THE THANKSGIVING PLAY By Larissa FastHorse Comes to Artists Rep, 4/1
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 16, 2018
Artists Repertory Theatre is proud to present the World Premiere of The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse (Sicangu Lakota) from April 1 through 29, on the Morrison Stage. The play is directed by Luan Schooler, Artists Rep's Director of New Play Development & Dramaturgy. The Thanksgiving Play is the second commission of the theatre's Table|Room|Stage new play development program to receive its World Premiere at Artists Rep.
TimeLine Theatre Announces 2018-19 Season
by Julie Musbach
- Mar 15, 2018
TimeLine Theatre Company, acclaimed for presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today's social and political issues, is thrilled to announce its 22nd season and to preview an upcoming partnership with Firebrand Theatre.
Public Theater Announces Line-up & Casting for Fifth Season of Public Studio
by Julie Musbach
- Mar 6, 2018
The Public Theater announced the fifth season of PUBLIC STUDIO today, which will present two new plays this spring. Continuing The Public's commitment to nurturing new playwrights, the two plays will run in succession in The Public's Shiva Theater and be presented as pared-down productions with the low ticket price of $15. This vital program continues The Public's mission of making new work by emerging artists accessible to all audiences.
New Repertory Theatre Announces 2018-2019 Season
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 22, 2018
Featuring seven productions, New Rep's 2018-2019 season includes Straight White Men, a searing satirical comedy and New England Premiere; We Will Not Be Silent, a compelling historical drama and New England Premiere; 1776, a spirited musical revival; Heartland, an evocative existential drama and a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere; Still Standing, an inspirational one-woman musical; Cardboard Piano, an engaging socio-political drama and New England Premiere; and Vieux Carre, Tennessee Williams' haunting classic drama.
Artists Rep's 2017/18 FRONTIER SERIES Presents THE HOLLER SESSIONS
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 21, 2018
Artists Rep presents The Holler Sessions, written, directed and performed by Frank Boyd in collaboration with the Brooklyn-based theatre ensemble, the TEAM. This one-weekend, limited engagement production is the second of Artists Rep's 2017/18 FRONTIER SERIES that brings new work in performance to Portland. The Holler Sessions will run for only four performances March 8 through March 11, 2018.
Page 73 Productions Names C.A. Johnson The 2018 P73 Playwriting Fellow
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 7, 2018
PAGE 73 PRODUCTIONS (Page 73) (Michael Walkup, Producing Artistic Director; Jenny Lagundino, Managing Director; Liz Jones and Asher Richelli, Founding Directors) has named C.A. Johnson the 2018 P73 Playwriting Fellow. Selected from over 400 applicants, Johnson will receive a $10,000 award and additional $10,000 budgeted for developing several new plays over the course of the year.
Sideshow Theatre Company Presents YOU FOR ME FOR YOU
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 5, 2018
Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to launch its eleventh season with the Chicago premiere of Mia Chung's absurdly inventive smash-hit YOU FOR ME FOR YOU, directed by ensemble member Elly Green*, playing March 4 - April 8, 2018 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago.
Sideshow Theatre Announces 2018 'The Freshness Initiative Playwrights' and New Company Members
by Julie Musbach
- Jan 31, 2018
Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to announce the newest playwrights chosen for its annual "The Freshness Initiative," the company's commissioning and new play development program, now in its fourth year. The 2018 Freshness Initiative will feature PRO-AM, written by Brynne Frauenhoffer and directed by Regina Victor and LORCA PLAY written by Ariel Zetina and directed by artistic director Jonathan L. Green. Free readings of the productions will be presented in July 2018 at Victory Gardens Theater. Sideshow world premieres developed through "The Freshness Initiative" include Kristiana Rae Colon's Tilikum, Philip Dawkins' The Happiest Place on Earth and Calamity West's Give It All Back.
World Premiere of MAGELLANICA Comes to Artists Rep
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 25, 2018
Artists Rep presents the World Premiere of Magellanica, by E.M. Lewis, directed by Damaso Rodriguez from January 20 through February 18 on the theatre's Morrison Stage. Magellanica is a five-part epic play written by Oregon playwright E.M. Lewis. This production is made possible through major funding from the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) Creative Heights Initiative and the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award. Magellanica is a part of Portland's Fertile Ground Festival of New Works.
FREAKY FRIDAY, SUMMER & More Earn San Diego Craig Noel Nominations
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 2, 2018
The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle has announced the nominations for its 16th annual Craig Noel Awards for Theatrical Excellence, which will be presented in a ceremony on Feb. 12, 2018, at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation in San Diego.
Sideshow Theatre Co to Host Chicago Premiere of YOU FOR ME FOR YOU
by Julie Musbach
- Dec 21, 2017
Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to launch its eleventh season with the Chicago premiere of Mia Chung's absurdly inventive smash-hit YOU FOR ME FOR YOU, directed by artistic associate Elly Green*, playing March 4 April 8, 2018 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Casting will be announced shortly. Tickets go on sale Monday, January 22, 2018 at www.victorygardens.org, by calling (773) 871-3000 or in person at the Victory Gardens Box Office. The press opening is Thursday, March 8 at 8 pm.
World Premiere of MAGELLANICA Comes to Artists Rep, 1/20
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 15, 2017
Artists Rep presents the World Premiere of Magellanica, by E.M. Lewis, directed by D maso Rodr guez from January 20 through February 18 on the theatre's Morrison Stage. Magellanica is a five-part epic play written by Oregon playwright E.M. Lewis. This production is made possible through major funding from the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) Creative Heights Initiative and the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award. Magellanica is a part of Portland's Fertile Ground Festival of New Works.
Park Square Sees Forgiveness and Love in its Midwest Premiere of CARDBOARD PIANO
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 12, 2017
Park Square begins the new year on the Andy Boss Thrust Stage with the Midwest premiere of Hansol Jung's timely drama Cardboard Piano. Signe V. Harriday directs the powerful play about romance and redemption against the backdrop of inexplicable violence. The Courier Journal called Cardboard Piano deeply moving and haunting upon its 2016 premiere at the Actors Theatre of Louisville's Humana Festival of New Plays.
SPACE on Ryder Farm Joins Playwrights Horizons as Resident Company
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 3, 2017
Playwrights Horizons today announced SPACE on Ryder Farm as the third theater company to join its Resident Company Program. Playwrights is a writer's theater dedicated to the support and development of contemporary American playwrights, composers and lyricists and to the production of their new work.
Artists Rep Awarded $119K For MAGELLANICA From Oregon Community Foundation & Edgerton Foundation
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 2, 2017
Artists Repertory Theatre is excited to announce two major gifts in support of the World Premiere production of Magellanica, a play by E.M. Lewis, with a limited run January 20 through February 18, 2018. Artists Rep will receive $75,000 from the Oregon Community Foundation Creative Heights Initiative and $44,000 from the Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards made through the Theatre Communications Group.
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