The Aliens 2010 - Articles Page 14

Run Time:
2 hours, with one intermission
Opened: April 22, 2010
Closing: May 29, 2010

The Aliens - 2010 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Rattlestick Theater
224 Waverly Place New York, NY 10014

Two angry young men sit outside a Vermont coffee shop and discuss music and Bukowski. When a lonely high school student arrives on the scene, they decide to teach him everything they know. A play with music and shrooms.



Annie Baker has just concluded a highly successful run of her play, Circle Mirror Transformation, at Playwrights Horizons. Her first play, Body Awareness, was produced at the Atlantic Theater Company this past year.

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The Aliens - 2010 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 14

Photo Flash: LCT3 Presents THE COWARD
by BWW Photo Special - Nov 10, 2010


LCT3's world premiere production of THE COWARD, a new play by Nick Jones, directed by Sam Gold, opens on Monday, November 22 at 6:45 pm at The Duke on 42nd Street, a NEW 42ND STREET® project, 229 W. 42 Street. LCT3 is Lincoln Center Theater's programming initiative devoted to producing the work of new artists and developing new audiences. THE COWARD is the first of three LCT3 productions during its 2010-2011 season.

MCC Theater Announces Fall PLAYLAB READINGS 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2010


MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) has announced the line-up for their Fall 2010 PlayLab play readings of three new plays by members of the company's Playwrights' Coalition: Jason Chimonides, Adam Szymkowicz and Gary Sunshine, to be held on October 18, 25 and November 8, 2010.

Boyer, Conroy Set For LCT3's THE COWARD, Previews 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2010


LCT3, Lincoln Center Theater's programming initiative devoted to producing the work of new artists and developing new audiences, has announced that Steven Boyer, Jarlath Conroy, John Patrick Dougherty, Stephen Ellis, Richard Poe, Kristen Schaal, Jeremy Strong, and Christopher Evan Welch will be featured in its world premiere production of THE COWARD, a new play by Nick Jones, directed by Sam Gold, the first of LCT3's three productions during the 2010-2011 season.

LIFE OF RILEY, AUGUST, et al Set For Old Globe 2010-2011 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2010


San Diego's Old Globe presents AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, LIFE OF RILEY and DEATH OF A SALESMAN as part of their 2010-2011 winter season.

LCT3's THE COWARD Begins Previews 11/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 5, 2010


Previews begin Monday, November 8 at 8pm at The Duke on 42nd Street, a NEW 42ND STREET® project, (229 W. 42 Street), for LCT3's world premiere production of THE COWARD, a new play by Nick Jones, directed by Sam Gold. LCT3 is Lincoln Center Theater's programming initiative devoted to producing the work of new artists and developing new audiences.

Vermont Day Held At The VT Plays Festival At Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA 11/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2010


Saturday, November 6 is Vermont Day at The Shirley, VT Plays festival, a landmark local collaboration to produce break out writer Annie Baker's first three plays - Body Awareness, produced by SpeakEasy Stage Company, Circle Mirror Transformation, produced by the Huntington, and The Aliens, produced by Company One.

Water Tower Presents CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, 11/4-21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2010


WaterTower Theatre presents Circle Mirror Transformation which will be performed in the Studio Theatre, November 4 - 21, 2010. The cast features Lynn Blackburn as Theresa, Kayla Carlyle as Lauren, Lisa Hassler as Marty, Bill Jenkins as James and Ted Wold as Schultz.

Corcoran to Direct WTT's CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, 11/4-21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2010


WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin recently announced that Amy Corcoran will direct the Company's production of the award-winning Annie Baker play, Circle Mirror Transformation. The comedy runs November 4-21, 2010 in the Studio Theatre at the Addison Theatre Centre. WaterTower Theatre will celebrate its 15th anniversary with its 2010-2011 season.

Vermont Day Held At The VT Plays Festival At Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA 11/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2010


Saturday, November 6 is Vermont Day at The Shirley, VT Plays festival, a landmark local collaboration to produce break out writer Annie Baker's first three plays - Body Awareness, produced by SpeakEasy Stage Company, Circle Mirror Transformation, produced by the Huntington, and The Aliens, produced by Company One.

Cap Stage Presents WAR OF THE WORLDS, 10/31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2010


On October 31, 2010, Capital Stage will again present radio's single most famous broadcast. This fifth-annual, one-night only fundraising event will feature several Capital Stage Company favorites, including Jonathan Rhys Williams and Eric Wheeler, telling the story, exactly as it was told by Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre on air over 70 years ago.

Water Tower Presents CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, 11/4-21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 28, 2010


WaterTower Theatre presents Circle Mirror Transformation which will be performed in the Studio Theatre, November 4 - 21, 2010. The cast features Lynn Blackburn as Theresa, Kayla Carlyle as Lauren, Lisa Hassler as Marty, Bill Jenkins as James and Ted Wold as Schultz.

MCC Theater Announces Fall PLAYLAB READINGS 10/25, 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2010


MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) has announced the line-up for their Fall 2010 PlayLab play readings of three new plays by members of the company's Playwrights' Coalition: Jason Chimonides, Adam Szymkowicz and Gary Sunshine, to be held on October 18, 25 and November 8, 2010.

Cap Stage Presents WAR OF THE WORLDS, 10/31
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 19, 2010


On October 31, 2010, Capital Stage will again present radio's single most famous broadcast. This fifth-annual, one-night only fundraising event will feature several Capital Stage Company favorites, including Jonathan Rhys Williams and Eric Wheeler, telling the story, exactly as it was told by Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre on air over 70 years ago.

Previews Begin For Public's IN THE WAKE 10/19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will begin previews Tuesday, October 19 for the New York premiere of IN THE WAKE.

MCC Theater Announces Fall PLAYLAB READINGS 10/18, 10/25, 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2010


MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) has announced the line-up for their Fall 2010 PlayLab play readings of three new plays by members of the company's Playwrights' Coalition: Jason Chimonides, Adam Szymkowicz and Gary Sunshine, to be held on October 18, 25 and November 8, 2010.

Teatro Luna Adds LULLABY To 2010/11 Season Lineup, Runs 10/4-17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2010


Teatro Luna, Chicago's All-Latina Theatre, makes a change moving to the Greenhouse Theater Center for the second production of their 10th anniversary season celebration with a quirky new play entitled Lullaby, penned by one of their very own, Diane Herrera.

Previews Begin For Public's IN THE WAKE 10/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 15, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will begin previews Tuesday, October 19 for the New York premiere of IN THE WAKE.

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Plays At The Huntington 10/15-11/14
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2010


The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 29th season with Circle Mirror Transformation, an acclaimed new comedy by Annie Baker.

Boston Theater Companies Collaborate to Produce Works of Annie Baker, 10/15-11/20
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2010


Three Boston theatre companies will engage in a landmark local collaboration this fall to produce breakout writer Annie Baker's first three plays - CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, produced by the Huntington Theatre Company (October 15 - November 14), BODY AWARENESS, produced by SpeakEasy Stage Company (October 22 - November 20), and THE ALIENS, produced by Company One (October 29 - November 20). All set in the fictional town of Shirley, VT, the plays will run together in the first-ever festival dedicated to the work of this wryly observant young writer, which will be curated by the Huntington Theatre Company.

East West Players Features CRIMES OF THE HEART, et. al. in 2010-2011
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2010


East West Players (EWP), the nation's premiere Asian American theater, announces its 45th Anniversary Season, running from September 2010 to June 2011. This season, themed 'Shake It Up' includes MYSTERIOUS SKIN by Prince Gomolvilas based on the novel by Scott Heim, CRIMES OF THE HEART by Beth Henley, WRINKLES by Paul Kikuchi, and KRUNK FU BATTLE BATTLE with book by Qui Nguyen, lyrics by Beau Sia and vocal music by Marc Macalintal.

MCC Theater Announces Fall PLAYLAB READINGS 10/18, 10/25, 11/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2010


MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) has announced the line-up for their Fall 2010 PlayLab play readings of three new plays by members of the company's Playwrights' Coalition: Jason Chimonides, Adam Szymkowicz and Gary Sunshine, to be held on October 18, 25 and November 8, 2010.

Teatro Luna Adds LULLABY To 2010/11 Season Lineup, Runs 10/4-17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2010


Teatro Luna, Chicago's All-Latina Theatre, makes a change moving to the Greenhouse Theater Center for the second production of their 10th anniversary season celebration with a quirky new play entitled Lullaby, penned by one of their very own, Diane Herrera.

Burning Coal Presents Staged Reading of THE RIVER NUN, 10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2010


Burning Coal will present a staged reading of Chris Cragin's new play, THE RIVER NUN, directed by Tea Alagic, on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 7 pm. The reading will be held at Burning Coal Theatre at the Murphey School (NOTE VENUE NAME CHANGE), 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC. Admission is FREE with suggested $5 donation at the door. Further details can be obtained by calling 919-834-4001 or visiting our website at www.burningcoal.org.

Burning Coal Announces A Staged Reading Of OIL ON THE WATER 10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2010


Burning Coal will present a staged reading of Chris Cragin's new play, The River Nun, directed by Tea Alagic, on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 7 pm.

Baker, Kron, Rebeck and Ruhl Featured at Wicked Women of Off Broadway Panel 10/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2010


The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents and marketing firms, will hold the fifth in its series of seminars focused on the culture, business and history of Off Broadway.

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The Aliens - 2010 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2010 Obie Awards Best New American Play Annie Baker
2010 Obie Awards Directing Sam Gold
2010 Obie Awards Performance Dane deHaan

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