The adage a?oethe show must go ona?? has been a theatre credo since at least the mid-nineteenth century. But at this moment in time when shows, quite rightly, cannot go on, Palm Beach Dramaworks is ramping up its efforts to connect with its audience.
It was a starry night at the Kravis Center's Cohen Pavilion on January 25, with starbursts of lights on the walls, centerpieces of flowers with jutting stars and framed photos of famous child stars, and most important, starry-eyed burgeoning artists showcasing their talent before enthralled guests. That was the scene at Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2020 Gala: a?oeA Star is Born,a?? which celebrated an up-and-coming generation of gifted artists and highlighted the company's many education initiatives that nurture creativity and ignite the imagination. Marilyn Meyerhoff and Sam Feldman were the Gala Chairs.
Darius J. Manuel dazzled the judges at the NSAL Florida East Coast Drama Competition held recently at The Crest Theatre at Old School Square. Darius won the $2,000 first prize and an all-expense paid trip to compete at the NSAL National Drama Competition in Washington, D.C. Manuel lives in Lauderhill and is the Teaching Artist/Director of the Florida Children's Theatre in Fort Lauderdale.
The sounds infusing the lobby of the Kravis Center's Cohen Pavilion on March 16 were voices from a bygone era, those that filled the airwaves when radio reigned and families gathered 'round to listen to all kinds of programs - not just music but mysteries, comedies, adventure stories, and police procedurals.
The National Society of Arts and Letters has discovered an array of stars including actress Shirley MacLaine, opera singer Jessye Norman, Broadway great Megan Hilty. Now, the Florida East Coast Chapter, (including the Keys to Orlando) is seeking dramatic actors and operatic singers to compete for their moment in the spotlight! Applications for The National Drama Competition and the Dorothy Lincoln-Smith Competition are now open at www.nsalfloridaeast.org.
Palm Beach Dramaworks is pleased to announce that educator, director, and actor Bruce Linser has joined the staff as Manager of The Dramaworkshop, the company's lab for developing new plays.
'Oh, it's very pretty, isn't it! We're going to have fun,' Truman Capote said as he walked into his Black & White Ball on November 28, 1966, according to The New York Times. He might have said the same thing on March 11, had he walked into the Kravis Center's Cohen Pavilion for Palm Beach Dramaworks
Thanks to a very generous donation from a member of its Board of Directors, Palm Beach Dramaworks is establishing an education department with the goal of introducing young people to the joys of theatre and encouraging and inspiring their participation in the art form. Gary Cadwallader has been named Director of Education and Community Engagement, and joined the staff on May 2.
The ribbon cutting ceremony for Palm Beach Dramaworks' Diane & Mark Perlberg Studio Theatre took place on Tuesday, April 5. Talking part were Producing Artistic Director William Hayes, Managing Director Sue Ellen Beryl, West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio, Diane Perlberg, and Mark Perlberg. The studio theatre is the home of The Dramaworkshop, PBD's lab for developing new plays. Jennifer Fawcett's Buried Cities, the lab's first developmental production, opens on Friday, April 8. Scroll down for photos from the ribbon-cutting!
West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio will be on hand to help celebrate as Palm Beach Dramaworks opens its new Diane & Mark Perlberg Studio Theatre with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, April 5 at 4:30pm.
West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio will be on hand to help celebrate as Palm Beach Dramaworks opens its new Diane & Mark Perlberg Studio Theatre with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 5 at 4:30pm.
Palm Beach Dramaworks is pleased to announce that it has been named the 2016 recipient of the Muse Award for Outstanding Major Arts & Cultural Organization (Budget Over $500,000) by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. The awards will be presented on Thursday, March 31, at the Kravis Center's Cohen Pavilion.
In an effort to introduce new audiences to live theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks is inviting those aged 18 - 40 toPay Your Age for Sunday evening performances. Additionally, participants can bring their ticket to Subculture Coffee for 50% off coffee, Hullabaloo for 2-for-1 wines by the glass, or LongBoards for 2-for-1 draft beers.
Nine individuals will be honored with the South Florida Theatre League's Remy Awards, which will be presented at the League's annual holiday celebration on December 7, 2015 at Stache in Fort Lauderdale.
Palm Beach Dramaworks is thrilled to announce that earlier today we completed the purchase of our theatre and took ownership - almost a year ahead of schedule! The early closing was made possible thanks to our naming donors, Don & Ann Brown, who very generously offered to pay the remainder of their Capital Campaign pledge earlier than anticipated.
Murder! Duplicity! Revenge! It all happens at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre tonight, February 24, when Palm Beach Dramaworks presents a recreation of the Lux Radio Theatre's 1950 broadcast of James M. Cain's Double Indemnity. Proceeds from this one-night only event, which includes a dessert reception following the 7:30 performance, benefit PBD's Theatre Guild. 1940s attire optional!
Murder! Duplicity! Revenge! It all happens at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre on February 24, when Palm Beach Dramaworks presents a recreation of the Lux Radio Theatre's 1950 broadcast of James M. Cain's Double Indemnity. Proceeds from this one-night only event, which includes a dessert reception following the 7:30 performance, benefit PBD's Theatre Guild. 1940s attire optional!
Legendary stage and film actor Joel Grey will kick off Palm Beach Dramaworks' audience appeal to support the country's leading entertainment industry service organization, The Actors Fund at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis Street).The weekend's activities begin with a pre-show reception and pre-performance curtain speech tonight, March 28th --- opening night of Horton Foote's recent Broadway hit play 'Dividing the Estate.'
Legendary stage and film actor Joel Grey will kick off Palm Beach Dramaworks' audience appeal to support the country's leading entertainment industry service organization, The Actors Fund at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis Street).The weekend's activities begin with a pre-show reception and pre-performance curtain speech on Friday, March 28th --- opening night of Horton Foote's recent Broadway hit play 'Dividing the Estate.' Mr. Grey will also be the guest of honor at a gala brunch on Saturday, March 29th. Last year's campaign of post performance fund drives, organized by Dramaworks, amassed a donation of over $18,000 to The Actors Fund.
The Naked Stage presents THE NAKED STAGE'S 24 HOUR THEATRE PROJECT 2013! at Palm Beach Dramaworks today, October 28th at 8 p.m.
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