San Francisco's African-American Shakespeare Company proudly announces the lineup for its 17th season. The season marks African-American Shakespeare Company's second season under the artistic leadership of acclaimed actor and director L. Peter Callender.
BURNING COAL THEATRE COMPANY sm presents WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2011/2012 Second Stage Series
The concept of Ajax in Iraq by Ellen McLaughlin is one that instantly intrigues. Taking the classic Sophocles legend and drawing parallels to the war in Iraq certainly raises an eyebrow or two. That being said, even though I am sure this play is an engaging read, when put into the hands of the masterful Flux Theatre Ensemble it becomes all encompassing. Flux has chosen to call it's current season of theatre 'Don't Look Away' and this very accurately describes the inner monologue of the audience at this fascinating production. It's rare to have an experience at the theatre that won't let you go, but this is one of those occasions.
The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Board of Governors announceed that Des McAnuff will continue as Artistic Director through the 2013 season. 'Mr. McAnuff is a very gifted director and leader who is much in demand, and we are delighted that he has agreed to continue as our Artistic Director for an additional two years,' says Dr. Lee Myers, Chair of the Board of Governors.
Charles J. Bright, 74, a co-founder of American Players Theatre in Spring Green, WI and one of the standard bearers of the classical theatre movement in America, died May 17, 2011 of complications following an 18 month battle with bladder cancer at his home in Great Meadow, NJ, according to classical theatre actor Randall Duk Kim and stage director Anne Occhiogrosso, Bright's life partners of four decades.
Macha Monkey continues its 10th season of fearless, funny, female theatre with a special remount of the co-founders first play, ELEKTRA (formerly known as Live Girls Do Elektra) by Desiree Prewitt and Kristina Sutherland. Macha Monkey presents a lightning-fast interpretation of the Elektra myth in which two actresses, Kate Jaeger and Erin Stewart, portray a myriad of characters. Each moment of this original production addresses the question 'What if Orestes never showed up?' Set to a backdrop of gin bottles, violent chariot accidents, gossiping neighbors, and an ending even Sophocles could dance to, this dark comedy returns to Seattle with a vengeance. The remount comes with a special curtain raiser performance: Scot Augustson's puppet retelling of the play Agamemnon!
Prime Stage Theatre presents ANTIGONE, closing May 22 at New Hazlett Theater. ANTIGONE is directed by Wayne Brinda and Meagan Reagle.
FLUX THEATRE ENSEMBLE presents AJAX IN IRAQ, WRITTEN BY ELLEN McLAUGHLIN and DIRECTED BY AUGUST SCHULENBURG
Prime Stage Theatre presents ANTIGONE, May 13-22 at New Hazlett Theater. ANTIGONE is directed by Wayne Brinda and Meagan Reagle.
FLUX THEATRE ENSEMBLE presents AJAX IN IRAQ, WRITTEN BY ELLEN McLAUGHLIN and DIRECTED BY AUGUST SCHULENBURG
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The aftermath of war is never pretty, especially when some feel betrayed by the people they fought beside. That is the central theme of Open Circle Theater's latest production, "Ajax". And although it had a few uneven performances, overall it's a stirring adaptation with some powerhouse moments.
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Flux Theatre Ensemble will present the New York Premiere of Ellen McLaughlin's (The Persians; Helen) AJAX IN IRAQ, June 3-25 at Flamboyan Theater at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural & Educational Center (107 Suffolk Street at Rivington).
AQUILA THEATRE (Peter Meineck, Artistic Director) is proud to announce their only NY appearances this season: four performances at NYU's Skirball Center (566 Laguardia Place). On Wednesday, April 20 at 8PM and Thursday, April 21 at 8PM, Aquila will present Luigi Pirandello's classic Six Characters In Search of An Author.
Guthrie Director Joe Dowling today announced 14 plays of the Theater's 2011-2012 season.
Guthrie Director Joe Dowling today announced 14 plays of the Theater's 2011-2012 season. The diversity of productions showcases the full potential of the three-theater complex, offering a balance of the classic and the modern, both in comedies and tragedies, as the Guthrie prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary in its Mississippi Riverfront building.
Macha Monkey continues its 10th season of fearless, funny, female theatre with a special remount of the co-founders first play, ELEKTRA (formerly known as Live Girls Do Elektra) by Desiree Prewitt and Kristina Sutherland. Macha Monkey presents a lightning-fast interpretation of the Elektra myth in which two actresses, Kate Jaeger and Erin Stewart, portray a myriad of characters. Each moment of this original production addresses the question 'What if Orestes never showed up?' Set to a backdrop of gin bottles, violent chariot accidents, gossiping neighbors, and an ending even Sophocles could dance to, this dark comedy returns to Seattle with a vengeance. The remount comes with a special curtain raiser performance: Scot Augustson's puppet retelling of the play Agamemnon!
Miracle Theatre Group, the Northwest's premier Latino arts and culture organization, announces its 2011-2012 season featuring an exciting line-up of five productions, including the world premieres of three original, company-created works.
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announced today eight plays to be developed at the 2011 National Playwrights Conference (NPC) under the leadership of Artistic Director Wendy C. Goldberg. The selected playwrights will spend the month of July at the O'Neill's campus developing and presenting staged readings of their work during the NPC's 47th season. Tickets for these readings go on sale Wednesday, June 8. Advanced ticket sales for O'Neill Members will be available Monday, May 16
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