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Ruskin Group Theatre In Santa Monica Presents A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, August 18
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2023


Ruskin Group Theatre presents Arthur Miller's  “A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE” starring Ray Abruzzo, opening Friday, August 18, 2023.

The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo to Present World Premiere of JOSEPHINE'S FEAST Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2023


The Magic Theatre will premiere the first live production by Playwright In Residence Star Finch and announce the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of her new play JOSEPHINE’S FEAST. This profound and potent new play is directed by legendary theatre artist Ellen Sebastian Chang.  JOSEPHINE’S FEAST will perform from August 02– August 20, 2023 at the Magic Theatre’s Fort Mason location

Renaissance Now Theatre & Film, Led By Kathy Curtiss, Brings HAMLET SPEAK To Chain Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2023


Renaissance Now Theatre & Film, led by Kathy Curtiss, specializes in freely adapting Shakespearean plays with additions of dialogue in contemporary prose. This 'now speak' is used to highlight social issues, including political and moral themes, from the viewpoint of characters in the plays. The company will present 'Hamlet Speak,' adapted and directed by Ms. Curtiss, July 26 to 29 at The Chain Theatre, 312 West 36th Street, 4th floor.

Edward Albee Series Continues with THE MAN WHO HAD THREE ARMS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2023


The Black Box, Northern NJ's incubator for new and under produced works from world-class artists, in association with The Estate of Edward Albee, presents EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO, AN EXCLUSIVE STAGED READING SERIES OF EDWARD ALBEE'S PLAYS.  Next up is THE MAN WHO HAD THREE ARMS (1981), which ran briefly on Broadway in 1983 but closed shortly after being unceremoniously lambasted in reviews.

FAT HAM's Calvin Leon Smith Joins Staged Reading of EFFIGY at the Drama League
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 25, 2023


Following two full-scale productions in New York and Philadelphia, this staged reading of Wolfsmouth Player Company's foundational piece, Effigy, starring Leopoldstadt's Colleen Litchfield, Fat Ham's Calvin Leon Smith, The Niceties' Jordan Boatman, and more.

HAMLET SPEAK and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Come to the Chain Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2023


Renaissance Now Theatre & Film, led by Kathy Curtiss, specializes in freely adapting Shakespearean plays with additions of dialogue in contemporary prose.  This 'now speak' is used to highlight social issues, including political and moral themes, from the viewpoint of characters in the plays.  

Work by Dominique Morisseau, Sarah Ruhl & Dave Malloy Set for Signature Theatre Winter/Spring 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023


Signature Theatre has revealed its Winter/Spring 2024 season, with work from resident playwrights Dominique Morisseau, Sarah Ruhl, and Dave Malloy.

Photos: First Look at STOCKHOLM SYNDROME at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023


J. Bothwell Productions presents the world premiere of Stockholm Syndrome, written and directed by Kamal John Iskander, in the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival. The cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Ohad Bitton, Joey Bothwell, Sean Hemeon, and Jenna Zhu.

Exclusive Edward Albee Series Continues with MARRIAGE PLAY and FINDING THE SUN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023


The Black Box, Northern NJ's incubator for new and under produced works from world-class artists, is proud to announce that EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO will continue on Wednesday June 28th at 7:30PM with FINDING THE SUN (1987) and MARRIAGE PLAY (1987).

Full Cast Revealed For the West End Run of DR SEMMELWEIS, Starring Mark Rylance
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023


Mark Rylance returns to the West End this summer in Dr Semmelweis opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 11 July, with previews from 29 June, and running until Saturday 7 October.

Playwrights Foundation Reveals Finalists/Semifinalists For 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023


Playwrights Foundation, the West Coast's premier launchpad for exceptional new plays and playwrights, has announced the semifinalists and finalists for the 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival (BAPF), which will be presented in a hybrid festival (both in-person and streamed attendance options) April 12-21, 2024, per Playwrights Foundation's recent announcement to shift to a biennial festival structure.

World Premiere of Juliette Dunn's THE PUZZLE Extended at Hedgerow Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023


Hedgerow Theatre announced both a one-week extension and a virtual streaming option of the company's Barrymore Recommended world premiere production of The Puzzle by Juliette Dunn.

Finalists/Semifinalists Revealed For 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023


Playwrights Foundation, the West Coast's premier launchpad for exceptional new plays and playwrights, has revealed the semifinalists and finalists for the 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival, which will be presented in a hybrid festival.

Amanda Plummer Joins The Cast of JUST ANOTHER DAY at Shadowland Stages
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023


SHADOWLAND STAGES is gearing up for the world premiere of Dan Lauria's funny and poignant new play, JUST ANOTHER DAY, on the MainStage at SHADOWLAND STAGES from June 2nd to June 18th.

World Premiere Of STOCKHOLM SYNDROME To Play Hollywood Fringe
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2023


J. Bothwell Productions has announced the world premiere of Stockholm Syndrome, written and directed by Kamal John Iskander, in the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival. The cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Ohad Bitton, Joey Bothwell, Sean Hemeon, and Clarissa Park.

Free Staged Readings Of EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO To Be Presented At The Black Box
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2023


The Black Box, Northern NJ's incubator for new and under produced works from world-class artists, has announced a remarkable new offering starting next Wednesday May 24th.

STOCKHOLM SYNDROME is Coming to the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023


J. Bothwell Productions is presenting STOCKHOLM SYNDROME A psychological thriller in which a movie director arrives early at a posh hotel to pitch his latest project to a big star... but meets a mysterious woman in the lounge who perfectly undermines his plan!

Michael Shannon & More to be Featured in A Red Orchid Theatre 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023


A Red Orchid Theatre has announced its 31st Season. Learn about the productions, see who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Revealed For STRAPPED at The Downtown Urban Arts Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023


The Creative Co-Lab, in partnership with The Downtown Urban Arts Festival, is proud to announce casting for the showcase production of sTrapped, a new play by Arelia Johnson & Award-winning playwright Bryan-Keyth Wilson. Wilson is set to direct the piece, which follows seven strangers as they navigate conversations surrounding race, intimacy, trauma, sex, and sexual identity. 

THE ARSONIST OF VENICE Comes to the Hollywood Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023


Just out of prison for a string of inexplicable arsons, a celebrated novelist returns home to Venice, California with a dark and singular goal. Set against the splendor and privation of modern Los Angeles, this dark, poetic drama excavates painful human truths, exploring how early violence and unresolved loss can lead to addiction and madness. Hollow Visions Productions will bring The Arsonist of Venice to the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

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