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Set in the basement of a tenant house in Utah, INTELLIGENT LIFE tells the farcical tale of extraterrestrial, peyote-driven enthusiasts, self-titled 'Utah Alien Chasers.' This ramshackle group discovers a mud-stained little boy in a dinosaur costume who may or may not be an alien. What is certain is that the boy has a genius level IQ and telekinetic powers that are beyond this world! INTELLIGENT LIFE is a comedic exploration about faith and what it means to believe.

It's always exciting when a reviewer gets the opportunity to see a new work premiered, and Mustard Seed Theatre is currently presenting an adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel TILL WE HAVE FACES by playwright/director Deanna Jent, and it's a well-done and literate play that captures the prose and style of the author quite nicely. While I was always more attracted to the science fiction of C.S. Lewis, the 'Space Trilogy' in particular, I think the show has appeal beyond the fan base of Lewis, and at the sold-out performance I attended it was clear that there's definitely an audience for this material. A terrific cast under Jent's thoughtful direction brings this novel, and the mythologies that it represents, to life in fine fashion.

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced casting details for Shooting Star which will be performed on the Main Stage May 27 - June 26, 2011.

Set in the basement of a tenant house in Utah, INTELLIGENT LIFE tells the farcical tale of extraterrestrial, peyote-driven enthusiasts, self-titled 'Utah Alien Chasers.' This ramshackle group discovers a mud-stained little boy in a dinosaur costume who may or may not be an alien. What is certain is that the boy has a genius level IQ and telekinetic powers that are beyond this world! INTELLIGENT LIFE is a comedic exploration about faith and what it means to believe.

Writer William Nicholson's play SHADOWLANDS, which was adapted from his 1985 television screenplay, takes a look at the life of C.S. Lewis, focusing its attention on the relationship between the famous author and an American fan named Joy Gresham that he wound up marrying. It's a superbly constructed work that's touching and surprisingly funny, and Mustard Seed Theatre has mounted a wonderful production that's sparked by flawless direction and brilliant performances.

SBCC Theatre Arts Department will begin the fall with an intriguing drama by Sophie Treadwell, MACHINAL. It will run October 20-November 6, 2010 in the intimate Interim Theatre on SBCC's West Campus.

The second half of the mini-Potok festival continues with an engaging and thoughtful dramatization of his classic novel THE CHOSEN, which I can recall reading (for English class) and enjoying myself many years ago. This adaptation, like the recent production of MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, is also written by playwright Aaron Posner, and it fully captures the flavor of the book, staging key scenes compactly, and with considerable economy, even though it relies on the use of a narrator, which the other adaptation eschewed in favor of having its protagonist portray the lead character at various stages. Mustard Seed Theatre's production is nicely conceived and executed, with a solid cast doing fine work under the guidance of director (of both productions) Deanna Jent.

Join the creators & cast of moon lake and hysterical psycho for hallow13- a halloween experience in three acts

Join the creators & cast of moon lake and hysterical psycho for hallow13- a halloween experience in three acts

SBCC Theatre Arts Department will begin the fall with an intriguing drama by Sophie Treadwell, MACHINAL. It will run October 20-November 6, 2010 in the intimate Interim Theatre on SBCC's West Campus.

SBCC Theatre Arts Department will open the fall semester with a student showcase production of Sophie Treadwell's drama MACHINAL, directed by Katie Laris, October 20-November 6, in the Interim Theatre on SBCC's West Campus.

SBCC Theatre Arts Department will begin the fall with an intriguing drama by Sophie Treadwell, MACHINAL. It will run October 20-November 6, 2010 in the intimate Interim Theatre on SBCC's West Campus.

SBCC Theatre Arts Department will open the fall semester with a student showcase production of Sophie Treadwell's drama MACHINAL, directed by Katie Laris, October 20-November 6, in the Interim Theatre on SBCC's West Campus.

If you only know about HotCity Theatre because of their dedication to producing new and original works by some of the most talented and unknown playwrights around, then you should also know how adept they are at staging revivals of edgy and provocative modern classics. This season they've chosen Peter Shaffer's taut masterpiece from 1973, EQUUS. And, they've delivered an intense, disturbing and brilliant production that's powered by sharp direction and exceptional performances.

This Thursday, Sept. 2, 6:30 pm Martin E. Segal Theatre Center, The Graduate Center, CUNY 365 Fifth Avenue, at 34th St. THE CREATIVE PROCESS OF US STAGE DIRECTORS

This Thursday, Sept. 2, 6:30 pm Martin E. Segal Theatre Center, The Graduate Center, CUNY 365 Fifth Avenue, at 34th St. THE CREATIVE PROCESS OF US STAGE DIRECTORS

Pull out the potholders and the Lemon Fresh Pledge: for one hilarious weekend, Running With Scissors returns to the community of Stepford, Louisiana -- a place where the loafers are light, the cosmos are crisp, and wives watch for waxy yellow buildup.

Pull out the potholders and the Lemon Fresh Pledge: for one hilarious weekend, Running With Scissors returns to the community of Stepford, Louisiana -- a place where the loafers are light, the cosmos are crisp, and wives watch for waxy yellow buildup.

Pull out the potholders and the Lemon Fresh Pledge: for one hilarious weekend, Running With Scissors returns to the community of Stepford, Louisiana -- a place where the loafers are light, the cosmos are crisp, and wives watch for waxy yellow buildup.

With sold out houses and rave reviews, the Southern Rep @ Le Chat Noir production of Zombie Town: A Documentary Play by Tim Bauer, directed by Mark Routhier, has extended through August 1st! ZOMBIE TOWN welcomes new cast member, James Yeargain for the extension.