Women's Project, truly on a roll in its 32nd year (and not looking a day over 29!) of producing plays written and directed by women, has signed Maggie Siff, one of the acclaimed ensemble of actors in the hit, third-season TV series 'Mad Men,' to play Aphra Behn in Liz Duffy Adams's three-hander Or, directed by Wendy McClellan.
Profiles Theatre opens its 21st Anniversary Season with the Midwest premiere of the drama The Mercy Seat by Neil LaBute, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus. The production runs September 25- November 15, 2009, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. The press opening is Thursday, October 1, 2009, at 8:00 p.m.
SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE kicks off the 2009-2010 Season with the whirlwind musical LONG STORY SHORT. Written by BRENDAN MILBURN and VALERIE VIGODA of the band GROOVELILY, this audacious musical takes audiences on a beautiful journey through one couple's 50 year relationship.
Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and the About Face Board of Directors announce the success of the 'Face the Future Campaign,' which earned over $200,000 for the company, erased debt and raised funds for artistic programming and the foundation of a new cash reserve.
Odyssey Theatre's production of Adam Bock's The Receptionist, starring Emmy-winning actress and singer Megan Mullally, has announced an extension of its run. The production, which began previews August 5 and officially opened August 15, was originally scheduled to close September 20. The show will now close November 21.
Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) announced today that Parker Posey has had to withdraw from the cast of THIS, a new play by Obie Award winner Melissa James Gibson (Suitcase, [sic]), due to developing a case of Lyme Disease. A replacement actress for the lead role of Jane will be announced shortly.
Portland adds another jewel to its glittering collection of nationally relevant world premieres with this new production of Stephen Drukman's The Bullet Round, presented by The David Mamet School for Boys at the Arena Stage of Theater!Theatre! (3430 SE Belmont).
Portland adds another jewel to its glittering collection of nationally relevant world premieres with this new production of Stephen Drukman's The Bullet Round, presented by The David Mamet School for Boys at the Arena Stage of Theater!Theatre! (3430 SE Belmont).
The Vineyard Theatre has announced its 2009-2010 season. The lineup includes new works from Passing Strange's Colman Domingo, Adam Rapp, John Kander & Fred Ebb and more.
Portland adds another jewel to its glittering collection of nationally relevant world premieres with this new production of Stephen Drukman's The Bullet Round, presented by The David Mamet School for Boys at the Arena Stage of Theater!Theatre! (3430 SE Belmont).
Portland adds another jewel to its glittering collection of nationally relevant world premieres with this new production of Stephen Drukman's The Bullet Round, presented by The David Mamet School for Boys at the Arena Stage of Theater!Theatre! (3430 SE Belmont).
Portland adds another jewel to its glittering collection of nationally relevant world premieres with this new production of Stephen Drukman's The Bullet Round, presented by The David Mamet School for Boys at the Arena Stage of Theater!Theatre! (3430 SE Belmont).
Emmy-winning actress and singer Megan Mullally will lead the Odyssey Theatre's production of Adam Bock's The Receptionist from August 5th through September 20th. The Receptionist will be directed by Bart DeLorenzo.
Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director, Ellen Richard, Executive Director) continues this summer's Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series with the world premiere of Lila Rose Kaplan's Wildflower. Directed by Giovanna Sardelli, Wildflower features Nadia Bowers, Ron Cephas Jones, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Jake O'Connor and Renée Felice Smith. Previews began Monday, July 13 and opening night is this evening, Monday, July 27 at 7:00pm.
Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director, Ellen Richard, Executive Director) continues this summer's Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series with the world premiere of Lila Rose Kaplan's Wildflower. Directed by Giovanna Sardelli, Wildflower features Nadia Bowers, Ron Cephas Jones, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Jake O'Connor and Renée Felice Smith. Previews begin Monday, July 13 and opening night is Monday, July 27 at 7:00pm.
The following is Gorilla Theatre's upcoming 2009-10 season.
The Gorilla's 09-10 season in brief: a spine-chilling ghost story (The Woman in Black); a holiday play by Gorilla co-founder Susan Hussey (Christmas Trio); a sassy and heartwarming comedy (The Drunken City); Jean Anouilh's classic play about Joan of Arc (The Lark); the return of an audience favorite (Shirley Valentine); and the exciting and provocative Young Dramatists' Project.
The National Playwrights Conference (NPC) at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center concludes its 45th year with staged readings of Carthage by Emily Schwend on July 23 at 8:15 pm and July 24 at 7:15 pm and Bogwog by Abbie Spallen on July 25 at 8:15 pm and July 26 at 3:15 pm. The conference, founded in 1964 and led by Lloyd Richards from 1968-1999, is now helmed by Artistic Director Wendy C. Goldberg.
The National Playwrights Conference (NPC) at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center concludes its 45th year with staged readings of Carthage by Emily Schwend on July 23 at 8:15 pm and July 24 at 7:15 pm and Bogwog by Abbie Spallen on July 25 at 8:15 pm and July 26 at 3:15 pm. The conference, founded in 1964 and led by Lloyd Richards from 1968-1999, is now helmed by Artistic Director Wendy C. Goldberg.