This is Our Youth 1996 - Articles Page 20

Opened: October 26, 1996
Closing: November 24, 1996

This is Our Youth - 1996 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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In 1982, on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the wealthy, articulate, pot-smoking teenagers who were small children in the '60s have emerged as young adults in a country that has just resoundingly rejected everything they were brought up to believe in. The very last wave of New York City’s '60s-style Liberalism has come of age—and there’s nowhere left to go. In meticulous, hilarious, and agonizing detail, THIS IS OUR YOUTH follows forty-eight hours of three very lost young souls in the big city at the dawn of the Reagan Era: Warren Straub, a dejected nineteen-year-old who steals fifteen thousand dollars from his abusive lingerie-tycoon father; Dennis Ziegler, the charismatic domineering drug-dealing friend who helps him put the money to good use; and Jessica Goldman, the anxiously insightful young woman Warren yearns for. Funny, painful, and compassionate, THIS IS OUR YOUTH is a living snapshot of the moment between adolescence and adulthood when many young people first go out into the world on their own, armed only with the ideas and techniques they developed as teenagers—ideas and techniques far more sophisticated than their parents ever realize, and far less effectual than they themselves can possibly imagine.



by Kenneth Lonergan



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This is Our Youth - 1996 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 20

Musical Theatre Of New Zealand Announces Details For 2009 Conference And Shows
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2009


The main announcement is regarding the Combined South Island meeting in Ashburton on 3 October and also a conference 2010 update.

Carl Sagan's CONTACT Launches at Centerstage September 25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


South Puget Sound's Resident Professional Theatre, Centerstage is up to something big, really big, billions-and-billions-of-stars BIG. On September 25th Centerstage Theatre will present a world premiere musical, Carl Sagan's CONTACT.

Musical Theatre Of New Zealand Announces Details For 2009 Conference And Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2009


The main announcement is regarding the Combined South Island meeting in Ashburton on 3 October and also a conference 2010 update.

NATHAN THE WISE Receives American Premiere, Starring Strathairn, At People's Light 9/16-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2009


People's Light & Theatre Company kicks off their 35th Anniversary Season with the American Premiere of NATHAN THE WISE translated by Edward Kemp from the play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. NATHAN THE WISE runs from September 16 - October 11, 2009, on the Main Stage. Artistic Director Abigail Adams directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern.

Photo Flash: AMERICAN BUFFALO At TheeatreWorks Hartford
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2009


In the raw, urgent, riotous 'American Buffalo', three small-time crooks plot to steal a priceless coin collection. Strategizing from the confines of a pathetic Chicago junk shop, the would-be masterminds each try to control the logistics of their ill-fated scheme. But along the way they make virtually every mistake imaginable and their outlandishly bad planning, stupidity and ego ultimately make for just about the most poorly concocted heist of all time.

AMERICAN BUFFALO Comes To TheatreWorks 9/11-10/18
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2009


In the raw, urgent, riotous 'American Buffalo', three small-time crooks plot to steal a priceless coin collection. Strategizing from the confines of a pathetic Chicago junk shop, the would-be masterminds each try to control the logistics of their ill-fated scheme.

Carl Sagan's CONTACT Launches at Centerstage September 25
by Robert Diamond - Sep 8, 2009


South Puget Sound's Resident Professional Theatre, Centerstage is up to something big, really big, billions-and-billions-of-stars BIG. On September 25th Centerstage Theatre will present a world premiere musical, Carl Sagan's CONTACT.

AMERICAN BUFFALO Comes To TheatreWorks 9/11-10/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2009


In the raw, urgent, riotous 'American Buffalo', three small-time crooks plot to steal a priceless coin collection. Strategizing from the confines of a pathetic Chicago junk shop, the would-be masterminds each try to control the logistics of their ill-fated scheme.

New Non-Profit Youth Arts Center, The PinkCricket, Opens Doors 8/24
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2009


A brand new non-profit youth arts center, The PinkCricket Center for Arts Education, will celebrate its Grand Opening in downtown St. Petersburg on Aug. 24. This is the first youth arts center of its kind in the Tampa Bay-area, and will focus on the visual arts, literary arts, drama, music, film, fashion design and dance.

New Non-Profit Youth Arts Center, The PinkCricket, Opens Doors 8/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 12, 2009


A brand new non-profit youth arts center, The PinkCricket Center for Arts Education, will celebrate its Grand Opening in downtown St. Petersburg on Aug. 24. This is the first youth arts center of its kind in the Tampa Bay-area, and will focus on the visual arts, literary arts, drama, music, film, fashion design and dance.

NATHAN THE WISE Receives American Premiere, Starring Strathairn, At People's Light 9/16-10/11
by Charlie Piane - Aug 7, 2009


People's Light & Theatre Company kicks off their 35th Anniversary Season with the American Premiere of NATHAN THE WISE translated by Edward Kemp from the play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. NATHAN THE WISE runs from September 16 - October 11, 2009, on the Main Stage. Artistic Director Abigail Adams directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern.

National Black Theatre Festival Honors Jubilee Theatre Artistic Director Ed Smith 8/3
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2009


This year, the prestigious National Black Theatre Festival? will honor Jubilee Theatre Artistic Director Ed Smith with the festival's first annual Lloyd Richards' Director's Award. Smith is receiving this award because of his significant contributions to black theatre and American theatre in general. The festival will be held from August 3 through 8, 2009 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The theme for this year's festival remains the same as the past ten festivals: An International Celebration and Reunion of Spirit. Mr. Smith will be presented with the award at the Opening Night Gala Awards Banquet, which will be held on Monday, August 3.

Additional Cast and Creative Announced for New Group's THE STARRY MESSENGER, Starring Broderick
by Charlie Piane - Jul 31, 2009


Additional cast and creative team members have been announced for The New Group's THE STARRY MESSENGER, starring Matthew Broderick and, as previously reported, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Oscar-nominated in 2005 for her role in 'Maria Full of Grace.'

Cruz, Hanlon & Sun Lead Cast Of Larson's tic, tic..BOOM! Runs Through 7/18 At WCP
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2009


From the genius who created the smash hit, 'Rent,' comes 'tick, tick...BOOM!,' a vital American musical about a young artist on the verge in New York City. Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, Connecticut, stages this lesser-known work by Jonathan Larson through July 18.

Cruz, Hanlon & Sun Lead Cast Of Larson's tic, tic..BOOM! Runs Through 7/18 At WCP
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 10, 2009


From the genius who created the smash hit, 'Rent,' comes 'tick, tick...BOOM!,' a vital American musical about a young artist on the verge in New York City. Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, Connecticut, stages this lesser-known work by Jonathan Larson through July 18.

Mamet, Shepard and Brunstetter Works Set For Atlantic Theater's 2009-2010 Season
by Eddie Varley - Jun 24, 2009


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director, Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce three of its 2009-2010 season productions. The main stage season at the Linda Gross Theater will mark premieres from Atlantic co-founder David Mamet and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Sam Shepard, while Bekah Brunstetter makes her Off Broadway debut at Stage 2 with the world premiere of a new comedy.

Cruz, Hanlon & Sun Lead Cast Of Larson's tic, tic..BOOM! At WCP 6/23-7/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2009


From the genius who created the smash hit, 'Rent,' comes 'tick, tick...BOOM!,' a vital American musical about a young artist on the verge in New York City. Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, Connecticut, will stage this lesser-known work by Jonathan Larson, June 23 through July 18.

Cruz, Hanlon & Sun Lead Cast Of Larson's tic, tic..BOOM! At WCP 6/23-7/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2009


From the genius who created the smash hit, 'Rent,' comes 'tick, tick...BOOM!,' a vital American musical about a young artist on the verge in New York City. Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, Connecticut, will stage this lesser-known work by Jonathan Larson, June 23 through July 18.

THE STARRY MESSENGER With Broderick & More Set For New Group's 2009-10 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2009


The New Group, currently represented Off-Broadway by Ian Bruce's play Groundswell, is pleased to announce its upcoming 2009-2010 season. Leading next season with previews beginning in October 2009 is the world premiere of The Starry Messenger by Kenneth Lonergan, featuring Matthew Broderick. The season continues with a major revival of A Lie of the Mind by Sam Shepard, directed by Ethan Hawke (previews begin January 2010).

Country Music Star Joe Nichols Cast As Lead In New Musical PURE COUNTRY
by Charlie Piane - Apr 9, 2009


Country music star, CMA Winner, ACM Winner and four-time Grammy Nominee Joe Nichols has been offered the role made famous by George Strait in the Broadway production of the hit movie, Pure Country. According to producer Randall L. Wreghitt, the musical is in the process of securing the remainder of its financing and casting, and plans to open in early 2010.

National Black Theatre Festival Honors Jubilee Theatre Artistic Director Ed Smith 8/3
by Eddie Varley - Mar 4, 2009


This year, the prestigious National Black Theatre Festival? will honor Jubilee Theatre Artistic Director Ed Smith with the festival's first annual Lloyd Richards' Director's Award. Smith is receiving this award because of his significant contributions to black theatre and American theatre in general. The festival will be held from August 3 through 8, 2009 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The theme for this year's festival remains the same as the past ten festivals: An International Celebration and Reunion of Spirit. Mr. Smith will be presented with the award at the Opening Night Gala Awards Banquet, which will be held on Monday, August 3.

New Group's Production Of 'MOUTH TO MOUTH' To Close 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2008


The New Group's production of Mouth to Mouth, which will now be closing this Saturday, December 6 The New Group presented the U.S. premiere of Kevin Elyot's Mouth to Mouth directed by Mark Brokaw as the first production in its 2008-2009 season. Slated for a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 22 - December 6, this production features New Group artists David Cale, Lisa Emery and Elizabeth Jasicki.

New Group's Production Of 'MOUTH TO MOUTH' To Close 12/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2008


The New Group's production of Mouth to Mouth, which will now be closing this Saturday, December 6 The New Group presented the U.S. premiere of Kevin Elyot's Mouth to Mouth directed by Mark Brokaw as the first production in its 2008-2009 season. Slated for a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 22 - December 6, this production features New Group artists David Cale, Lisa Emery and Elizabeth Jasicki.

TV: Meeting 'MOUTH TO MOUTH'
by Eddie Varley - Nov 11, 2008


The New Group's U.S. premiere of Kevin Elyot's Mouth to Mouth directed by Mark Brokaw, officially opened November 6th on Theatre Row. This production features New Group artists David Cale, Lisa Emery and Elizabeth Jasicki. BWW TV sat down with the cast and creative team to discuss this powerful new drama.

Photo Coverage: MOUTH TO MOUTH Opening Night
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 9, 2008


The New Group's U.S. premiere of Kevin Elyot's Mouth to Mouth directed by Mark Brokaw, officially celebrated Opening Night, November 6th on Theatre Row. This production features New Group artists David Cale, Lisa Emery and Elizabeth Jasicki.

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This is Our Youth - 1996 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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1997 Theatre World Awards Performance Mark Ruffalo
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Play Kenneth Lonergan

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