Review: SUCCESSION, Stage Play Written By Charles L. White
From my perspective, the trait of a good stage play is the ability to generate conversations between the theater patrons with a 1,000 (figuratively) possible interpretations and possible outcomes. Succession definitely exceeded my goal.
The Lark Announces Re-Homing of Fellowships & Programs
The Lark, founded as an international play development laboratory dedicated to amplifying the voices of playwrights, which earlier this year announced its closing, has announced the re-homing of its current Fellowships and key Core Artistic Programs.
Prima Theatre's New Non-Traditional Show Keeps The Holiday's Fresh
For those seeking an exciting and non-traditional holiday show, Prima Theatre's ON THE NAUGHTY LIST promises to be the freshest show of the season. 'Think of it as a mash-up between a holiday concert with a comedic and provoking TED talk,' says Prima's Executive Artistic Producer, Mitch Nugent.
Photo Flash: First Look at JULIUS CAESAR at PlayMakers
The Bard's classic play of politics and power hits the stage at PlayMakers for the first time ever. When Julius Caesar's heroic magnetism tips the scale and threatens to undo four centuries of republican rule in Rome, a small band of patriots determine to put things right. But is their “right” any better?
BWW Review: Exquisite Storytelling Makes the PlayMakers' World Premiere of Charly Simpson's JUMP a Must-See
How many articles have you read in the last four years about high-profile celebrity suicides wherein family members and friends said, 'I had no idea'? And out of the 47,173 people in the United States who died by suicide in 2017 (according to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention), what, if anything, could've kept these beloved fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, sons, and daughters from taking that leap or wanting to disappear?
Depression, grief, suicide, and mental illness are just some of the themes Charly Simpson explores in her new play JUMP, which opened at PlayMakers Repertory Company last weekend. The opening is part of a New Play National Network rolling world premiere that includes Milagro and Confrontation Theatre (Oregon), Shrewd Productions (Texas), and Actor's Express (Georgia). However, this is the first time the play has been fully staged, and this production sets the bar high for future productions.
Photo Flash: First Look at JUMP at PlayMakers Repertory Company
PlayMakers Repertory Company is proud to be the first theatre to participate in the National New Play Network rolling world premiere of "Jump," by emerging playwright Charly Evon Simpson. The production, directed by Whitney White in her PlayMakers debut, will run from January 23 to February 10, 2019 before continuing on to three additional theatres in 2019.
PlayMakers Repertory Company Presents Ken Ludwig's SHERWOOD: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD
The tale of Robin Hood is part of our collective mythology. Robin Hood is a nobleman who leaves behind his life of privilege to stand up for those in society who cannot. He is joined by a band of merry men and Maid Marian as he robs from the rich to give to the poor. But how well do we really know this legendary folk hero and what moves him? The legend of Robin Hood is one of the original resistance stories, and one man's awakening to the injustices of his society. In Ken Ludwig's frolicking, funny retelling, he's not a perfect man at all, but perfectly imperfect and surrounded by a colorful cast of characters who help challenge and shape his ideals.
Photo Flash: PlayMakers Rep Tackles Moliere's TARTUFFE
PlayMakers Repertory Company proudly presents Moliere's "Tartuffe," adapted by David Ball. The production is directed by Saheem Ali, in his PlayMakers directorial debut, and runs from February 3 to March 11, 2018 in rotating repertory with Lucas Hnath's "The Christians".
Broadway Sends Regards to CA Fire Victims with Benefit Concert and Live Broadcast, 11/5
Transcendence Theatre Company, the non-profit theater company which produces the annual, award-winning 'Broadway Under the Stars' open-air performance series at Jack London State Historic Park in Sonoma County's Wine County, joins forces with several New York based Broadway veterans and artists for 'Sonoma Strong Benefit Concert for California Fire Recovery,' a one-night only performance, broadcasting live on Facebook from The Green Room 42 in New York City on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017.
UC San Diego Awards 2017 Gaffney Prize to A.K. Payne for AIN'T NO DEAD THING
The UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance has announced the winner of the 2017 Dr. Floyd Gaffney National Playwriting Competition, ain't no dead thing, by a.k. payne. payne will be awarded a $1000 prize, and her play will receive a staged reading on Saturday, June 3 at 2pm, at the Theodore and Adele Shank Theatre in the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theatre District on UC San Diego's campus: 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA.