Neil LaBute News

Due to overwhelming demand, Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin) is pleased to announce a six-week extension for the first New York revival of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, directed by Michael Greif.

Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin) announces that single tickets for the first New York revival of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, will go on sale on Tuesday, August 3.

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announces the Midwest Premiere of Neil LaBute's bristling comedy Reasons to be Pretty. The play starts Thursday, July 8 and runs through August 1, 2010 on the Mainstage at the Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis. The production is sponsored by Indianapolis Power & Light Company.

Bree Shannon didn't always want to become an actress. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a BFA in interior design and worked for firms in Atlanta and New York City before finally committing herself to the Pinch n' Ouch Theatre as a Co-Artistic Director following the recession in 2008. 'I thought what better time than now to follow my heart,' says Shannon. 'I was scared and didn't know what the [acting] industry had to offer, but I knew I was ready.'

The UK premiere of SCORCHED by Wajdi MouawadA Dialogue & Old Vic Co-Production Presented in The Old Vic Tunnels, Station Approach, London SE1

As The Prince of Homburg opens at the Donmar, Michael Grandage, the company's Artistic Director announces a major expansion to the run of his forthcoming production of King Lear, which will see the company tour nationally, and will be broadcast to over 22 countries worldwide in collaboration with National Theatre Live.

ThroughLine Artists with J.J. Kandel and John McCormack will present SUMMER SHORTS 4, their fourth annual festival of new American short plays, at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street). Performances begin Friday July 30th, and continue through Thursday September 2nd.

Encounters (in a non-lucid state) is Rising Sun Performance Company's 4th Annual One Act Series, 5 plays that explore how a short encounter can leave a lasting impression.

The Open Fist Theatre Company presents their second FIRST LOOK FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS, with new works written by Ty Taylor, Douglas Crawford, Ron West, Joseph Fisher, William Mesnik, Phillip William Brock, and Laura Richardson and directed by Martha Demson, Benjamin Burdick and Amanda Weier.

ThroughLine Artists with J.J. Kandel and John McCormack will present SUMMER SHORTS 4, their fourth annual festival of new American short plays, at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street). Performances begin Friday July 30th, and continue through Thursday September 2nd.

As part of 14th annual New York International Fringe Festival (a production of The Present Company) The Plum Theatre Company presents the world premiere of SOUTH BEACH RAPTURE

Following critically acclaimed performances of its production of Sarah Kane's devastating drama 4.48 Psychosis at the Barbican in March this year, TR Warszawa under their inspirational director Grzegorz Jarzyna will return this autumn to the Barbican and bite10 to present T.E.O.R.E.M.A.T.

CoHo is excited to bring two guest speakers to its LIVE GIRLS production this Sunday, July 25. We're bringing in Sexuality Consultant, M.Makael Newby, author of My Erotic Adventure. Remember choose-your-own-adventure books? Makael wrote the adult version. We've also scored Eleanor O'Brien, artistic director of Dance Naked Productions, a theatre company focused on creating theatre centered around issues of sexuality. If you're lucky, you may also catch one of the delicious ensemble members from the very 'sexcessful' Inviting Desire 2010.

From Dawn till Night (The Earth is Uninhabitable like the Moon) is a multimedia investigation of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 1978 film In A Year With 13 Moons. In this apocalyptical tale of identity, love and death, a man woman reevaluates his her place in the world as the past closes in and the quest for humanity becomes increasingly difficult.

On July 24, the Hudson Stage Company of Croton on Hudson, New York, will host its annual gala fundraiser, 'Divas on Hudson.' The event will be hosted on a Hudson River property in Montrose. It will be tented rain or shine and will have seating available, in addition to expansive grounds for picnicking. The evening will feature a sunset concert with Broadway singers, a silent auction, wine and cheese, dessert, coffee and the view. Performers at past events have included Audra McDonald, Ann Hampton Callaway, Lauren Kennedy, Liz Callaway, Barbara Walsh, and Shoshana Bean.

Encounters (in a non-lucid state) is Rising Sun Performance Company's 4th Annual One Act Series, 5 plays that explore how a short encounter can leave a lasting impression.

CoHo is excited to bring two guest speakers to its LIVE GIRLS production this Sunday, July 25. We're bringing in Sexuality Consultant, M.Makael Newby, author of My Erotic Adventure. Remember choose-your-own-adventure books? Makael wrote the adult version. We've also scored Eleanor O'Brien, artistic director of Dance Naked Productions, a theatre company focused on creating theatre centered around issues of sexuality. If you're lucky, you may also catch one of the delicious ensemble members from the very 'sexcessful' Inviting Desire 2010.

From Dawn till Night (The Earth is Uninhabitable like the Moon) is a multimedia investigation of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 1978 film In A Year With 13 Moons. In this apocalyptical tale of identity, love and death, a man woman reevaluates his her place in the world as the past closes in and the quest for humanity becomes increasingly difficult.

Artistic Directors Joe Jahraus and Darrell W. Cox announce Profiles Theatre's 2010-2011 Season. Profiles, one of Chicago's longest-running storefront theatres, is presenting its 22nd season of new and challenging works, beginning with the Midwest Premiere of the acclaimed new play Jailbait by Deirdre O'Connor.

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center offers three summer programs for aspiring theatre arts students. Nearly 120 local students are participating in a hands-on, intensive, theatre arts learning experience that will culminate in two diverse productions July 15-18, featuring songs and scenes from the best musicals and playwrights, plus film, commercials and more.