Martel Manning News

Lifeline Theatre Reveals New Members of its Board of Directors and Artistic Ensemble

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 13, 2025

Lifeline Theatre has revealed three new members of its Board of Directors and seven new members of its Artistic Ensemble.

Photos: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at The Gift Theatre

by Blair Ingenthron — September 22, 2024

The Gift Theatre, is presenting Topdog/Underdog, written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Shanésia Davis, through October 20, at Filament Theater.

Lifeline Theatre Unveils 2024-2025 Season Featuring A KidSeries World Premiere & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 31, 2024

Lifeline Theatre has revealed its 2024-2025 season featuring a KidSeries world premiere, and more.

The Gift Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season

by Stephi Wild — April 25, 2024

The Gift Theatre has announced its 2024-25 season featuring Suzan-Lori Parks’ masterpiece Topdog/Underdog directed by Shanésia Davisand the world premiere of Cygnus by Susan Soon He Stanton, directed by Co-Artistic Director Brittany Burch.

The Gift Theatre to Continue 2023/24 Season With THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 31, 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as The Gift Theatre opens its season with 'The Rise and Fall of Little Voice'.

The Gift Theatre Presents THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE At Filament Theatre, September 14 – October 15

by A.A. Cristi — July 7, 2023

The Gift Theatre will continue its 2023/24 season with a revival of Jim Cartwright's powerful, award-winning drama The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, directed by Devon de Mayo and Peter Andersen, playing September 14 – October 15, 2023 at Filament Theatre.

SKUNK AND BADGER World Premiere & More Set for Lifeline Theatre 2023-24 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 15, 2023

Lifeline Theatre has revealed its 2023-24 season of Big Stories, Up Close.

Lifeline Theatre Welcomes New Production and Operations Managers to Staff

by Stephi Wild — June 8, 2023

Lifeline Theatre will welcome Addoris Davis as Production Manager and John Craig as Operations Manager, beginning in May 2023.

The Gift Theatre to Present TEN 2023: Festival of Ten-Minute Plays in May

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 25, 2023

The Gift Theatre will welcome back TEN 2023, the company’s annual festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Co-Artistic Directors Brittany Burch, Emjoy Gavino and Jennifer Glasse.

Lifeline Theatre Welcomes Three New Staff Members

by Stephi Wild — October 5, 2022

Lifeline Theatre welcomes Paige Keedy as Production Manager, Nathan Crawford as Operations Manager/Accessibility Coordinator, and Merissa Stewart as Education Director, beginning in Summer 2022.

Photos: First Look at American Blues Theater's FENCES

by Stephi Wild — July 8, 2022

American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, presents August Wilson’s Fences, directed by Monty Cole.

VIDEO: First Look at FENCES at American Blues Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 6, 2022

American Blues Theater is presenting August Wilson's Fences, directed by Monty Cole through August 6, 2022.

World Premiere of EXTRA YARN & More Announced for Lifeline Theatre 2022-2023 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 13, 2022

Lifeline Theatre announced their 2022-23 season of Big Stories, Up Close.

Cast Announced for FENCES at American Blues Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 13, 2022

American Blues Theater has announced the cast of August Wilson’s Fences, directed by Monty Cole.

Amelia Ablan Joins Lifeline Theatre As Production Manager

by A.A. Cristi — June 15, 2021

Lifeline Theatre welcomes Amelia Ablan to her new staff position as Production Manager, beginning June 2021.

The Gift Theatre Will Open its 2020 Season With THE PILLOWMAN

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 27, 2020

The Gift Theatre will launch its 2020 Season with a revival of Martin McDonagh's masterpiece The Pillowman, directed by Laura Alcalá Baker, playing February 27 - March 29, 2020 at The Gift's home at 4802 N.

Photo Flash: The Gift Theatre Presents TEN 2020

by A.A. Cristi — January 10, 2020

The Gift Theatre is pleased to present TEN 2020, the company's annual season kick-off festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton and Associate Artistic Directors Paul D'Addario and Emjoy Gavino.

The Gift Theatre Presents TEN 2020

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 8, 2020

The Gift Theatre will present TEN 2020, the company's annual season kick-off festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton and Associate Artistic Directors Paul D'Addario and Emjoy Gavino.

Casting Announced For The Gift Theatre's THE PILLOWMAN

by A.A. Cristi — December 19, 2019

The Gift Theatre is pleased to announce casting for its revival of Martin McDonagh's masterpiece THE PILLOWMAN, directed by Laura Alcalá Baker.

The Gift Theatre's KENTUCKY Will Extend Through November

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 7, 2019

Due to popular demand, The Gift Theatre announced they are adding four additional performances of its hit dark comedy KENTUCKY, extending through Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Theater Wit, 1229 W.