Review Roundup: CULLUD WATTAH Opens at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Nov 18, 2021
Written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Candis C. Jones, Cullud Wattah follows three generations of Black women living through the Flint Water Crisis. The world premiere began preview performances in The Public's Martinson Hall on Tuesday, November 2 and officially opened on Wednesday, November 17.
One-Week Extension Announced for CULLUD WATTAH at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Nov 15, 2021
The Public Theater announced a one-week extension of the world premiere play CULLUD WATTAH through Sunday, December 12. Written by Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Lilly Award winner Candis C. Jones, CULLUD WATTAH follows three generations of Black women living through the Flint Water Crisis.
Streaming of Clubbed Thumb's THE WOMAN'S PARTY Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Aug 31, 2021
Tony Award-nominated and five-time Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb has announced an extension for the world premiere of The Woman’s Party. Originally scheduled to stream through August 31, The Woman’s Party will now be available through Thursday September 23.
Study Up on the Cast of OHIO STATE MURDERS with BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag
by Team BWW
- Jun 3, 2021
Tonight, June 3 (8pm ET) 'Spotlight on Plays' series will continue with Adrienne Kennedy's OHIO STATE MURDERS, directed By: Kenny Leon. It wills star Audra McDonald, Warner Miller, Lizan Mitchell & Ben Rappaport. While we await the big night, study up on the company with BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag below!
Listen to the Trailer for The Public Theater's SHADOW/LAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Apr 6, 2021
The Public Theater will debut the world premiere audio play SHADOW/LAND, written by Tow Foundation Playwright-in-Residence Erika Dickerson-Despenza, on Tuesday, April 13. Directed by Lilly Award winner Candis C. Jones, SHADOW/LAND will be available for free on-demand streaming through April 13, 2022.
New Federal Theatre Celebrates Women's History Month With Readings
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 2, 2021
On March 13 and 20, 2021 New York's New Federal Theatre (NFT) will present 'New Federal Theatre Celebrates Women's History Month,' a retrospective readings series in which significant plays from the '80s on generational issues in Black women's lives will be recreated by noted actors and directors. The readings will be free and accessible from NFT's website, https://www.newfederaltheatre.com. Donations will be gratefully accepted.
The Public Theater Announces World Premiere Audio Play SHADOW/LAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Feb 17, 2021
The Public Theater announced that the world premiere audio play, SHADOW/LAND, written by Tow Foundation Playwright-in-Residence Erika Dickerson-Despenza has been added to The Public’s spring digital season. Directed by Lilly Award winner Candis C. Jones, SHADOW/LAND will premiere on Tuesday, April 13 and be available for free on-demand streaming.
Photo Flash: Quick Silver Theater Company (QSTC) Celebrates Pearl Cleage With Reading Of ANGRY, RAUCOUS AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 29, 2020
Quick Silver Theater Company (QSTC) presented a staged reading of Pearl Cleage's latest play Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous, featuring Crystal Fox (A Fall from Grace, 'Big Little Lies,' Burden opposite Forrest Whittaker, 'The Haves and Have Nots') as Anna Campbell, Tony nominee and QSTC company member Pascale Armand (Eclipsed) as Precious Pete Watson, Tony nominee Brenda Braxton (Smokey Joe's Café) as Kate Hughes and Two-time Audelco Award winner Marjorie L. Johnson (Coleman Domingo's-Dot) as Betty Samson at the National Black Theatre, 2031 125th Street & National Black Theatre Way (5th Avenue) 10035 on February 20.
Planet Connections Will Present Staged Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 16, 2020
Planet Connections has announced its Staged Reading Series performing Wednesdays + Sundays, February 12-23rd at the Theater at The 14 Street Y, 344 E. 14 St, NYC featuring new plays by Golden Globe winner Regina Taylor, La MaMa artist Glory Kadigan and renowned experimental theater artist Erik Ehn. This event - celebrating the diversity of the performing Arts & artists of NYC - is free to the public. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planet-connections-staged-reading-series-tickets-88178543397
Huntington Theatre Company Announces Casting For World Premiere Of OUR DAUGHTERS, LIKE PILLARS
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 15, 2020
Huntington Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere family comedy, Our Daughters, Like Pillars. Obie Award-winning playwright and Boston native Kirsten Greenidge (Luck of the Irish, Milk Like Sugar at the Huntington) joins forces with director Kimberly Senior (Sweat and The Niceties at the Huntington; Disgraced on Broadway) to tell the funny and moving story of one whirlwind weekend in the life of a contemporary black American family. Our Daughters, Like Pillars begins performances at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA (527 Tremont Street, Boston) on Friday, March 20, 2020 and will run through Sunday, April 19, 2020. The official press opening night is Wednesday, April 1. Tickets are now available.
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