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Terrific New Theatre (TNT) announces its 33rd season, the third under Artistic Director Tam DeBolt.

'Well' is set up as a one-woman show that just happens to have a cast of other people. Lisa (Holly Croney Dikeman) is filled with questions and observations around her sickly mother Ann (Carole Armistead). Lisa enters into her own internal production to find the answer to why some people get sick and some get better.

A series of fresh new plays and musicals are coming to Birmingham in the Human Rights New Works Festival at Red Mountain Theatre Company. You will be treated to a intimate format of staged readings with some of Birminghams top actors and singers. Festival runs March 15-18

The Big Meal makes a stylized approach to watching a family tree grow on stage. Pivotal moments in the timeline of this family are played out in sequence by a gifted group of eight actors.

Terrific New Theatre (TNT) continues its 32nd season with the dramedy The Big Meal opening Friday, November 3, 2017.

Terrific New Theatre announces its 32nd season, the second under Artistic Director Tam DeBolt. In September, TNT opens the 2017-18 season with the Charles Busch comedy "The Tribute Artist," and also presents the playwright in a special performance of his own for one night only. In June 2018, the season concludes with the return of TNT co-founder Carl Stewart directing audience favorite Dolores Hydock in a solo performance.

Birmingham Festival Theatre has just announced its 2017-18 season! Below are descriptions for each show. The website is currently under a redesign. Stay tuned for Season Ticket deals! 

Face it- we've all seen Scrooge's story a thousand times. But tonight's performance of SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL at the Hoover Library kept me engaged with smart and inventive direction by Jack Mann and an all-star cast.

CALENDAR GIRLS by Tim Firth, is a delightful play based on the movie of the same name. It is a pleasant and enjoyable show, especially for a 'girls' night out.'

MOON OVER BUFFALO at Virginia Samford Theatre is certainly high energy slap stick that makes you want to find some quiet after it is done. A little too over the top for my taste, there are definitely laughs to be had.

This college production is on par with anything I have seen recently, professional or community theatre. The entire ensemble is talented and enthusiastic. This is one to see, but time is limited!

Redding, CA

The 10th Anniversary of Barter Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival (YPF) was an outstanding success breaking records in number of students participating and plays submitted. Over 400 students participated from nine area high schools with a total of 248 plays. On Monday, November 5, the winning plays were announced at two performances: a morning performance just for students and teachers and an evening performance for the community and parents.

Today, the Department of Transportation released a powerful safety message on the dangers of distracted driving featuring GLEE's Dianna Agron. View the important PSA below!