Drama Department News

Albuquerque Theatre Guild announces their October 2011 Performance Calendar.

This 'wry confectionery, extremely entertaining fable' (NY Times) comes to Rising Action to kick-off their fifth season. Douglas Carter Beane (The Little Dog Laughed, Sister Act, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar) spins a sexy and very funny tale of a young gay writer caught in the excitement of finding a rich socialite patron, Alexa Vere de Vere. An eccentric diva, inspired by the likes of Auntie Mame, Sally Bowles, Holly Go Lightly and Tallulah Bankhead, Alexa is a self-described promoter of British rock stars, and is now in the market for an even greater dose of fame. When she sees a near naked photo of a young gay novelist named Evan Wyler, Alexa is certain she's found the right man to do the job. And Evan thinks he's found his destiny fulfilled.

Franklin's Little Music School, a children's program exclusive to the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), will hold an Open House with complimentary class demonstrations on Saturday, Sept. 10th from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold an Open House on Saturday, September 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 38 Main Street, Franklin.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles® (BAFTA Los Angeles) will honor BAFTA and Academy Award winner Warren Beatty with the Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film at the 2011 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards on Wednesday, November 30 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Theater Wit's annual holiday classic The Santaland Diaries, based on David Sedaris's true, hilarious holiday tale, returns for its eighth consecutive outing in 2011 featuring a newly-enhanced set and once again starring Mitchell Fain who always plays to rave reviews and sold out houses.

This 'wry confectionery, extremely entertaining fable' (NY Times) comes to Rising Action to kick-off their fifth season. Douglas Carter Beane (The Little Dog Laughed, Sister Act, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar) spins a sexy and very funny tale of a young gay writer caught in the excitement of finding a rich socialite patron, Alexa Vere de Vere. An eccentric diva, inspired by the likes of Auntie Mame, Sally Bowles, Holly Go Lightly and Tallulah Bankhead, Alexa is a self-described promoter of British rock stars, and is now in the market for an even greater dose of fame. When she sees a near naked photo of a young gay novelist named Evan Wyler, Alexa is certain she's found the right man to do the job. And Evan thinks he's found his destiny fulfilled.

Franklin's Little Music School, a children's program exclusive to the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), will hold an Open House with complimentary class demonstrations on Saturday, Sept. 10th from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

This 'wry confectionery, extremely entertaining fable' (NY Times) comes to Rising Action to kick-off their fifth season. Douglas Carter Beane (The Little Dog Laughed, Sister Act, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar) spins a sexy and very funny tale of a young gay writer caught in the excitement of finding a rich socialite patron, Alexa Vere de Vere. An eccentric diva, inspired by the likes of Auntie Mame, Sally Bowles, Holly Go Lightly and Tallulah Bankhead, Alexa is a self-described promoter of British rock stars, and is now in the market for an even greater dose of fame. When she sees a near naked photo of a young gay novelist named Evan Wyler, Alexa is certain she's found the right man to do the job. And Evan thinks he's found his destiny fulfilled.

The Lyric Theatre Belfast presents The Absence Of Women, written by Owen McCafferty and directed by Rachel O'Riordan, which runs at the Tricycle Theatre from 13 September until 8 October with press night on 14 September.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles® (BAFTA Los Angeles) will honor Ben Stiller with the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy at the 2011 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards on Wednesday, November 30 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold an Open House on Saturday, September 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 38 Main Street, Franklin.

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold an Open House on Wednesday, August 17th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 38 Main Street, Franklin. The community is invited to come meet the faculty, tour the facility and learn about FSPA's programs in Music, Dance and Drama. FSPA's classes are designed for all ages and levels of ability. Beginners are welcome!

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold an Open House on Wednesday, August 17th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 38 Main Street, Franklin. The community is invited to come meet the faculty, tour the facility and learn about FSPA's programs in Music, Dance and Drama. FSPA's classes are designed for all ages and levels of ability. Beginners are welcome!

Bradley Dean, who recently appeared as Carl-Magnus opposite Bernadette Peters in the Broadway revival of A Little Night Music, will begin performances as El Gallo, the charming and manipulative narrator in The Fantasticks, on Monday, July 25, 2011. Edward Watts, who currently plays the role, will give his final performance on July 24.

Olney Theatre Center, a 73-year-old professional, award-winning, year round performing arts institution, announces today the opening of a special production of Godspell, a musical by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak. The production will be performed by the high school students from Covenant Life Church on July 29 and July 30 at 7:30pm on the Historic Stage.

Bradley Dean, who recently appeared as Carl-Magnus opposite Bernadette Peters in the Broadway revival of A Little Night Music, will begin performances as El Gallo, the charming and manipulative narrator in The Fantasticks, on Monday, July 25, 2011. Edward Watts, who currently plays the role, will give his final performance on July 24.

The Midtown International Theatre Festival presents Children of GOD, The Musical, a modern musical mash-up of inspiration for the next generation written by Charles B. Murray, IV.

The Midtown International Theatre Festival presents Children of GOD, The Musical, a modern musical mash-up of inspiration for the next generation written by Charles B. Murray, IV.

Minnesota SpotLight Student Ryan McCartan Named Best Actor at National High School Musical Theater Awards in New York, June 27