“Legit repertory troupe comes to a small village in Ireland and, after a week or so of Ibsen, Chekhov and Strindberg the town is off its nut.”
That, in a nutshell, is the story of IS LIFE WORTH LIVING? — a gloriously goofy comedy that imagines the impact a steady diet of serious drama might have on the amiable residents of the seaside town of Inish.
The fun begins when the town elders decide to improve the tone of the place. Enter Hector De La Mare and his wife Constance Constantia of the De La Mare Repertory company — committed exclusively to “psychological and introspective drama: the great plays of Russia, an Ibsen or two, a little Strindberg.”
Dael Orlandersmith takes Chicago audiences on an electrifying journey through the spirit and soul of Harlem in her explosive solo piece Stoop Stories at Goodman Theatre. Hailed a 'triumph' (Washington City Paper) in its world premiere at Washington, D.C.'s Studio Theatre this past spring, Stoop Stories comes to Chicago directed by Obie Award-winner Jo Bonney.
The second annual edition of 1st Irish, a five-week-long all-Irish theatre festival coordinated by Origin Theatre Company, runs from September 1 to October 4.
The New York International Fringe Festival, a production of The Present Company, takes place from August 14th through August 30th, 2009.
San Diego Repertory Theatre Announces Final Dates And Casting For The 2009-2010 Season: LONG STORY SHORT October 3 - November 1, 2009; THE SEAFARER - November 14 - December 13, 2009; boom - January 9 - 31, 2010; CULTURE CLASH IN AMERICCA - February 18 - March 7, 2010; A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO - March 21 - April 11, 2010; THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) - June 11-20, 2010; and THE 17th ANNUAL LIPINSKY FAMILY SAN DIEGO JEWISH ARTS FESTIVAL - June 1 - 22, 2010
CenterStage North Theatre presents for its October 2009 show - the British Comedy 'Wife begins at forty' by Arne Sulton, Earl Barret and Ray Cooney.
The Castillo Theatre follows many avenues to bring new, experiment theatre work to their 42nd Street stages, and to the American theatre. The Fratti-Newman Contest is the only contest in the United States designed to encourage and find new scripts that engage the political/social/cultural questions impacting on the world today.
Two classic American plays by iconic, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwrights, two audacious plays by contemporary mavericks, a world premiere musical by one of America's greatest living singer/songwriters and the bonus option of a delicious spoof of a 1935 movie are set for Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum's 2010 season at the Los Angeles Music Center, it was announced today by Michael Ritchie, CTG's Artistic Director.
Choice Theatricals, in association with T. Schreiber Studio will present an industry reading of Elizabeth S. Davis's new play, Crazy Head Space, directed by Gabriel Barre. Presentations will be on Thursday, August 20th at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and Friday, August 21st at 1:00 PM at The Gloria Maddox Theater (151 W. 26th St., 7th Floor).
SISTER FANTASTIC PRODUCTIONS is pleased to announce the New York premiere production of Jessica Manuel?s THE ANTARCTIC CHRONICLES, directed by Paul Linke. THE ANTARCTIC CHRONICLES will be performed as part of The New York International Fringe Festival at Venue # 19 The Players Loft (115 MacDougal St, 3rd Fl) . Press are invited to all performances.
Dael Orlandersmith takes Chicago audiences on an electrifying journey through the spirit and soul of Harlem in her explosive solo piece Stoop Stories at Goodman Theatre. Hailed a 'triumph' (Washington City Paper) in its world premiere at Washington, D.C.'s Studio Theatre this past spring, Stoop Stories comes to Chicago directed by Obie Award-winner Jo Bonney.
Choice Theatricals, in association with T. Schreiber Studio will present an industry reading of Elizabeth S. Davis's new play, Crazy Head Space, directed by Gabriel Barre. Presentations will be on Thursday, August 20th at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and Friday, August 21st at 1:00 PM at The Gloria Maddox Theater (151 W. 26th St., 7th Floor).
The second annual edition of 1st Irish, a five-week-long all-Irish theatre festival coordinated by Origin Theatre Company, runs from September 1 to October 4.
SISTER FANTASTIC PRODUCTIONS is pleased to announce the New York premiere production of Jessica Manuel?s THE ANTARCTIC CHRONICLES, directed by Paul Linke. THE ANTARCTIC CHRONICLES will be performed as part of The New York International Fringe Festival at Venue # 19 The Players Loft (115 MacDougal St, 3rd Fl) . Press are invited to all performances.
The New York International Fringe Festival, a production of The Present Company, takes place from August 14th through August 30th, 2009.
Choice Theatricals, in association with T. Schreiber Studio will present an industry reading of Elizabeth S. Davis's new play, Crazy Head Space, directed by Gabriel Barre. Presentations will be on Thursday, August 20th at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and Friday, August 21st at 1:00 PM at The Gloria Maddox Theater (151 W. 26th St., 7th Floor).
The New York International Fringe Festival, a production of The Present Company, takes place from August 14th through August 30th, 2009.
The Castillo Theatre follows many avenues to bring new, experiment theatre work to their 42nd Street stages, and to the American theatre. The Fratti-Newman Contest is the only contest in the United States designed to encourage and find new scripts that engage the political/social/cultural questions impacting on the world today.
The Castillo Theatre follows many avenues to bring new, experiment theatre work to their 42nd Street stages, and to the American theatre. The Fratti-Newman Contest is the only contest in the United States designed to encourage and find new scripts that engage the political/social/cultural questions impacting on the world today.
SISTER FANTASTIC PRODUCTIONS is pleased to announce the New York premiere production of Jessica Manuel's THE ANTARCTIC CHRONICLES, directed by Paul Linke. THE ANTARCTIC CHRONICLES will be performed as part of The New York International Fringe Festival at Venue # 19 The Players Loft (115 MacDougal St, 3rd Fl) . Press are invited to all performances.
The Drama Desk and Obie Award-wining Mint Theater Company today announced that it its 2009 - ?10 season will kick off with two plays celebrating the art and antics of the actor.
Rover Dramawerks is pleased to announce their Tenth Anniversary Season. Rover Dramawerks' 2009-10 Season will be A Year of Premieres.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will embark on a two-week journey of South American music with conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya and the ¡Música Ardiente? Festival, May 27-June 6.The festival, presented by CNN en Español, will feature three programs.
Frist Center Announces Their Calendar of Events:
June 2009
Thursday, June 4 Gallery Talk: Museums in the 21st Century: Concepts,
7 p.m. Projects, Buildings
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) is proud to announce its 2009 - 2010 performance season with 34 extraordinary engagements at the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres, as well as the Falls Theatre at ACT. Shows range from performance art and comedy to legendary musicians, dance and silent film.
A.C.T. Young Conservatory proudly presents Bright Young People: The Words and Music of Noël Coward, a brilliant, buoyant tribute to one of the greatest theater artists of all time. This world premiere revue showcases everything you love about Noël Coward-the songs, the wit, the style-with scenes and music from his greatest hits, such as The Vortex, Design for Living, and Hay Fever, as well as lesser known gems, some of which haven't been produced since the 1920s.
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Mint Theater Company Revival Off-Broadway |
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