Circle Mirror Transformation 2009 - Articles Page 10

Run Time:
1 hour and 50 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: October 13, 2009
Closing: November 22, 2009

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When four lost New Englanders enrolled in Marty’s community center drama class experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. Annie Baker’s new comedy is a beautifully crafted diorama, a petri dish in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, the antic sadness of a motley quintet.

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Circle Mirror Transformation - 2009 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 10

Sundance Institute Announces Lineup For Theatre Lab at the Banff Centre 3/27-4/17
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2011


Sundance Institute today announced the artists and projects selected for its 2011 Theatre Lab to be held at The Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada, from March 27-April 17.

THE WINNERS Set for Irish Rep New Works Reading Series 3/25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2011


The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) continues its fifth season of the New Works Reading Series, supporting new plays and emerging playwrights, with a free reading of Rosemary Jenkinson's THE WINNERS on Friday, March 25 at 3 p.m. at the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) in Manhattan.

F*It Club Presents THE SPRING FLING- 8 Brand New Plays
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 24, 2011


F*It Club Presents THE SPRING FLING: 8 Brand New Plays by Berman, Brunstetter, Halfnight, Keller, McGraw, Oliver, Schultz, & Ziegler

THE WINNERS Set for Irish Rep New Works Reading Series 3/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 22, 2011


The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) continues its fifth season of the New Works Reading Series, supporting new plays and emerging playwrights, with a free reading of Rosemary Jenkinson's THE WINNERS on Friday, March 25 at 3 p.m. at the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) in Manhattan.

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Runs At KC Rep Thru 3/20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2011


Annie Baker's Obie Award-winning Circle Mirror Transformation opens Friday at Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage. Kyle Hatley directs.

RACE, NEXT TO NORMAL, & More Featured in Artists Rep 2011-12 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 18, 2011


Artists Repertory Theatre is proud to announce their 2011/12 season's play selections: God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, No Man's Land by Harold Pinter, Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol by John Longenbaugh, Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker, (I Am Still) The Duchess of Malfi by Joseph Fisher, Next to Normal book/lyrics by Brian Yorkey with music by Tom Kitt, and Race by David Mamet.

New Musical AND THE CURTAIN RISES Opens at Signature 3/17
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2011


Virginia's Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre has announced the artistic team behind the upcoming world premiere of the musical comedy And the Curtain Rises (formerly known as Wheatley's Folly), which begins performances on Thursday, March 17, 2011. And the Curtain Rises marks the third production presented as part of Signature's groundbreaking American Musical Voices Project, the largest commissioning program for new musicals in the country, following Michael John LaChiusa's Giant in 2009 and Ricky Ian Gordon's Sycamore Trees last year.

PURE Theatre & Nomad Theatre Presents of Fool’s Lear
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 11, 2011


PURE Theatre in a Co-production with Nomad Theatre of NYC is proud to announce the World Premier of The Fool's Lear by Randy Neale.

Victory Gardens Extends CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Through 4/17
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 10, 2011


Victory Gardens announces a one-week extension of Annie Baker's Circle Mirror Transformation, directed by Dexter Bullard. Circle Mirror Transformation February 25 - April 10, 2011 at the Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theatre, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The production has been extended through April 17, 2011. Tickets for the extension will be on sale beginning at noon on Friday, March 11, 2011.

ANGELS IN AMERICA, OUR CLASS, et al. Set for Wilma Theatre's 2011-12 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2011


The Wilma Theater is pleased to announce the four plays that will make up its upcoming 2011 - 2012 Season.

Lea Salonga, George Takei, Set for ALLEGIANCE Workshop 7/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 3, 2011


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced The Old Globe's presentation of a developmental workshop of Allegiance - A New American Musical.

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 Old Globe Presents Austen's EMMA, Closes 2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2011


Jane Austen's Emma - A Musical Romantic Comedy with music, lyrics and book by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon will close the Winter Season on February 27, 2011. Directed by Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun.

Photo Flash: CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Opens at KC Rep
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 24, 2011


Annie Baker's Obie Award-winning Circle Mirror Transformation opens Friday at Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage. Kyle Hatley directs.

Circle Mirror Transformation Plays Victory Gardens 2/25-4/10
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2011


Victory Gardens continues its 2010/11 Season with the Chicago premiere of Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker, directed by Dexter Bullard.

Circle Mirror Transformation Plays Victory Gardens 2/25-4/10
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2011


Victory Gardens continues its 2010/11 Season with the Chicago premiere of Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker, directed by Dexter Bullard.

KC Rep Presents CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, 2/25
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2011


Who would think that a drama class in a small-town community center could forever change the lives of its students? Welcome to Shirley, Vermont, and the world playwright Annie Baker created for her five-character play Circle Mirror Transformation, running February 18-March 20 at Copaken Stage. Kyle Hatley is directing, fresh from his innovative restaging of the Rep's 30th anniversary production of A Christmas Carol.

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Runs At KC Rep Thru 3/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2011


Annie Baker's Obie Award-winning Circle Mirror Transformation opens Friday at Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage. Kyle Hatley directs.

PURE Theatre Presents SUPERIOR DONUTS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2011


PURE Theatre is proud to present the regional premiere of Superior Donuts by Tracy Letts.

Gamm Theatre Announces New Season of Transformation
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2011


Tony Estrella, artistic director of The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm), today announced the theater's 27th Season (2011-2012) - an exciting and powerful lineup delivering The Gamm's trademark one-two punch of reinvigorated classics and powerful, provocative, up-to-the-moment contemporary dramas.

KC Rep's CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Begins Previews 2/18
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 17, 2011


Previews begin tomorrow and run through February 24 for Kansas City Repertory Theatre's production of Annie Baker's Obie Award-winning play Circle Mirror Transformation, directed by Kyle Hatley. Opening Night is Friday, February 25.

Circle Mirror Transformation Plays Victory Gardens 2/25-4/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 2011


Victory Gardens continues its 2010/11 Season with the Chicago premiere of Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker, directed by Dexter Bullard.

Long Wharf Theatre Presents THE OLD MASTERS, 1/29-2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2011


Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, present the U.S. premiere of The Old Masters by Simon Gray.

Circle Mirror Transformation Plays Victory Gardens 2/25-4/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 9, 2011


Victory Gardens continues its 2010/11 Season with the Chicago premiere of Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker, directed by Dexter Bullard.

Sundance Institute Announces Lineup For Theatre Lab at the Banff Centre 3/27-4/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2011


Sundance Institute today announced the artists and projects selected for its 2011 Theatre Lab to be held at The Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada, from March 27-April 17.

Circle Mirror Transformation FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Circle Mirror Transformation have there been?
Circle Mirror Transformation has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2009.
What awards has Circle Mirror Transformation been nominated for?
Circle Mirror Transformation has been nominated for several awards. These include Best New American Play and Directing at the Obie Awards for Annie Baker and Sam Gold respectively. The cast members also received nominations for Performance at the Obie Awards, including Tracee Chimo, Reed Birney, Peter Friedman, Heidi Schreck, and Deirdre O'Connell. Mark Barton was nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels, while Heidi Schreck received a Performance nomination at the Theatre World Awards. Sam Gold was also nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Circle Mirror Transformation won?
Circle Mirror Transformation has won several awards, including Best New American Play at the Obie Awards for Annie Baker. The show also received the Directing award at the Obie Awards for Sam Gold. Tracee Chimo, Reed Birney, Peter Friedman, Heidi Schreck, and Deirdre O'Connell all received Performance awards at the Obie Awards for their roles in the production. Mark Barton won the Outstanding Lighting Design award at The Lortels for his work on the show. Heidi Schreck also received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards, and Sam Gold won the Outstanding Director of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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