by Herbert Paine - March 04, 2026
UNCLE VANYA arrives at Theatre Artists Studio with thoughtful intentions and a capable ensemble, though the results are somewhat uneven. Presented in Conor McPherson’s streamlined adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic, and directed by Carol MacLeod, the production leans heavily into emotional im...
by Herbert Paine - February 22, 2026
A joyful revival that reanimates the spirit of the show that once jolted Broadway....
by Zach Wetzel - February 22, 2026
This is a delightful and fun fairy tale production!...
by Tim Shawver - February 19, 2026
There have been previous stage versions of the Parker Brothers' board game Clue, none that had any connection to the beloved 1985 film or made any significant mark artistically or commercially....
by Cheyenne Lewis - February 17, 2026
Wars of the past are viewed by many as a necessary evil, and certain battles are even thought of as glorious or grand. This perspective overlooks the lives lost on both sides, the trauma so many soldiers have faced throughout history, and that many still face today. Southwest Shakespeare Company’s...
by Herbert Paine - February 16, 2026
Lean and evocative, funny and frightening, tender and profane...reckoning with how to survive trauma....
by Herbert Paine - February 15, 2026
Mounted with in-the-round polish and flair, Hale Centre Theatre’s GUYS AND DOLLS is bright, brassy, and built on rhythm. And for a few hours in Gilbert, the neon-drenched skyline glows, the dice roll, and Broadway’s Golden Age feels very much alive....
by Cheyenne Lewis - February 11, 2026
Although society may have tried to conceal them, bold and daring women have existed throughout history. Sisterhood and the realities of being a woman in the Civil War era are central themes in this musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. The Bridge Initiative’s concert version o...
by Cheyenne Lewis - February 09, 2026
Audience members who enjoy Shakespeare but are looking for a new take on his classic stories, or those who have struggled with Shakespeare in the past, will enjoy THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. This trailer-park take on the play is full of fun performances and laugh-worthy moments....
by Herbert Paine - February 07, 2026
The play is suffused with the sympathetic wisdom that defines Wilson’s writing. He looks at lives many would dismiss as small or defeated and finds in them an undeniable nobility....
Past Shows
NEW SUMMER SHORTS by Studio Playwrights (June 6 - 22)Enjoy 10 minute original plays by our Studio Playwrights. There's alway a surprise in store!Fri., Sat....
NEW SUMMER SHORTS by Studio Playwrights (June 6 - 22)Enjoy 10 minute original plays by our Studio Playwrights. There's alway a surprise in store!Fri., Sat....
NEW SUMMER SHORTS by Studio Playwrights (June 6 - 22)Enjoy 10 minute original plays by our Studio Playwrights. There's alway a surprise in store!Fri., Sat....
THE MEMORY OF WATER by Shelagh Stephenson (May 2 - 18)This engaging and hugely entertaining play provides an insight into the lives of three sisters...
ART by Yasmina Reza (March 28 - April 13)A sophisticated, stylish, stimulating, dazzling comedy and yet a moving, disturbing and provocative look at the serious...
THE CLEAN HOUSE by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Suze St. John (February 21 - March 9) ...
BIRTHDAY CANDLES by Noah Haidle, directed by Ron May (January 17 - February 2)Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe....
TWIST OF THE MAGI by Debra Rich Gettleman ( December 6 – 22)Inspired by O’Henry’s classic tale, “Gift of the Magi,” “Twist” takes place in a...
THIS by Melissa James Gibson (October18 - November 3) Jane is not ok. She is a poet without a muse, a single mother without a...
The Studio Presents: STELLA AND LOU by Bruce GrahamAn Intimate Dance. Humorous. Romantic. Tragic. Surprising!On a quiet night at Lou’s bar, three kindred spirits seek...
by Studio PlaywrightsOriginal! Fun! Surprising! You never know what to expect from our Studio Playwrights:Blank Canvas by Debra Rich GettlemanThe Encounter by Al BenneianExecutive Decision...
Theatre Artists Studio annual fundraising event with refreshments, a raffle and wonderful music presented by Matt Rollings, Ray Herdon, Renee Patrick, J. David Sloan and more.......
by Frank D. GilroyDirected by Carol MacLeodFeaturing: Shari Watts, Tom Koelbel & Spencer BorschelTim Cleary returns home to his parents after World War 2 only...
Directed by Kathleen ButlerFeaturing: Judy Lebeau, Laura Munoz Bottini, Tom Koelbel, Aaron SeeverSometime in the near future: What do we remember and what do we...
Theatre Artists Studio presents A.R. Gurney's THE PERFECT PARTY, March 3-26, 2023.For most of his career, Gurney has aimed his sharp, comedic arrows at the...
Our annual festival of ten-minute plays from our talented Studio playwrights is always a highlight of our season. We look forward to once again sharing...
Two married and retired nuclear scientists have chosen to live life in isolation until an old friend arrives with a frightening request. This compelling and...
This engaging and relevant play looks at a family and a community dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster. Relationships and reality, revelations and...
From the Treasury of American Theatre comes one of Albees classic masterpieces. As a family and their neighbors deal with fears from without and conflicts...
So what happened to Nora after her iconic door slam at the end of Ibsens classic, A Dolls House? Well, 15 years later, she is...
Happy Holidays! Lets party with the music and lyrics of one of Americas most beloved song writers, Irving Berlin! Let Yourself Go! A little singing,...
In her old age, will the queen of fiction mysteries, Agatha Christie, decide to do the one thing she's never done: Commit a real murder?...
Ezra Pound: Poet! Fascist! Literary Icon! Madman! About to be released from St. Elizabeths Psychiatric Hospital after 12 years, Pound finds himself challenged by a...
What happened on Rathmines Road? After the passing of her mother, a woman returns to the small town in Ireland where she was raised, intending...
Maude, a fifty-something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, has bought a painting for a few bucks from a thrift store. Despite almost trashing...
The Herd is a witty and heartfelt look at family life when it doesn’t turn out quite the way you imagined. It's Andy's 21st birthday...
This year’s offering in The Studio’s annual Great Playwright Series features two one-act plays by Arthur Miller. At the end of his career, Miller reflects...
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