The Laramie Project 2000 - Articles Page 6

Opened: March 18, 2000
Closing: September 02, 2000

The Laramie Project - 2000 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. Moisés Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie over the course of a year and a half, in the aftermath of the beating and during the trial of the two young men accused of killing Shepard. They conducted more than 200 interviews with the people of the town. Some people interviewed were directly connected to the case, while others were citizens of Laramie, and the breadth of the reactions to the crime is fascinating. Kaufman and Tectonic Theater members have constructed a deeply moving theatrical experience from these interviews and their own experiences in Laramie. THE LARAMIE PROJECT is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.

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The Laramie Project - 2000 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 6

Christopher McDonald, Peter Gerety, Peter Scolari and More Join Tom Hanks in LUCKY GUY
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 12, 2012


Additional casting has been announced for LUCKY GUY on Broadway. The production stars two-time Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks, making his Broadway debut, in a new play by three-time Academy Award-nominee Nora Ephron and directed by two-time Tony Award-winner George C. Wolfe.

Naughtons, Kelli O'Hara, Blythe Danner and More Cast in Westport Country Playhouse's THE PHILADELPHIA STORY Reading Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2012


Members of the Naughton Family - two-time Tony Award winner and Weston, Connecticut resident James Naughton, daughter Keira Naughton, son Greg Naughton, and Greg's wife Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara - plus Blythe Danner, Jordan Coughtry, Edward Herrmann, Chad Kinsman, Jake Robards, Mark Shanahan, and Dana Steingold are cast in Westport Country Playhouse's Script in Hand playreading of "The Philadelphia Story," the romantic comedy classic by Philip Barry, set for one-night-only tonight, December 10, 7 p.m. Director is Anne Keefe, Playhouse artistic advisor.

Naughtons, Kelli O'Hara, Blythe Danner and More Cast in Westport Country Playhouse's THE PHILADELPHIA STORY Reading, 12/10
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2012


Members of the Naughton Family - two-time Tony Award winner and Weston, Connecticut resident James Naughton, daughter Keira Naughton, son Greg Naughton, and Greg's wife Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara - plus Blythe Danner, Jordan Coughtry, Edward Herrmann, Chad Kinsman, Jake Robards, Mark Shanahan, and Dana Steingold are cast in Westport Country Playhouse's Script in Hand playreading of "The Philadelphia Story," the romantic comedy classic by Philip Barry, set for one-night-only on Monday, December 10, 7 p.m. Director is Anne Keefe, Playhouse artistic advisor.

BWW Reviews: THE LARAMIE PROJECT - Lengthy and Wordy
by Tim Carney - Nov 1, 2012


The Laramie project, written by Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theatre Project, is a play that has been particularly overdone since its opening in Denver in 2000. In part because it deals with real human responses to the tragic beating and subsequent death of Matthew Shephard and in part because it has the ability to illicit a distinct response from its audience.

Stark Naked Theatre Presents BODY AWARENESS, Now thru 11/10
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2012


Stark Naked Theatre Company opens its 2nd season with the Houston premiere of Body Awareness, a relevant and thought-provoking comedy written by two-time Obie Award-winning author Annie Baker and directed by acclaimed Houston actor/director Philip Lehl. Nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play/Emerging Playwright), Body Awareness explores the question of who is the toughest critic of a woman's appearance: men, society, or women, themselves?

THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Opens Festival Stage of Winston-Salem's 2012-13 Season, 10/19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2012


Resident professional theatre company Festival Stage of Winston-Salem will return to downtown's Hanesbrands Theatre for its third season in 2012-13, presenting the Southern comedy The Last Night of Ballyhoo; North Carolina's first production of the drama 33 Variations; and the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Proof. The final production of the current season, Hatchetman, takes place May 11-27.

Stark Naked Theatre Presents BODY AWARENESS, 10/25-11/10
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2012


Stark Naked Theatre Company opens its 2nd season with the Houston premiere of Body Awareness, a relevant and thought-provoking comedy written by two-time Obie Award-winning author Annie Baker and directed by acclaimed Houston actor/director Philip Lehl. Nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play/Emerging Playwright), Body Awareness explores the question of who is the toughest critic of a woman's appearance: men, society, or women, themselves?

Ruskin Group Theatre Extends SIDEWAYS THE PLAY thru Oct 28
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2012


SIDEWAYS THE PLAY by Rex Pickett has extended its world premiere staging at Ruskin Group Theatre, running Fridays-Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm extended through October 28, 2012 (no performances 9/28-9/30).

Regan Adair and Bryan T. Donovan Star in WaterTower Theatre's THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, Now thru 10/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2012


WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced casting details for The Mystery of Irma Vep which will open the 2012-2013 season. The show stars WaterTower Theatre veterans Regan Adair and Bryan T. Donovan.

Regan Adair and Bryan T. Donovan to Star in WaterTower Theatre's THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, 9/28-10/21
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2012


WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced casting details for The Mystery of Irma Vep which will open the 2012-2013 season. The show stars WaterTower Theatre veterans Regan Adair and Bryan T. Donovan.

Ruskin Group's SIDEWAYS THE PLAY Extends Through 9/2
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 6, 2012


Adapted by Rex Pickett from his own novel, SIDEWAYS THE PLAY is the story of two friends - Miles and Jack - and their journey across the Santa Ynez wine country, on one last blowout trip before Jack gets married. Miles and Jack must face their uncertain futures…just as soon as they figure out how to survive their chaotic present.

Houdyshell, Foote Set for Primary Stages' 'HARRISON, TX', Now thru 9/15
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 23, 2012


Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director) launches its 28th season tonight, July 24 when HARRISON, TX: THREE PLAYS BY HORTON FOOTE begins performances.

Tectonic Theatre Project, BAM, Lincoln Center Theatre & More Named Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Grant Recipients
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 29, 2012


Since 2006 The Tony Randall Theatrical Fund has distributed over $1Million to more than 50 companies. This year the Fund has announced that it will award general operating support grants to nine exceptional theater companies with a proven track record of artistic excellence and ambitious, mission-driven theater-making. Special consideration this year was given to companies committed to the development of new audiences and the production of relevant work with a social conscience.

Terry Martin, Mark Fleischer, René Moreno to Direct WaterTower Theatre's 2012-13 Season Shows
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2012


WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the directors for the Company's 2012-2013 Main Stage season at the Addison Theatre Centre. Directing the season opener, The Mystery of Irma Vep (September 28 - October 21, 2012) will be Terry Martin. It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (November 23 - December 16, 2012) will be directed by Mark Fleischer. Black Tie (May 31 - June 23, 2013) will be directed by Rene Moreno. As previously announced, Putting It Together (January 11 - February 3, 2013) and The Grapes of Wrath (April 5-28, 2013), will be directed by Terry Martin. The director for Xanadu (July 26 - August 18, 2013) will be announced at a later date.

BCP Holds Post-Show Talkbacks Following Laramie Project Performances, 5/19 & 20
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2012


Bergen County Players (BCP) is proud to present a limited engagement of The Laramie Project, written by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project. BCP will hold special post-show talkbacks immediately following each performance today, May 19 at 2:00 PM and May 20 at 7:00 PM.

Ruskin Group Theatre Opens Rex Pickett's SIDEWAYS THE PLAY World Premiere Tonight, 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2012


Sideways The Play, adapted by Rex Pickett from his own novel, plays in its world premiere by the Ruskin Group Theatre in Los Angeles, tonight, May 18 through July 22, Fridays-Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm. It is the story of two friends - Miles and Jack - and their journey across the Santa Ynez wine country, on one last blowout trip before Jack gets married. Miles and Jack must face their uncertain futures…just as soon as they figure out how to survive their chaotic present.

BCP to Hold Post-Show Talkbacks Following Laramie Project Performance, 5/19 & 20
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2012


Bergen County Players (BCP) is proud to present a limited engagement of The Laramie Project, written by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project. BCP will hold special post-show talkbacks immediately following each performance on May 19 at 2:00 PM and May 20 at 7:00 PM.

THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, 33 VARIATIONS and PROOF Set for Festival Stage of Winston-Salem 2012-13 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2012


Resident professional theatre company Festival Stage of Winston-Salem will return to downtown's Hanesbrands Theatre for its third season in 2012-13, presenting the Southern comedy The Last Night of Ballyhoo; North Carolina's first production of the drama 33 Variations; and the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Proof. The final production of the current season, Hatchetman, takes place May 11-27.

Bergen County Players to Present THE LARAMIE PROJECT, 5/19 & 20
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2012


Under the direction of Alyson Cohn, THE LARAMIE PROJECT will be performed only twice at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell on Saturday, May 19th at 2:00 pm and Sunday, May 20th at 7:00 pm.

WaterTower's AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Closes Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2012


WaterTower Theatre's August: Osage County, running March 30 - tonight, April 22, 2012 at the Addison Theatre Centre, features Pam Dougherty as Violet Weston; Cliff Stephens as Beverly Weston; Sherry Jo Ward as Barbara Fordham; James Crawford as Bill Fordham; Ruby Westfall as Jean Fordham; Kristin McCollum as Ivy Weston; Jessica Cavanagh as Karen Weston; Nancy A. Sherrard as Mattie Fae Aiken; Tom Lenaghen as Charlie Aiken; Clay Yocum as Little Charles Aiken; Sasha Truman-McGonnell as Johnna Monevata; Chris Hury as Steve Heidebrecht and Stan Graner as Sheriff Deon Gilbeau.

Ruskin Group Theatre Opens Rex Pickett's SIDEWAYS THE PLAY World Premiere, 5/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2012


Sideways The Play, adapted by Rex Pickett from his own novel, will play in its world premiere by the Ruskin Group Theatre in Los Angeles, May 18 through July 22, Fridays-Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm. It is the story of two friends - Miles and Jack - and their journey across the Santa Ynez wine country, on one last blowout trip before Jack gets married. Miles and Jack must face their uncertain futures…just as soon as they figure out how to survive their chaotic present.

Redtwist Theatre Presents THE LARAMIE PROJECT: TEN YEARS LATER, 3/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2012


Redtwist Theatre will produce a ten-year epilogue as a companion piece to the original play, 'The Laramie Project.' Written by Moisés Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski, Greg Pierotti, Andy Paris, and Stephen Belber, and directed by three-time Jeff Award-winner, Greg Kolack, 'The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later' opens on Sunday, March 4 at 3 p.m.

Pam Dougherty, Cliff Stephens Lead WaterTower's AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2012


WaterTower Theatre today announced the cast for August: Osage County, running March 30 - April 22, 2012 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Announce 2012 New Play Commissions
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 19, 2012


The Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Science and Technology Project awarded commission grants today for new plays to ten playwrights and two theatre companies to develop new works exploring science and technology.

Redtwist Theatre Presents THE LARAMIE PROJECT: TEN YEARS LATER, 3/4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2012


Redtwist Theatre will produce a ten-year epilogue as a companion piece to the original play, 'The Laramie Project.' Written by Moisés Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski, Greg Pierotti, Andy Paris, and Stephen Belber, and directed by three-time Jeff Award-winner, Greg Kolack, 'The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later' opens on Sunday, March 4 at 3 p.m.

The Laramie Project FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Laramie Project have there been?
The Laramie Project has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2000 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.
What awards has The Laramie Project been nominated for?
The Laramie Project has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels, with the nomination going to Betsey Adams and Martha Swetzoff. The show was also nominated for Unique Theatrical Experience at the Drama Desk Awards, specifically for The Laramie Project.
What awards has The Laramie Project won?
The Laramie Project has won several awards, including Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for Betsey Adams and Martha Swetzoff. It has also been recognized with the Unique Theatrical Experience award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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