Francis Evans News

Fred Sullivan, Jr. Directs a Delightful Production of this Effervescent ‘60s Sex Romp

Trinity Rep's production of Boeing-Boeing by Marc Camoletti, translated by Beverley Cross and Francis Evans, and directed by Fred Sullivan, Jr., plays now through May 13, 2012, in the Chace Theater. See photos from the production below!

Spring is finally here in Rhode Island! As we get used to the time change and shake off the dust and snow, comes the whimsical wiles of romance, love and laughter. Nowhere is this more true than at Trinity Rep starting April 13 with Boeing-Boeing, a delightfully retro romp by Marc Camoletti, translated by Beverley Cross and Francis Evans. Come experience Fred Sullivan Jr.'s production of this sexy laugh riot, which opens in previews on April 13 and runs through May 13 in the Chace Theater. Tickets are now on sale at the Trinity Rep box office, 201 Washington St.; by phone at (401) 351-4242; and online at www.trinityrep.com.

Trinity Repertory Company has announced expanded plans to offer open captioned performances during the upcoming 2011-2012 season.

Trinity Rep has announced that it will host a free public forum to discuss the history and issues surrounding The Merchant of Venice in conjunction with its production of Shakespeare's controversial play.

Today, Trinity Rep adds to the magnificent synchronicity of the date (2/22!) by offering great seats for only $22 for the rest of the run of The Merchant of Venice!

Trinity Rep resident acting company member Joe Wilson, Jr. will be honored by the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society later this month. An annual Black History Month tradition, the event will take place on Saturday, February 18 from 2 - 4 PM at the Metacomet Country Club in East Providence.

Trinity Rep has announced that it will host a free public forum to discuss the history and issues surrounding The Merchant of Venice in conjunction with its production of Shakespeare's controversial play.

Trinity Rep has announced that its 2012-2013 Season 'will be studded throughout with explosive theatrical events that celebrate the notion of epics - fantastical tales that cut across generations, brought to life as only our resident acting company can.'

Trinity Rep has announced that resident acting company member Joe Wilson, Jr. will be honored by the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society later this month.

Is it possible to recreate someone else's authenticity seven times a week doing the same Off-Broadway show?  If last Saturday night's performance of Gob Squad's Kitchen (You've Never Had It So Good) is any indication, the answer is a resounding... I'm not sure.  But in any case, the lighthearted madness inhabiting The Public Theater's Newman space, devised by the German/British theatrical squad named in the title, makes for a rollicking good time.

There's a beautiful softness that bathes every artistic aspect of director Gordon Edelstein's graceful and endearing production of Athol Fugard's meditation on independence through creativity, The Road To Mecca.

High-spirited hijinks make for a sexy, silly BOEING-BOEING at Hartford Stage.

Trinity Repertory Company has announced expanded plans to offer open captioned performances during the upcoming 2011-2012 season.

Trinity Rep has announced a sparkling addition to Providence's winter social calendar - Red White & Blues, a casual evening featuring food, wine, and dancing to the music of local band The Silks, will take place on January 28.

Trinity Repertory Company's Education Department is pleased to introduce Write Here, Write Now: Trinity Rep's Student Play Competition, in which students grades 9-12 from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are invited to submit an original short play (6-10 pages) by February 1, 2012.

Trinity Rep is celebrating its 35th year of presenting Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Adrian Hall and Richard Cumming, presented by Cardi's Furniture with supporting sponsor Amica Insurance.

Trinity Rep is celebrating its 35th year of presenting Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Adrian Hall and Richard Cumming, presented by Cardi's Furniture with supporting sponsor Amica Insurance.

Trinity Rep's Education Department is pleased to announce that spaces are still available for its winter classes. This session includes classes for grades 4-12, as well as offerings for lifelong learners.

Trinity Rep is celebrating its 35th year of presenting Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Adrian Hall and Richard Cumming, presented by Cardi's Furniture with supporting sponsor Amica Insurance.