American Theatre Of Actors promotes development of new playwrights, directors and actors. The plays are dramas and comedies dealing with the social and ethical problems of contemporary society. Over 965 new works have been presented and more than 11,000 actors have worked at ATA, including Dennis Quaid, Bruce Willis, Danny Aiello, Dan Lauria, Chazz Palminteri, Kevin O’Connor, Kevin Spacey, William Fichtner, Edie Falco and Catherine Hahn.