José Casas Receives Inaugural Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award
The Dominic Orlando Fund, which was created in 2022 following playwright Dominic Orlando's passing in 2021, announces the inaugural recipient of the Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award: José Casas. The two other finalists for the award were Tyla Abercrumbie of Chicago and Roger Q. Mason of Los Angeles.
Town Hall Announces First Installment Of 2022-2023 Season
Playwrights Sally Cookson and Adam Peck's piece, “Cinderella: A Fairytale” will be brought to the stage again, this time by Director Sequoia Schirmer. This stage version of Cinderella has captivated audiences with its dazzlingly original take on one of the oldest and best-loved fairytales of all times.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Elects Eight New Board Trustees
Milwaukee Rep has announced eight newly elected Board Trustees that will serve a three-year term starting July 1, 2022. They include former Milwaukee Rep Chief Diversity Officer Tammy Belton-Davis (Athena Communications, Founder), Julia Burns (Pathways High School, Founder), and more.
BWW Review: A MONSTER CALLS at The Kennedy Center
A MONSTER CALLS, a powerful story of love, loss, truth and self-discovery, is beautifully rendered for the stage. The fantastical tale is highly physical, gorgeous to behold, and packs a potent emotional punch. The production, now touring to the Kennedy Center, was adapted for the stage by visionary director Sally Cookson. Read our critic's review.
Watermill Theatre Announces 2022 Season
Artistic Director Paul Hart, Executive Director Claire Murray and the team at Newbury’s The Watermill Theatre have announced details of the shows that will play at the theatre from May 2022, all the way through until Christmas.
Full Cast Announced for A MONSTER CALLS at Rose Theatre
Jonathan Church Theatre Productions and Global Creatures are delighted to announce the cast for A MONSTER CALLS. The production will play Rose Theatre from 24 March to 9 April 2022. It will then play Bristol Old Vic from 13 to 23 April, followed by the Kennedy Center, Washington from 25 May to 12 June 2022.
Roustabout Announces The Autumn 2021 Tour of New Family Show THIS ISLAND'S MINE
Blending Brechtian and Forum Theatre techniques that encourage the audience to think, question and challenge, This Island's Mine focuses on a debate between three inhabitants of an island - one of the first peoples (Ariel), a second generation religious refugee (Caliban) and a Western coloniser (Stephano) - who all believe the island is theirs.
Judy Hansen Named President Of Milwaukee Rep Board Of Trustees
Hansen first joined the Board in 1992 and went onto serve two terms as Board President from 1995-1998 and 2011 – 2014. During her tenure she helped navigate the theater through several major transitions, including the recruitment and onboarding of Executive Director Chad Bauman in 2013.