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People's Light Announces 2011-2012 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2011


People's Light & Theatre launches its 2011-2012 Season with a selection of nine plays that promise to entertain, engage, and inspire audience members.

37th Blyth Festival Season Opens with World Premiere of Hometown
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 13, 2011


The world premiere of Hometown by the Hometown Collective officially opens the 37th Blyth Festival season on June 24.

Profiles Theatre Concludes 22nd Season With Fifty Words, Previews May 13
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2011


Profiles Theatre concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the Midwest premiere of Fifty Words by Michael Weller, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus.

Profiles Theatre Concludes 22nd Season With Fifty Words, Previews May 13
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 9, 2011


Profiles Theatre concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the Midwest premiere of Fifty Words by Michael Weller, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus.

Profiles Theatre Concludes 22nd Season With Fifty Words 5/13-6/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 25, 2011


Profiles Theatre concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the Midwest premiere of Fifty Words by Michael Weller, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus.

Theatre Artists Studio Presents Lenin’s Embalmers 4/7-23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2011


Lenin's Embalmers, by Vern Thiessen and Directors Debra Rich & Tom Noga

Theatre Artists Studio Presents Lenin’s Embalmers 4/7-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 29, 2011


Lenin's Embalmers, by Vern Thiessen and Directors Debra Rich & Tom Noga

Drilling Company Presents BIRD BRAIN, 3/13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2011


To share a delightful family theater production with a wider audience, The Drilling Company is remounting 'Bird Brain' by Vern Thiessen, directed by Hamilton Clancy, for an open ended run with previews beginning March 5 and opening March 13. The Drilling Company had presented the piece in workshop last Spring. This is the U.S. Premiere of a play that was originally commissioned by Carousel Players, St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada and debuted there to enthusiastic notices. It's about a hard working woodsman confronted with a terrible conflict: obey the laws of the land or protect the birds in his hat.

Drilling Company Presents BIRD BRAIN, 3/13
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 8, 2011


To share a delightful family theater production with a wider audience, The Drilling Company is remounting 'Bird Brain' by Vern Thiessen, directed by Hamilton Clancy, for an open ended run with previews beginning March 5 and opening March 13. The Drilling Company had presented the piece in workshop last Spring. This is the U.S. Premiere of a play that was originally commissioned by Carousel Players, St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada and debuted there to enthusiastic notices. It's about a hard working woodsman confronted with a terrible conflict: obey the laws of the land or protect the birds in his hat.

The Drilling Company Presents BIRD BRAIN, Begins 3/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2011


The Drilling Company remounts its production of 'Bird Brain' by Vern Thiessen, a fable for young audiences about being a little different.

Profiles Theatre Brings Back JAILBAIT To The Second Stage, Closes 2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2011


Profiles Theatre is bringing back its acclaimed Midwest Premiere of Jailbait by Deirdre O'Connor, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus, for a limited engagement at its new space, The Second Stage. The production closes February 27, 2011, at The Second Stage, 3408 N. Sheffield (the former Stage Left Theatre).

The Drilling Company Presents BIRD BRAIN, Begins 3/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2011


The Drilling Company remounts its production of 'Bird Brain' by Vern Thiessen, a fable for young audiences about being a little different.

Profiles Theatre Brings Back JAILBAIT To The Second Stage
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2011


Profiles Theatre is bringing back its acclaimed Midwest Premiere of Jailbait by Deirdre O'Connor, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus, for a limited engagement at its new space, The Second Stage.

Profiles Theatre Brings Back JAILBAIT To The Second Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 17, 2010


Profiles Theatre is bringing back its acclaimed Midwest Premiere of Jailbait by Deirdre O'Connor, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus, for a limited engagement at its new space, The Second Stage.

Harold Green Jewish Theatre Features Brochu & Thiessen et al. in 2010-2011
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2010


The Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company has announced their 2010-11 season which is set to include Lenin's Embalmers, Zero Hour, To Life, and more.

Blyth Festival 2011 Season to Celebrate Canadian History and Identity
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 19, 2010


The Blyth Festival is gearing up for another compelling season of homegrown Canadian theatre. The 2011 season pays homage to Canada-past and present-and explores ideas of the Canadian identity in a sometimes reverent and sometimes playful way.

Seana McKenna to Star in SHAKESPEARE'S WILL at Stratford 2011
by Abigail Arnold - Jul 20, 2010


The Stratford Shakespeare Festival has announced the addition of a 12th production to its 2011 playbill. Seana McKenna will present her one-woman show SHAKESPEARE'S WILL at the Studio Theatre.

Harold Green Jewish Theatre Features Brochu & Thiessen et al. in 2010-2011
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 20, 2010


The Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company has announced their 2010-11 season which is set to include Lenin's Embalmers, Zero Hour, To Life, and more.

APPLE Closes 4/3 at Boston Playwright's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2010


Phoenix Theatre Artists and Company One are proud to present the New Enlgland premiere of APPLE at the Boston Playwrights' Theatre.

LENIN'S EMBALMERS Closes at The Ensemble Studio Theatre, 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2010


The Ensemble Studio Theatre will present a world premiere dark comedy based on a true story, LENIN'S EMBALMERS, by Canadian playwright Vern Thiessen and directed by William Carden. LENIN'S EMBALMERS, part of the Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Project, plays through March 28 at the Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 West 52nd Street.

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