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Sundance Institute Begins 2013 Playwrights Retreat at Ucross Foundation
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 5, 2013


The Sundance Institute Theatre Program has begun the 2013 Playwrights Retreat at Ucross Foundation. The 13th annual writing colony at the 20,000-acre working cattle ranch outside of Sheridan, Wyo. takes place through February 22 and provides a supportive environment for artists to create new work and receive guidance and reactions to it at an early stage. Under the supervision of Philip Himberg, Artistic Director of the Theatre Program, and Producing Director Christopher Hibma, the Playwrights Retreat is made possible through the generosity of Ucross Foundation.

Seven Artists Selected for 2013 Sundance Institute Playwrights Retreat at Ucross Foundation
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 5, 2012


Sundance Institute today announced the seven artists selected for its 2013 Playwrights Retreat at Ucross Foundation, February 4-22, 2013. The annual writing colony at the 20,000-acre working cattle ranch outside of Sheridan, Wyo. provides a supportive environment for artists to create new work and receive guidance and reactions to it at an early stage. Under the supervision of Philip Himberg, Artistic Director of the Theatre Program, and Producing Director Christopher Hibma, the Playwrights Retreat is made possible through the generosity of Ucross Foundation.

Theatre Pro Rata's LOVERS & EXECUTIONERS Plays the Gremlin Theatre, Now thru 10/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2012


Tonight, September 29th, 2012 Theatre Pro Rata will open its 12th season with Lovers & Executioners at the Gremlin Theatre in St. Paul, MN.

Theatre Pro Rata Presents LOVERS & EXECUTIONERS, 9/29-10/14
by Laura Meltzer - Aug 10, 2012


Lovers & Executioners is an adaptation of a 17th century commedia dell'arte-inspired comedy originally written by Antoine Jacob de Montfleury. It follows the exploits of Julie, left on a desert island three years previously by her husband, Bernard. She escapes death and returns, disguised as a man, to seek revenge on Bernard and to learn why he betrayed her.

Theatre Pro Rata's LOVERS & EXECUTIONERS Plays the Gremlin Theatre, 9/29-10/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2012


On September 29th, 2012 Theatre Pro Rata will open its 12th season with Lovers & Executioners at the Gremlin Theatre in St. Paul, MN.

Philip Ridley’s TENDER NAPALM Begins 8/23 at 59E59 Theaters
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 16, 2012


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes The Shop with the US premiere of TENDER NAPALM, written by Philip Ridley and directed by Paul Takacs. TENDER NAPALM begins performances on Thursday, August 23 for a limited engagement through Sunday, September 9. Press opening is Wednesday, August 29 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday and Saturday at 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $18 ($12.60 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.

Theatre Pro Rata Announces 2012-13 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 22, 2012


Theatre Pro Rata today announced its 12th season in the Twin Cities.

Red Bull's Revelation Readings Continue With Lorenzaccio 2/6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2012


This OBIE Award-Winning ongoing series presents staged readings of new plays and rarely-performed classic texts.

Red Bull's Revelation Readings Continue With Lorenzaccio 2/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 2, 2012


This OBIE Award-Winning ongoing series presents staged readings of new plays and rarely-performed classic texts.

Revelation Readings 2011-2012 To Feature F. Murray Abraham, Helen Carey
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2011


Revelation Readings is an OBIE Award-Winning ongoing series presenting staged readings of new plays and rarely-performed classic texts.

Revelation Readings 2011-2012 To Feature F. Murray Abraham, Helen Carey
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 8, 2011


Revelation Readings is an OBIE Award-Winning ongoing series presenting staged readings of new plays and rarely-performed classic texts.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Announces New Commissions
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 13, 2011


The Oregon Shakespeare Festival expands its ongoing commitment to the development and production of new work with five new commissions announced today.

CAP21 Presents THE USHER'S BALL 5/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2010


On May 6th, CAP21 (Collaborative Arts Project 21) will transform its block box theater 'The Shop' into Europe during WWI, the backdrop for Fengar Gael's 'The Usher's Ball'. The play will have a month long run in May, as part of CAP21's Spring/Summer season.

SCR Kicks Off Season With 'Italian Straw Hat'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2008


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2008-09 Season with the World Premiere of its first commissioned musical: An Italian Straw Hat: A Vaudeville.

SCR Kicks Off Season With 'Italian Straw Hat'
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 14, 2008


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2008-09 Season with the World Premiere of its first commissioned musical: An Italian Straw Hat: A Vaudeville.

South Coast Repertory Elects New Officers
by Eddie Varley - Jul 31, 2008


At South Coast Repertory's Annual Meeting on July 30, Board President Larry Higby presented an assessment of the 2007-08 Season and introduced a new slate of officers for 2008-09, headed by incoming President Wylie Aitken. The unanimously elected executive committee will lead the theater during the 45th Season (September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009), which will be a landmark for South Coast Repertory and its founders David Emmes and Martin Benson, America's longest-running co-artistic directors.

Sullivan Directs 'Lear' As Part of SCR's 45th Season
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2008


King Lear will crown South Coast Repertory's 45th season under the direction of Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan.

Pacific Playwrights Festival Announces Featured Shows
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2007


Richard Greenberg, Donald Margulies, and Jose Rivera are all featured playwrights in South Coast Repertory's 10th annual Pacific Playwrights Festival.

Florida Premiere of 'Lincolnesque'
by Beau Higgins - Sep 2, 2006


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