Mira Costa sophomore Emery Gregory, who plays Regina George in the school’s production of “Mean Girls,” interviews Adrianna Rose Lyons, starring as the queen bee in McCoy Rigby Entertainment’s “Mean Girls” at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, running through May 3.
These kids get to be themselves every day in the drama department without a price tag holding them back.
Andrew Buckland's THE FOOL'S GUIDE ...TO LIVING AND DYING... will present at The Drama Factory, blending physical comedy and storytelling to examine social media, AI, and the human condition.
Hofstra University's Department of Drama and Dance will close out the spring semester with a bold and thought-provoking production of Bert V. Royal's Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, directed by Professor Royston P. Coppenger.
A Greek island getaway where only songs from ABBA are sung is the name of the game.
Set in 1869 and inspired by the history of female boxing in Victorian London, Lone Star College-CyFair's Drama Department pulls no punches in the 'The Sweet Science of Bruising' this April.
The Echo Theater Company has revealed the winners of the company’s 2025 New Play Competition. Winners will receive cash prizes, meetings with Echo Theater creative teams, and more.
Hofstra University's Department of Drama and Dance will present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, exploring a complex web of romantic entanglements in 1900 Sweden. Directed by Keith Michael Pinault, the production features a waltz-infused score and runs from March 6-14 at the Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater.
The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF), which promotes and encourages theatrical creative writing for elementary, middle, and high school students throughout Riverside County, proudly announces that Greg Cope White, co-executive producer and writer of Netflix’s BOOTS, will serve as Mentor for the Festival’s 9th Season.
Undermain Theatre will stage THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH, Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize–winning play, as part of its upcoming season. Directed by Stefan Novinski. Check out photos of the cast.
This blog reflects on the often-overlooked rest period between semesters as a meaningful pause between the chaos of finals and the demands of a new semester. I explore how winter break has allowed me to reconnect with family and longtime friends, confront post-graduation anxieties alongside fellow seniors and rediscover the value of slow, offline moments. Ultimately, highlighting how rest and reflection during this quiet month have helped me prepare both mentally and emotionally for one of my busiest semesters yet.
This blog explores Francis Ford Coppola’s profound legacy at Hofstra University, tracing how a theatre student-turned-legendary filmmaker helped shape the department’s culture and traditions. It highlights Coppola’s impact on student-led productions and his creation of Poo-Wah-Bahs, a ritual that asks you to slow down and recognize the work of each individual player. Nearly 70 years later, this tradition continues to unite generations of Hofstra theatre students. Through personal reflection, the piece examines how legacy, community and creativity converge in one of the department’s most cherished rites.
Tony and Obie Award-winning actor, writer, and director John Cameron Mitchell will return to Broadway in the hit play Oh, Mary! for a limited 12-week engagement this winter. Learn more here!
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Harriet Slaughter, a Broadway actress and longtime director of labor relations at the League of American Theater Producers, died on November 12.
Auditions are a core part of a theatre student’s growth and development and serve as a fantastic practice for mastering presentation under stress. I asked 15 Seniors in Hofstra’s BFA Theatre Performance program for their advice on managing nerves and putting your best foot forward when auditioning, specifically for college or university productions.
Born into one of Hollywood’s most beloved musical dynasties, with mother Shirley Jones, father Jack Cassidy, and brothers David and Shaun, Patrick Cassidy has long stood out as a star in his own right.
This fall, Lone Star College-CyFair's Drama Department will take audiences back in time with two stories of courageous women fighting for workers' rights and making historic scientific discoveries.
Experience a whirlwind of comedy, thought-provoking sci-fi, and musical madness at this year’s Play Festival! From backstage high school antics and futuristic dilemmas to the outrageous heart of Florida, this eclectic showcase brings together local talent and unforgettable stories.
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Liz Kettle, who plays Peppa, one of Clare’s servants. We discussed how she went from Art History to Shakespeare, the importance of the messages in Poor Clare and even what she hopes audiences take away from the show.
Cool off this summer with Lone Star College-CyFair's Drama Department Summer Children's Show 'The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood' this June. Learn more here!
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