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Repertorio Español Reveals Winners of the New York Community Trust 2024-2025 Van Lier Fellowship


Repertorio Español has revealed the winners of the New York Community Trust 2024-2025 Van Lier Fellowship. The first show premieres August 2nd, 2024.

Lesli Margherita to Join Tony Danza & More in RADIO GALAXY Industry Readings


Radio Galaxy, a new play by Michele Aldin Kushner, will be performed at invitation-only readings on Friday, February 2 at 11:00am and 2:00pm at the New York Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.

Tony Danza Will Lead Industry Reading of New Play RADIO GALAXY


Tony Danza will star in an industry reading of new play, Radio Galaxy, next month! Learn more about the reading here!

Amnon Kabatchnik Releases 'Courtroom Dramas On The Stage, Volume II'


Legendary drama professor, esteemed historian, celebrated director, and award-winning writer Amnon Kabatchnik has penned a new volume in his critically-acclaimed award-winning reference series.

Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU is Coming to Boston for Limited Two-Week Engagement


Actor Anthony Rapp is bringing his critically-acclaimed solo musical, WITHOUT YOU to Boston for two-week limited engagement, presented by ATG Colonial.

Coro Allegro Launches 2023�"2024 Season With IDENTITY: RECLAIMED 


Coro Allegro launches their 2023-2024 season with a concert titled 'Identity: Reclaimed' that explores themes of individuals confronting political violence and war.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company The Cast And Creative Team Of Shakespeare's MACBETH For Shakespeare On The Common


Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) and Steven Maler, Artistic Director, announce the complete cast and creative team for this summer's production of Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth on the Boston Common.

Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Opens Tonight at New World Stages


Without You, written and performed by Anthony Rapp, directed by Steven Maler with musical direction by Daniel A. Weiss opens on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at New World Stages. See how to purchase tickets!

The Wilma Theater to Honor Co-Founding Artistic Director Blanka Zizka at FÊTE 2022


The Wilma Theater announced today that Fête 2022 will honor retiring Co-Founding Artistic Director Blanka Zizka, who recently departed the company after 40 years in the position. Fête 2022 will be held on Monday June 13, 2022.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Announces Benefit Staged Reading of MEASURE FOR MEASURE


CSC will host a one-night-only benefit staged reading of Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare, directed by Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler. This production will feature Christian Coulson (Harry Potter, The Hours, Mozart in the Jungle, Nashville) as Angelo and features a dynamic cast of the area’s extraordinary talent. 

Cotuit Center for the Arts Announces 2022 Season


Cotuit Center for the Arts has announced another season jam-packed with programming, Gallery exhibits, classes, fundraisers, and more. After reopening in 2021 following the 2020 lockdown, the Center came back strong and laid some exciting groundwork for 2022.

Co-Founder Blanka Zizka To Step Back From Wilma Theater


The Wilma Theater's Co-Artistic Director Blanka Zizka has announced that on July 31, 2021, she will step back from the theater she co-founded. During her 40 years of work at the Wilma, she has become one of the most renowned theater artists in Philadelphia and in the country.

The Educational Theatre Foundation Announces Appointments to National Board


The Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) has announced the appointment of Krista Carson Elhai, Peter Hagan, Elwood Hopkins and Allison Rawlings to a term on the National Board from 2020 to 2023. The ETF National Board of Trustees is composed of prominent leaders across a diverse range of industries, including entertainment, finance, hospitality, law, education, and nonprofit theatre, all with a common passion for theatre education.

Southbank Centre Announces 2020/21 Classical Music Season


Southbank Centre, together with its unparalleled line up of Resident Orchestras - London Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, London Sinfonietta - and Associate Orchestras - Aurora Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Chineke! Orchestra and National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain - today announces a distinctive 2020/21 classical music season with over 230 concerts across Southbank Centre's internationally renowned venues, Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room.

The Albany Announces June Programme


On Wednesday 5 June at 7.30pm, respected politician and now best-selling author, ALAN JOHNSON is on the Albany stage to chat about In My Life. With the promise of rare insight, wry humour and great music, he'll be sharing excerpts from his latest memoir, full of deeply personal, often hilarious stories with the help of some of the music forming the soundtrack of his life. From growing up as an orphan in a 1950s West London slum to becoming a postman before rising through the Labour Party ranks to hold several cabinet posts he recounts a world of Dansettes and jukeboxes, of heartfelt love songs and heart-broken ballads, of smoky coffee shops and dingy dance halls.

Next Houston Equity Festival Production Opens Soon


The Houston Equity Festival is a collection of local professional actors, all members of the union Actors' Equity Association, each of whom is mounting her/his own show during the summer and fall of 2019.  Actor Dain Geist spearheaded the creation of the Festival "While we may be individual artists," says Geist, "Together we help to build a community."

CSC Adds Performances To The Run Of William Wharton's BIRDY


Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) has added three performances to its highly anticipated upcoming production of Birdy, adapted by Naomi Wallace from the novel by William Wharton, and directed by Steven Maler. The production now runs February 27 through March 17 at the Carling-Sorenson Theater at Babson College in Wellesley.

Alpine Theatre Project Launches 15th Season With Free Play Reading And Burlesque Night At The Opera


Every year, Alpine Theatre Project inspires thousands of community members and students by bringing professional singers, actors, and dancers to the Flathead Valley to perform and teach. Over 350 local students find their inner confidence and creativity each year through ATP's after-school and summer theatre education programs. ATP is continuing this work for its 15th season with a full year of professional and educational programs for the community, starting with a free reading of the Olivier-Award winning drama, Death and the Maiden, on January 29 at 7pm and an exclusive mix of opera and tantalizing burlesque on Valentine's Day weekend.

Photo Flash: First Look at KCAT's DEATH AND THE MAIDEN


Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Ariel Dorfman's "Death and the Maiden," which will run from January 9th to the 27th at the City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Cinnamon Schultz and will star Vanessa Severo, Robert Gibby Brand, and Rusty Sneary. The production team includes Gary Mosby (Scenic Designer,) Deb Morgan (Properties Designer), Georgianna Buchanan (Costume Designer), Shane Rowse (Lighting Designer), Jonathan Robertson (Sound Designer), Mary Allison Joseph (Dramaturg), and Kyle Dyck (Technical Director).

Photo Flash: Kansas City Actors Theatre Presents DEATH AND THE MAIDEN


Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Ariel Dorfman's "Death and the Maiden," which will run from January 9th to the 27th at the City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Cinnamon Schultz and will star Vanessa Severo, Robert Gibby Brand, and Rusty Sneary. The production team includes Gary Mosby (Scenic Designer,) Deb Morgan (Properties Designer), Georgianna Buchanan (Costume Designer), Shane Rowse (Lighting Designer), Jonathan Robertson (Sound Designer), Mary Allison Joseph (Dramaturg), and Kyle Dyck (Technical Director).

Ariel Dorfman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Ariel Dorfman written?

Ariel Dorfman has written 1 shows including Death and the Maiden (Playwright).

What awards has Ariel Dorfman been nominated for?

Ariel Dorfman has been nominated for the BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for "Death And The Maiden."

What awards has Ariel Dorfman won?

Ariel Dorfman has won the BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Death And The Maiden.

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