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BWW Reviews: Florida Rep Casts Magical Spell with FANTASTICKS
by Chris Silk - Mar 25, 2013
Call. Now. Get tickets to the Florida Rep production of 'The Fantasticks.' You, dear readers, will love the show. The opening night audience cooed in delight and sheer merriment at streamers and confetti and the banging of a drum. The smooth glissando of a harp evokes a garden, washed in lunar rays, the rapid tapping of piano keys the gallop of brigands. (more...)
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The Kitchen Theatre Company Presents OPUS, 10/17-11/11
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 10, 2012
Sex, Drugs and Chamber Music! The Kitchen Theatre Company's 22nd Season continues with a deliciously constructed and dramatic play about a renowned string quartet. Equal parts mystery, romance, and backstage drama, Opus by Michael Hollinger runs October 17th to November 11th at the Kitchen Theatre in downtown Ithaca. Previews are October 17, 18, and 19, Opening Night is October 20, and the play continues through November 11, 2012. (more...)
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Photo Flash: First Look at Kitchen Theatre's OPUS
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2012
The Kitchen Theatre Company's 22nd Season continues with a play about a renowned string quartet. Equal parts mystery, romance, and backstage drama, Opus by Michael Hollinger runs October 17th to November 11th at the Kitchen Theatre in downtown Ithaca. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below. (more...)
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The Kitchen Theatre Company Presents OPUS, Now thru 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2012
Sex, Drugs and Chamber Music! The Kitchen Theatre Company's 22nd Season continues with a deliciously constructed and dramatic play about a renowned string quartet. Equal parts mystery, romance, and backstage drama, Opus by Michael Hollinger runs tonight, October 17th to November 11th at the Kitchen Theatre in downtown Ithaca. Previews are tonight, October 17, 18, and 19, Opening Night is October 20, and the play continues through November 11, 2012. (more...)
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The Kitchen Theatre Company Presents OPUS, 10/17-11/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 07, 2012
Sex, Drugs and Chamber Music! The Kitchen Theatre Company's 22nd Season continues with a deliciously constructed and dramatic play about a renowned string quartet. Equal parts mystery, romance, and backstage drama, Opus by Michael Hollinger runs October 17th to November 11th at the Kitchen Theatre in downtown Ithaca. Previews are October 17, 18, and 19, Opening Night is October 20, and the play continues through November 11, 2012. (more...)
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Kitchen Theatre Announces Fall Acting Classes
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2012
This Fall, the Kitchen Theatre will offer a series of acting classes every Monday in October from 7-9PM. Geared for participants ages 15 and up, the classes will include a mix of theatre games and exercises along with detailed discussions and demonstrations on how to break down a script, how to establish objectives and beats, and how to build a character. Eventually, the group will take to the stage, rehearsing short scenes and exploring staging and how to play to an audience. The series will conclude with an informal gathering on October 29th. (more...)
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Recession Hits Home in 'Tender'
by Nancy Grossman - Jul 16, 2010
The Gloucester Stage Company presents world premiere as second offering of 31st season focusing on themes of love, laughter, and redemption (more...)
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'Opus' New Drama Brings In 2010 At Florida Rep
by Beau Higgins - Dec 24, 2009
Clavelli, Powers and Burttram have each appeared extensively with Florida Rep, and all three were seen in last season's Dancing at Lughnasa. Clavelli & Burttram make their first appearance of many this season in Opus, while Powers takes his final bow after beginning the season with Boeing-Boeing and Dial 'M' for Murder. Nowicki and Davies each make their second appearance with Florida Rep in Opus. Seen in last season's Art of Murder, Nowicki has worked extensively in film and television, and appeared in Opus with Orlando Shakespeare Theatre in 2008. Mr. Davies, a long-time company member with Cincinnati Shakespeare, is now a Florida based actor who made his Florida Rep debut earlier this season Dial 'M' for Murder.
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Assume Crash Positions For 'Boeing-Boeing' At Florida Rep
by Beau Higgins - Nov 01, 2009
All Florida Rep regulars, Powers has appeared in Doubt, The Glass Menagerie and the Rep's nationally acclaimed, Dancing at Lughnasa, while Gibson appeared in Almost Maine and, most recently, opposite Powers in Born Yesterday. Both Lomax and Phillips are back onstage at the Rep after having previously appeared together as featured dancers in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
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Tony Winning Drama 'Dancing At Lughnasa'
by Beau Higgins - Dec 29, 2008
Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play, Dancing at Lughnasa is a memory play told through the eyes of Michael Evans, now a man, who recalls the summer he spent with his mother and her four maiden sisters in a tiny and impoverished Irish home in 1936. Set against the backdrop of the pagan festival of Lughnasa, the story of changing times and the strength of one family's bond unfolds as the music of their first wireless set casts its spell under the hot August sun.
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'Born Yesterday' A Perfect Election Season Comedy
by Beau Higgins - Oct 20, 2008
Born Yesterday is the play that made Judy Holiday famous, and the film adaptation launched her into stardom. Her performance as Billie won her both the Tony Award and the Oscar. It is the story of what happens when Harry Brock, a corrupt tycoon, comes to Washington with his showgirl mistress, Billie, in tow. (more...)
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Tennessee Williams' Classic 'The Glass Menagerie'
by Beau Higgins - Sep 17, 2008
'The Glass Menagerie' is one of our greatest works of drama, and we feel it is a play that the our community should see,' said Producing Artistic Director, Robert Cacioppo. 'It is a uniquely American story that gives us an important look at Tennessee Williams' first major work and at a very dark period of our country's history.' (more...)
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