Douglas Wilson News

New Theatre is offering its "25 under 25 Free Student Tickets" program once again for the opening weekend of Property Line. From March 23-25, 2012 the first 25 students (under 25, with a valid student ID) to come to the box office, a half hour before curtain get in free. Students who come after the free tickets are gone can still get $5 off the regular student ticket price by purchasing a ticket for $10. This promotion is only valid for opening weekend and is subject to availability. The playwright, Juan C. Sanchez, will be in attendance on opening weekend and, as an added bonus, students will be able to meet him and participate in the post play discussion after the Sunday matinee performance.

New Theatre's World Premiere of Property Line, by local Carbonell nominated playwright Juan C. Sanchez, running March 23 - April 8, 2012 stars Florida International University Alumnus Evelyn Perez, New World School of the Arts & Barry University Professor Scott Douglas Wilson, retired City of Miami police Lt. Bill Schwartz, University Center for the Performing Arts Director of Dance Barbara Sloan, and acting apprentice and student of Coral Reef Senior High Javier "Javi" Cabrera. In this relevant and funny play, two long-time friends and neighbors, portrayed by Ms. Perez and Ms. Sloan, are at war over 15 feet of green grass on waterfront property.

New Theatre (THE NEW) kicks off 2012 with the World Premiere of Winter, by Robert Caisley, running Now thru February 19, 2012, in its new intimate home at The Roxy Performing Art Center. In this witty new play, what begins as a scheduling 'headache' arranging their Mother's funeral, fraternal twins Peter and Christina Winter, evolves into an all-out blood feud between the siblings and their mother's mysterious, young live-in assistant.

The Carbonell Awards, the arts organization that 'recognizes and awards excellence in South Florida theatre,' today announced the nominations for the 2011 season.

New Theatre (THE NEW) kicks off 2012 with the World Premiere of Winter, by Robert Caisley, running Now thru February 19, 2012, in its new intimate home at The Roxy Performing Art Center. In this witty new play, what begins as a scheduling 'headache' arranging their Mother's funeral, fraternal twins Peter and Christina Winter, evolves into an all-out blood feud between the siblings and their mother's mysterious, young live-in assistant.

Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-winning, contemporary classic drama examines a family with a secret that is clawing away at the souls of its members. When Vince, the grandson, arrives after an absence of several years, the secret threatens to spill forth and destroy everyone. Layered with postmodernist symbolism and sardonic humor, Buried Child won the 1979 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for its depiction of the crumbling of the American Dream.

New Theatre's (THE NEW) 26th Season kicks off the 'family' theme with the Bard's family history, Henry V, adapted and directed by Ronald Mangravite, running August 26 - September 11, 2011. Shakepeare's triumphant drama tells the story of Henry V, once an unruly, wild and heavy drinking adolescent, who is now King of England and must inspire and lead his soldiers into war against France over land and titles.

New Theatre's (THE NEW) 26th Season kicks off the 'family' theme with the Bard's family history, Henry V, adapted and directed by Ronald Mangravite, running August 26 - September 11, 2011. Shakepeare's triumphant drama tells the story of Henry V, once an unruly, wild and heavy drinking adolescent, who is now King of England and must inspire and lead his soldiers into war against France over land and titles.

With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka, and the Brothers Grimm, 'The Pillowman' centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. 'Comedies don't come any blacker than 'The Pillowman,' stated the New York Times. 'Even those familiar with this British dramatist's [McDonagh's] blithe way with murder, mutilation and dismemberment may be jolted by the events described and simulated so picturesquely...(Advisory note: severed fingers and heads, electric drills, barbed wire and premature burial all figure prominently.)'

With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka, and the Brothers Grimm, 'The Pillowman' centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. 'Comedies don't come any blacker than 'The Pillowman,' stated the New York Times. 'Even those familiar with this British dramatist's [McDonagh's] blithe way with murder, mutilation and dismemberment may be jolted by the events described and simulated so picturesquely...(Advisory note: severed fingers and heads, electric drills, barbed wire and premature burial all figure prominently.)'

With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka, and the Brothers Grimm, 'The Pillowman' centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. 'Comedies don't come any blacker than 'The Pillowman,' stated the New York Times. 'Even those familiar with this British dramatist's [McDonagh's] blithe way with murder, mutilation and dismemberment may be jolted by the events described and simulated so picturesquely...(Advisory note: severed fingers and heads, electric drills, barbed wire and premature burial all figure prominently.)'

Gun-toting Southern belles, cocaine-loving Rockettes, and insane soda execs all take part in this fictionalized comedy about one of history's biggest flops - the creation of New Coke. At the same time it examines the meteoric rise of Roberto Goizueta, as the first Cuban American to head a major American company.

Gun-toting Southern belles, cocaine-loving Rockettes, and insane soda execs all take part in this fictionalized comedy about one of history's biggest flops - the creation of New Coke. At the same time it examines the meteoric rise of Roberto Goizueta, as the first Cuban American to head a major American company.

That's the comic premise that drives 'Killing Kevin Spacey,' which won the 'Best of Fringe' Awards in Edmonton, Toronto and Winnipeg. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and DeNiro & Wolf Productions present the production in its U.S. premiere as part of the Arts Access Program on Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30 at 8 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center.

Empire Stage in association with Thinking Cap Productions presents the Southeastern premiere of MilkMilkLemonade, from now to June 27, 2010. This critically acclaimed new play by Brooklyn based playwright Joshua Conkel premiered last fall at UNDER St. Marks and was named 2009 Best Off Off Broadway Show by New York Press. It is published in the anthology Plays and Playwrights 2010 and also by Playscripts, Inc.

The Alliance Theatre Lab presents a staged reading of Johnna Adams' deliciously disturbing play 'Angel Eaters.' Nominated by the New York Innovative Theatre Awards for Outstanding Full-Length Script, 'Angel Eaters' is the first play in Adams' dark and fascinating trilogy which debuted at the Flux Theatre Company in New York.

A new video mockumentary has launched today on 21stCenturyAbe.org, the Rosenbach Museum & Library's interactive website which celebrates Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday through creative interpretations of his life, work and words.

On Monday, February 25, the Broadway at Birdland series welcomed composer/performer Victoria Shaw and her celebrated showcase 'Under The Covers With Victoria Shaw.' Following the concert was Jim Caruso's Cast Party.

Christine Ebersole and applauded pianist Billy Stritch concluded their four-day, sold-out, celebrity-packed 'Winter Wonderland' concert at Broadway at Birdland on Saturday, December 8.