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The American judicial system is as much on trial as the defendant when twelve diverse jurors dramatically wrestle with their civic duty. Locked in a jury room, tempers flare and frustration abounds as their own prejudices, fears, and cultural biases boil to the surface in what was expected to be an open-and-shut case of an inner-city teen on trial for the murder of his abusive father.

The American judicial system is as much on trial as the defendant when twelve diverse jurors dramatically wrestle with their civic duty. Locked in a jury room, tempers flare and frustration abounds as their own prejudices, fears, and cultural biases boil to the surface in what was expected to be an open-and-shut case of an inner-city teen on trial for the murder of his abusive father.

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has announced that the West Coast premiere of David Mamet's presidential farce November has been extended by popular demand through Sunday, November 22, 2009. Directed by Ron Lagomarsino, November will have six additional performances: 8 p.m. performances Wednesday, November 18, through Saturday, November 21, with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22.

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has announced that the West Coast premiere of David Mamet's presidential farce November has been extended by popular demand through Sunday, November 22, 2009. Directed by Ron Lagomarsino, November will have six additional performances: 8 p.m. performances Wednesday, November 18, through Saturday, November 21, with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22.

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues its ongoing relationship with Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet with the West Coast premiere of his hilarious presidential farce November, directed by the acclaimed Ron Lagomarsino (The Gamester and The Imaginary Invalid at A.C.T.).

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues its ongoing relationship with Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet with the West Coast premiere of his hilarious presidential farce November, directed by the acclaimed Ron Lagomarsino (The Gamester and The Imaginary Invalid at A.C.T.).

Free Man of Color, a new play by Charles Smith in its New York premiere from October 2 through October 25 at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, New York, explores this and other hot topics in its true life story of John Newton Templeton, an ex-slave who was the first African-American to attend college in Ohio.

Winner of the Seattle Mayor's Arts Award in 2008 and Seattle's hearts and minds in 2009, 14/48 will run July 31 - August 1 & August 7 - 8 at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, Fridays & Saturdays at On the Boards, 100 W Roy St, Seattle WA in lower Queen Anne.

After more than a decade of mutual admiration, 14/48: The World's Quickest Theater Festival and On the Boards will join in an artistic alliance of the two arts organizations most-dedicated to featuring new work generated by the region's most fearless artists.

Winner of the Seattle Mayor's Arts Award in 2008 and Seattle's hearts and minds in 2009, 14/48 will run July 31 - August 1 & August 7 - 8 at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, Fridays & Saturdays at On the Boards, 100 W Roy St, Seattle WA in lower Queen Anne.

After more than a decade of mutual admiration, 14/48: The World's Quickest Theater Festival and On the Boards will join in an artistic alliance of the two arts organizations most-dedicated to featuring new work generated by the region's most fearless artists.

American Stage Theatre Company has announced Equity Principal auditions for their 31st season of plays and musicals on Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7 from 10 am to 5 pm. FENCES will begin rehearsals on August 25, open September 15, and close October 11 (with the possibility of a one week extension until Sunday, October 18).

American Stage Theatre Company has announced Equity Principal auditions for their 31st season of plays and musicals on Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7 from 10 am to 5 pm. FENCES will begin rehearsals on August 25, open September 15, and close October 11 (with the possibility of a one week extension until Sunday, October 18).

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Carey Perloff announced the lineup of the company's 43rd subscription season today. Running from September 2009 to June 2010, the season welcomes some of the best American and international artists to San Francisco and celebrates the 100th anniversary of A.C.T.'s historic theater.

Stale jokes and silly situations blunt the potential for scathing humor in David Mamet's sophomoric send-up of the Oval Office and its inhabitants

Village Theatre is pleased to announce its exciting director line-up for the 2008-2009 Mainstage Season. Andrea Dymond, Resident Director of Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago, will direct the new musical and season opener, Saint Heaven. Dymond comments, 'I'd originally directed an earlier version of Saint Heaven in a developmental workshop production, about five years ago, at the Stages Festival at Theatre Building Chicago. That's when I got to know Marty [Martin Casella, book writer] and Keith [Keith Gordon, lyricist and composer] who are every bit as gorgeous to work with as is their musical. I think Saint Heaven is unique in the fullness of its telling, the richness of its characters, and the variety of forms of deeply American music it uses to engage us in the story.' At Victory Gardens Theater, Dymond has staged a wealth of productions such as Gloria Bond Clunie's Shoes (Best Director nomination, Black Theatre Alliance) and Charles Smith's Free Man of Color (winner of the Jeff award for Best New Work). Steve Tomkins, Artistic Director for Village Theatre is set to direct the charming Disney classic Beauty and the Beast. Tomkins gave his directorial debut at Village Theatre with the 1988 production of Gypsy. This upcoming season marks his sixteenth season as Artistic Director for Village Theatre. David Ira Goldstein will direct Oscar Wilde's classic play The Importance of Being Earnest. 'I have been eager to direct Wilde's greatest comedy ever since I directed his earlier play A Woman of No Importance for the University of Washington School of Drama in 1994. If any play can invoke a spirit of pure pleasure for two hours, it is certainly Wilde's Earnest,' Goldstein comments. As artistic director of Arizona Theatre Company (ATC), Goldstein has received the 2003 Governor's Arts Award as Individual Artist for his contributions to the arts in Arizona. He has directed over 30 mainstage productions for ATC and has been a guest director across the country. Before living in Arizona, he was the associate Artistic Director of A Contemporary Theatre in Seattle. Steve Tomkins will also take on the original work Stunt Girl this season. His last three new musical projects, which include Once Upon A Time in New Jersey (2006-2007), Girl of My Dreams (2005-2006), and The Ark (2002-2003), quickly became huge hits amongst Village Theatre audiences. Lastly, Village Theatre is thrilled to announce Jerry Dixon as the director of the musical masterpiece, Show Boat. Dixon began his career as an actor with original Broadway cast performances in Once On This Island and Five Guys Named Moe, with other original roles in Bright Lights, Big City, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, new yorkers, and tick, tick…BOOM!. Dixon's directing credits vary and include tick, tick…BOOM! (Korea and Singapore), Crowns (Kalamazoo Civic), and concerts and special events for Tony winner LaChanze, recording artist Raúl Midón, Carnegie Hall, and the Belgium National Symphony. Dixon's directorial work was last seen at Village Theatre in 2007, when he was brought from New York to direct the Village Originals production of Barnstormer.

Catch this latest video show preview featuring November

Hollywood movie-maker and Broadway producer, composer/lyricist Mel Brooks and American comedian and actor Don Rickles attended a recent performance of David Mamet's November and met star Nathan Lane backstage at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre

Nathan Lane is due to appear on 'Live with Regis and Kelly' this Thursday, January 24, to discuss his role in the new David Mamet play November. 'Live With Regis and Kelly' airs each weekday morning national syndication - check local listings for time and station.

David Mamet's November officially opened on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre