Thoughts & Stories
Writing, filmmaking, acting, and the creative life — in Tamir's own words.
"One of the best pieces of live theatrics I have seen in quite some time!" — NoHo Arts District raves about Yardenne's wild, hilarious world premiere at The Group Rep.
LA Theatrix calls it "entertaining and refreshing" — Yardenne's dark comedy whodunit earns praise for its sharp ensemble, precise comedic timing, and a production that delivers both humor and reflection.
Broadway World covers the debut of Tamir Yardenne's dark comedy murder mystery — stylish, darkly unhinged, and fueled by ambition, power, and deceit. An Emmy is up for grabs.
A sharp, witty review of Tamir Yardenne's dark comedy murder mystery at The Group Rep Theatre — eight actors, zero weak links, and a whodunit that earns every gasp. ★★★★½
StageSceneLA calls it "terrific" — Tamir Yardenne on playing the dynamic realtor Andre in Russell Brown's supernatural real-estate thriller at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills.
Playing Andre in the world premiere of Russell Brown's Listing at Theatre 40 — a story about architectural obsession, preservation vs. profit, and finding real emotion in a make-believe world.
Jesus has the power to change our hearts, transform our lives, and help us love others. Together, we can heal the world by loving like Him.
After a successful run of The Young and the Rest of Us, I'm ready to take on something darker, bolder, and more provocative. Meet Mandingo.
A small animal rescue initiative started in 2008, driven by a lifelong passion for animals — and a belief that every creature deserves a second chance.
What do you do when 21 years of your life, your home, and your belongings are swept away in a cascade of smoke and fire? NYU Tisch alumnus Tamir Yardenne found his saving grace in the typewriter.
What happens when you take the heightened drama of daytime television and throw a murder mystery into the mix? I sat down to write a play that answers exactly that question — and the result surprised even me.
Creating an award-winning web series from scratch — writing, directing, producing, and starring in it — was the most challenging and rewarding experience of my career. Here's what I wish I'd known going in.
People often ask how I manage to act, write, and direct simultaneously. The honest answer? It's messy, chaotic, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Here's my process.
There's a reason the best comedies make you laugh and then make you think. Dark comedy isn't about shock value — it's about using humor as a Trojan horse to deliver uncomfortable truths.
After months of pre-production, shooting, and post-production, we've wrapped my first independent feature film. The journey from page to screen was unlike anything I've experienced before.
The theme of external validation vs. internal worth runs through almost everything I write. It's not an accident. Here's why this idea keeps showing up in my work.