Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF continues its 2010-2011 Season with a searing one-man adaptation of the old English epic, Beowulf, playing at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center from February 23 - March 20, 2011.
The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announces the Midwest Premiere of This, by Melissa James Gibson, opening Thursday, March 31, 2011 on the Phoenix Mainstage and playing through Sunday, April 24, 2011.
Following the record breaking success of Disney's 101 Dalmatians at The Way Off Broadway Children's Theatre, the theatre will next be the home of one of the most memorable tales in storybook history. Continuing the 2011 Season this spring will be the story and adventures of The Three Little Pigs, opening Saturday, April 9th.
Performance Network Theatre presents 'Fables Galore and More' on Saturday, March 26 at 1pm. This all-ages show, part of the Children's Theatre Network's Saturday Series for Young Audiences, will be followed by a milk and cookies reception.
From March 4-13, Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents "And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank", a heart-wrenching look at the Holocaust through the eyes of young people who grew up during this dark period of history. This production is recommended for ages 10 and up.
From the theatre that brought audiences the stunning 2009 production of August Wilson's 'Fences,' comes another Pulitzer Prize-winning play by the esteemed 20th century playwright. 'The Piano Lesson' will run March 3 - April 3, 2011.
Sherry Lynn (Evans) loves what she does. You can hear it in her voice when she talks about the Children's Theatre Group of Southern California, and their latest production, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, opening March 4th.
How I Became a Pirate, based on the bestselling children's book by Melinda Long with illustrations by David Shannon, has been touring Southwest Florida schools since November, and played to packed houses in the Lunchbox Theatre Series this fall. Admission for the Series is $12, and includes the performance, an interactive pirate workshop, and a lunch provided by The Morgan House.
From March 4-13, Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents "And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank", a heart-wrenching look at the Holocaust through the eyes of young people who grew up during this dark period of history. This production is recommended for ages 10 and up.
How I Became a Pirate, based on the bestselling children's book by Melinda Long with illustrations by David Shannon, has been touring Southwest Florida schools since November, and played to packed houses in the Lunchbox Theatre Series this fall. Admission for the Series is $12, and includes the performance, an interactive pirate workshop, and a lunch provided by The Morgan House.
Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside of American Blues Theater (ABT), Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble, proudly announces the Ensemble's 26th season.
Directed by Orlando Shakes Artistic Director Jim Helsinger, Beowulf features actor/writer Charlie Bethel in a one-hour solo performance that is both a faithful adaptation and utterly accessible for those who slept through Medieval Lit. Based on the classic monster tale and morality poem, the intrepid hero, Beowulf, travels across the sea to save a kingdom from Grendel, an evil, man-eating monster, and its equally demonic mother, only to die in battle with an avaricious dragon.
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF continues its 2010-2011 Season with a searing one-man adaptation of the old English epic, Beowulf, playing at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center from February 23 - March 20, 2011.
Theater at The Tank Presents: My Dear Lewis Thursday, February 10, 2011; 7:30pm
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater continues its 16th season with the world premiere of The Hallway Trilogy, three full length plays set fifty years apart (1953, 2003, 2053) by Adam Rapp.
Performance Network Theatre announces it's production of 'The War Since Eve,' by Michigan playwright, Kim Carney. The comedy will close on February 13. 'Eve' is directed by PNT Artistic Director, David Wolber, and features Henrietta Hemelin, Sarab Kamoo ('Sonia Flew') and Leah Smith.
From March 4-13, Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents "And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank", a heart-wrenching look at the Holocaust through the eyes of young people who grew up during this dark period of history. This production is recommended for ages 10 and up.
Performance Network Theatre presents 'Fables Galore and More' on Saturday, February 12 at 1pm.
Theater at The Tank Presents: My Dear Lewis Thursday, February 10, 2011; 7:30pm
The University of Minnesota is presenting the world premiere of the play Journey, a new English translation and adaption of Hayy ibn Yaqzan, considered one of the spiritual and scientific masterpieces of the medieval Islamic world. Written in the 12th century by Ibn Tufayl, an Andalusian Muslim philosopher and physician, it is the story of the parentless boy Hayy, who is raised in the wild by a gazelle. The death of his gazelle mother sends Hayy on a voyage of scientific inquiry and self-discovery.
