"Tamir Yardenne's dynamic realtor Andre — terrific."
— StageSceneLA
When a script is packed with high-stakes tension and unexpected twists, it takes a dynamic cast to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. In Russell Brown's gripping thriller Listing, directed by Tom Lazarus at Beverly Hills' Theatre 40, Tamir Yardenne's portrayal of the energetic realtor Andre is earning well-deserved praise.
As noted by StageSceneLA, Yardenne delivers a "terrific" performance — injecting vital charisma into the production's tense real-estate saga and grounding the ensemble with authentic, magnetic energy.
The Role: Andre in Listing
Set against the backdrop of an architectural gem in Silver Lake, Listing opens as a drama about preserving historic character before spiraling into a thrilling, supernatural rollercoaster. Navigating a high-stakes real-estate deal requires sharp timing and a magnetic stage presence — qualities Yardenne delivers in spades as realtor Andre.
His portrayal brings a fresh spark to the ensemble, grounding every scene with authentic energy while keeping the audience captivated through each plot twist. Andre is the kind of role that could easily tip into caricature — the fast-talking, deal-hungry agent — but Yardenne finds the humanity underneath, making him both entertaining and genuinely compelling.
A Production That Keeps You Guessing
Under Tom Lazarus's direction, Listing is a production that refuses to stay in one lane. What begins as a taut drama about architectural preservation — centered on Grace House, a 1925 modernist landmark in Silver Lake — gradually reveals darker layers: systemic inequity, obsession, and a supernatural undercurrent that catches the audience completely off guard.
The ensemble brings a complex mix of drama, dialectics, and wit to the material. Every performance is calibrated to serve the story, and the result is a production that feels both intellectually rigorous and genuinely thrilling.
From NYU Tisch to LA Stages
Yardenne's compelling stage presence comes as no surprise to those familiar with his multi-faceted career. Trained at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and a veteran of the prestigious Negro Ensemble Company Theatre, he has built his career on versatile, grounded performances rooted in rigorous classical technique.
Classical & Stage Roots
Trained at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and a veteran of the Negro Ensemble Company Theatre — a foundation built on versatile, grounded performance.
Screen & Theater Versatility
Notable television credits include Hawthorne and Dexter; feature film work includes Miss Stevens — proving equal command of screen and stage.
Creative Visionary
Beyond acting, an accomplished creator, producer, and advocate — bringing a deep, holistic passion for storytelling to every character he embodies.
What This Role Means
For Yardenne, stepping into a world premiere at a respected venue like Theatre 40 is more than a career milestone — it's a testament to years of craft, discipline, and commitment to the work. Playing Andre in Listing offered the rare opportunity to shape a character from the ground up, with no prior interpretation to reference and no ceiling on what the role could become.
That freedom — and the responsibility that comes with it — is exactly what live theater is built for.
— Tamir Yardenne
What's Next?
Whether portraying complex dramatic characters or bringing vibrant energy to theatrical thrillers like Listing, Tamir Yardenne continues to prove why he is a compelling force in Southern California's theater scene.
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