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Birmingham's Big Brothers Big Sisters to Present A NIGHT OF BIG STARS
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Originally scheduled for March, the Birmingham area's Big Brothers Big Sisters program will keep the show going on for a virtual presentation of their Night of Big Stars event.
Birmingham Area AMC Theatres Begin to Reopen
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
AMC Theatres are beginning to reopen across the country and the Birmingham area is included, according to Bham Now.
BWW Blog: Four Lessons from 4-Year-Old Camp
by Student Blogger: Audrey Myers - August 14, 2020
Little did I know, that instead of returning to my beloved Alliance building to work, summer camps would be online this year. 
22nd Annual Sidewalk Film Festival to Premiere at Drive-In Theater This Year
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2020
The 22nd Annual Sidewalk Film Festival will still go on amidst the current global health crisis, but will move to a drive-in theater location instead, reports The Patch.
BWW Blog: A Love Letter to the Stage Door
by Student Blogger: Katy Dara - August 06, 2020
There was always something magical to me about the stage door. To me, the opportunity to meet the actors after seeing a show was unlike any other.
Central Alabama Theater Continues Season Online
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2020
The show must go on for Central Alabama Theater (CAT). The theater has had to cancel many events in their spring season due to the global health crisis, but now they're looking ahead with virtual performances, Village Living Online reports.
BWW Blog: A Contingency Plan
by Student Blogger: Audrey Myers - July 27, 2020
As students prepare for next semester, bountiful questions remain. Will everyone actually return to campus? How can theatre-makers create art while staying safe? Is it worth going back to school, only to return home in a few weeks?
Terrific New Theatre Announces Plan To Relocate
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2020
Terrific New Theatre (TNT) will vacate its longtime space in Birmingham's Pepper Place Complex as it remains shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic. The departure will be effective August 8, 2020. TNT, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has occupied its current suite in the showrooms building of Pepper Place since September 1994.
Birmingham Performing Arts Organizations Join Together for BIRMINGHAM ARTS DRIVE-IN
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2020
Multiple Birmingham performing arts organizations are coming together on July 30 and July 31 for the first-ever Birmingham Arts Drive-In, according to Bham Now.
Walk-On Part Productions Presents New Musical
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2020
What do you do when the theatre is threatened, librettists are on lockdown and the cast are in quarantine? With so many performance venues closed and ticket sales at zero, you have to get creative.
BWW Blog: The Unifying Power of the #Hamilfilm
by Student Blogger: Katy Dara - July 08, 2020
Like nearly everybody else in the theatre community, I woke up on the morning of July 3rd with an air of excitement. It's Hamilton Day, I thought to myself.
Theatre of Gadsden Will Present its Postponed Production of BEEHIVE Beginning July 16
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2020
Theatre of Gadsden has postponed its production of Beehive, originally set for March, to July 16-19, 2020.
Prattville's Way Off Broadway Theatre Re-Opens July 6 With LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2020
Prattville's Way Off Broadway Theatre will present Little Shop of Horrors July 6-26. The play will run Monday through Sunday, July 6-12 and July 20-26. The original dates for the play were in April and the play was postponed due to the COVID19 pandemic restrictions.
BWW Blog: Staying Immersed in Theatre While Broadway is Closed
by Student Blogger: Katy Dara - June 30, 2020
During a pandemic, where live theatre is all but nonexistent, what is an avid fan to do?
Magnolia Dance Company Holds Individual Recitals for Students
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2020
WKRG has reported that in order to uphold social distancing rules while still allowing its students the joy of performing, Magnolia Dance Company held individual dance recitals for each child and their family.
Shoals Theatre is Optimistic About an August Re-Opening
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2020
The Shoals Theatre is optimistic for a return in August.
UA Theatre and Dance Hosts Virtual Black Box
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2020
While the University of Alabama Department Theatre and Dance takes a dramatic pause from live theatre, the department is excited to announce its Virtual Black Box video series.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Will Reduce Staff From 95 Members to 10
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2020
Layoffs are coming to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, due to the health crisis.
Cloverdale Playhouse Discusses the Effects of the Health Crisis
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2020
The Montgomery Adviser has reported on the ways the health crisis is affecting the Cloverdale Playhouse.
BWW Blog: Good Theatre Makes Good People
by Student Blogger: Hope Johnson - June 03, 2020
This is obviously a terrifying time for theatre and those who love it. Especially for students like myself, as we enter the work force of an industry that might be forever changed.
ArtPlay Announces Virtual Summer Theater Camps for Kids
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2020
Kids can still enjoy summer theatre camps, just from the comfort of their own homes this summer via ArtPlay, according to the University of Alabama Birmingham.
Broadway Theatre League's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Rescheduled to January 2021
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2020
It has been announced that Escape to Margaritaville has been rescheduled for January 15 - 17, 2021. This show will not take place in September 2020.
BWW Blog: Get Noticed by Cold Emailing
by Student Blogger: Audrey Myers - June 01, 2020
As artists, we are in charge of our own career destinies and as such, sometimes one has to pound the pavement in order to advance in the industry. Any good business person uses the cold call to his or her advantage.
BWW Blog: Zoom University - Taking an Acting Class During a Pandemic
by Student Blogger: Katy Dara - May 28, 2020
When Gov. Cuomo announced that all SUNY schools would be moving to an online learning model for the remainder of the school, my thoughts immediately started reeling. I had so many questions, concerns, and worries that my mind couldn't let go. One major question persisted: how am I going to take theatre classes online?
Saenger Theatre is Preparing to Reopen
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2020
WKRG has reported that Saenger Theatre is preparing to re-open after Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced changes to stay-at-home orders. 

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