THE ADDRESS, a 90-minute feature length documentary by Ken Burns, will air on PBS in the spring of 2014. The film tells the story of a tiny school in Putney Vermont, the Greenwood School, where each year the students are encouraged to practice, memorize, and recite the Gettysburg Address. In its exploration of the Greenwood School, the film also unlocks the history, context and importance of President Lincoln
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'Sister Strikes Again' now showing at KC Starlight Theatre (indoor) now through January 27, 2019 Comedic Catholic Cachechism review with Sister Mary Beth...
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by Cindy Marcolina - January 08, 2019
Dusty Hughes' new play sees Hampstead Theatre putting together veterans of the venue. From Alice Hamilton at the direction (previously at the helm of Every Day I Make Greatness Happen earlier in the season) to Sara Kestelman (Filthy Business among others), the team is almost fully comprised of artis...
Win Free Entry To The Next National Monologue Slam
by A.A. Cristi - December 19, 2018
A true holiday gift from THE NATIONAL MONOLOGUE SLAM Reply back to this email with the word raffle and you will be considered to win free entry to the next National Monologue Slam Feb. 9, 2019 in NYC....
Aldis Hodge To Lead Readings Of DARK PEOPLE By Geoffrey Thorne
by A.A. Cristi - November 13, 2018
Aldis Hodge (UNDERGROUND, LEVERAGE, STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON) stars in Dark People, a new play that examines Hollywood stereotypes, written by Geoffrey Thorne (LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, LEVERAGE, BLACK PANTHER'S QUEST). ...
BWW Review: JONES WOOD FOUNDRY on the Upper East Side for Fine Fare and Outstanding Seasonal Delights
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Review: IN ANOTHER ROOM Offers Site-Specific Haunted House Immersive Experiences
by Shari Barrett - October 19, 2018
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Bespoke Plays Monthly Reading Series Continues With SOURCES
by Julie Musbach - October 12, 2018
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by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2018
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Bespoke Plays Kicks Off Monthly Reading Series With MEET CUTE
by Stephi Wild - September 22, 2018
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by A.A. Cristi - August 20, 2018
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by Julie Musbach - May 17, 2018
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