DANIEL MARTIN Gets Fancy
by Marietta Lunceford
- September 09, 2016
Daniel Martin has written several plays, but I have been most intrigued by Theatre Downtown's upcoming production MISS FANCY, which Daniel has written and directed. Our connection stems from the story of the Avondale elephant, Miss Fancy, and her legacy that contributed to the founding of the Birmin...
CARRON CLARK CLEM Is Inspirational
by Marietta Lunceford
- July 06, 2016
After interviewing Carron Clem, I wasn't sure if I was more inspired or exhausted. Having lived an extraordinary life, Carron now does more in a day than most of us do in a week. Committed to her family and to the theatre, Carron is passionate about everything she does....
Amy Johnson Is Headed For Big Things
by Marietta Lunceford
- June 16, 2016
There is so much talent in the Birmingham area and I would like to take the summer to highlight some of the people we look forward to seeing regularly on our stages. They might not be the people you already know, but ones you would recognize if you saw them. They might be someone you see in the crow...
COLLEGIATE THEATRICS: Vanderbilt University's CATE JO
by Jeffrey Ellis
- October 22, 2015
Take Cate Jo, for example: A native of Birmingham, Alabama, she originally arrived on the Vanderbilt campus with an eye toward a career in academia, ultimately changing course to pursue a career as an actress. Most recently, she played the challenging role of Bianca in Tennessee Women's Theater Proj...
ACTING OUT ACADEMY Develops Talent
by Marietta Lunceford
- October 14, 2015
Acting Out Academy is another hidden gem that we are fortunate to have in the Birmingham area. It is helping to develop local, young talent as well as teaching the love of acting to a new generation....
BWW Interviews: SUE ELLEN GERRELLS Does It All
by Marietta Lunceford
- February 28, 2015
As the artistic director for South City Theatre, a sought after stage director and award winning actress, Sue Ellen Gerrells is one of the leading figures in area theatre....