American Blues Theater (ABT), Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble, kicks off the Ensemble's 27th season with the world premiere of Illegal Use of Hands by Emmy Award-winner, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and ABT Artistic Affiliate James Still, directed by Sandy Shinner, August 31 - September 30 at Victory Gardens' Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue. Press opening for Illegal Use of Hands is Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $10 - $39. Complete ticket information including ticket on-sale date and performance schedule will be announced at a later date.
New Plays for Young Audiences will present Sing a Porpoise Home June 23rd- 24th at the Provincetown Playhouse, 133 MacDougal. [Subway: A, C, D, E, F, M (West 4th St.)]
Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV announce that the two nonprofit theaters will formally merge effective July 1, 2012 under a new name - Virginia Repertory Theatre (Virginia Rep). With a budget exceeding $5 million, four distinct venues, and an annual audience over 550,000, Virginia Rep will become the largest professional theater and one of the largest performing arts organizations in Central Virginia along with the Richmond Ballet, Richmond Symphony, and the Virginia Opera. Barksdale and Theatre IV celebrated the announcement and the unveiling of the new Virginia Rep sign today, May 20, at the November Theatre (formerly the Empire Theatre) at 114 West Broad Street at 4:00 p.m. after the closing of Seussical, thelast mainstage children's production under the Theatre IV name. Virginia Rep will transition into the new organization between now and July 1.
The Children's Theatre Network announces youth acting class, "The Play's the Thing!" Taught by accomplished instructor/performer, Anne Rhoades and CTN Director, Becky Fox, classes will be held at Performance Network Theatre, June 18th-29th, 2012, Mondays-Fridays, 4:30-6:00pm.
Commissioned specially for Florida Rep in 2006 by renowned children's theatre author, Kathryn Schultz Miller, Thomas Edison: Fire of Genius examines landmark events in the great inventor's life and shows us how he became a legend. Edison himself takes the audience on an inspirational journey through his childhood full of woes, the invention of the light bulb, and even chronicles his years spent in Southwest Florida on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River. A fast-paced and zany look at Edison and life at the turn of the 20th century, Fire of Genius gives audiences a rare glimpse into the life and times of 'The Wizard of Menlo Park.' Edison's journey teaches children that 'genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.'
In response to demand for tickets, Performance Network Theatre is extending the critically acclaimed drama, "Red," for one week only. Written by John Logan, "Red" will now run through Sunday, June 3, at which time it must close to make way for the summer comedy, "In the Next Room or the vibrator play." "Red" is directed by Carla Milarch and stars Mark Rademacher and Kevin Young.
One of the national leaders in theatre for young audiences, the Children's Theatre - located uptown at ImaginOn - has announced a season full of colorful characters, Broadway-style productions featuring professional actors, a diverse lineup of "spotlight" guest performers and lots of ways for families to save on tickets.
The Children's Theatre will present the live-on-stage musical BEN FRANKLIN AND THE HISTORY OF AMERICA May 16-19 at the Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071.
What if, one by one, all your friends and family started turning into rhinoceroses? That's the unlikely premise explored by the Children's Theatre of Charlotte's Ensemble Company. Made up of talented high school actors, The Ensemble Company presents Eugene Ionesco's "Rhinoceros" today, May 10 through 12 in the Wells Fargo Playhouse at ImaginOn.
Commissioned specially for Florida Rep in 2006 by renowned children's theatre author, Kathryn Schultz Miller, Thomas Edison: Fire of Genius examines landmark events in the great inventor's life and shows us how he became a legend. Edison himself takes the audience on an inspirational journey through his childhood full of woes, the invention of the light bulb, and even chronicles his years spent in Southwest Florida on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River. A fast-paced and zany look at Edison and life at the turn of the 20th century, Fire of Genius gives audiences a rare glimpse into the life and times of 'The Wizard of Menlo Park.' Edison's journey teaches children that 'genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.'
Dog in the Door Theater for Kids (DITD) announces a special workshop day event to celebrate their two-year anniversary of "lively stage fun for children."
What if, one by one, all your friends and family started turning into rhinoceroses? That's the unlikely premise explored by the Children's Theatre of Charlotte's Ensemble Company. Made up of talented high school actors, the Ensemble Company will present Eugene Ionesco's "Rhinoceros" May 10-12 in the Wells Fargo Playhouse at ImaginOn.
Commissioned specially for Florida Rep in 2006 by renowned children's theatre author, Kathryn Schultz Miller, Thomas Edison: Fire of Genius examines landmark events in the great inventor's life and shows us how he became a legend. Edison himself takes the audience on an inspirational journey through his childhood full of woes, the invention of the light bulb, and even chronicles his years spent in Southwest Florida on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River. A fast-paced and zany look at Edison and life at the turn of the 20th century, Fire of Genius gives audiences a rare glimpse into the life and times of 'The Wizard of Menlo Park.' Edison's journey teaches children that 'genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.'
This spring, Performance Network Theatre's educational outreach program, the Children's Theatre Network will be present the musical comedy JAMIE AND JORDAN today April 28 at 1pm, as part of the Saturday Series for Young Audiences. Jamie and Jordan features book and lyrics by Kim Carney, a Performance Network staple, with music by Gene Gaunt.
Looking Glass Theatre, celebrating almost 20 years of productions strengthening the voice of women in theater and the arts, presents the NYC premiere of Frankie Little Hardin's East of the Sun, West of the Moon, a new children's play directed by Naima Warden. See photos from the production, playing through May 20, below!
The Growing Stage, the Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theater on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey presents the New Jersey Premiere of DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER AND A FLY from tonight, April 27th to May 20th with performances Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00PM and a special opening night performance on Friday, April 27th at 7:30PM. Book, music and lyrics by Joan Cushing and based on the books by Doreen Cronin and illustrations byHarry Bliss. DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER AND A FLY is directed by TGS Director of Educational Programming Lori Lawrence with choreography by Jillian Petrie and musical direction by Laura Petrie.
Music by Mozart, including some works he composed as early as age five, interspersed with lively enactments of the youthful composer's letters to his father create a vivid picture of this remarkable musical wunderkind at the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's (LACO) final Family Concert of the season, "Mozart & Me," on Sunday, May 6, 2012, 2 pm, at the Alex Theatre.
The Growing Stage, the Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theater on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is set to present the New Jersey Premiere of DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER AND A FLY from April 27th to May 20th with performances Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00PM and a special opening night performance on Friday, April 27th at 7:30PM.
Dog in the Door Theater for Kids (DITD) announces a special workshop day event to celebrate their two-year anniversary of "lively stage fun for children."
