Alexandria Wailes News

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California and Deaf West Theatre, the performing arts organization behind the Tony Award-winning and Ovation Award-winning revival of Spring Awakening, present a new production of Thornton Wilder's OUR TOWN. Directed by Tony Award-nominated Sheryl Kaller (Broadway's Next Fall, Mothers and Sons), this groundbreaking new co-production by Pasadena Playhouse and Deaf West Theatre is being performed in both American Sign Language and spoken English through October 22, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look a the cast in action below!

OUR TOWN is Wilder's most well-known work, a classic of the American theatre that presents the cyclical nature of life in three acts and a town called Grover's Corners, where birth, death, love, and marriage, are shown in their most mundane glory. The brilliant simplicity of the work cannot be overstated.

The Apothetae, a theater company committed to the production of works that explore and illuminate the Disabled Experience, and The Lark, a play development lab devoted to equity, community, and the power of an individual artistic voice, are thrilled to announce the inaugural recipient of The Apothetae and Lark Playwriting Fellowship for a Disabled writer is Tim J. Lord.

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California and Deaf West Theatre, the performing arts organization behind the Tony Award-winning and Ovation Award-winning revival of Spring Awakening, have announced the cast and creative team for a new production of Thornton Wilder's OUR TOWN.

Lisa Dennett brings her cabaret show Women of Influence to the Laurie Beechman Theatre today August 24th at 7pm. The show includes pop songs from the 1960's and 70's and today, as well as a few musical theater songs, all dedicated to women in her life: teachers, singers, family, friends.

Lisa Dennett brings her cabaret show Women of Influence to the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Thursday August 24th at 7pm. The show includes pop songs from the 1960's and 70's and today, as well as a few musical theater songs, all dedicated to women in her life: teachers, singers, family, friends.

Mark Medoff's Tony-winning play CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD centers around a state school for the deaf in the 1970's and follows several interwoven faculty/student storylines. While the excitement builds once we learn where Medoff has placed his characters at the top, it's a quick deflation to see he's decided not to dive deeper into any of the interesting dynamics. Instead, his play is more about a relationship with poor communication skills than a focus on the deaf community's struggle to assimilate into the hearing community.

The second company completing its residency this spring is Our Voices Theater, presenting the world premiere of Obie Award winner Charles Mee's SOOT AND SPIT, directed by Kim Weild, running now through June 17, 2017. Shows take place at New Ohio Theatre, located at 154 Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets in New York City. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The Archive Residency, a collaboration between New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater (likeminded neighbors in the historic Archive Building in the West Village), is a vital incubator for New York City's most electrifying independent theater companies. Now in its fourth year, the two-year residency offers each company an artistic home -- space, support, and institutional continuity for the development and presentation of a new work. Each residency culminates with a world premiere production.

Deaf Spotlight is pleased to present its 3rd theatrical production, SKIN, this spring by an emerging playwright, Crystal L.M. Roberts. This play will be on stage for eight performances from May 4 - 7 and 12 - 13, 2017, at the 12th Ave Arts Mainstage in Seattle, Washington. SKIN will be directed by Alexandria Wailes who has over 15 years of acting, directing,  choreographing and a lifetime of dancing. 

The Archive Residency, a collaboration between New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater (likeminded neighbors in the historic Archive Building in the West Village), is a vital incubator for New York City's most electrifying independent theater companies.

Lisa Dennett, who was first seen at Don't Tell Mama with It's My Birthday and I'll Sing if I Want To, brings the first sign language interpreted cabaret show to the famed cabaret club.

For today's special digital #Ham4Ham show, the New York Deaf Theatre and HAMILTON cast members performed 'Cabinet Battle #2'. Check it out below!

The Playwrights Realm, led by Founding Artistic Director Katherine Kovner and Producing DirectorRoberta Pereira, presents the line up for INK'D, their annual festival of new plays. Running May 17-20 at 7pm, The Realm will present staged readings of new work by 2015-16 Writing Fellows Sam Chanse, Lauren Feldman, Jonathan Payne, and David Zax. INK'D exemplifies The Realm's ever-expanding commitment to providing holistic support to playwrights as they strive to make a life in the arts.

Comedian Lisa Lampanelli just headlined BROADWAY HOLIDAY, a festive evening of singing, signing and celebration produced by Other Voices. Scroll down for photos!

There is still time to catch the Broadway shows closing in early 2016! Check out what shows are closing soon and be sure to see them while you still can!

Other Voices hosts Broadway Holiday, a festive evening of singing, singing and celebration. The evening benefits Other Voices¹ winter workshop with the students of PS347 The American Sign Language and English Lower School. Featuring cast members from Spring Awakening, Beautiful, Amazing Grace, Cabaret and more singing holiday classics and leading a holiday sing/sign ­along. The benefit will be held at 42West located at 512 West 42nd Street between 10th and 11th avenues tonight, December 17th, 2015.

Comedian Lisa Lampanelli will headline Broadway Holiday, a festive evening of singing, signing and celebration produced by Other Voices (Kim Weild, Artistic Director; Jill Bernard, Producing Director).? The evening benefits Other Voices' winter workshop with the students of PS347 The American Sign Language and English Lower School. The special evening will feature cast members from Spring Awakening, Beautiful, Amazing Grace, Cabaret and more singing and signing holiday classics and leading a holiday sing/sign ­along. The benefit will be held at 42West located at 514 West 42nd Street between 10th and 11th Avenues on today, December 17th, 2015. Tickets are free and can be reserved at www.othervoicesholiday.eventbrite.com. There is a suggested donation of $20 at the door.

BroadwayWorld has learned that due to prior commitments, Marlee Matlin and Camryn Manheim will play their final performances in Deaf West Theatre's Broadway production of SPRING AWAKENING on January 10, 2016. Their roles will be filled by Alexandria Wailes and Elizabeth Greene, respectively, and the show will close on January 24 as scheduled.

Other Voices hosts Broadway Holiday, a festive evening of singing, singing and celebration. The evening benefits Other Voices¹ winter workshop with the students of PS347 The American Sign Language and English Lower School. Featuring cast members from Spring Awakening, Beautiful, Amazing Grace, Cabaret and more singing holiday classics and leading a holiday sing/sign ­along. The benefit will be held at 42West located at 512 West 42nd Street between 10th and 11th avenues on Thursday December 17th,  2015. Tickets are FREE and can be reserved at  www.othervoicesholiday.eventbrite.com.  There is a suggested donation of  $20 at the door.