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The Play Company Announces 10th Anniversary Season Line-up For Spring 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 12, 2009

The Play Company - the Off-Broadway theatre company whose most recent production was Lloyd Suh's acclaimed play 'American Hwangap' last spring in New York - announces its 2009-2010 season offerings, including the world-premiere of Kia Corthron's A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK starting March 4, 2010, followed on March 27 with previews for the American premiere of ENJOY, Japanese playwright Toshiki Okada's comedy about Japan youth culture's struggles with their changing economic reality.

Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Grants Eugene O'Neill Theater $40,000 for 2010 & 2011 National Playwrights Conferences
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 28, 2009

The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust has granted The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center $40,000 to go toward the development of new plays at its 2010 and 2011 National Playwrights Conferences that take place every summer in at the theater in Waterford, Connecticut.

Rapp, Kron & Corthron Set for Play Co's Idea Lab at New Dramatists, 10/26
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2009

A panel of prominent American playwrights including Kia Corthron, Lisa Kron and Adam Rapp, will discuss with celebrated photographer Ken Collins how they approach creating portraits with words and with a camera, respectively at a one-time-only event entitled 'Face to Face: Portraits in Theatre and Photography' on Monday, October 26 at 7 p.m. at New Dramatists (424 W. 44 St.) in Manhattan. Presented by the Off-Broadway theater company, The Play Company as part of its Idea Lab series, in conjunction with Umbrage Editions, the evening will also feature brief excerpts from the playwrights' work along with an exhibition of photographs from 'In Their Company,' a series of black and white portraits by Mr. Collins that portray some of America's most distinguished playwrights. A reception follows in the New Dramatists Library.

NEXT TO NORMAL, "Little Shop Of Horrors" Sing-Along & Playwrights Horizons Panel Announced for 92YTribeca
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2009

92YTribeca has announced upcoming theatre-related events. Programs include a discussion panel and first-look at Playwrights Horizons upcoming season, Little Shop of Horrors film sing-along, and a presentation from the cast and creative team of Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL - including the premiere of the new 'Twitter Performance' song.

De Shields, Domingo, Ramirez set for Working Theater's 25th Anniversary Season Off-Bway
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 22, 2009

The Working Theater, the Off-Broadway theater company whose recent offerings include the acclaimed productions of the plays KING OF SHADOWS, EXIT CUCKOO, TABLE TOP and I AM A MAN, has announced new interim leadership as its Artistic Director for the past three years, Connie Grappo, departs the company to pursue other projects.

Rapp, Kron & Corthron Set for Play Co's Idea Lab at New Dramatists, 10/26
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 19, 2009

A panel of prominent American playwrights including Kia Corthron, Lisa Kron and Adam Rapp, will discuss with celebrated photographer Ken Collins how they approach creating portraits with words and with a camera, respectively at a one-time-only event entitled 'Face to Face: Portraits in Theatre and Photography' on Monday, October 26 at 7 p.m. at New Dramatists (424 W. 44 St.) in Manhattan. Presented by the Off-Broadway theater company, The Play Company as part of its Idea Lab series, in conjunction with Umbrage Editions, the evening will also feature brief excerpts from the playwrights' work along with an exhibition of photographs from 'In Their Company,' a series of black and white portraits by Mr. Collins that portray some of America's most distinguished playwrights. A reception follows in the New Dramatists Library.

Delaware Theatre Company Announces 2009-2010 Season; Kicks Off With FIRE ON THE BAYOU 10/14
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2009

The Delaware Theatre Company has announced their upcoming 2009-2010 Season.

Nilo Cruz, Regina Taylor and More Featured In Goodman Theatre's New Stage Series, 12/11 - 12/20
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 6, 2009

Brand-new plays from six contemporary, diverse voices of the American theater come together for two weekends in Goodman Theatre's 2009 New Stages Series, December 11 - 20, 2009. The series of script-in-hand staged readings takes place in the Goodman's Owen Theatre and is open to the public.

Open Fist Theatre's FIRST LOOK FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS Runs Through 9/13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2009

The Open Fist Theatre Company presents their First Ever, FIRST LOOK FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS, with new works written by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, Steven Haworth, Karen Hartman, Julie Hebert, Neil LaBute, Rick Pagano and directed by Bjorn Johnson, Neil LaBute, Marya Mazor, Charles Otte and Randee Trabitz. The Festival began on Thursday, July 23 and runs through Sunday, September 13 at The NEW Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. (former home of The Actor's Gang) in Hollywood.

NEXT TO NORMAL, "Little Shop Of Horrors" Sing-Along & Playwrights Horizons Panel Announced for 92YTribeca
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009

92YTribeca has announced upcoming theatre-related events. Programs include a discussion panel and first-look at Playwrights Horizons upcoming season, Little Shop of Horrors film sing-along, and a presentation from the cast and creative team of Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL - including the premiere of the new 'Twitter Performance' song.

Playwrights Horizons To Present 'New Plays, Tough Times' Panel At 92YTribeca 9/10
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009

Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) and 92YTribeca have announced that they will present 'NEW PLAYS, TOUGH TIMES' at 92YTribeca (200 Hudson Street) on Thursday evening, September 10 at 7:30 PM. Moderated by Time Out New York's Theater editor and chief drama critic David Cote, the panel discussion will feature all eight writers from Playwrights Horizons' upcoming 2009/2010 Season.

Playwrights Horizons and 92Ytribeca Hosts NEW PLAYS, TOUGH TIMES 9/10
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009

Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) and 92YTribeca have announced that they will present 'NEW PLAYS, TOUGH TIMES' at 92YTribeca (200 Hudson Street) on Thursday evening, September 10 at 7:30 PM. Moderated by Time Out New York's Theater editor and chief drama critic David Cote, the panel discussion will feature all eight writers from Playwrights Horizons' upcoming 2009/2010 Season.

THE RIVER CROSSES RIVER: A Festival Featuring 13 Short Plays By Women Of Color Runs 9/9-27 At The Ensemble Studio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2009

The Ensemble Studio Theatre and Going to the River have lined up some of the most gifted women playwrights of color - some new, some established - for a three-week presentation of thirteen short plays in a new play series entitled The River Crosses Rivers, a three-week festival of short one-act plays by women of color, September 9 through 27 at the Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 West 52nd Street.

Garman, Stern, Moggie, Coats Cast In THE BEREAVED, Opens At The Wild Project 9/9
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2009

Partial Comfort Productions (nami, Battle of the Bards) presents the World Premiere of THE BEREAVED by Thomas Bradshaw, directed by May Adrales. Previews begin September 2nd at The Wild Project where Partial Comfort is in its 1st season as a resident company. Opening night is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th.

Garman, Stern, Moggie, Coats Cast In THE BEREAVED, Opens At The Wild Project 9/9
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2009

Partial Comfort Productions (nami, Battle of the Bards) presents the World Premiere of THE BEREAVED by Thomas Bradshaw, directed by May Adrales. Previews begin September 2nd at The Wild Project where Partial Comfort is in its 1st season as a resident company. Opening night is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th.

Previews For THE BEREAVED With Garman, Kerrigan, Stern & More Begin 9/2 At The Wild Project
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2009

Partial Comfort Productions (nami, Battle of the Bards) presents the World Premiere of THE BEREAVED by Thomas Bradshaw, directed by May Adrales. Previews begin September 2nd at The Wild Project where Partial Comfort is in its 1st season as a resident company. Opening night is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th.

Delaware Theatre Company Announces 2009-2010 Season; Kicks Off With FIRE ON THE BAYOU 10/14
by Charlie Piane - Sep 1, 2009

The Delaware Theatre Company has announced their upcoming 2009-2010 Season.

NEXT TO NORMAL, "Little Shop Of Horrors" Sing-Along & Playwrights Horizons Panel Announced for 92YTribeca
by Charlie Piane - Aug 24, 2009

92YTribeca has announced upcoming theatre-related events. Programs include a discussion panel and first-look at Playwrights Horizons upcoming season, Little Shop of Horrors film sing-along, and a presentation from the cast and creative team of Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL - including the premiere of the new 'Twitter Performance' song.

THE RIVER CROSSES RIVER: A Festival Featuring 13 Short Plays By Women Of Color Runs 9/9-27 At The Ensemble Studio Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 19, 2009

The Ensemble Studio Theatre and Going to the River have lined up some of the most gifted women playwrights of color - some new, some established - for a three-week presentation of thirteen short plays in a new play series entitled The River Crosses Rivers, a three-week festival of short one-act plays by women of color, September 9 through 27 at the Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 West 52nd Street.

Garman, Stern, Moggie, Coats Cast In THE BEREAVED, Opens At The Wild Project 9/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 11, 2009

Partial Comfort Productions (nami, Battle of the Bards) presents the World Premiere of THE BEREAVED by Thomas Bradshaw, directed by May Adrales. Previews begin September 2nd at The Wild Project where Partial Comfort is in its 1st season as a resident company. Opening night is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th.

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