The Aliens 2010 - Articles Page 15

Run Time:
2 hours, with one intermission
Opened: April 22, 2010
Closing: May 29, 2010

The Aliens - 2010 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Rattlestick Theater
224 Waverly Place New York, NY 10014

Two angry young men sit outside a Vermont coffee shop and discuss music and Bukowski. When a lonely high school student arrives on the scene, they decide to teach him everything they know. A play with music and shrooms.



Annie Baker has just concluded a highly successful run of her play, Circle Mirror Transformation, at Playwrights Horizons. Her first play, Body Awareness, was produced at the Atlantic Theater Company this past year.

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Teatro Luna Adds LULLABY to 2010-11 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2010


The year-long celebration just keeps getting bigger for Chicago's All-Latina Theatre company,' says Managing Director Alex Meda as she announces the addition of two new projects in Teatro Luna's ambitious 10th anniversary season--which in total includes four world-premiere productions, two of which are Luna commissions of Latina playwrights, one ensemble-devised work (GL 2010- produced this past summer), a co-production with Bailiwick Chicago, a remount of 2007's smash hit MACHOS (Be A Man!), and a New Play Festival (LATINAS DO IT WRITE, Summer 2010). Additionally, Teatro Luna's unique training and development program, the Incubation Series, continues with exciting new expansions, including the launch of the third year of the the Lunadas Reading Series, with more plays by Latina/o playwrights from all over the country and beyond, receiving script development workshops and staged readings for a public audience. Also, the second year of the Luna PlayLabs and Directors Lab are joined by the launch of a new laboratory, the Producers Lab. This special new season marks Teatro Luna's 10th anniversary of producing new work and providing opportunities to Latinas both on and off the stage, and showcasing the work of talented Latina professionals from Chicago and across the nation.

Teatro Luna Adds LULLABY To 2010/11 Season Lineup, Runs 10/4-17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 27, 2010


Teatro Luna, Chicago's All-Latina Theatre, makes a change moving to the Greenhouse Theater Center for the second production of their 10th anniversary season celebration with a quirky new play entitled Lullaby, penned by one of their very own, Diane Herrera.

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Plays At The Huntington 10/15-11/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2010


The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 29th season with Circle Mirror Transformation, an acclaimed new comedy by Annie Baker.

Pure Theater Presents CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2010


PURE Theatre is proud to open its eighth season Nomads & Fools with the regional premiere of Annie Baker's Circle Mirror Transformation. Directed by PURE's Co-Founder and Artistic Director Sharon Graci, and will feature Pam Galle, Paul Whitty, Randy Neale, Sullivan Graci Hamilton, and Carri Schwab.

Boston Theatre Team Up to present CIRCLE MIRROR et al This Fall
by Erica Anker - Sep 15, 2010


As previously announced, three Boston theatre companies will engage in a landmark local collaboration this fall to produce breakout writer Annie Baker's first three plays - Circle Mirror Transformation, produced by the Huntington Theatre Company (October 15 - November 14), Body Awareness, produced by SpeakEasy Stage Company (October 22 - November 20), and The Aliens, produced by Company One (October 22 - November 20). All set in the fictional town of Shirley, VT, the plays will run together in the first-ever festival dedicated to the work of this wryly observant young writer, which will be curated by the Huntington Theatre Company.

Water Tower Announces Cast for CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, 11/4-21
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 9, 2010


WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced casting details for Circle Mirror Transformation which will be performed in the Studio Theatre, November 4 - 21, 2010. The cast features Lynn Blackburn as Theresa, Kayla Carlyle as Lauren, Lisa Hassler as Marty, Bill Jenkins as James and Ted Wold as Schultz.

Baker, Kron, Rebeck and Ruhl Featured at Wicked Women of Off Broadway Panel 10/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 7, 2010


The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents and marketing firms, will hold the fifth in its series of seminars focused on the culture, business and history of Off Broadway.

Pure Theater Presents CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2010


PURE Theatre is proud to open its eighth season Nomads & Fools with the regional premiere of Annie Baker's Circle Mirror Transformation. Directed by PURE's Co-Founder and Artistic Director Sharon Graci, and will feature Pam Galle, Paul Whitty, Randy Neale, Sullivan Graci Hamilton, and Carri Schwab.

Brick Theatre Presents DEVILS and SPACEMEN FROM SPACE, 8/12-29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2010


The Brick Theatre in Brooklyn will be presenting two new productions this month - DEVILS and SPACEMEN FROM SPACE, as well as the return of 'Butterfly, Butterfly, Kill Kill Kill!' For more information and to buy tickets, visit their website at http://www.bricktheatre.com.

'Over The Rainbow' Semi-Finalist Fearon To Star In SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Revival, Closes 8/22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2010


Steph Fearon, who reached the semi-finals of the BBC1's ‘Over The Rainbow', is to star in the first major production of the musical ‘Smokey Joe's Cafe' since its West?End run at the?Prince of Wales in 1996.

Pure Theater Presents CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 20, 2010


PURE Theatre is proud to open its eighth season Nomads & Fools with the regional premiere of Annie Baker's Circle Mirror Transformation. Directed by PURE's Co-Founder and Artistic Director Sharon Graci, and will feature Pam Galle, Paul Whitty, Randy Neale, Sullivan Graci Hamilton, and Carri Schwab.

Bacon, Chernus, Ireland & More Set For Public's IN THE WAKE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 19, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting today for the New York premiere of Lisa Kron's IN THE WAKE, directed by Leigh Silverman.

Brick Theatre Presents DEVILS and SPACEMEN FROM SPACE, 8/12-29
by Michelle Wong - Aug 13, 2010


The Brick Theatre in Brooklyn will be presenting two new productions this month - DEVILS and SPACEMEN FROM SPACE, as well as the return of 'Butterfly, Butterfly, Kill Kill Kill!' For more information and to buy tickets, visit their website at http://www.bricktheatre.com.

The Brick Presents THE COLLISIONWORKS, 8/12
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2010


The Brick is proud to present its Fall 2010 season, featuring The Brick's first collaboration with the critically acclaimed Target Margin Theater; work from favorite artists such as Gemini CollisionWorks, DMT and Laboratory Theater; and new and returning festivals, including the NY Clown Theatre Festival, Fight Fest and the premiere of Brooklyn Stories.

Corcoran to Direct WTT's CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, 11/4-21
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 10, 2010


WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin recently announced that Amy Corcoran will direct the Company's production of the award-winning Annie Baker play, Circle Mirror Transformation. The comedy runs November 4-21, 2010 in the Studio Theatre at the Addison Theatre Centre. WaterTower Theatre will celebrate its 15th anniversary with its 2010-2011 season.

The Brick Announces Its Fall 2010 Lineup, Beginning 8/12
by Jenn Waterman - Aug 10, 2010


The Brick is proud to present its Fall 2010 season, featuring The Brick's first collaboration with the critically acclaimed Target Margin Theater; work from favorite artists such as Gemini CollisionWorks, DMT and Laboratory Theater; and new and returning festivals, including the NY Clown Theatre Festival, Fight Fest and the premiere of Brooklyn Stories.

Burning Coal Presents Staged Reading of THE RIVER NUN, 10/4
by Molly Hagan - Aug 7, 2010


Burning Coal will present a staged reading of Chris Cragin's new play, THE RIVER NUN, directed by Tea Alagic, on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 7 pm. The reading will be held at Burning Coal Theatre at the Murphey School (NOTE VENUE NAME CHANGE), 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC. Admission is FREE with suggested $5 donation at the door. Further details can be obtained by calling 919-834-4001 or visiting our website at www.burningcoal.org.

The Brick Presents DEVILS & SPACEMEN FROM SPACE, 8/6-29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2010


The Brick is proud to present its Fall 2010 Season, featuring The Brick's first collaboration with the critically acclaimed Target Margin Theater; work from favorite artists such as Gemini CollisionWorks, DMT and Laboratory Theater; and new and returning festivals, including The NY Clown Theatre Festival, Fight Fest and the premiere of Brooklyn Stories.

London's Bush Theatre to Present Baker's THE ALIENS et al. 2010-2011
by Abigail Arnold - Aug 3, 2010


The Bush Theatre of London has announced its new season.

Geffen Playhouse's LOVE, LOSS Ends Run
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010


After weeks of playing to packed houses, Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's Love, Loss, and What I Wore is extending its Los Angeles run in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse through at least August 1.

Burning Coal Announces A Staged Reading Of OIL ON THE WATER 10/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 28, 2010


Burning Coal will present a staged reading of Chris Cragin's new play, The River Nun, directed by Tea Alagic, on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 7 pm.

Craig Cast in 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' Series
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 26, 2010


The Hollywood Reporter reports that Daniel Craig has been signed to star in the film adaptation of Stieg Larsson's 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' and two possible sequels. The film will be written by Steve Zaillan and directed by David Fincher. The two sequels are titled 'The Girl Who Played with Fire' and 'The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.'

The Brick Theater, Inc. Presents GAME PLAY 7/7-25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2010


The Brick Theater, Inc. presents GAME PLAY: A CELEBRATION OF VIDEO GAME PERFORMANCE ART, runs July 7-25, 2010

AMC's 'The Walking Dead' Descends on Comic Con 2010, 7/23
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2010


The stars and producers of AMC's highly-anticipated series 'The Walking Dead,' based on the comic book written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics, will descend on Comic Con 2010 for a panel event and exclusive sneak preview of the original drama. 'The Walking Dead' panel, scheduled for Friday, July 23 at 11:30am in room 6BCF, will feature series stars Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually), Jon Bernthal ('The Pacific'), Sarah Wayne Callies ('Prison Break'), Laurie Holden (The Mist), and Emma Bell ('Law & Order'). Joining the cast are writer, director, executive producer and three-time Academy Award nominee Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile); executive producers Kirkman and Gale Anne Hurd (The Terminator, Aliens, Armageddon), make-up artist Greg Nicotero (George Romero's Land of the Dead, The Mist); and Joel Stillerman, AMC's SVP of original programming, production and digital content. 'The Walking Dead' will premiere this October during AMC Fearfest, the network's annual blockbuster marathon of thriller and horror films.

TNT's FALLING SKIES Comes to Comic-Con 2010, 7/23
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2010


TNT's FALLING SKIES, the eagerly anticipated series from DreamWorks Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg, is coming Comic-Con. The series stars Noah Wyle. The drama series, slated to premiere in summer 2011, envisions a world where aliens have invaded, and the fate of humanity lies in the hands of a few survivors. The series stars Noah Wyle (ER, TNT's The Librarian movies) and Moon Bloodgood (Terminator Salvation). Also on the FALLING SKIES team is co-executive producer and writer Mark Verheiden (Heroes, Battlestar Galactica). The 3 of them will attend Comic-Con for a Q&A panel session scheduled to take place Friday, July 23, from 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. (PT) in Room 6A. They will also be available for an autograph signing, time and location to be announced.or an autograph signing, time and location to be announced.

The Aliens FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Aliens have there been?
The Aliens has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2010.
What awards has The Aliens been nominated for?
The Aliens has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best New American Play at the Obie Awards, with Annie Baker as the playwright. The show was also nominated for Directing at the Obie Awards, with Sam Gold being recognized for his work. Additionally, Dane deHaan received a nomination for Performance at the Obie Awards for his role in The Aliens.
What awards has The Aliens won?
The Aliens has won several awards, including the Best New American Play at the Obie Awards. The play also received recognition for its directing, with Sam Gold winning an Obie Award in that category. Additionally, Dane deHaan's performance in The Aliens earned him an Obie Award for his outstanding portrayal.

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