Performances begin in three weeks for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's upcoming eighth annual First Look Repertory of New Work, featuring three developmental productions of new plays presented in rotating repertory July 29 - August 25, 2013 in the Garage Theatre (1624 N Halsted St). First Look 2013 includes: Annie Bosh is Missing by Janine Nabers, directed by Shade Murray; Buena Vista by Edith Freni, directed byensemble member Tim Hopper; and The Gospel of Franklin by Aaron Carter, directed by Robert O'Hara. Scroll down for a sneak peek at Annie Bosh, Buena Vista and The Gospel of Franklin in rehearsal!
In a first-ever global English-language prepublication campaign, Amulet Books, in conjunction with Puffin in the UK, announces the 'Uncover the Color' online and social media promotion that engages fans and leads up to the release of the cover, title, and color of book 8 in Jeff Kinney's bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The new book, which will be the biggest children's book release of 2013, is due to arrive in stores November 5, 2013.
Performances begin in three weeks for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's upcoming eighth annual First Look Repertory of New Work, featuring three developmental productions of new plays presented in rotating repertory July 29 - August 25, 2013 in the Garage Theatre (1624 N Halsted St).
The award-winning Elephant Theatre Company, David Fofi and Lindsay Allbaugh, Co-Artistic Directors, has announced its second annual Poker Royale benefit. The Texas Hold 'Em Tournament will be held tonight, July 13, beginning at 6pm. All proceeds will benefit the current 2013 season of the critically acclaimed company.
The award-winning Elephant Theatre Company, David Fofi and Lindsay Allbaugh, Co-Artistic Directors, has announced its second annual Poker Royale benefit. The Texas Hold 'Em Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 13, beginning at 6pm. All proceeds will benefit the current 2013 season of the critically acclaimed company.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will host two initiatives giving behind-the-scenes looks at the process of developing and producing new plays for local theatergoers and theater professionals from around the country alike. As part of the eighth annual First Look Repertory of New Work, Steppenwolf continues First Look 101, a unique two-month experience from June 1 - August 10 that takes enrolled participants on a backstage journey through all aspects of the new play development process-from the first rehearsal to the final performance. In addition, Steppenwolf hosts a Professionals' Weekend, August 8 - 11, during which theater practitioners join Steppenwolf in conversation about new plays, and attend First Look productions and readings in addition to special industry events.
The critically acclaimed, award-winning Elephant Theatre Company continues its 17th season with the Los Angeles premiere of The North Plan by Jason Wells, directed by Elephant Co-Artistic Director David Fofi. Preview performances begin tonight, April 24, and opening night is set for Saturday, April 27. The North Plan will run through June 1.
The critically acclaimed, award-winning Elephant Theatre Company continues its 17th season with the Los Angeles premiere of The North Plan by Jason Wells, directed by Elephant Co-Artistic Director David Fofi. Preview performances begin Wednesday, April 24, and opening night is set for Saturday, April 27. The North Plan will run through June 1.
Elephant Theatre Company, David Fofi and Lindsay Allbaugh, Co-Artistic Directors, has announced its 16th season, which will kick off on April 26 with the Los Angeles premiere of The North Plan by Jason Wells, followed by the world premiere of Revelation by Samuel Brett Williams, and concluding with two plays in repertory by Timothy McNeil, a new production of Anything and the world premiere of The Twilight of Schlomo.
Capital Stage announced today it will extend its critically acclaimed Sacramento premiere of THE NORTH PLAN by Jason Wells by one additional week. The third production of Capital Stage's season of 'Power Plays' opened on Saturday, January 26, 2013 and was originally scheduled to close on February 24, 2013. The new closing date is March 3, 2013.
Manhattan Theatre Club announces the guests for the upcoming Sloan panel discussing Sharr White's The Other Place. The panel will focus on the role of science in the play and will feature novelist Stefan Merrill Block, author of The Story of Forgetting; playwright Sharr White; neuroscientist Heather Berlin; and genetic counselor Jill Goldman. The panel will be moderated by NPR's Robert Krulwich. The panel will follow the 2 PM matinee performance today, January 27 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).
Capital Stage continues its 2012-13 'Season of Power Plays' with the Sacramento premiere of Jason Wells' THE NORTH PLAN, a dizzying dark comedy that asks: What would ordinary Americans do if the U.S. government fell into tyranny? THE NORTH PLAN runs from tonight, January 23 through February 24th with a press opening on January 26th.
Manhattan Theatre Club announces the guests for the upcoming Sloan panel discussing Sharr White's THE OTHER PLACE. The panel will focus on the role of science in the play and will feature novelist Stefan Merrill Block, author of The Story of Forgetting; playwright Sharr White; neuroscientist Heather Berlin; and genetic counselor Jill Goldman. The panel will be moderated by NPR's Robert Krulwich. The panel will follow the 2 PM matinee performance on Sunday January 27 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).
Theatre Exile will present the third show of their 16th season with the Philadelphia premiere of The North Plan by Jason Wells. Directed by Exile's own Joe Canuso, of South Philadelphia, and featuring veteran Philadelphia actors Madi Distefano, Dan Hodge, Robert DaPonte, Aimé Donna Kelly, Carl Granieri and Mark Cairns. The North Plan will run from February 13 to March 3, with the official press opening on February 16 at 8pm.
Capital Stage continues its 2012-13 'Season of Power Plays' with the Sacramento premiere of Jason Wells' THE NORTH PLAN, a dizzying dark comedy that asks: What would ordinary Americans do if the U.S. government fell into tyranny? THE NORTH PLAN runs from January 23 through February 24th with a press opening on January 26th.
Chicago's Theater Wit has announced that The MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at Prince has awarded the company a three-year, $60,000 grant for general operating support.
Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director), Barry Grove (Executive Producer), and Mandy Greenfield (Artistic Producer) just announced the 2012 recipients of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Initiative commissions for Manhattan Theatre Club. This year's six commissioned writers are April de Angelis (Jumpy), Nick Jones (The Coward), Heidi Schreck (Creature), Melissa Ross (Thinner Than Water), Sarah Treem (A Feminine Ending), and Bess Wohl (Barcelona).
In the midst of a ground-breaking and record-breaking season at its new midtown home, Capital Stage announces an ambitious line-up of titles for its 2012-2013 season.
Theatre Exile's 2012-2013 is officially announced! We have four premieres by four amazing playwrights with four unbelievable casts all just four you. Celebrate 16 years in Exile by buying an X-Pass Subscription Plan for our 2012-2013 Season!
