Syracuse University News

Through grassroots funding the production has seen six sold out workshop performances of The Tramaine Experience at Theatre Row in NYC and Gorilla Tango in Chicago.

The producers of the new musical Peter & I have announced that the show will receive a production at the Chernuchin Theater at the American Theater of Actors as part of The Araca Project, a new program created by The Araca Group to support emerging theatre artists. The production will run October 6 - October 16, 2011.

FSPA Director Raye Lynn Mercer will present a How To Audition Workshop on Saturday, September 17 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in The School's Recital Hall at 38 Main Street.

'BAIT n' SWISH' are two plays by award-winning playwright David Sisco that chronicle the story of Justin and Charlie who navigate their way through a series of hilarious situations that force them to realize what they really mean to each other.

Tomorrow marks the debut of a pioneering partnership between Broadway's Araca Group, one of New York City's leading theatrical production and merchandising companies, and The Department of Drama in Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA). The Araca Group was founded by two Syracuse alumni, Mike Rego and Hank Unger; and Matthew Rego.

Producers Paula Herold and Alan Wasser announced today that the complete cast from the acclaimed off-Broadway production of Lysistrata Jones will transfer with the musical when it opens on Broadway this fall. Beginning previews November 12, 2011, Lysistrata Jones will officially open on December 14, 2011 at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre.

Odyssey Theatrical, LLC presents Odyssey - The Epic Musical, a thrilling musical adventure that follows Odysseus' epic journey home after the Trojan War, written by Matt Britten and Dimitri Landrain. Matt Britten directs a cast of twenty-five to be announced. Performances will be held at the American Theatre of Actors, 314 West 54th Street from Friday, October 21st through Sunday, October 30th. *Member, Actors' Equity Association. AEA Showcase.

FSPA Director Raye Lynn Mercer will present a How To Audition Workshop on Saturday, September 17 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in The School's Recital Hall at 38 Main Street.

Quintessence Theatre Group launches its second season with two classic comedies: Carlo Goldoni's THE VENETIAN TWINS, in a translation by Ranjit Bolt, and William Shakespeare's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, to be presented in repertory and directed by Alexander Burns.

Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, known for producing innovative and award-winning new work, is proud to announce its 33rd season featuring a newline-up of productions certain to spark excitement in 2011-2012.

New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) has announced JUSTIFIED, the 4th Annual Women's Work Festival running from Sunday, September 26th to Sunday, October 2nd at NPTC Studio, 456 West 37th Street.

Through grassroots funding the production has seen six sold out workshop performances of The Tramaine Experience at Theatre Row in NYC and Gorilla Tango in Chicago.

Colorfornia is based on improvisation, and the notion that how and what they paint is recognizably Californian.

Dancing Barefoot Productions and 134 West Productions will present the final performance of Poison Apple at Space 916 in Hollywood on August 20. The play comes directly from its sold out world premiere at Celebration Theatre in last month's Hollywood Fringe Festival. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8pm, and the one-act play runs 70 minutes with no intermission.

Legendary journalist, Ted Koppel goes one on one with Academy Award nominee and Tony Award® winner Frank Langella in a memorable interview on stage before a live audience.

The Flomenhaft's are proud to present portraits by artists represented by our gallery and in our gallery collection.

Capping a 20th anniversary season of milestones, the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival turns to the Elizabethan past with its rehearsal methods for The Two Noble Kinsmen.

A reading of a brand new musical entitled Peter & I will be held on August 4th at Ripley Grier Studios. Peter & I stars Chris Dwan, Julia Murney (Wild Party, Wicked), Jack Noseworthy (Sweet Smell of Success, A Chorus Line), Emily Padgett (Rock of Ages, Grease), Constantine Rousouli (Hairspray, Wicked), and Lucas Steele (Three Penny Opera, The Kid). The ensemble includes Kimberly Burns, Ben Hart, Geoffrey Kidwell, Jeff Leatherwood, Sharon Taylor, and Hernando Umana. Book and lyrics for Peter & I were written by Matte O'Brien who will also direct the show. Music was composed by Matt Vinson. O'Brien's most recent work includes the Whoopi Goldberg produced White Noise at the Royal George in Chicago and the Le Petite Theatre in New Orleans. Amanda Morton (16 Days) is the Musical Director for the piece.