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Interview: Ellen Geer on STRIFE at Theatricum Botanicum
by Shari Barrett - Aug 30, 2025

Strife, a rarely produced play by Nobel Prize-winning writer and social activist John Galsworthy explores the complexities of labor relations, a theme that resonated with both Galsworthy and the Geer family of actors and theater directors. Here's my interview with Theatricum artistic director Ellen Geer about presenting it at Theatricum Botanicum.

Photos: STRIFE By John Galsworthy Opens This Weekend In Outdoor Production At Theatricum
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025

A new production of “Strife,” the rarely produced drama by Nobel Prize-winning writer and social activist John Galsworthy, is set to open this weekend in an outdoor production at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga. Check out the photos, below.

STRIFE by John Galsworthy to be Presented at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present a new production of Strife by Nobel Prize-winning writer and social activist John Galsworthy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Theater Composer Marcus Hummon Releases New Single 'Letter to the World'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2025

Songwriter and theater composer Marcus Hummon has released his latest single, 'Letter To The World,' continuing his acclaimed Songs For Emily project inspired by the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Listen to it now.

THE GODDAM COUPLE DOWN THE HALL (OH...AND MERRY CHRISTMAS) Opens in November at Theatre West
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024

Theatre West will present The Goddamn Couple Down the Hall (Oh...., and Merry Christmas!), a comedy/mystery, written by Mark Wilding from November 8- December 15, 2024.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSCAL Comes to Theatre in the Park This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2022

Remember SpongeBob Square Pants, the joyful, fun-loving, childish, and accident-prone sea sponge who starred in the Nickelodeon television series? While Kansas City is far from his ocean home, SpongeBob and his beloved friends have found their way to Theatre in the Park in “The SpongeBob Musical,” the final OUTDOOR production of the 2022 summer season!

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR & A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Kick Off Outdoor Season at Theatricum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022

Fans of Shakespeare, alfresco theater, old time rock’n roll and just plain fun— pack a picnic and head up to the spectacular, one-of-a-kind outdoor venue at Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, where the 2022 repertory season, sponsored by the S. Mark Taper Foundation, opens with two buoyant comedies.

Andrew Garfield, Sam Heughan, Beau & Emily Bridges and More Upcoming at 92Y
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2022

92Y has announced it's upcoming events including a screening of Tick...Tick... BOOM! and conversation with Andrew Garfield, and more!

2021 Burbank International Film Festival Launches With Celebrities And Award-winning Toastmaster Jeff Rector
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2021

Award-winning Toastmaster Jeff Rector, of Toastmasters International District 52, is inviting film industry professionals and film enthusiasts to secure their VIP All-Access Passes to the Festival Screenings, Red Carpet Events, Parties and Closing Night Dinner & Gala Awards Show.

Theatricum's UNDER THE OAKS Salon Series Brings Performance and Song To The Topanga Woods
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2021

Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum presents Under the Oaks, four evenings of performance and song on Theatricum's spectacular outdoor stage in Topanga.

BWW Review: A SMALL FIRE at Philadelphia Theatre Co.
by Alyssa Biederman - Oct 28, 2019

Sometimes you can't come to your senses until you lose them. This is the message that comes out of Philadelphia Theatre Company's A Small Fire. The play, written by Adam Bock and featuring veteran actress Bebe Neuwirth as construction company owner Emily Bridges, follows her as she goes from boss lady to a woman with no sight, sound, or smell.

Philadelphia Theatre Company Kicks Off 45th Anniversary Season With A SMALL FIRE, Starring Bebe Neuwirth
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2019

Philadelphia Theatre Company's 45th Anniversary Season kicks off with the Philadelphia premiere of Obie Award Recipient Adam Bock's meticulously crafted drama A Small Fire, starring two-time Tony and Emmy Award winner Bebe Neuwirth. The play will be directed by Joanie Schultz, former Artistic Director of the WaterTower Theatre in Texas, and also known for her work in Chicago at The Goodman, Victory Gardens and Steppenwolf Theatres. Producing Artistic Director Paige Price and Managing Director Emily Zeck are excited to welcome Neuwirth and a cast of nationally and locally renowned actors to star in the season opener. Previews begin October 18th, Opening Night is Wednesday, October 23rd, and the show runs through November 10th. Single tickets range from $25-$74 and 3-play subscriptions start as low as $48, available now at the box office, online at philatheatreco.org or by phone at 215-985-0420.

Bebe Neuwirth To Star In A SMALL FIRE At Philadelphia Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2019

Philadelphia Theatre Company kicks off the 2019-2020 season with a bang. For the company's 45th season, Producing Artistic Director Paige Price and Managing Director Emily Zeck are excited to welcome two-time Tony and Emmy Award winner Bebe Neuwirth to star in their season opener, the Philadelphia premiere of Adam Bock's raucous, funny and unexpectedly touching A Small Fire.

Bebe Neuwirth Joins Philadelphia Theatre Company's 45th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2019

Philadelphia Theatre Company kicks off the 2019-2020 season with a bang. For the company's 45th season, Producing Artistic Director Paige Price and Managing Director Emily Zeck are excited to welcome two-time Tony and Emmy Award winner Bebe Neuwirth to star in their season opener, the Philadelphia premiere of Adam Bock's raucous, funny and unexpectedly touching A Small Fire. The play is set to run October 18-November 10, with Opening Night on October 23. The company also announced that Sarna Lapine will make her local directing debut. Subscriptions are on sale and start at $48. Single tickets will go on sale August 1. Subscriptions are available at the box office, online at philatheatreco.org or by phone at 215-985-0420.

Philadelphia Theatre Company Announces 2019-2020 And 45th Anniversary Season
by Julie Musbach - Mar 19, 2019

From the lobby of its home at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Company announced its 45th Anniversary Season last night. Producing Artistic Director Paige Price and Managing Director Emily Zeck announced PTC's slate for 2019-2020, their second producing season at the helm of the theatre. The duo has assembled a line-up of plays that continue the theatre's commitment to seek stories that center around women.

MARTIANS: AN EVENING WITH RAY BRADBURY To Premiere At Whitefire
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2018

Created and written by Charlie Mount and Jeff G. Rack. Directed by Jeff G. Rack. Based on the short stories The Strawberry Window, The Blue Bottle, The Messiah and Night Call, Collect by Ray Bradbury. Performed and adapted by permission of Don Congdon Associates, Inc. Presented by Arcane Theatreworks and Whitefire Theatre.

A SMALL FIRE To Open As Falcon Theatre's Second Production Of 2018-2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2018

It seems almost a premise borne of a party game: If you had to lose one of your senses, which would you choose? Smell? Taste? Sight? Hearing? Touch? What if you had to lose two? Three? What if you lost all of your senses?

MARTIANS: AN EVENING WITH RAY BRADBURY To Premiere At Whitefire
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2018

Created and written by Charlie Mount and Jeff G. Rack. Directed by Jeff G. Rack. Based on the short stories The Strawberry Window, The Blue Bottle, The Messiah and Night Call, Collect by Ray Bradbury. Performed and adapted by permission of Don Congdon Associates, Inc. Presented by Arcane Theatreworks and Whitefire Theatre.

MARTIANS: AN EVENING WITH RAY BRADBURY To Premiere At Whitefire
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2018

Created and written by Charlie Mount and Jeff G. Rack. Directed by Jeff G. Rack. Based on the short stories The Strawberry Window, The Blue Bottle, The Messiah and Night Call, Collect by Ray Bradbury. Performed and adapted by permission of Don Congdon Associates, Inc. Presented by Arcane Theatreworks and Whitefire Theatre.

Hallelujah! SISTER ACT Comes to the Barn Players This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2017

SISTER ACT, the hilarious, five-time Tony-nominated musical smash will be rocking the rafters at the Barn Players this fall, from Friday November 3rd through Sunday, November 17th, 2017. Called, in a word, DIVINE! by the Associated Press, SISTER ACT is guaranteed to delight your entire family.