The Palace Brings Original Works to Life for Local High School Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024
On April 22, three high school students will experience the joy of live theatre in a whole new way – as playwrights. Dylan Alter (of Ossining, NY), Myli Bruno (of Mamaroneck, NY), and Ben Souza (of Shelton, CT) were named winners of The Palace Theatre’s 2024Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Awards for their writing of an original one-act play.
Westport Country Playhouse Appoints New Leadership
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2024
Westport Country Playhouse’s board of trustees has appointed director, playwright, and actor Mark Shanahan as artistic director, and long-time Playhouse administrator Beth Huisking as managing director.
The Palace Brings Original Works To Life For Local High School Playwrights
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2023
On April 17, three high school students will experience the joy of live theatre in a whole new way - as playwrights. Annabelle Futch (of Greenwich), Savanna Shettler (of Danbury) and Ben Souza (of Shelton) were named winners of The Palace Theatre's 2023 Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Awards for their writing of an original one-act play. All three will witness their voices and visions come to life with a staged reading by professional actors at The Palace in Stamford.
Photos: First Look At IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY At Portland Center Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2022
See photos of George Bailey, Clarence, and the Bedford Falls community coming to life at Portland Center Stage this holiday season, in a fresh, inventive reimagining of the beloved holiday story. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play will begin preview performances on November 19, open on November 25, and run through December 24 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. Tickets are on sale now.
The Palace Will Bring Original Works To Life For Local High School Playwrights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2022
On May 9, three high school students will experience the joy of live theatre in a whole new way - as playwrights. Hannah Ginste (of Riverside, CT), Noah Vienne (of Rye, NY) and Lulu Tagger (of Rye, NY) were named winners of The Palace Theatre's 2022 Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Awards for their writing of an original one-act play.
Photos: First Look at TheatreWorks' IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2021
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will celebrate the holidays with It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. This heartwarming holiday production, adapted by Joe Landry from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling, offers the 1946 film as a 1940s era radio play, complete with live foley-style sound effects.
The Palace Theatre Brings Original Works To Life For Local High School Playwrights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2021
On March 14, three high school students will experience the joy of live theatre in a whole new way - as playwrights. Chris Israel (of Stamford), Nicole Talamo (of New Canaan) and Marco Greco (of White Plains) were named winners of The Palace Theatre's 2021 Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Awards for their writing of an original one-act play.
Heritage Theatre Festival To Present STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2019
Heritage Theatre Festival is celebrating the 30th anniversary of one of America's most beloved movies by producing the play that started it all - Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias.
Stamford Symphony Gala Benefit Show To Celebrate Marvin Hamlisch
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2019
The Stamford Symphony presents One Singular Sensation - Marvin Hamlisch 75 on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT 06901. The Gala Benefit is the only official 75th birthday celebration and will be hosted by Terre Blair-Hamlisch. This special evening will celebrate the genius of the legendary composer.
The Palace Brings Original Works To Life For Local High School Playwrights
by Julie Musbach - May 9, 2019
On May 20, three high school students from Fairfield and Westchester County will experience the joy of live theatre in a whole new way - as playwrights. Emilia Getzinger (of Botsford, CT), Grace O'Rourke (of Mamaroneck, NY) and Alexandra Levins (of Westport, CT) were named winners of The Palace Theatre's 2019 Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Awards for their writing of an original one-act play. All three will witness their voices and visions come to life with a staged reading by professional actors at The Palace in Stamford.
Artists Rep Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 6, 2018
This holiday season, Artists Repertory Theatre presents Joe Landry's It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, directed by Beth Harper. The limited engagement of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is from December 6 through December 30 at Northwest Children's Theater and School.
Artists Rep Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2018
This holiday season, Artists Repertory Theatre presents Joe Landry's It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, directed by Beth Harper. The limited engagement of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is from December 6 through December 30 at Northwest Children's Theater and School.
Theater Resources Unlimited Presents How To Write A Musical That Works Workshop #2: Conflict & Obstacles, 2/25
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2018
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the second workshop in the series How to Wrote a Musical That Works, Conflict & Obstacles, onSunday, February 25, 2018 from 10am - 6pm at NOLA Rehearsal Studio, 244 W 54th St., 5th floor, Studio 5. Submission fee is $10 for members, $20 for non-members. If accepted, it will be applied to a participation fee of $100 ($80 for TRU members). Those not selected will be invited and encouraged to attend the workshop as observers. The price is $55 ($35 for TRU members). Go to https://truonline.org/events/feedback-workshop-2-2018, click the link to download the application, fill it out, and email toTRUPlaySubmissions@gmail.com to sign up. If accepted, the workshop includes 2 seats for the entire day workshop as well as your presentation slot. Space is limited. Any additional attendees from the musical team (including music director, additional collaborators and cast members) who wish to observe the entire workshop must reserve in advance and will be charged $25 per person.