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Donald Loftus

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Donald Loftus is an American playwright, librettist and lyricist based in New York City. He has written the book and lyrics for several musicals including, “POLLYANNA, “ABBEY VICTORIA” and “ROUND DUFFY SQUARE” and “ILLUSION”. His full-length plays include “THE SPRINGVALE ARMADILLO”, “PER”, “DRIFTWOOD” and “THE ARCHWAY”. He has also written several short plays such as “RUBY”, “GLOWWORMS” and “DARK MATTER”. He recently won the HRC Showcase Theatre’s’ W Keith Hedrick National Playwriting Award and has been selected to participate in next year’s William Inge Theatre Festival. His works have been presented on stages across America and in the U.K. and in several ZOOM presentations during the pandemic. Donald serves on the Board of Directors of The Dramatist Guild Foundation and is a member of two actor/playwright groups: P.A.G.E.S. and DGPG, both based in New York City.

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Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC Starts On Monday


Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), currently celebrating their 30th anniversary season, will showcase over 50 original new works at their bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC.

Spark Theatre Festival NYC Returns With Over 60 New Works


Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), currently celebrating their 30th anniversary season, will showcase over 60 original new works at their bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Learn more about the festival lineup here!

Open-Door Playhouse Celebrates Its 100th Podcast With A New Play AMUSING WILLIE


Open-Door Playhouse's 100th podcast will present 'Amusing Wille,' a new play by Donald Loftus. Join the celebration and enjoy this comedic play debuting on September 6. Listen for free at Open-Door Playhouse's website.

Open-Door Playhouse Debuts DRESS BLUES on April 12.


In the short play Dress Blues, two young men, Christopher and Nicholas are partners in The Peak of Chic Boutique, a high-end clothing store on a fashionable street in Boston. A wealthy customer, Mrs. Simmons, wants to make a purchase, but her emotional distress makes things difficult. The middle-aged woman wants something that will make her look her absolute best, so that her husband won't be distracted by the pretty young things in his office.

SkyPilot Upgrades Next Runway To First Klass With Double Bill


The award-winning SkyPilot Theatre Company continues its ever-popular Runway series with a double bill of Judy Klass plays.

SkyPilot's 2022 Runway Season Continues With TIGHT KNIT


Get ready to check in for the third selection of the award-winning SkyPilot Theatre Company's Runway series Tight Knit, which will be performed Wednesday, September 7th at 8pm at Oh My Ribs! Theatre, 6468 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles.  The production is open to the public with a $5 suggested donation at the door.

Next Reading At SkyPilot Theatre Finally Revealed


Next reading at SkyPilot announced as ACT YOUR AGE this month.

Kairos Italy Theater Announces Finalists Of 2021 International Playwrights Series


Kairos Italy Theater, the main Italian theater company in New York, has announced the finalists for the 2021 KIT International 10 minute plays series on Political Theater. The theme was chosen as KIT celebrated the famous Italian writer Leonardo Sciascia, on the occasion of Sciascia's 100th birthday.

First Performance Of The TALKING IT OUT Virtual Play Festival's 2020-21 Season To Stream On November 21st


On November 21st, 2020 at 7pm EST, the 1st performance of the 2020-2021 season of the Talking It Out virtual play festival will be held.

TALKING IT OUT Virtual Play Festival Announces Its Inaugural Season


This fall will mark the first online performance of Talking It Out, a virtual theatre festival dedicated to promoting mental health awareness.

4th Annual International STAGE IT! 10-Minute Play Festival Has Announced Winners For Publication


The 4th Annual International Stage It! 10-Minute Play Festival has announced the winners for this year's publication, now in it's fourth volume. The unique competition began with open submissions in October, garnering 346 plays from around the world, and a unique adjudication process. The top 25 plays have been selected for publication in Stage It! 4: 10-Minute Plays. The book is released in conjunction with the Festival weekend, March 20-22, where many of the plays will be produced.

TheatreWorks New Milford Holds First Annual Ten Minute Play Competition


TheatreWorks New Milford, a multi-award-willing 501(c)(3) not-for-profit theater in New Milford, CT,  has announced the twenty one plays which will compete for prizes at their First Annual 10 Minute Play Festival, entitled 'Tales from the Brookside.'

Emerging Artists Theatre New Work Series Annoucnes Week Two Line-up


Emerging Artists Theatre celebrates their 25th season by presenting their bi annual New Work Series. The series opened on February 27 and runs through March 17 at TADA Theater in the Flatiron District. New musical, plays, solo-shows and dance pieces (in varies stages of development), will be presented.

BWW Review: 10X10 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL at Barrington Stage Company Serves Up A Theatrical Smorgasbord In The Midst of Winter.


There is something for everyone in this offering. As the event's title suggests, rather than a single fully produced multi-act production, audience members are served ten small plates, each one running about ten minutes by an ensemble cast of six that includes BSC returnees Peggy Pharr Wilson, Keri Safran, Robert Zukerman and welcomes Sarah Goeke, Michael Fell and Deshawn Mitchell. Directing credits are split equally between BSC Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and returning for his third year, Matthew Penn each responsible for five of the pieces.

Emerging Artists Theatre Announces Line-up For 2019 New Work Series


Emerging Artists Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Paul Adams, celebrates their 25th season by presenting their bi annual New Work Series. The series runs February 27 - March 17 at TADA Theater in the Flatiron District and features new works from a diverse group of artists. New musical, plays, solo-shows and dance pieces (in varies stages of development), will be presented.

Kenneth Cole Fragrances Teams With Aloe Blacc to Discover Next Bold Musical Talent


Kenneth Cole Fragrances proudly announces singer Brielle Marie as the winner of its “FIND YOUR BOLD” talent contest.

Photo Coverage: Craig Lucas Honored with Dramatists Guild Fund's Sidney Kingsley Award


The Dramatists Guild Fund presented their Madge Evans and Sidney Kingsley Award to actress Audra McDonald and playwright Craig Lucas just last night. McDonalad was unable to attend the event due to her SHUFFLE ALONG schedule, but the show went on and BroadwayWorld was also there for the festivities. Check out photos below!

Rihanna Launches Latest Fragrance Rogue by Rihanna


Always driving the trends, pushing the envelope and exploring new territories, Grammy-Award winning Rihanna launches her newest fragrance, Rogue by Rihanna. Rihanna created this adventurous scent for the woman who, like herself, radiates edginess and confidence but is also flirty and feminine. Rihanna exudes strength, femininity and mischief conveyed to her fans through music, unpredictable fashion choices, memorable unapologetic performances, and now through her new fragrance, Rogue.

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