Behind the Sheet 2019 - Articles Page 3

Run Time:
One hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
Ages: 16+
Opened: January 17, 2019
Closing: February 10, 2019

Behind the Sheet - 2019 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Ensemble Studio Theatre
549 West 52nd Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10019

Behind the Sheet is inspired by the story of Dr. J. Marion Sims, who is widely known as the controversial "father of modern gynecology." Inventor of the speculum and creator of a technique to cure severe gynecological ailments, he was a champion for women's health when medical schools taught nothing about female reproductive anatomy. However, he made his discoveries by repeatedly performing experimental surgery on his female slaves, including three, Anarcha, Lucy and Betsey, about whom no more is known than their names.

Playwright Charly Evon Simpson imagines the experiences of these women lost to history. In her play, Dr. George Barry purchases slaves who developed painful fistulas during labor. Simpson dramatizes their involuntary participation in Barry's surgeries, as they yearn for a cure and dread the pain of each new surgical experiment. Alongside their suffering, Simpson traces the friendships, loyalties and rivalries that develop between the women as they endure a string of failures in pursuit of the slim hope of relief.

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Julien's Auctions & Musicares Announce Headlining Items for Grammy Week Event
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 21, 2020


Julien’s Auctions announced today the marquee lineup of items to be sold at MUSICARES® CHARITY RELIEF AUCTION taking place live in Beverly Hills and online juliensauctions.com on Sunday, January 31st, 2021.

Alley Theatre Pivots to Produce a Free Digital Season and Cancels Live 2020-21 Season Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2020


The Alley Theatre has announced the cancellation of all in-person performances of the 2020-21 season. The following shows are affected by the cancellation: Born with Teeth by Liz Duffy Adams (January 22 – February 14, 2021), Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett (March 5 – 28, 2021), and more.

Ensemble Studio Theatre and The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Announce 2020 Artist Cultivation Panel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2020


Ensemble Studio Theatre along with The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced today the 2020 Fall Artist Cultivation Event for the EST/Sloan Project. This year's event will take place virtually, over Zoom, on Monday November 30 at 7PM EST.

Mad Horse Theatre Company Announces November Virtual Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2020


For November: Mad Horse Theatre Company is back with their popular BY LOCAL series, a November Artist Chit Chats and two LA Theatre Works streaming options for your enjoyment.

The WORKSHOP THEATER To Present Benefit Reading For New Sanctuary Coalition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2020


As part of its new Words Matter initiative, The Workshop Theater will be presenting four newly-commissioned one-act plays by Sylvia Khoury, Charly Evon Simpson, Matthew Paul Olmos, and Lisa Ramirez on behalf of New Sanctuary Coalition.

Wake Up With BWW 9/8: Broadway Stars Tribute Nick Cordero With 'One of the Great Ones', and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2020


Today's top stories: Watch Broadway stars tribute Nick Cordero with a performance of 'One of the Great Ones'!

Metallica and San Francisco Symphony Release Album and Film
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 28, 2020


Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2 is at long last available in stores and across digital platforms worldwide. 

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: August 1-2- with Cheyenne Jackson, Renée Fleming and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 1, 2020


This weekend (August 1-2) in live streaming: Cheyenne Jackson sings with Seth Rudetsky, Renee Fleming sings for the Met, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: July 11-12- with Audra McDonald, Andrea Burns & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 11, 2020


This weekend (July 11-12) in live streaming: Audra McDonald sings with Seth Rudetsky, Andrea Burns takes over at Stars in the House and so much more!

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Announces 2020 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2020


The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announced today the 2020 summer season which will be held entirely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Playwrights' Center Announces 2020-2023 Core Writers Gives Significant Resources To Further Playwrights' Careers
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2020


The Playwrights' Center is continuing its commitment to developing playwrights and new work through their Core Writers program. Seven of the country's most thrilling playwrights are joining the program. The 2020-2023 Core Writers are Sharon Bridgforth, Mashuq Mushtaq Deen, Andrew Rosendorf, Riti Sachdeva, Charly Evon Simpson, Crystal Skillman, and Jonathan Spector.

Wake Up With BWW 5/7: Shetler Studios & Theatres Closes Permanently, and More
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2020


Today's top stories: Shetler Studios & Theatres announced it will close permanently, and more.

BWW Interview: At Home With Dawn Derow
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 5, 2020


The award-winning singer-songwriter has been seen all over her social media doing yoga in her dressing gown and playing with her dog. Now fans can hear from Dawn what life out of town is like as she focuses, solely, on family, health and fitness, and her cute pooch.

BWW Feature: Stephen Mosher's Pandemic Playlist Number Nine - The Stephen Sondheim Birthday Edition
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 22, 2020


For Stephen Sondheim's 90th Birthday Stephen Mosher makes a list of 90 cabaret-themed videos of his songs. It's Epic and it will be a great way to distract yourself during your time at home.

Lantern Theater Company Presents William Shakespeare's OTHELLO
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2020


Lantern Theater Company continues its 2019/20 season with Othello, part of the company's ongoing commitment to produce the timeless stories of William Shakespeare for both the general public and local school students.

Wake Up With BWW 3/9: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Begins Previews Tonight, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2020


Today's top stories: Mrs. Doubtfire begins previews tonight!

Watch The New 'Icons' Interview Featuring Tony Iommi
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 17, 2020


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Photo Flash: Astoria Performing Arts Center Presents JUMP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2020


Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) presents the New York premiere of Jump following the critically-acclaimed presentation of Marguerite. The award-winning theater company continues their 2019-20 season with this production taking place at APAC Pop Up theater located at 28-21 Steinway Street in Astoria, Queens.

Lookingglass Theatre Will Present the World Premiere of HER HONOR JANE BYRNE by J. Nicole Brooks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2020


Lookingglass Theatre Company will present the World Premiere of Her Honor Jane Byrne, written and directed by Ensemble Member J. Nicole Brooks. Her Honor Jane Byrne runs February 26-April 12, 2020 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The Press Performance will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.

Astoria Performing Arts Center to Present NYC Premiere of Charly Evon Simpson's JUMP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2020


Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) presents the New York premiere of Jump following the critically-acclaimed presentation of Marguerite. The award-winning theater company continues their 2019-20 season with this production taking place at APAC Pop Up theater located at 28-21 Steinway Street in Astoria, Queens.

BWW PREVIEW: 2020 Summer Stages Regional Theatre Opportunities
by Jessica Vanek - Jan 17, 2020


Jess here. Happy 2020! And just like that, we've turned the page to not only a new year, but to a new decade. Now begins an advanced semester of classes, spring audition prep and... Summer Stage Theatre season announcements!

Ensemble Studio Theatre Has Released Details for the 2020 FIRST LIGHT FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2020


ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE (EST) (William Carden, Artistic Director) and The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation (Doron Weber, Vice-President, Programs) have announced details for the 2020 First Light Festival, part of the EST/Sloan Project to develop plays exploring science and technology.

BWW Interview: An Elf's Story: The Elf on the Shelf's Chad Eikhoff Talks Creating the Holiday Favorite
by Brooke Yunis - Dec 19, 2019


The director, writer, and producer of 'An Elf's Story: The Elf on the Shelf,' Chad Eikhoff, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the classic holiday film.

Violinist Yevgeny Kutik to Present MUSIC FROM THE SUITCASE at the Bickford Theatre at Morris Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2019


On Saturday, December 21 at 2pm and Sunday, December 22 at 2pm, Russian-American violinist Yevgeny Kutik, known for his 'dark-hued tone and razor-sharp technique' (The New York Times) is presented by the Morris Museum in Bickford Theatre with pianist Randall Hodgkinson. This program, entitled Music from the Suitcase, features works by Prokofiev, Stravinsky, Rubinstein, and Strauss. Tickets: Non-members: $40, Museum members: $35, Students with valid ID: $25

Casting Set for Dominique Morisseau's PIPELINE at Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2019


Casting is set for Studio Theatre's production of Pipeline, playwright Dominique Morisseau's searing drama about the school-to-prison pipeline and a mother desperately trying to keep her son from becoming ensnared in it. The production runs January 15-February 16, 2020 and is directed by Awoye Timpo. Starring are DC theatre favorite Justin Weaks (Studio's Curve of Departure) as high school student Omari and Andrea Harris Smith making her Studio debut as his mother, public school teacher Nya. In its recent People Issue, Washington City Paper's called Weaks a 'standout,' going on to say: 'D.C. theater audiences love Justin Weaks. ...Weaks came to D.C. for a job about four years ago, not expecting to stay. But he kept getting cast in shows, and lucky for local theatergoers, he's still here.'

Behind the Sheet FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Behind the Sheet have there been?
Behind the Sheet has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2019.

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