Aimee Hayes News

A rare revival of Orpheus Descending by Tennessee Williams will run for a limited engagement, April 23-May 14, at St. John's Lutheran Church, one of the oldest buildings in Greenwich Village. Directed by Austin Pendleton, the production features a 16-person cast lead by Irene Glezos, Thomas Beaudoin and Beth Bartley. Williams's modern version of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice opened on Broadway in 1957 and was revived in 1989 in a celebrated production directed by Sir Peter Hall and starring Vanessa Redgrave. It has rarely, if ever, been produced in New York since.

Southern Rep Theatre is pleased to announce details for its upcoming production of DETROIT, by Lisa D'Amour, directed by the theatre's Producing Artistic Director Aimee Hayes.

Manhattan Theatre Club's presentation of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of Airline Highway, the new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Lisa D'Amour (Detroit), directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Casa Valentina, Take Me Out), opens tonight, April 23 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the company and watch interviews with the cast!

Southern Rep Theatre has announced details for its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, directed by the theatre's Producing Artistic Director Aimee Hayes, and featuring Brenda Currin, Beth Bartley, and Carol Sutton.

Southern Rep Theatre has announced details for its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, directed by the theatre's Producing Artistic Director Aimee Hayes, and featuring Brenda Currin, Beth Bartley, and Carol Sutton.

Southern Rep has announced that it will host its annual WORK HARD PLAY HARD from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm June 23rd, 2014 at Il Posto (4607 Dryades Street). WORK HARD PLAY HARD will feature live music, an all-you-can-eat buffet, an open bar, and a silent auction/raffle of donated items and services from local artists and businesses, with all proceeds benefitting the job creation, professional development and artistic empowerment efforts that are part of Southern Rep's 'New Play Development' mission: 6x6, and 3x3: THE ONE ACTS. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Fresh off of the success of its previous Season, and particularly its most recent, acclaimed production of THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA by Tennessee Williams, Southern Rep is pleased to announce its 2014-15 Mainstage Season, featuring four productions by, or about, Louisianans: BROOMSTICK by John Biguenet (regional premiere), DETROIT by Lisa D'Amour (regional premiere), BOUDIN: The New Orleans Music Project curated by Matt Callahan, Sean Daniels, Aimee Hayes (world premiere), and SUDDENLY, LAST SUMMER by Tennessee Williams, in partnership with the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival.

Southern Rep has announced its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, directed by Phil Karnell and starring Mike Harkins, Aimee Hayes, Troi Bechet and Bob Edes, Jr. at The Art Klub, 527 Elysian Fields Avenue.

Southern Rep has announced its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, directed by Phil Karnell and starring Mike Harkins, Aimee Hayes, Troi Bechet and Bob Edes, Jr. at The Art Klub, 527 Elysian Fields Avenue.

Don't miss one night performances of FIVE BY TENN and THE GRAND DAMES at the Bacchanal next week. Tickets available at: southernrep.com or CALL: 504-522-6545.

Don't miss one night performances of FIVE BY TENN and THE GRAND DAMES at the Bacchanal next week. Tickets available at: southernrep.com or CALL: 504-522-6545.

Southern Rep and the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival are pleased to announce that they will partner to bring the multi-faceted annual festival THE NEW PLAY BACCHANAL to New Orleans, January 10 - 12, 2014. Working together, Southern Rep and The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival will produce THE NEW PLAY BACCHANAL (including an award ceremony for Southern Rep's annual Ruby Prize) to encourage the development of new work, nurture local playwrights and support New Orleans' creative community by gathering local artists, playwrights, directors, and the theatre community at large together to exchange and produce ideas.

Southern Rep will partner with the University of New Orleans (UNO) English Department's Creative Writing Workshop for the '13-'14 school year by inviting students to participate in its Lagniappe Series play slam, 6x6, and other New Play Development activities.

Southern Rep will partner with the University of New Orleans (UNO) English Department's Creative Writing Workshop for the '13-'14 school year by inviting students to participate in its Lagniappe Series play slam, 6x6, and other New Play Development activities.

Geva Theatre Center's 2013 Fielding Nextstage Season concludes with Venus in Fur, by David Ives. Directed by Aimee Hayes, the production begins performances on May 16 and runs in the Fielding Nextstage through June 2.

Southern Rep Theatre continues its 26th Season Mainstage Series with the World Premiere of MOLD by John Biguenet at The Contemporary Arts Center directed by Mark Routhier starring Trey Burvant, Kerry Cahill, Randy Maggiore, and Carol Sutton. In MOLD, John Biguenet, Louisiana Writer of the Year 2012, completes his award-winning Rising Water Trilogy including RISING WATER and SHOTGUN about the flooding of New Orleans and its aftermath. Set the summer after the levee collapse MOLD depicts a young husband forced to choose between his wife and the city he loves. The production runs between tonight, March 20 and April 14.

Southern Rep Theatre continues its 26th Season Mainstage Series with the World Premiere of MOLD by John Biguenet at The Contemporary Arts Center directed by Mark Routhier starring Trey Burvant, Kerry Cahill, Randy Maggiore, and Carol Sutton. In MOLD, John Biguenet, Louisiana Writer of the Year 2012, completes his award-winning Rising Water Trilogy including RISING WATER and SHOTGUN about the flooding of New Orleans and its aftermath. Set the summer after the levee collapse MOLD depicts a young husband forced to choose between his wife and the city he loves. The production runs between March 20 and April 14.

Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA announces a new opening date for the world premiere of DOESN'T ANYONE KNOW WHAT A PANCREAS IS?, written by Carole Real and directed by Jenny O'Hara. DOESN'T ANYONE KNOW WHAT A PANCREAS IS? will now preview tonight, November 13 and will open on Wednesday November 14 at Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. in Los Angeles, 90039. THE FISHERMAN'S WIFE will be extending and will now run through Thursday, December 13.