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BWW Reviews: CATF 2014 : UNCANNY VALLEY Uses Artificial Intelligence Technology to Di

BWW Reviews: CATF 2014 : UNCANNY VALLEY Uses Artificial Intelligence Technology to Display Genuine Emotion

by Johnna Leary — July 27, 2014
For a show heavily focusing on artificial intelligence and technology, Thomas Gibbon's Uncanny Valley displays a genuine feature of human emotion.
ShenanArts' FOOTLOOSE Opens This Friday, 8/1

ShenanArts' FOOTLOOSE Opens This Friday, 8/1

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2014
Join us as we celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of this classic story, unforgettable music and dynamic dancing.
CATF Welcomes Bruce Duncan and Bina48 for Lecture on Artificial Intelligence Today

CATF Welcomes Bruce Duncan and Bina48 for Lecture on Artificial Intelligence Today

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2014
The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University's Humanities series will host speaker Bruce Duncan and artificial intelligence unit Bina48 for a lecture on Bina and the Evolution of Artificial Intelligence.
Charles Town Kiwanis Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ at Old Opera House, Now thru 7/27

Charles Town Kiwanis Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ at Old Opera House, Now thru 7/27

by BWW News Desk — July 24, 2014
Join Dorothy Gale when she takes a magical journey over the rainbow and meets a dancing scarecrow, a man made of tin and a cowardly lion and together they face an evil witch only to learn what they already knew, that there is no place like home.
BWW Reviews: CATF 2014: ONE NIGHT Features Excellent Special Effects and Performances

BWW Reviews: CATF 2014: ONE NIGHT Features Excellent Special Effects and Performances, but Poor Plot and Pacing

by Johnna Leary — July 21, 2014
Though featuring excellent individual performances by talented actors and spectacular lighting and special effects, One Night suffers from a confusing script, two dimensional characters and dragging pace.
CATF to Welcome Bruce Duncan and Bina48 for Lecture on Artificial Intelligence, 7/26;

CATF to Welcome Bruce Duncan and Bina48 for Lecture on Artificial Intelligence, 7/26; UNCANNY VALLEY Runs thru 8/3

by BWW News Desk — July 21, 2014
The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University's Humanities series will host speaker Bruce Duncan and artificial intelligence unit Bina48 for a lecture on Bina and the Evolution of Artificial Intelligence.
BWW Reviews: CATF 2014: DEAD AND BREATHING is a Sarcastic and Sentimental Comedy with

BWW Reviews: CATF 2014: DEAD AND BREATHING is a Sarcastic and Sentimental Comedy with Show-Stopping Laughs

by Johnna Leary — July 18, 2014
Hospice care and cancer are not generally topics which leave audiences roaring with laughter.
BWW Interviews: The Cast of LYING IN STATE Discusses the Wacky, Wonderful Comedy

BWW Interviews: The Cast of LYING IN STATE Discusses the Wacky, Wonderful Comedy

by Johnna Leary — July 9, 2014
Most people have heard the usual jokes about some senators being so old, they are practically dead in office.
Contemporary American Theater Festival Announces 24th Season Humanities Events, 7/11-

Contemporary American Theater Festival Announces 24th Season Humanities Events, 7/11-8/3

by BWW News Desk — July 9, 2014
The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University has announced its 2014 Humanities events.
Preview Performances Begin Tonight at Contemporary American Theater Festival, Now Thr

Preview Performances Begin Tonight at Contemporary American Theater Festival, Now Through 7/10

by BWW News Desk — July 6, 2014
Expanded this year! CATF's Pay-What-You-Can Preview series allows you to experience the 2014 repertory of plays before they open at whatever price you care to pay.
Charles Town Kiwanis to Present THE WIZARD OF OZ at Old Opera House, 7/24-27

Charles Town Kiwanis to Present THE WIZARD OF OZ at Old Opera House, 7/24-27

by BWW News Desk — July 2, 2014
Join Dorothy Gale when she takes a magical journey over the rainbow and meets a dancing scarecrow, a man made of tin and a cowardly lion and together they face an evil witch only to learn what they already knew, that there is no place like home.
The Contemporary American Theater Festival Begins July 6

The Contemporary American Theater Festival Begins July 6

by BWW News Desk — June 30, 2014
The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University (CATF) begins preview performances on Sunday, July 6th.
Meet the Playwrights of the Contemporary American Theater Festival

Meet the Playwrights of the Contemporary American Theater Festival

by BWW News Desk — June 28, 2014
Meet the five playwrights of the Contemporary American Theater Festival! Click here for the performance shcedule and here for tickets.
Old Opera House Hosts 14th Annual New Voice Play Festival This Weekend

Old Opera House Hosts 14th Annual New Voice Play Festival This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — June 20, 2014
The 14th Annual New Voice Play Festival runs this weekend, June 20, 21 at 8:00pm and June 22 at 2:30pm at the Old Opera House.
BWW Interviews: Potomac Playmakers to Present William Inge's BUS STOP

BWW Interviews: Potomac Playmakers to Present William Inge's BUS STOP

by Johnna Leary — June 18, 2014
If the summer heat is already too hot for you, come cool off in Grace's Diner when the Potomac Playmakers present Bus Stop this weekend in Hagerstown, MD.
BWW Interviews: NEW VOICE PLAY FESTIVAL Offers Local Actors Chance to Create Original

BWW Interviews: NEW VOICE PLAY FESTIVAL Offers Local Actors Chance to Create Original Characters

by Johnna Leary — June 17, 2014
The New Voice Play Festival, opening on June 20 at the Old Opera House in Charles Town, WV,, provides the opportunity for audiences to witness completely new and original plays from playwrights all across the nation and vote on which play is their favorite.
BWW Interviews: The Cast of CALIGULA Discusses Debut of the Tragedy in Hagerstown

BWW Interviews: The Cast of CALIGULA Discusses Debut of the Tragedy in Hagerstown

by Johnna Leary — June 10, 2014
Though it's only June, if you're already tired of glittering summer stock musicals and comedy productions, a definite change of pace is available in Hagerstown beginning June 13.
Old Opera House to Host 14th Annual New Voice Play Festival, 6/20-22

Old Opera House to Host 14th Annual New Voice Play Festival, 6/20-22

by BWW News Desk — June 6, 2014
The 14th Annual New Voice Play Festival runs June 20, 21 at 8:00pm and June 22 at 2:30pm at the Old Opera House.
Jessica Lee Goldyn, Colleen Sexton, Mark Hardy and More Set for West Virginia Public

Jessica Lee Goldyn, Colleen Sexton, Mark Hardy and More Set for West Virginia Public Theatre's 2014 Summer Season

by BWW News Desk — June 4, 2014
The West Virginia Public Theatre has announced the lineup for their 2014 summer season, which will include actors Jessica Lee Goldyn, Colleen Sexton, Mark Hardy, and more.
Summer Stages: BWW Top Picks for Summer Theater in West Virginia

Summer Stages: BWW Top Picks for Summer Theater in West Virginia

by Johnna Leary — June 2, 2014
Theaters in West Virginia this summer will offer a much more contemporary and controversial offering of new plays.
BWW Interviews: Jay Huling Talks World Premiere of Comedy THE SING SING SUITE at Wash

BWW Interviews: Jay Huling Talks World Premiere of Comedy THE SING SING SUITE at Washington County Playhouse

by Johnna Leary — May 8, 2014
Most people have watched all of the great prison escape movies or heard the unbelievable stories about prison breakouts.
BWW Interviews: Monty Python's SPAMALOT To Open at Apollo Civic Theater

BWW Interviews: Monty Python's SPAMALOT To Open at Apollo Civic Theater

by Johnna Leary — April 29, 2014
If you are looking for a thought-provoking and relevant drama featuring heavy moral dilemmas and questions about human nature.
Old Opera House Theatre Presents THE DINNER PARTY, Now thru 5/4

Old Opera House Theatre Presents THE DINNER PARTY, Now thru 5/4

by BWW News Desk — April 25, 2014
The Old Opera House Theatre Company presents Neil Simon's dramatic comedy The Dinner Party, directed by Glenn Frail, tonight, April 25 and April 26, 27, May 2, 3, 4, 2014.
BWW Interviews: Old Opera House to Present Neil Simon's THE DINNER PARTY

BWW Interviews: Old Opera House to Present Neil Simon's THE DINNER PARTY

by Johnna Leary — April 23, 2014
Don't have any dinner plans this weekend? Come to the Old Opera House in Charles Town, WV, for an evening of theater featuring an unusual play by a well-known American playwright.
BWW Reviews: REEFER MADNESS Deserves Some Buzz: It Really Is a 'Hit'!

BWW Reviews: REEFER MADNESS Deserves Some Buzz: It Really Is a 'Hit'!

by Johnna Leary — April 7, 2014
One certainly doesn't need to get high to enjoy all the buzz from the Being Revived production of Reefer Madness, running at Frederick Community College through April 13.

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