/MONO NO AWARE XI Cinema Arts Festival with ANIMALS
MOno no aware
Feast of the Epiphany at BAMcinemaFest
BAM
2017
Electric Lucifer at The Kitchen
The Kitchen
Madame Lynch at NACL and New Ohio Theatre
The drunkard’s wife
