Drama Department

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.

John Cameron Mitchell Will Lead OH, MARY! on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

Tony and Obie Award-winning actor, writer, and director John Cameron Mitchell will return to Broadway in the hit play Oh, Mary! for a limited 12-week engagement this winter. Learn more here!

Actress and Broadway League Alum Harriet Slaughter Dies at 88
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Harriet Slaughter, a Broadway actress and longtime director of labor relations at the League of American Theater Producers, died on November 12.

Student Blog: 15 Audition Tips with Hofstra Drama’s 2026 BFA Class
by Student Blogger: Grace Ward - Nov 18, 2025

Auditions are a core part of a theatre student’s growth and development and serve as a fantastic practice for mastering presentation under stress. I asked 15 Seniors in Hofstra’s BFA Theatre Performance program for their advice on managing nerves and putting your best foot forward when auditioning, specifically for college or university productions.

Interview: Patrick Cassidy on Studio Tenn's Upcoming Season
by Carolan Trbovich - Oct 8, 2025

Born into one of Hollywood’s most beloved musical dynasties, with mother Shirley Jones, father Jack Cassidy, and brothers David and Shaun, Patrick Cassidy has long stood out as a star in his own right.

The LSC-CyFair Stages to Present Female History-Making Stories This October And November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025

This fall, Lone Star College-CyFair's Drama Department will take audiences back in time with two stories of courageous women fighting for workers' rights and making historic scientific discoveries.

Previews: PLAY FESTIVAL at The Beach Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Sep 17, 2025

Experience a whirlwind of comedy, thought-provoking sci-fi, and musical madness at this year’s Play Festival! From backstage high school antics and futuristic dilemmas to the outrageous heart of Florida, this eclectic showcase brings together local talent and unforgettable stories.

Interview: 'We're Not Expecting Sainthood': Actor Liz Kettle on Hot Rehearsals and Thought-Provoking Content in POOR CLARE at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 15, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Liz Kettle, who plays Peppa, one of Clare’s servants. We discussed how she went from Art History to Shakespeare, the importance of the messages in Poor Clare and even what she hopes audiences take away from the show.

LSC-CyFair's Children's Comedy Set For This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025

Cool off this summer with Lone Star College-CyFair's Drama Department Summer Children's Show 'The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood' this June. Learn more here!