Ian Smith News

Down Payment Productions (Jessica Fisch, Artistic Director; Brian Smith, Executive Producer) will end the New York City premiere of THE REALM, a play by Sarah Myers (Rude Mechanicals), directed by Jessica Fisch on April 18th.

The A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program and Young Conservatory present the world premiere production of Riot, celebrated Irish playwright Ursula Rani Sarma's hard-hitting play, in the newest commission from A.C.T.'s international partnership with Britain's Theatre Royal Bath. Directed by Young Conservatory Director Craig Slaight and featuring young actors from the A.C.T. M.F.A. Program and Young Conservatory, Riot follows the story of a young man who lands in a residency clinic for emotionally disturbed teens following an unexpected act of violence. Riot weaves Max's relationships with his fellow patients, his doctor, and his nurses into a moving portrait of the deep human need for connection. The show plays April 1-17, 2010, at Zeum Theater, located at Yerba Buena Gardens (Fourth and Howard streets). Tickets are $15.50-$20.50 and are available by calling A.C.T. Ticket Services at 415.749.2228 or online at www.act-sf.org.

Look out for Cruella DeVil! Jefferson Performing Arts Society's Theatre Kids! brings Disney's 101 DALMATIANS to life by an all-kid cast at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego. Performances will be held May 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7:30PM and May 9 and 16 at 2PM.

Creole Restaurant and Music Supper Club, located at 2167 Third Avenue (NE corner 118th St.), known for its great food according to ZAGAT, ambiance, and for bringing Jazz and R&B back uptown, proudly presents a Dedication to Art Blakey and Dizzy Gillispie for the inspiration of Afro-Cuban Jazz in America on Saturday, April 10, 2010.

Down Payment Productions (Jessica Fisch, Artistic Director; Brian Smith, Executive Producer) will present the New York City premiere of THE REALM, a play by Sarah Myers (Rude Mechs), directed by Jessica Fisch.

Down Payment Productions (Jessica Fisch, Artistic Director; Brian Smith, Executive Producer) will present the New York City premiere of THE REALM, a play by Sarah Myers (Rude Mechanicals), directed by Jessica Fisch.

Down Payment Productions (Jessica Fisch, Artistic Director; Brian Smith, Executive Producer) will present the New York City premiere of THE REALM, a play by Sarah Myers (Rude Mechanicals), directed by Jessica Fisch.

The A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program and Young Conservatory present the world premiere production of Riot, celebrated Irish playwright Ursula Rani Sarma's hard-hitting play, in the newest commission from A.C.T.'s international partnership with Britain's Theatre Royal Bath. Directed by Young Conservatory Director Craig Slaight and featuring young actors from the A.C.T. M.F.A. Program and Young Conservatory, Riot follows the story of a young man who lands in a residency clinic for emotionally disturbed teens following an unexpected act of violence. Riot weaves Max's relationships with his fellow patients, his doctor, and his nurses into a moving portrait of the deep human need for connection. The show plays April 1-17, 2010, at Zeum Theater, located at Yerba Buena Gardens (Fourth and Howard streets). Tickets are $15.50-$20.50 and are available by calling A.C.T. Ticket Services at 415.749.2228 or online at www.act-sf.org.

Down Payment Productions (Jessica Fisch, Artistic Director; Brian Smith, Executive Producer) will present the New York City premiere of THE REALM, a play by Sarah Myers (Rude Mechs), directed by Jessica Fisch.

Down Payment Productions (Jessica Fisch, Artistic Director; Brian Smith, Executive Producer) will present the New York City premiere of THE REALM, a play by Sarah Myers (Rude Mechanicals), directed by Jessica Fisch.

Are you a Theatre Kid?JPAS will hold auditions for Disney's 101 Dalmatians on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 10am-3pm at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego.

The A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program and Young Conservatory present the world premiere production of Riot, celebrated Irish playwright Ursula Rani Sarma's hard-hitting play, in the newest commission from A.C.T.'s international partnership with Britain's Theatre Royal Bath. Directed by Young Conservatory Director Craig Slaight and featuring young actors from the A.C.T. M.F.A. Program and Young Conservatory, Riot follows the story of a young man who lands in a residency clinic for emotionally disturbed teens following an unexpected act of violence. Riot weaves Max's relationships with his fellow patients, his doctor, and his nurses into a moving portrait of the deep human need for connection. The show plays April 1-17, 2010, at Zeum Theater, located at Yerba Buena Gardens (Fourth and Howard streets). Tickets are $15.50-$20.50 and are available by calling A.C.T. Ticket Services at 415.749.2228 or online at www.act-sf.org.

Down Payment Productions (Jessica Fisch, Artistic Director; Brian Smith, Executive Producer) will present the New York City premiere of THE REALM, a play by Sarah Myers (Rude Mechanicals), directed by Jessica Fisch.

Are you a Theatre Kid?JPAS will hold auditions for Disney's 101 Dalmatians on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 10am-3pm at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego.

Tony winning composer, John Kander and Pulitzer finalist playwright, David Rimmer join The Group Theatre Too's Artistic Advisory Board, which currently consists of such luminaries as Chita Rivera, Nicole Fosse, Maurice Hines, Theodore Mann, Mercedes Ellington, Bettye Morrow, and Sue Samuels.

Take Wing And Soar Productions is proud to announce its Founder and Producing Artistic Director Debra Ann Byrd, has been named the recipient of the Lucille Lortel Award from the League of Professional Theatre Women. Ms. Byrd will receive the honor, which will be presented to her by award-winning Broadway and film actress, Jane White, at an awards celebration scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2009 at The National Arts Club.

A.C.T. Young Conservatory (YC) proudly presents Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan, directed by W. D. Keith.

A.C.T. Young Conservatory (YC) proudly presents Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan, directed by W. D. Keith.

A.C.T. Young Conservatory (YC) proudly presents Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan, directed by W. D. Keith.

The 2009/10 season at the Manitoba Theatre Centre opens with thecritically acclaimed 5 O'C LOCK B ELLS at the Tom Hendry Theatre from October 8 to 24.