Dramatic Publishing Company News

Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing John J. Wooten, the Producing Artistic Director of Premiere Stages at Kean University.

Beginning October 1, Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, will accept submissions for the 13th annual Premiere Stages Play Festival.  This yearly competition for unproduced scripts offers developmental and production opportunities to four playwrights with strong ties to the greater metropolitan area (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut).

Pumpkin Theatre is thrilled to announce the line-up for its 49th season, 'A Season with Spirit and Moxie!' In Season 49, the Pumpkin stage will feature some of the world's most beloved characters.

Dramatic Publishing Company has announced its exclusive representation of the North American professional and amateur stage performance rights to EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL. Now in its fifth smash year in Las Vegas, the 'killer musical' joins the Dramatic Publishing catalog alongside other great plays and musicals such as A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, ALL AMERICAN, AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, STRAIGHT, and1984.

An absurd, dark comedy about a New Jersey family who finds themselves suddenly dealing with an environmental cleanup in their backyard - literally - makes its debut at George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, N.J., with a pair of 8pm performances June 3 and 4, with post-play discussions to follow each night.

?The Blue Horse Repertory Company present an evening of comedic readings of one-act plays and monologues for women called "Leading Ladies" at the Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill. The show is directed by Flo Hayle and features Elizabeth Breslin, Lora Lee Ecobelli, Sarah Jane Fawcett, Flo Hayle. Gayle Hudson, Nancy Rothman, and Doris Seipel performing works by Christopher Durang, Jane Martin, and Charles George.

Pumpkin Theatre is thrilled to announce the line-up for its 49th season, 'A Season with Spirit and Moxie!' In Season 49, the Pumpkin stage will feature some of the world's most beloved characters.

The World Premiere of Straight, a new play written by Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola and directed by Andy Sandberg (Application Pending), will conclude its off-Broadway run this Sunday, May 8 after having played 101 performances at The Acorn Theatre @ Theatre Row (410 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036).

Dramatic Publishing Company has acquired the professional, stock and amateur theatrical performance rights to the hit Off-Broadway play STRAIGHT, co-authored by Scott Elmegreen & Drew Fornarola, and directed by Andy Sandberg.

Pumpkin Theatre continues its 48th Season 'Running on Kid Power' with Winnie the Pooh and Girl With Diamonds in Her Eyes.

Pumpkin Theatre continues its 48th Season 'Running on Kid Power' with Winnie the Pooh and Girl With Diamonds in Her Eyes.

YouthWorks newest production is opening it's barn doors tonight, March 4, through March 20.  Get caught up in Charlotte's Web as this colorful, fun and timeless story is spun unto the stage.

YouthWorks newest production is opening it's barn doors on March 4 - 20.  Get caught up in Charlotte's Web as this colorful, fun and timeless story is spun unto the stage.

Theater Works 30th Season continues with the YouthWorks production Charlotte's Web opening Friday, March 4. Get caught up in Charlotte's web as this colorful, fun and timeless story is spun on to the stage. Meet all the fascinating characters:  Wilbur, an endearing piglet in grave danger of becoming bacon; Fern, a young girl who loves animals and wants to save him; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; and Charlotte, the wise and winsome spider who proves what true friendship is all about.

?As part of the Sun Valley Center's BIG IDEA, Role Play, which explores how we understand gender today  -  Company of Fools (COF) has commissioned  three dynamic performance monologues that will have "pop-up" performances at various undisclosed places from December 11, 2015 through February 11, 2016. 

?As part of the Sun Valley Center's BIG IDEA, Role Play, which explores how we understand gender today  -  Company of Fools (COF) has commissioned  three dynamic performance monologues that will have "pop-up" performances at various undisclosed places from December 11, 2015 through February 11, 2016. 

The 14 cast members of The Possum Point Players Christmas show "The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge," have begun rehearsals for the December show. The holiday production is under the direction of veteran PPP director Jim Hartzell who said, "We had a read through of the show after the cast was selected and went right into rehearsals.

Director Jim Hartzell and the Possum Point Players announce the cast for their 2015 Christmas show, "The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge."

Beck Center Youth Theater presents the first production of their 2015-2016 season, A Little Princess, November 5-8, 2015, in the Mackey Theater. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 6 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8. A special morning matinee open to the community, groups, and schools is 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 5. Tickets are now on sale by calling 216.521.2540 x10 or beckcenter.org

Circle Theatre will present Lovers and Executioners from tonight, August 20 through September 19, 2015 at the Circle Theatre, located at 230 W. 4th Street in Fort Worth, TX 76102, Sundance Square Entertainment District. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!