The Open Fist Theatre Company presents their First Ever, FIRST LOOK FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS, with new works written by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, Steven Haworth, Karen Hartman, Julie Hebert, Neil LaBute, Rick Pagano and directed by Bjorn Johnson, Neil LaBute, Marya Mazor, Charles Otte and Randee Trabitz. The Festival will begin on Thursday, July 23 and run through Sunday, September 13 at The NEW Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. (former home of The Actor's Gang) in Hollywood.
Thanks to growing audience demand and excellent reviews, Performance Network Theatre is proud to announce a one-week extension of Jeffrey Hatcher's taut thriller A PICASSO starring John Manfredi and Emily Sutton-Smith (THE BAKER'S WIFE, THE HOME TEAM). The extension will include four performances: 8 pm Thursday 7/16, 8 pm Friday 7/17, 8 pm Saturday 7/18, and 2 pm Sunday 7/19.
Good morning Baltimore! Adapted from the 1988 motion picture by John Waters, this romantic musical-comedy (book by Mark O'Donnell and two-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan) graced the Broadway stage in 2002 and hasn't looked back since! Join Music Theatre Louisville as they present Hairspray, July 31-August 2, August 4-9, 7:30 p.m.; Matinee, August 2 & 8, 2:00 p.m. at The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater.
The A.C.T. Young Conservatory is proud to present members of its Junior Young Company in Moontel Six, Part 1 by A.C.T. favorite Constance Congdon (world premiere adaptations of A Mother, The Misanthrope, and The Imaginary Invalid at A.C.T.) and directed by Amelia Stewart. Life on the moon isn't easy, especially if you're a mutant teen.
Thanks to growing audience demand and excellent reviews, Performance Network Theatre is proud to announce a one-week extension of Jeffrey Hatcher's taut thriller A PICASSO starring John Manfredi and Emily Sutton-Smith (THE BAKER'S WIFE, THE HOME TEAM). The extension will include four performances: 8 pm Thursday 7/16, 8 pm Friday 7/17, 8 pm Saturday 7/18, and 2 pm Sunday 7/19.
Arena Stage's scheduled reading of Mary T. & Lizzy K. by Tazewell Thompson Monday, June 29 at 7:00pm at Arena Stage in Crystal City has been replaced with Lydia Diamond's compelling new play Harriet Jacobs.
Arena Stage's scheduled reading of Mary T. & Lizzy K. by Tazewell Thompson Monday, June 29 at 7:00pm at Arena Stage in Crystal City has been replaced with Lydia Diamond's compelling new play Harriet Jacobs.
Beloved children's books coming to life on stage and a vibrant, diverse musical performance of original songs for the whole family make up the 2009-10 Children's Theater Series, presented by the Community Engagement & Education Department at PlayhouseSquare. Formerly known as the Discovery Theater Series, the Children's Theater Series provides an affordable, entertaining way for parents and grandparents to introduce children to quality live theater and the arts.
Performance Network Theatre presents Jeffrey Hatcher's taut thriller A PICASSO starring John Manfredi in his PNT debut and Emily Sutton-Smith (THE BAKER'S WIFE, THE HOME TEAM). The show is directed by Tony Caselli (TAKE ME OUT, SUMMER AND SMOKE, STOP KISS, THREE DAYS OF RAIN). It opens in previews June 11 and runs through July 12, 2009.
Performance Network is proud to announce THE PLAY'S THE THING, a summer acting class for children ages 7 to 11. The class, taught by Children's Theatre Network Director Becky Fox and writer/actor/instructor Ann Rhoades, will begin on June 15th, with classes at 4:30-6:00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays at Performance Network Theatre.
The Classical Theater of Harlem (CTH) will present the Off-Broadway premiere of Archbishop Supreme Tartuffe by Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner, directed by CTH Co-Founder & Artistic Director, Alfred Preisser. Performances will begin June 12th and run through July 19th only at Theatre Row's Clurman Theatre (410 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues).
Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, proudly announces the sixth and final production of its upcoming 2009/2010 Season, as well as additional casting. Presented at the theater company's home at 416 West 42nd Street, the new production will be: A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK - the World Premiere of a new play by Playwrights Horizons alumna Kia Corthron (Breath, Boom at Playwrights Horizons, Force Continuum), directed by Obie Award winner Chay Yew (Durango at The Public). A co-production with The Play Company (Kate Loewald, Founding Producer) and Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director).
The Edgerton Foundation (Los Angeles, California) has announced the first round of its 2009 New American Plays Award, recognizing exceptional new projects across the country. An organization whose mission is to encourage the development of original works of American Theatre, the Edgerton Foundation has awarded $1.5 million in support since its inception in 2006.
The Classical Theater of Harlem (CTH) will present the Off-Broadway premiere of Archbishop Supreme Tartuffe by Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner, directed by CTH Co-Founder & Artistic Director, Alfred Preisser. Performances will begin June 12th and run through July 19th only at Theatre Row's Clurman Theatre (410 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues).
Whole Foods Market (990 W. Eisenhower Parkway) presents the Children's Theatre Network production of the healthy lifestyles musical Jamie and Jordon on Saturday, May 23rd at 1pm. This free event is part of the Whole Kid's Club. Registrations requested; please call 734/997-7500 to reserve a spot.
In response to sold-out shows and long waiting lists last weekend, Performance Network Theatre announces five additional performances of August Wilson's FENCES on Thursday, May 28th at 8pm, Friday, May 29th at 8pm, Saturday, May 30th at 3pm and 8pm and Sunday, May 31st at 2pm.
Learn the creative process and get a glimpse behind the scenes of Performance Network Theatre's production of August Wilson's powerful drama FENCES on May 24, 2009 at 5pm.
Performance Network is proud to announce THE PLAY'S THE THING, a summer acting class for children ages 7 to 11. The class, taught by Children's Theatre Network Director Becky Fox and writer/actor/instructor Ann Rhoades, will begin on June 15th, with classes at 4:30-6:00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays at Performance Network Theatre.
Back by popular demand! THE MAYHEM POETS return to PlayhouseSquare for the first time since February 2007 to perform their powerful spoken word opus that seamlessly mixes the power of personal expression, issues of diversity and acceptance, hilariously random topics and mind-boggling hip-hop rhythms. These theatrically trained performers tell gut-wrenching truths that will leave audiences forever changed.