David Haugen News

In the fall of 2019 the Ohio University School of Theater will welcome its first class to an exciting new chapter of its undergraduate Theater Performance degree program. Two interrelated four-year degree tracks will now be offered in either acting or musical theater, with an innovative curricular approach designed to prepare students for the rapidly changing theater industry.

The Players are ringing in the New Year with news that they have been recognized for their work during the 2017 Summer Season with 19 finalist nominations for the New Hampshire Theatre Awards! Of their 7 Main Stage productions this past Summer Season, 2 plays were eligible for consideration: The Producers and The Doctor's Dilemma - the 19 finalist nominations are from those 2 productions in a variety of categories.

London's finest physician, at the peak of his career, is on the horns of a dilemma-having discovered a miracle cure for tuberculosis, should he treat a penniless fellow doctor or save a talented yet unscrupulous artist? A keen-eyed examination of medical morals and malpractice, The Doctor's Dilemma is a witty, compassionate and timely classic by master playwright, George Bernard Shaw.

Centenary Stage Company wraps up its first ever Fringe Festival with Southeast Ohio - based Brick Monkey Theater Ensemble's production of Tammy Faye's Final Audition running November 19 through the 22 in the Lackland Center in Hackettstown, NJ.  Written by Merri Biechler, directed by Dennis Delaney and performed by Shelley Delaney and David Haugen, Tammy Faye's Final Audition has become a festival favorite having had critically acclaimed runs at several premiere Fringe Festivals throughout the country.

Do yourself a favor and check this one out.

The Sound of the Baskervilles-the Seattle-based scion society of The Baker Street Irregulars-will hold its "The Anatomy of the World of Sherlock Holmes" conference during the first-ever world-wide Sherlock Holmes Week on Sunday, August 5, 2012. Panel and round-table discussions will take place beginning at 2:00 p.m. at T.S. McHugh's Public House, 21 Mercer Street, Seattle. Members of the SOBs, as well as special guest speakers from Seattle's theatre and martial arts communities, will lead panels and workshops in the life and legacy of the Great Detective.