Nilaja Sun, Winter Miller, Michael Hollinger, And More Part Of Playpenn Education's Summer 2018 Course Faculty
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2018
PlayPenn, the nationally-recognized new play development organization based in Philadelphia, is proud to announce their Summer 2018 Education offerings, which include both courses in Philadelphia and around-the-globe via a unique online platform. A number of internationally-recognized theatre artists are part of the program's faculty, including the return of Obie-winning performer Nilaja Sun, local favorite Michael Hollinger, and acclaimed writer Winter Miller.
Photo Flash: Anne Hathaway Lives Again In SHAKESPEARE'S WILL at HERE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2018
NACL Theatre presents the New York City premiere of SHAKESPEARE'S WILL by award-winning Canadian playwright Vern Thiessen, whose acclaimed play Of Human Bondage premiered at Signature Theatre in a Soulpepper production in 2017. It stars Tannis Kowalchuk as Anne Hathaway, the woman who married William Shakespeare. Directed by Mimi McGurl, performances run though April 1 at HERE.
Nilaja Sun, Chris Canaan, James ljames, and More Tapped For PlayPenn Education Series
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2017
An array of award-winning teaching artists are lined up to share their craft and art with theater enthusiasts, theatre artists and writers in 2018. PlayPenn, the new play development organization based in Philadelphia, is proud to announce their Winter and Spring 2018 Education Series, led by award-winning playwright and University of Pennsylvania playwriting professor Jacqueline Goldfinger, which features both face-to-face courses in Philadelphia and online workshops that can be taken from anywhere in the world.
PHALARIS'S BULL: SOLVING THE RIDDLE OF THE GREAT BIG WORLD Premieres Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2015
Producers Al Corley ('Dynasty') and Marty Kaplan have announced the world premiere of PHALARIS'S BULL: SOLVING THE RIDDLE OF THE GREAT BIG WORLD, conceived and performed by Steven Friedman and directed by David Schweizer, will play a strictly limited 5 week engagement from tonight, December 12, 2015 to January 16, 2016 at The Beckett Theater at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street.
PHALARIS'S BULL: SOLVING THE RIDDLE OF THE GREAT BIG WORLD to Premiere Off-Broadway This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2015
Producers Al Corley ("Dynasty") and Marty Kaplan have announced the world premiere of PHALARIS'S BULL: SOLVING THE RIDDLE OF THE GREAT BIG WORLD, conceived and performed by Steven Friedman and directed by David Schweizer, will play a strictly limited 5 week engagement from December 12, 2015 to January 16, 2016 at The Beckett Theater at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street.
Nilaja Sun's PIKE ST. Starts Post-Show Forums to Commemorate Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2015
Epic Theatre Ensemble and Nilaja Sun are happy to announce that the first week of PIKE ST. post-show forums will include representatives from the NYC Emergency Management Department and L.E.S. Ready! -- two organizations dedicated to rebuilding New York City after Hurricane Sandy and preparing for the next big storm. Audience members (and any individual interested) are welcome to stay after preview performances of Nilaja Sun's one-woman show to discuss and ask questions about the relevant social issues presented in the work. PIKE ST. will begin performances tonight, November 10, 2015 in the experimental theater at Abrons Art Center (466 Grand Street) with post-show forums running from this evening, November 10 until Sunday, November 15, 2015.
Nilaja Sun's PIKE ST. to Host Post-Show Forums to Commemorate Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, 11/10-15
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2015
Epic Theatre Ensemble and Nilaja Sun are happy to announce that the first week of PIKE ST. post-show forums will include representatives from the NYC Emergency Management Department and L.E.S. Ready! -- two organizations dedicated to rebuilding New York City after Hurricane Sandy and preparing for the next big storm. Audience members (and any individual interested) are welcome to stay after preview performances of Nilaja Sun's one-woman show to discuss and ask questions about the relevant social issues presented in the work.
TCG Announces SPARK Leadership Program
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2014
Theatre Communications Group (TCG) is pleased to announce the ten participants in the SPARK Leadership Program, one of the programs in TCG's Leading the Charge: Diversity & Inclusion Initiative, SPARK will create a more diverse theatre landscape by supporting the professional development of exceptional rising leaders of color who aim to take on executive leadership positions in artistic, management or producing roles at U.S. not-for-profit theatres.
Nilaja Sun Presents NIGHT OF SOUL Benefit 5/20
by BWW
News Desk - May 20, 2011
Obie Award-winning actress and solo performer Nilaja Sun (No Child…) today announced that she will present Night of Soul, featuring multiple award-winning soul superstar Maya Azucena, Brooklyn's own poet and prison activist Bryonn Bain, and singer Maggie Ritchie on Friday, May 20, 2011 at Intar Theatre (500 West 52nd Street) from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Nilaja Sun Presents NIGHT OF SOUL Benefit 5/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2011
Obie Award-winning actress and solo performer Nilaja Sun (No Child…) today announced that she will present Night of Soul, featuring multiple award-winning soul superstar Maya Azucena, Brooklyn's own poet and prison activist Bryonn Bain, and singer Maggie Ritchie on Friday, May 20, 2011 at Intar Theatre (500 West 52nd Street) from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Nilaja Sun Presents NIGHT OF SOUL Benefit 5/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2011
Obie Award-winning actress and solo performer Nilaja Sun (No Child…) today announced that she will present Night of Soul, featuring multiple award-winning soul superstar Maya Azucena, Brooklyn's own poet and prison activist Bryonn Bain, and singer Maggie Ritchie on Friday, May 20, 2011 at Intar Theatre (500 West 52nd Street) from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Epic Theatre Ensemble to Honor John Guare & Stanley Tucci at 8th Annual Gala March 9th
by Robert Diamond - Feb 26, 2009
New York's OBIE Award-winning Epic Theatre Ensemble (Zak Berkman, Melissa Friedman, Ron Russell, Executive Directors) will honor Award-winning playwright John Guare and Golden Globe winner Stanley Tucci at their 8th Annual Winter Gala to be held at Twenty Four Fifth (24 Fifth Avenue) on Monday, March 9, 2009.
Photo Flash: Palace Of The End
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2008
Epic Theatre Ensemble presents the New York Premiere of 'Palace of the End', a new drama by Judith Thompson.
Epic Theatre Ensemble Casts 'Palace Of The End'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2008
Epic Theatre Ensemble announced today that Teri Lamm, Heather Raffo and Rocco Sisto will comprise the three-person cast of the New York Premiere of Palace of the End, a new drama by Judith Thompson.
Epic Theatre Ensemble Announces Thomson's 'Palace'
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2008
NEW YORK, NY - Epic Theatre Ensemble (formerly Epic Theatre Center) announced today that it will present the New York Premiere of the new drama, Palace of the End by Judith Thompson. It was also announced yesterday that the Thompson play is the 2008 winner of the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for playwrighting.
Epic Theatre to Present Blackburn-Winning PALACE OF THE END
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2008
Epic Theatre Ensemble (formerly Epic Theatre Center) announced today that it will present the New York Premiere of the new drama, Palace of the End by Judith Thompson. It was also announced yesterday that the Thompson play is the 2008 winner of the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for playwrighting.