Del Shores

WIT by Margaret Edson is Coming to City Theatre of Austin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025

City Theatre Austin will bring to the stage Margaret Edson’s award-winning play WIT. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!

The Fire Weeds Launches Inaugural Play Festival in New York City
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2025

The Fire Weeds, an experimental, female-driven theater company, has announced its first-ever play festival, taking place June 1 and 2 at Houghton Hall, located at 22 E. 30th Street in Manhattan.

Photos: First look at Bruce Jacklin & Company's DADDY'S DYIN', WHO'S GOT THE WILL?
by Jerri Shafer - Apr 3, 2025

The year is 1987 in Lowake, Texas and the Turnovers are gathering after years of estrangement for a death watch on father, Buford. These middle-aged siblings are desperate to find his will, but it’s missing, and Buford is so far out of it that he is of no help.

Del Shores Foundation Writers Festival is Coming to Out Front Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025

The Del Shores Foundation will present its third weekend-long Del Shores Foundation Writers Festival at Out Front Theatre Company in Atlanta. Learn more and see how to attend.

Terrific New Theatre To Host DEL SHORES WRITERS FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2025

The Del Shores Foundation will present its third annual Del Shores Foundation Writers Festival March 14-16 at Terrific New Theatre (TNT) in Birmingham. The festival will feature live stage readings of all three winning scripts from the Del Shores Foundation Writers Search along with panels featuring industry experts in theatre and film focused specifically on writing.

Jiggs Burgess' WOUNDED World Premiere Opens at SoHo Playhouse Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

SoHo Playhouse's world premiere of Jiggs Burgess' Wounded, directed by Del Shores, opens tonight! Wounded is the winner of the 2024 SoHo Playhouse International Fringe Encore Theater Series Overall Excellence Award. Learn more!

Jiggs Burgess' WOUNDED World Premiere Begins Tonight at SoHo Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

SoHo Playhouse's world premiere of Jiggs Burgess' Wounded, directed by Del Shores will run Off-Broadway February 25 - March 16, 2025 in a limited engagement for 21 performances. Opening night is February 28.

Cast Set for Jiggs Burgess' WOUNDED World Premiere at Soho Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025

SoHo Playhouse will present the world premiere of Jiggs Burgess' Wounded, directed by Del Shores. Wounded, the winner of the 2024 SoHo Playhouse International Fringe Encore Theater Series Overall Excellence Award. Learn more!

Review: A VERY SORDID WEDDING at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Jan 24, 2025

What did our critic think of A VERY SORDID WEDDING at Palm Canyon Theatre?

THIS IS GOVERNMENT by Nina Kissinger Wins the 2025 Stanley Drama Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2025

Wagner College Theatre has announced that Nina Kissinger is the winner of the 2025 Stanley Drama Award for her dark comedy, THIS IS GOVERNMENT. The play follows three interns trapped in a lockdown as they navigate the chaos of political disarray-and confront the question of what power, if any, they truly possess.

New York Rep Announces Exclusive Industry Presentation Of TRUTH IS… A New Play by Hank Rion
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025

New York Rep has announced an exclusive industry presentation of Truth is… a new play by Hank Rion. The reading will take place on January 10 & 11 at 1pm at Chain Theatre.

Previews: A VERY SORDID WEDDING at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Jan 7, 2025

Palm Canyon Theatre is headed back to Winters, Texas – this time for A Very Sordid Wedding. Del Shores wrote the sequel, originally as a movie, to his highly successful Sordid Lives.

IAMA Theatre Company’s 7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL to Feature 8 New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Winners Of The 2024/25 Play LA Program Revealed
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024

Play LA, in collaboration with The Greenway Court Theatre and Stage Raw, have announced the winners of the 2024/25 Play LA Program.

Photos: A THIRD WAY at Actor's Express
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2024

Actor’s Express is completing its 36th season with the world premiere of A Third Way by Atlanta playwright Lee Osorio in association with the Del Shores Foundation. See photos from the production here!

The 6th Act Presents BUYER & CELLAR Starring Emerson Collins
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024

Emerson Collins brings his acclaimed performance in Jonathan Tolins' BUYER & CELLAR to The Whitefire Theatre in Los Angeles, directed by Larry Raben. Opening October 20, 2024, with previews starting October 18.

Actor's Express Completes Season With A THIRD WAY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

 Actor’s Express will complete its 36th season with the world premiere of A Third Way by Atlanta playwright Lee Osorio in association with the Del Shores Foundation.

ANNIE BROWN'S 5TH GRADE SCIENCE PRESENTATION Returns To SoHo Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 6, 2024

This summer, Matt Morse's Annie Brown's 5th Grade Science Presentation, directed by Abby Davis, will return to SoHo Playhouse as a finalist in their 3rd Annual Lighthouse Series on July 14, 15, and 16.

Photos: Go Inside the Opening of the REAL TO REEL Exhibition, Paying Tribute To Leslie Jordan
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 30, 2024

This week, the Hollywood Museum’s Annual and LGBTQ+ Exhibit opening and Awards, Hollywood’s first LGBTQ+ Tribute/Exhibit and Awards, Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of the Hollywood Museum) announced its 2024 salute to the LGBTQ+ community's contributions to the entertainment industry. Check out photos here!

Tennessee Playwrights Studio Presents ONLYFAM - The Hilarious New Comedy By Mary McCallum
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2024

Tennessee Playwrights Studio will present the world premiere of ONLYFAM, a new comedy by Mary McCallum. Directed by Shawn Whitsell.