Alexandra Cook News

Ballet Rhode Island has named Alexandra Cook as its new Operations Director. A Rhode Island native with a distinguished career in the non-profit dance sector.

The winners of The Lowry's second annual Creative Writing Challenge were announced at a special celebration event hosted by acclaimed Manchester-based poet, performer and writer Tony Walsh. 

Trumpeter Antoine Drye is set to release his new album 'Retreat To Beauty'. Collaborating with esteemed orchestrator Isaac Raz and an ensemble of over twenty musicians, the album delivers lush arrangements of jazz standards and original material, giving a modern twist to a classic orchestral jazz sound.

The Rhode Island Women's Choreography Project (RIWCP) has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for its upcoming third season.

In its second annual celebration of female voices, the Rhode Island Women's Choreography Project (RIWCP) presents a showcase of original dance created by gifted local artists. Culminating in two performances at AS220's intimate theater space on June 2 at 1:00pm & 5:00pm, the RIWCP harnesses the talent of emerging female choreographers from around the region in an exciting collaborative process. The project allows choreographers to shape their unique vision in the nurturing arms of a supportive community of dancers. The RIWCP remains true to its original mission to benefit as many women as possible, with this year's proceeds being donated to the Women's Fund of Rhode Island.

Rover Dramawerks continues their 19th Season with the World Premiere comedy Sharing the Stage is Murder by local playwright Carol M. Rice. Performances will be at Rover's theatre in Plano, located in Ruisseau Village at 221 W. Parker Rd, Suite 580, at the northwest corner of Parker and 75. Performances run May 30 through June 15 on Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays at 3:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Rover Dramawerks is pleased to open their SWEET 16 Season with the classic Agatha Christie mystery, Towards Zero. Performances will be at Rover's theatre in Plano, located in Ruisseau Village at 221 W. Parker Rd, Suite 580, at the northwest corner of Parker and 75. Performances are October 22 - November 14, 2015, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., plus an additional matinee performance on Saturday, October 31 at 2:00 p.m.

Rover Dramawerks is pleased to present the comedy More Fun Than Bowling by Steven Dietz, opening on Thursday, October 27. Performances will be at the Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Avenue in Plano (next to the Courtyard Theater), continuing through November 19, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., plus an additional matinee performance on Saturday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m.

Rover Dramawerks is pleased to present the comedy More Fun Than Bowling by Steven Dietz, opening on Thursday, October 27. Performances will be at the Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Avenue in Plano (next to the Courtyard Theater), continuing through November 19, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., plus an additional matinee performance on Saturday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m.