Derek’s 1/2 hour dramedy TRAMPOLINE is a 2022 PAGE AWARDS Quarterfinalist.

PROPATH SCREENWRITING interview with Derek Nicoletto, “whose work ethic and dedication create lightning on the page.” Read the full interview here.

OPTIONED! A tent on jupiter

Caged Film Ltd in association with Templeheart Films and KenMor Films have just optioned Derek Nicoletto’s drama ‘A Tent on Jupiter.’

A note about my new feature biography Ralph - the movie. I met Ralph personally at a lunch spot before I ever knew his incredible story, only part of which is chronicled here in this NY Times article. (what it doesn't say is that Ralph bribed and begged the clerk to open the doors early on the first day same sex marriage was legal so he and Dick could be the first). We spent two years together interviewing and I spent another one writing and shaping the story, picking only a portion to explore. I was lucky enough to gain his and Dick's life rights. If anyone would like to read the script it is a harrowing tale of one man's fight from being a survivor to being of service, please reach out.

Derek Nicoletto was named as a FINALIST in the Inroads Fellowship 2020.

TOP LIST TRENDING - The Homestudy is trending at the top of the Blacklist. 1/29/2020

THE BLACKLIST gives THE HOMESTUDY an 8/10 review: My new, 2020 rewrite of The Homestudy just received an 8/10 rating on The Blacklist - a rating given to less than 5% of all scripts in the database.

"Rarely is a script able to do all of the things that this script does. Funny, honest, and immensely powerful, it tells a uniquely compelling story about one man's heart-wrenching fight for legitimacy as a father to his son, and in the process strikes at the heart of the universal human themes of love, acceptance, grace, and strength. It also manages to have an honest discussion about the injustices that still exist in our society. The story doesn't just highlight what it means to be a good father or parent; it reminds us what it means to be a good person. And in a sea of cynicism and pessimism at the box office, that is so refreshing. The plot is clear, well-paced, and absolutely gut-wrenching at times, all in the service of a powerful resolution that's so satisfying it will jerk tears from the most stoic of audiences. The characters are exceptional, especially our protagonist, Eric, a man so quietly heroic, but still complex and flawed enough to have room to grow and arc. The dialogue is pitch-perfect, knowing when to be nuanced, subtle, and subtextual, and when to deliver its powerfully earnest and heartfelt monologues. There really aren't enough good things to say about this script. It's a wonderful story, and an exceptional piece of writing.

With the introduction of streaming platforms and other new buyers into the feature market, the demand for character-driven dramedies like this one has seen an uptick, which positions this project well. Of course, this script's best asset really is its quality. It's exceptional and will stand out in any executive's weekend read pile. It's original, with characters we haven't seen before, and the thematic and social conversations it has elevate it compared to the more derivative scripts it's competing against. It is going to serve the writer well as a sample showcasing a talented and original voice, and it would not be a surprise to see it gain momentum in development."

Los Angeles Screenplay Awards: The Homestudy, Semifinalist

Derek has spent much of the fall working as a SAG stand in for major network TV shows such as The Blacklist and New Amsterdam. He is currently saving his pennies to produce and direct his short film, Brunch in Babel.

In February, Derek performed as a pediatric oncologist in an AFTRA industrial video.

TIMES SQUARE CHRONICLES.  Read the feature on Derek Nicoletto by Suzanna Bowling in "Meet the Playwrights of NY Summerfest: Derek Nicoletto Asks You to Brunch in Babel"  "Brunch in Babel" will be performed at the Hudson Guild Theatre on September 6th at 6:15 p.m, September 7th at 6:15 p.m. and September 9th at 8:30 p.m.  Get tickets here.

Derek Nicoletto is featured as the only dad ever to appear on Momfaming.com and is their special guest for Father's Day! Read the full article here, where Derek talks about fatherhood and mentions some of his current writing projects, including his memoir, "Hey, Bubba."

In April, Derek Nicoletto worked in Paris, playing a role in an upcoming film from the Emmy-winning team that comprise Styopia Films. 

Derek currently has two short films making the festival circuit as winners (and as official selections: Paternal Instinct and For Better.  In April and May, Derek travelled to Austin, Philadelphia and Brooklyn for screenings.

Haunted Holiot Hildorf Hotel

Derek is currently playing the role of hotel proprietor Alistair McAlastair in the AEA production of The Haunted Holiot Hildorf Hotel at Open Hydrant Theatre Company.  Performances begin June 1, 2018.

Derek Nicoletto set to direct his play "Brunch in Babel" for the New York Theatre Festival.

Derek nicoletto performs during 2018 Sundance film festival for ISA's GRand prize winning screenplay

RECENT PERFORMANCES, events:

LOVER LOVER.  In December 2017, Derek Nicoletto will direct Lover Lover, a play by Veronika Gribanova. After a two-week, sold-out run at the Toronto Fringe Festival in the summer of 2017, theatre company Subverting Something brings Veronika Gribanova’s play Lover Lover to the The Duplex in New York City’s iconic Greenwich Village.  Lover Lover is a story about heartbreak, identity, sexuality, polyamory, and about the limitations and possibilities of love. It is the story of two lovers that have never met, and another one that’s oddly holding them together. Full of surprises, this site-specific piece is an intimate conversation between strangers in a public space. It unfolds in real time, with the audience around them. In “Lover Lover,” the characters come to The Duplex to see a show…and end up being the entertainment.  Get your tickets by clicking on one of the showdates below!

 BACKSTAGE Magazine interview July 7, 2017

#IGotCast With Backstage: Derek Nicoletto

New York actor Derek Nicoletto has some advice for his fellow urbanites: Leave. “Be open to traveling outside Manhattan or Brooklyn,” he says. “We’d all love to get great roles in the city, but it’s more important to be acting as much as possible than to be making the commute an easy one. Sometimes ‘pounding the pavement’ means a highway, not a sidewalk.”

Nicoletto’s creed is working for him. In the past year, he’s been cast in several projects through Backstage, including the leading role in the play “Soulmates or Nada,” as well as in “Reach Out” at the upcoming Open Hydrant Theater Company Urban Waves Festival.

Backstage has been instrumental in his success. “I created a role search specific to my type, location, and age range,” he says. “When a listing fits this description, a notice is sent out to me immediately, so I am able to respond as quickly as possible.”

Backstage was also pivotal in Nicoletto’s decision to transition from a more traditional job to acting full-time. “I was an attorney for 10 years before quitting completely to study at an NYC conservatory that advertised on Backstage,” he says. “I use Backstage daily now that I’m well-trained and ready for the world of auditioning.”

Read the interview here. https://www.backstage.com/interview/igotcast-backstage-derek-nicoletto/

AUGUST 22-26: NEW YORK THEATRE FESTIVAL at Hudson Guild Theatre.

JULY 7-9, 2017 REACH OUT - OPEN HYDRANT THEATRE COMPANY'S ONE ACT FESTIVAL  - July 7-9, 2017

See Derek Nicoletto in "Reach Out" at Open Hydrant Theatre Company.

June 23-25 2017 - A SKETCH OF NEW YORK - SKETCH COMEDY  - The Producer's Club, New York

Take a break from the news cycle! And Facebook! 
Here is the ticket link for A Sketch of New York next weekend. There are 3 casts performing the entire weekend. My cast performs at the following times at The Producer's Club on 43rd and 9th.
Friday, June 23 at 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 24 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, June 25 at 1 p.m. AND 6 p.m.Saturday, June 24 at 1 p.m.  TICKETS

DEREK NICOLETTO SET TO PERFORM IN "SOULMATES OR NADA" AT TEATRO LA TEA

Derek Nicoletto is an actor with experience in theater, film, tv, hosting and improv.  He has studied at the prestigious Atlantic Acting School in New York city and Matthew Corozine Studios. (resume below)