East Lynne Theater Company Presents SUMMERLAND
by Julie Musbach - May 28, 2019
'It is my belief that the spirit of man is eternal, and free to communicate with the living,' claimed photographer William H. Mumler (1832-1884). He also claimed he could take pictures of ghosts with his camera. Mary Todd Lincoln was among the many who flocked to his studio to have pictures taken just to see who would be in the photo. Mumler's photo of Mrs. Lincoln shows the ghost of her husband standing above her, his hand on her shoulder.
The Seeing Place Presents Two Classic Plays About Abuses Of Power Against Women
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2019
The Seeing Place Theater, known for intense & intimate ensemble work, concludes its 9th Season with two compelling plays running in rotating repertory: THE MAIDS by Jean Genet involves two sisters, enslaved maids to a wealthy society woman, who act out fantasies of class, love and revenge while the lady of the house is out on a romantic rendezvous. MEASURE FOR MEASURE by William Shakespeare involves a young novice nun who is compromised by a corrupt official - who offers to save her brother from execution in return for sex. When she threatens to expose him, he tells her that no one would believe her.
Olney Theatre Center Institute Presents RED RIDING HOOD, 3/31-4/7
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2012
The Olney Theatre Institute, the education division of Olney Theatre Center, is proud to announce the return of its children's programming to the Olney Theatre Center campus with Red Riding Hood: A New Fable. This new adaptation, written by Education Associate Michael R. Kelly, runs from March 31 to April 7 and is geared towards engaging the minds of children ages 3 and up.