John Schmidt News

Nashville Rep's Ingram New Works Festival will feature staged readings of five new plays, including the debut of a new work from Pulitzer Prize-nominee and Ingram New Works Fellow Rebecca Gilman. The Festival runs May 4-14, 2016. This Festival is the public component of the Ingram New Works Project.

Regarded as one of Neil Simon's finest plays, BROADWAY BOUND is semi-autobiographical of its author and is filled with laughter, tears, and plenty of insight. The production comes to The Duluth Playhouse tonight, February 18, through February 28, 2016.

Regarded as one of Neil Simon's finest plays, BROADWAY BOUND is semi-autobiographical of its author and is filled with laughter, tears, and plenty of insight. The production comes to The Duluth Playhouse February 18-28, 2016.

Crashbox Theater Company announces an extension of its World Premiere production of KITCHEN SINK EXPERIMENT(S) by Colby Day. Director Andrew J Scoville has staged the production in an authentic Brooklyn apartment with a limited audience of 20 per performance. Performances will now run through November 13 at Brian & Simone's Apartment.

Nashville Repertory Theatre is proud to announce its Ingram New Works Playwriting Fellow for the 2015-16 season: Pulitzer Prize nominee Rebecca Gilman.

Crashbox Theater Company will present the World Premiere of KITCHEN SINK EXPERIMENT(S) by Colby Day. Director Andrew J. Scoville will stage the production in an authentic Brooklyn apartment with a limited audience of 20 per performance.  Previews begin October 16 with opening night slated for Wednesday, October 21 at Brian & Simone's Apartment.

Nashville Repertory Theatre is proud to announce its Ingram New Works Lab Playwrights for the 2015-16 season.

Crashbox Theater Company will present the World Premiere of KITCHEN SINK EXPERIMENT(S) by Colby Day. Director Andrew J Scoville will stage the production in an authentic Brooklyn apartment with a limited audience of 20 per performance. Previews begin October 16 with opening night slated for Wednesday, October 21 at Brian & Simone's Apartment.

Theatre Southwest presents 'The 18th Annual Festival of Originals' produced by Mimi Holloway. Five original plays by five emerging playwrights. Come and enjoy, as we bring to life five talented artist's funny, poignant, beautifully written stories. Check out pics from the shows below!

Year 2015 is the sweet 16th year for the MITF. Prolific producer John Chatterton's brainchild, The Midtown International Theatre Festival - presenting powerful plays and musicals from around the world - is steadily marching toward 20 years as one of the best reasons to come to New York in the summer. This year, the diverse Midtown International will present quality live theater PLUS a series of cutting-edge short works, children's theater, dance productions, one-person shows, cabaret, vaudeville & burlesque style entertainment.

The 2015 Louise Heck-Rabi Dramatic Writing Festival will take place this weekend, February 26-28 at 8 p.m. and March 1 at 2 p.m. at the Studio Theatre, located underground at the Hilberry Theatre at the corner of Cass and Hancock on WSU's campus. This year's festival features new works from three promising playwrights who are best known as members of the acclaimed Hilberry acting ensemble.

The 2015 Louise Heck-Rabi Dramatic Writing Festival will take place February 26-28 at 8 p.m. and March 1 at 2 p.m. at the Studio Theatre, located underground at the Hilberry Theatre at the corner of Cass and Hancock on WSU's campus. This year's festival features new works from three promising playwrights who are best known as members of the acclaimed Hilberry acting ensemble.

Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are pleased to announce the lineup of The Tens, an evening of world premiere ten-minute plays. The Tens runs tonight, January 13 - 17, 2015 in the Victor Jory Theatre.

Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are pleased to announce the lineup of The Tens, an evening of world premiere ten-minute plays. The Tens runs January 13 - 17, 2015 in the Victor Jory Theatre.

Wayne State University is proud to present the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance December Dance Concert on Friday, December 5th at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 7th at 2:00 p.m. The December Dance Concert highlights the work of renowned guest artists, faculty, and select students. Performances are at the Bonstelle Theatre, 3424 Woodward Avenue, in midtown Detroit. Tickets range from $10-$20 and are available by calling (313) 577-2960, online at Bonstelle.com, or at the Hilberry Theatre box office, temporarily located at 4841 Cass Avenue on the corner of Hancock Street on the 3rd floor of Old Main.

Actors Theatre of Louisville Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein today announced the three ten-minute plays chosen to premiere during the 36th Humana Festival of New American Plays (February 26 - April 15, 2012). This year's ten-minute plays are:The Ballad of 423 and 424 by Nicholas C. Pappas, Hero Dad by Laura Jacqmin and The Dungeons and the Dragons by Kyle John Schmidt.

Actors Theatre of Louisville Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein today announced the three ten-minute plays chosen to premiere during the 36th Humana Festival of New American Plays (February 26 - April 15, 2012). This year's ten-minute plays are:The Ballad of 423 and 424 by Nicholas C. Pappas, Hero Dad by Laura Jacqmin and The Dungeons and the Dragons by Kyle John Schmidt.

Get ready State College. The Singing Lions are back- and this time they're better than ever! On Saturday, January 29, the Penn State Singing Lions will take to the stage for their most anticipated show of the year, NO JAZZ HANDS. Don't miss Penn State's only show choir as they check all cheesiness at the door for this one night only cabaret, which is set to take place at 7:30pm at Penn State's Pavilion Theatre. Tickets for the performance are only $4.99 and can be purchased at the door.

Get ready State College. The Singing Lions are back- and this time they're better than ever! On Saturday, January 29, the Penn State Singing Lions will take to the stage for their most anticipated show of the year, NO JAZZ HANDS. Don't miss Penn State's only show choir as they check all cheesiness at the door for this one night only cabaret, which is set to take place at 7:30pm at Penn State's Pavilion Theatre. Tickets for the performance are only $4.99 and can be purchased at the door.

It's snowing again in State College- sequins that is! On Saturday, December 4, the Penn State Singing Lions will take to the stage for their annual winter show, IT'S SNOWING SEQUINS! Don't miss Penn State's only show choir for their one night only extravaganza, which is set to take place at 7:30pm in Esber Recital Hall in Music Building 1. Tickets for the performance are only $4.99 and can be purchased at the door.