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THESE SHINING LIVES to Open at The Adobe Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

The Adobe Theater will present THESE SHINING LIVES, Melanie Marnich's historical drama based on the true story of women who worked for the Radium Dial Company in the 1920s and fought for workers' rights.
THE BOOK OF WILL to Open at Curtis Theatre in Brea, CA This June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026

The Curtis Theatre and Begins and Ends with A will present The Book of Will, Lauren Gunderson's play about the true story behind Shakespeare's first folio, at the 199-seat Curtis Theatre in downtown Brea, California.
THE BOOK OF WILL to Open at Curtis Theatre in June
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026

The Curtis Theatre and Begins and Ends with A will present Lauren Gunderson's THE BOOK OF WILL, directed by Amanda Hallman, telling the true story of how Shakespeare's closest friends saved his works by publishing the First Folio.
The New Harmony Project Unveils Lineup of Artists Supporting 2026 Writers' Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

The New Harmony Project announced collaborators joining its annual Writers' Residency, including Matt Williams, Angelo Pizzo, and Aurin Squire, alongside virtual industry workshops led by writers from The Handmaid's Tale, Maid, and more.
Vanguard University Theatre To Present THESE SHINING LIVES
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026

Vanguard University Theatre Department will present THESE SHINING LIVES by Melanie Marnich this spring at the Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa. The production will run from April 16 through April 26 and tells the true story of women affected by the Radium Dial Company in the 1920s.
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.
THESE SHINING LIVES to be Presented by The Curtis Theatre And Begins And Ends With 'A' Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025

The Curtis Theatre and Begins and Ends with 'A' Productions will present 'These Shining Lives,' written by Melanie Marnich and directed by Amanda Hallman. Learn more!
Christian St. Croix Receives 2024 Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024

Christian St. Croix received the 2024 Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award, honoring playwrights who have forged their own paths and taken artistic risks, with finalists Aimee Chou and Robert Alexander Wray. Learn more about St. Croix and about the award.
World Premiere of THE PICKLEBALL WARS Opens At Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater August 11
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2023

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater presents the world premiere of The Pickleball Wars, by Kevin Rice, directed by Daisy Walker. Performances run Tuesdays through Saturdays, August 11 to September 9 at 8 p.m. Preview performances at 7:30 p.m. on August 9 and 10 are discounted and open to the public. 
Playwrights' Center & Venturous Theater Fund Reveal 2023–25 Venturous Playwright Fellowships
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2023

Playwrights' Center and Venturous Theater Fund have revealed the 2023-25 Venturous Playwright Fellows: Harmon dot aut, with their play Tornado Tastes Like Aluminum Sting (in partnership with Spectrum Theatre Ensemble and the Contemporary American Theater.
Katrina Lenk Joins APPLES NEVER FALL Series on Peacock
by Michael Major - Jun 5, 2023

Tony winner Katrina Lenk has joined the cast of Apples Never Fall, a new limited series coming to Peacock. Lenk has joined the screen adaptation of Liane Moriarty's novel along with Timm Sharp, Nate Mann, Paula Andrea Placido, Pooja Shah, and Quentin Plair. They join the previously announced Jake Lacy, Alison Brie, Annette Bening, and Sam Neill.
José Casas Receives Inaugural Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023

The Dominic Orlando Fund, which was created in 2022 following playwright Dominic Orlando's passing in 2021, announces the inaugural recipient of the Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award: José Casas. The two other finalists for the award were Tyla Abercrumbie of Chicago and Roger Q. Mason of Los Angeles.
Jake Lacy and Alison Brie Join Peacock's APPLES NEVER FALL
by Michael Major - Feb 23, 2023

Peacock announced that Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Jake Lacy (A Friend of the Family, The White Lotus) and Screen Actors Guild Award winner and two-time Golden Globe nominee Alison Brie (Somebody I Used to Know, GLOW) have joined the cast of upcoming limited drama series APPLES NEVER FALL as series regulars. 
Sam Neill to Star in Peacock's APPLES NEVER FALL
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2023

Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, Peaky Blinders) will star opposite Annette Bening (American Beauty, The Kids Are All Right) in Peacock’s upcoming limited drama series APPLES NEVER FALL, in the role of “Stan Delaney.” The limited series is based on Liane Moriarty’s (Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers) #1 New York Times Bestselling novel.
Annette Benning to Lead Peacock's APPLES NEVER FALL Series
by Michael Major - Feb 2, 2023

This is Bening’s highly-anticipated return to television after nearly 20 years since she starred in HBO’s Mrs. Harris (2005), which earned her an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. Bening is also a two-time Golden Globe Award winner, SAG Award winner, and Tony Award nominee.
Photos: First Look at THESE SHINING LIVES at Mary Moody Northen Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2022

The Mary Moody Northen Theatre has released production photos for These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich, running through November 20, 2022. These Shining Lives chronicles the strength and determination of a group of women working for the Radium Dial Company. Check out the photos below!
Mary Moody Northen Theatre Presents THESE SHINING LIVES
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2022

The Mary Moody Northen Theatre's 50th Anniversary Season continues with the powerful, These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich, playing November 10 – 20, 2022.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES & More Announced for The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol 2022/2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2022

In Season 7 at The Studio, for the first time, all four of their productions are set in the past. Although they are contemporary works, the settings span from the turn of the 19th century to the 1980s. Many of the conflicts in these plays parallel modern issues we still face today. Each story is focused on characters demanding to be seen and understood for who they are.
Celebrate Women's History Month With THESE SHINING LIVES at Clague Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2022

Clague Playhouse will present These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich in honor of Women’s History Month.
UofSC Theatre to Present THESE SHINING LIVES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2022

The University of South Carolina Dept. of Theatre and Dance will present These Shining Lives, a drama based on the tragic yet inspiring true story of the “radium girls,” February 25 – March 4 at Drayton Hall Theatre.

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