Previews: Powerstories Theatre's ALABAMA STORY at Straz Shimberg Playhouse
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 14, 2023
In a Season themed, 'Critical Issues Take Center Stage,' ALABAMA STORY revolves around the powerful and controversial topic of book banning. This subject resonates deeply with the current societal discourse on freedom of expression and the role of literature in people's lives. The play promises to e...
Powerstories Theatre Announces 24th Season of Shows in 2024
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 12, 2023
Powerstories Theatre's 24th season, focusing on the theme, 'Critical Social Issues Take Center Stage.' This season promises a thought-provoking lineup of plays that delve into pressing topics like book banning, anti-Semitism, and suicide awareness....
Previews: GIRLS IN THE BOAT at Powerstories Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 05, 2023
Girls in the Boat was inspired by the true stories of the U.S. women's Olympic rowing team. A group of intelligent, fiery young women fights discrimination and prejudice to compete in the male-dominated sport of rowing, finding an unlikely ally in a taciturn men's coach. Together, they confront ridi...
Girlstories Leadership Theatre Opens Applications For Summer
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - March 21, 2023
Powerstories, a working professional theatre, produces the nationally award-winning Girlstories Leadership Theatre program, providing young girls an opportunity to participate in the magic of creating live theatre while learning how to be a leader....
Previews: IN MCCLINTOCK'S CORN at Powerstories Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - February 21, 2023
Dr. Barbara McClintock was an autistic trailblazer, a female pioneer who broke boundaries with her maize (corn) DNA research. Despite bullying from male colleagues, she persisted in her studies. She triumphed in a male-dominated field, eventually earning a Nobel prize and changing the understanding ...
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards
by BWW Awards - January 23, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022....