Benjamin T Ismail News

Capital Stage continues its 2015/16 Season with a poignant new play by legendary playwright Caryl Churchill. The Sacramento Premiere of LOVE AND INFORMATION will be the main-stage directorial debut of local theatre talent, Benjamin T. Ismail. LOVE AND INFORMATION will run from January 27 through February 28, 2016 with a Press Opening on Saturday, January 30 at 8pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Capital Stage continues its 2015/16 Season with a poignant new play by legendary playwright Caryl Churchill. The Sacramento Premiere of LOVE AND INFORMATION will be the main-stage directorial debut of local theatre talent, Benjamin T. Ismail.

Sacramento, CA -This year the 33rd annual Elly Awards - Adult Division were announced at the candy-decorated Elks Lodge No. 6 in Sacramento on Sunday night. Named for Eleanor McClatchy, a devoted patron of the arts and former publisher of the Sacramento Bee, the Elly Awards celebrates excellence in Sacramento's local and regional community theater. A grand total of 34 Elly Awards, plus two lifetime achievement awards, were given to individuals and theaters from across a 10-county region in the Adult Division which includes Comedy, Drama, Musicals and Original Works. Sponsored by the Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance (SARTA), this formal event was attended by nearly 300 active community theatre members and their families and friends. 

More than 430 Elly nominees for the 2014-15 season were announced at an informal nomination reception on Sunday, August 2, 2015 beginning at 7pm. More than 100 actors, directors, technicians, and producers were on hand to listen excitedly for their names to be called. This year's theme is How Sweet It Is and featured an assortment of brightly colored candies displayed in decorative candy jars.

Big Idea Theatre's THE SUBMISSION by Jeff Talbott and directed by Jouni Kirjola plays Saturday, August 16 at 8pm.

Sacramento Regional Theatre Alliance is composed of many theatres around Sacramento all of which have their own theatre locations and will be presenting various shows throughout the summer.

SARTA has announced upcoming auditions and current productions. They are also looking for a few more Volunteers.

SARTA has announced upcoming auditions and current productions. They are also looking for a few more Volunteers.

Big Idea Theatre is thrilled to present THE UNDERPANTS, adapted By Steve Martin and directed By Benjamin T. Ismail.

Big Idea Theatre is thrilled to present THE UNDERPANTS, adapted By Steve Martin and directed By Benjamin T. Ismail.

'Almost, Maine' by John Cariani Directed by Benjamin T. Ismail, AUDITIONS: Saturday, November 14 at 1pm Callbacks: TBA Please Bring resume, headshot/current photo

'Almost, Maine' by John Cariani Directed by Benjamin T. Ismail, AUDITIONS: Saturday, November 14 at 1pm Callbacks: TBA Please Bring resume, headshot/current photo