John Kuntz News

Actors' Shakespeare Project (ASP), under the leadership of Artistic Director Allyn Burrows, Executive Producer Sara Stackhouse, and Mara Sidmore Director of Education Programs, Projects, and Partnerships enters its second decade presenting a season of powerful stories, awesome artists, diverse venues, and integrated youth and community education projects.

You don't go into a show called The Annotated History of the American Muskrat without some very specific preconceptions. While you may have no idea what the piece is actually going to be about, you know it's probably safe to say that it isn't about to be your standard Tennessee Williams drama. The Circuit Theatre Company's production of this brand new show, written for them by Boston playwright John Kuntz, certainly fulfilled the preconceived notions that filled my head.

The Circuit Theatre Company, a critically acclaimed, IRNE-nominated company run and operated by young theatre artists from across the country, is celebrating its fifth season with its first ever commission of a new play.

The Circuit Theatre Company, a critically acclaimed, IRNE-nominated company run and operated by young theatre artists from across the country, is celebrating its fifth season with its first ever commission of a new play.

Huntington Theatre Company announces its 2014-2016 cohort of Huntington Playwriting Fellows: Mia Chung, John J King, Sam Marks, and Nina Louise Morrison. This artistically diverse group of writers begin their two-year residency in September. Past Huntington Playwriting Fellows include Ronan Noone (The Atheist, Brendan, and the upcoming The Second Girl), Lydia R. Diamond (Smart People, Stick Fly), Melinda Lopez (Becoming Cuba, Sonia Flew), Kirsten Greenidge (Luck of the Irish), Ryan Landry (Ryan Landry's "M"), and Rosanna Yamagiwa Alfaro (Before I Leave You) to name a few.

The Circuit Theatre Company, a critically-acclaimed, IRNE-nominated company run and operated by young theatre artists from across the country, is celebrating its fifth season by presenting three epic productions that explore questions of history, identity, and personal narrative in America. Now more than ever, Circuit hopes to celebrate the voice of young artists in Boston, while pushing the boundaries of what theatre can do and be. The season will feature the world premiere of an as-of-yet untitled new play by John Kuntz, commissioned by Circuit, at the Boston Center for the Arts. Its season will also include the Boston premieres of 'The Walk Across America for Mother Earth' by A.R.T favorite Taylor Mac and Ellen Maddow and 'Welcome to Arroyo's' by Kristoffer Diaz (playwright of 'The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity') at the OBERON. All three shows are entirely produced, directed, designed, and acted by young theatre professionals.

Terrence McNally's recent Tony-nominated play MOTHERS AND SONS will be the final show in SpeakEasy Stage Company's 24th Season, the theatre's Producing Artistic Director Paul Daigneault announced today. MOTHERS AND SONS will play for five weeks, May 8 - June 6, 2015, in the Roberts Studio Theatre in the Stanford Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts.

The Circuit Theatre Company, a critically-acclaimed, IRNE-nominated company run and operated by young theatre artists from across the country, is celebrating its fifth season by presenting three epic productions that explore questions of history, identity, and personal narrative in America. Now more than ever, Circuit hopes to celebrate the voice of young artists in Boston, while pushing the boundaries of what theatre can do and be. The season will feature the world premiere of an as-of-yet untitled new play by John Kuntz, commissioned by Circuit, at the Boston Center for the Arts. Its season will also include the Boston premieres of "The Walk Across America for Mother Earth" by A.R.T favorite Taylor Mac and Ellen Maddow and "Welcome to Arroyo's" by Kristoffer Diaz (playwright of "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity") at the OBERON. All three shows are entirely produced, directed, designed, and acted by young theatre professionals.

A reimagining of the Broadway musical BIG FISH, the New England Premiere of the comedy BAD JEWS, the Boston Premiere of the acclaimed musical FAR FROM HEAVEN, and two World Premiere plays - NECESSARY MONSTERS by John Kuntz and A FUTURE PERFECT by Ken Urban - are among the six productions that SpeakEasy Stage Company will present during its 2014-2015 Season. The final show of the company's 24th Season will be announced at a later date.

The Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) has announced over 25 nominations of actors, directors, designers and ensembles to be presented at 32nd Annual Elliot Norton Awards on Monday May 19 at The Wheelock Family Theatre.

Due to critical and popular acclaim, SpeakEasy Stage Company is adding one additional week of performances to its New England premiere production of THE WHALE by Samuel D. Hunter.

From today, March 7 through April 5, 2014, SpeakEasy Stage Company will present the New England premiere of the acclaimed Off-Broadway drama THE WHALE by Samuel D. Hunter.

From March 7 through April 5, 2014, SpeakEasy Stage Company will present the New England premiere of the acclaimed Off-Broadway drama THE WHALE by Samuel D. Hunter.

German Stage presents this hilarious comedy about a globalizing world, The Golden Dragon, featuring Nael Nacer, Patrick Shea, Paula Plum, Phil Tayler and Tiffany Chen, directed by Guy Ben-Aharon. There will be a Q&A following the performance as well as a reception

Gloucester Stage presents a limited engagement of the Dueling Divas (...and a Dandy!) Cabaret from tonight, August 28 through Sunday, September 1 in the air-conditioned comfort of Gloucester Stage Company at 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA.

Gloucester Stage presents a limited engagement of the Dueling Divas (...and a Dandy!) Cabaret from Wednesday, August 28 through Sunday, September 1 in the air-conditioned comfort of Gloucester Stage Company at 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA.

The Huntington Theatre Company's second annual Summer Workshop begins today, July 9. The two-week, artist-driven developmental retreat for selected members of the Huntington's Playwriting Fellows program will culminate in public readings on July 20 and 21 of four new plays in development:

One of Greater Boston's most beloved traditions, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 'Free Shakespeare On The Common' celebrates its 18th season with the comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Inspired by Rat Pack-era Vegas, this production brings together the talents of CSC's Artistic Director Steve Maler, music director Colin Thurmond and choreographer Yo-el Cassel. Playing today, July 6 - 28, 2013.

The Huntington Theatre Company's second annual Summer Workshop begins Tuesday, July 9. The two-week, artist-driven developmental retreat for selected members of the Huntington's Playwriting Fellows program will culminate in public readings on July 20 and 21 of four new plays in development:

One of Greater Boston's most beloved traditions, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 'Free Shakespeare On The Common' celebrates its 18th season with the comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Inspired by Rat Pack-era Vegas, this production brings together the talents of CSC's Artistic Director Steve Maler, music director Colin Thurmond and choreographer Yo-el Cassel. Playing July 6 - 28, 2013, performances are free and open to the public.