The Directors Company News

RED FERN THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Dorothy Fortenberry?s GOOD EGG, directed by Kel Haney.

RED FERN THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Dorothy Fortenberry?s GOOD EGG, directed by Kel Haney.

RED FERN THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Dorothy Fortenberry?s GOOD EGG, directed by Kel Haney.

As the former captain and current coach of the New London Lady Leopard Varsity Cheer Squad, Doretha Bolingbroke will do anything to keep the cheer bloodline intact. Her daughter Halle is poised to become captain, but when Doretha's old rival Nuella Percy returns from exile with her own cheerleading-machine daughter Charmain, the women must wage an epic battle for control of the squad and cheerdom itself. Inspired by Henry IV, Part 1 and the true story of Wanda Holloway.

Tony Nominated Choreographer & Director DAN KNECHTGES to direct The Directors Company Staged Reading of Cheer Wars. The play has a book & lyrics by Gordon Leary, music by Karlan Judd

Annie Ward announces the world premiere production of her adaptation of Yakup Almelek's THE AWAKENING, which she directs. THE AWAKENING will play a two-week limited engagement at Theater Three (311 West 43rd Street, NYC). Performances begin Wednesday, July 7 and continue through Sunday, July 18. Opening Night is Friday, July 9 (8 p.m.).

As the former captain and current coach of the New London Lady Leopard Varsity Cheer Squad, Doretha Bolingbroke will do anything to keep the cheer bloodline intact. Her daughter Halle is poised to become captain, but when Doretha's old rival Nuella Percy returns from exile with her own cheerleading-machine daughter Charmain, the women must wage an epic battle for control of the squad and cheerdom itself. Inspired by Henry IV, Part 1 and the true story of Wanda Holloway.

Annie Ward announces the world premiere production of her adaptation of Yakup Almelek's THE AWAKENING, which she directs. THE AWAKENING will play a two-week limited engagement at Theater Three (311 West 43rd Street, NYC). Performances begin Wednesday, July 7 and continue through Sunday, July 18. Opening Night is Friday, July 9 (8 p.m.).

Tony Nominated Choreographer & Director DAN KNECHTGES to direct The Directors Company Staged Reading of Cheer Wars. The play has a book & lyrics by Gordon Leary, music by Karlan Judd

Annie Ward announces the world premiere production of her adaptation of Yakup Almelek's THE AWAKENING, which she directs. THE AWAKENING will play a two-week limited engagement at Theater Three (311 West 43rd Street, NYC). Performances begin Wednesday, July 7 and continue through Sunday, July 18. Opening Night is Friday, July 9 (8 p.m.).

The Directors Company to produce staged reading presentations of Cheer Wars , book & lyrics by Gordon Leary, music by Karlan Judd. Winner of the Richard Rodgers Award for Staged Readings administered by the American Academy of Arts and Letters

Barbara Manocherian, Richard Willis and Anthony Barrile in association with Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director; John Alexander, Managing Director; Andy Donald, Associate Artistic Director; Brittany O'Neill, Producer) are pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed original cast will return for the Broadway run of NEXT FALL, the new American play by Geoffrey Nauffts and directed by Sheryl Kaller. The production will open on Broadway on Thursday, March 11, 2010 with preview performances beginning Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street).

Barbara Manocherian, Richard Willis and Anthony Barrile in association with Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director; John Alexander, Managing Director; Andy Donald, Associate Artistic Director; Brittany O'Neill, Producer) are pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed original cast will return for the Broadway run of NEXT FALL, the new American play by Geoffrey Nauffts and directed by Sheryl Kaller. The production will open on Broadway on Thursday, March 11, 2010 with preview performances beginning Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street).

Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, and sold-out performances every evening, The Directors Studio's presentation of Marion Bridge has been extended.

Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, and sold-out performances every evening, The Directors Studio's presentation of Marion Bridge has been extended.

Village Players Training Center, the education wing of Village Players Theater in Oak Park, is pleased to announce their Masters Class in New American Classics. The Masters Class in Scene Study compliments Village Players Theater's Mainstage Theme 'New American Classics' taught by Dan Taube, Artistic Director, Village Players Theater. The class begins January 30, 2010.

'Abby and June' Monday, January 11th, 2010; 7:30pm - $12, Wednesday, January 13th, 2010; 7:30pm - $12 The Tank at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

'Abby and June' Monday, January 11th, 2010; 7:30pm - $12, Wednesday, January 13th, 2010; 7:30pm - $12 The Tank at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

Village Players Training Center, the education wing of Village Players Theater in Oak Park, is pleased to announce their Masters Class in New American Classics. The Masters Class in Scene Study compliments Village Players Theater's Mainstage Theme 'New American Classics' taught by Dan Taube, Artistic Director, Village Players Theater. The class begins January 30, 2010.

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) is hosting a NEW WORKS READING SERIES to support new plays and emerging playwrights. As part of its mission statement, The Irish Repertory Theatre 'encourages the development of new works focusing on the Irish and Irish American experience, as well as a range of other cultures.'