Drama Department

THE LAST VICTORIAN to Premiere at Washington Stage Guild
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2026

Washington Stage Guild will present the world premiere of JB Miller's dark comedy about two failed British antique dealers who inherit the world's oldest person and attempt to monetize her.

Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at HLC2 Black Box Theater
by Victoria Schwarz - Oct 20, 2026

ACC Drama sinks its teeth into DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Highland Campus. With saucy vampires, standout performances, and gorgeous Gothic design, this campy romp delivers a bloody good time. Adult humor, blood, and mild violence.

Interview: Scott Coopwood of DRACULA at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Oct 6, 2026

BroadwayWorld chats with actor Scott Coopwood about playing the title character in Steven Dietz' 'Dracula' at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley October 7 to November 1 in Mountain View.

The Gamm Theatre Names Three Fellows for Season 42
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre has selected three emerging artists of color for its Gamm Fellowship Program, a paid, 10-month partnership with Rhode Island colleges pairing participants with career mentors.

Interview: Chelsea Haaland EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR at Des Moines Playhouse
by DC Felton - Sep 5, 2026

new theatre season is here. With a new season, we are also welcoming a new Executive Director to Des Moines Playhouse. After a multi-month search, Des Moines Playhouse announced its new Executive Director, Chelsea Haaland.

SHE KILLS MONSTERS Will Come to Mary Moody Northen Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward's University will open its 54th season with Qui Nguyen's play, directed by Marcus McQuirter, in Austin.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK to Open at Ruth Eckerd Hall's Murray Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026

Hat Trick Theatre Productions will stage THE WOMAN IN BLACK at the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts' Murray Theatre in Clearwater, marking the company's return to the venue with the psychological thriller.

TECHIES, a New Musical by Carner and Gregor makes its World Premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026

Yonder Window Theatre Company and Braw Venues will present the World Premiere of TECHIES, a musical by Sam Carner and Derek Gregor, at Hill Street Theatre during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Interview: Adrianna Rose Lyons of MEAN GIRLS at La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
by Melissa Heckscher - Apr 19, 2026

Mira Costa sophomore Emery Gregory, who plays Regina George in the school’s production of “Mean Girls,” interviews Adrianna Rose Lyons, starring as the queen bee in McCoy Rigby Entertainment’s “Mean Girls” at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, running through May 3.

Student Blog: Traveling Back in Time to Theatre Years’ Past
by Student Blogger: Emma Winton - Apr 21, 2026

These kids get to be themselves every day in the drama department without a price tag holding them back.

THE FOOL'S GUIDE...TO LIVING AND DYING... Will Come to The Drama Factory
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

Andrew Buckland's THE FOOL'S GUIDE ...TO LIVING AND DYING... will present at The Drama Factory, blending physical comedy and storytelling to examine social media, AI, and the human condition.

DOG SEES GOD to be Presented by Hofstra Drama in the Black Box Theater This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026

Hofstra University's Department of Drama and Dance will close out the spring semester with a bold and thought-provoking production of Bert V. Royal's Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, directed by Professor Royston P. Coppenger.

Feature: MAMA MIA! at Mount Pleasant High School
by Rosanne DellAversano - Mar 27, 2026

A Greek island getaway where only songs from ABBA are sung is the name of the game.

LSC-CyFair Drama Will Stage THE SWEET SCIENCE OF BRUISING This April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

Set in 1869 and inspired by the history of female boxing in Victorian London, Lone Star College-CyFair's Drama Department pulls no punches in the 'The Sweet Science of Bruising' this April.

Echo Theater Company Reveals Winners of 2025 New Play Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026

The Echo Theater Company has revealed the winners of the company’s 2025 New Play Competition. Winners will receive cash prizes, meetings with Echo Theater creative teams, and more.

Hofstra University to Stage Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026

Hofstra University's Department of Drama and Dance will present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, exploring a complex web of romantic entanglements in 1900 Sweden. Directed by Keith Michael Pinault, the production features a waltz-infused score and runs from March 6-14 at the Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater.

Previews: PSYPF ANNOUNCES MENTOR GREG COLE WHITE at Palm Springs Young Playwright Festival
by Kay Kudukis - Feb 3, 2026

The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF), which promotes and encourages theatrical creative writing for elementary, middle, and high school students throughout Riverside County, proudly announces that Greg Cope White, co-executive producer and writer of Netflix’s BOOTS, will serve as Mentor for the Festival’s 9th Season.

Photos: First Look at the Cast of THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH At Undermain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2026

Undermain Theatre will stage THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH, Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize–winning play, as part of its upcoming season. Directed by Stefan Novinski. Check out photos of the cast.

Student Blog: The Importance of Pausing During Winter Break
by Student Blogger: Grace Ward - Jan 12, 2026

This blog reflects on the often-overlooked rest period between semesters as a meaningful pause between the chaos of finals and the demands of a new semester. I explore how winter break has allowed me to reconnect with family and longtime friends, confront post-graduation anxieties alongside fellow seniors and rediscover the value of slow, offline moments. Ultimately, highlighting how rest and reflection during this quiet month have helped me prepare both mentally and emotionally for one of my busiest semesters yet.

Student Blog: Poo-Wah-Bahs - Francis Ford Coppola’s Lasting Impact on Hofstra’s Drama Department
by Student Blogger: Grace Ward - Dec 23, 2025

This blog explores Francis Ford Coppola’s profound legacy at Hofstra University, tracing how a theatre student-turned-legendary filmmaker helped shape the department’s culture and traditions. It highlights Coppola’s impact on student-led productions and his creation of Poo-Wah-Bahs, a ritual that asks you to slow down and recognize the work of each individual player. Nearly 70 years later, this tradition continues to unite generations of Hofstra theatre students. Through personal reflection, the piece examines how legacy, community and creativity converge in one of the department’s most cherished rites.