Rebecca Wright News

Penobscot Theatre Company has announced the cast and design team for its holiday production of ANNIE (December 5 - December 29th). Tickets will go on sale to the public, Monday, October 1st at noon.

The 39th Season at Penobscot Theatre Company kicks off with Always... Patsy Cline, on stage from tonight, September 5 through September 23. This inspirational show is told through the letters of star-struck fan Louise Seger, portrayed by Julie Arnold Lisnet.

The 39th Season at Penobscot Theatre Company kicks off with Always... Patsy Cline, on stage from September 5 through September 23. This inspirational show is told through the letters of star-struck fan Louise Seger, portrayed by Julie Arnold Lisnet.

Imagination Stage, in a collaboration with The Washington Ballet, presents THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE. In this fusion of theater, dance, and puppetry, based on the novel by C.S. Lewis, the roles of the four children are played jointly by an actor and a dancer, and the courageous lion Aslan is portrayed by a life-size puppet operated by three actor/puppeteers, similar to the puppets used in the Broadway production War Horse.

The Riot Group presents the World Premiere of Sophie Gets the Horns, written by Adriano Shaplin (Edinburgh Fringe First Award winner) and directed by Rebecca Wright. Sophie Gets the Horns runs from May 4 - 20, 2012 in a limited engagement at the Incubator Arts Project, located at 131 East 10th Street at 2nd Avenue in New York City. Previews begin tonight, May 4 for a May 5 opening. See photos from the production below!

Imagination Stage, in a collaboration with The Washington Ballet, has announced casting for its world premiere summer production, THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE. In this fusion of theater, dance, and puppetry, based on the novel by C.S. Lewis, the roles of the four children are played jointly by an actor and a dancer, and the courageous lion Aslan is portrayed by a life-size puppet operated by three actor/puppeteers, similar to the puppets used in the Broadway production WAR HORSE.

The Riot Group presents the World Premiere of Sophie Gets the Horns, written by Adriano Shaplin (Edinburgh Fringe First Award winner) and directed by Rebecca Wright. Sophie Gets the Horns runs tonight May 4 through May 20, 2012 in a limited engagement at the Incubator Arts Project, located at 131 East 10th Street at 2nd Avenue in New York City. Previews begin May 4 for a May 5 opening.

The Riot Group will present the World Premiere of Sophie Gets the Horns, written by Adriano Shaplin (Edinburgh Fringe First Award winner) and directed by Rebecca Wright. Sophie Gets the Horns runs from May 4 - 20, 2012 in a limited engagement at the Incubator Arts Project, located at 131 East 10th Street at 2nd Avenue in New York City. Previews begin May 4 for a May 5 opening.

Flashpoint Theatre Company is closing its season with the World Premiere of Jacqueline Pardue Goldfinger's Slip/Shot. Goldfinger has emerged as a playwright in the region, with her World Premieres of the terrible girls (Azuka Theatre, 2010) and Hershel & The Hanukkah Goblins (Gas & Electric Arts, 2011). Slip/Shot will run from April 11 to May 5 at the Adrienne's Second Stage, located at 2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA. Opening night is Friday, April 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $22 general admission and $15 for students/seniors For more information, please visit www.flashpointtheatre.org.

Flashpoint Theatre Company is closing its season with the World Premiere of Jacqueline Goldfinger's Slip/Shot. Goldfinger has emerged as a leading voice of playwrights in the region, with her World Premieres of the terrible girls (Azuka Theatre, 2010) and Hershel & The Hanukkah Goblins (Gas & Electric Arts, 2011) receiving critical and popular acclaim. Slip/Shot will run from April 11 to May 5 at the Adrienne's Second Stage, located at 2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA. Opening night is Friday, April 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $22 general admission and $15 for students/seniors For more information, please visit www.flashpointtheatre.org.

Flashpoint Theatre Company is closing its season with the World Premiere of Jacqueline Pardue Goldfinger's Slip/Shot. Goldfinger has emerged as a leading voice of playwrights in the region, with her World Premieres of the terrible girls (Azuka Theatre, 2010) and Hershel & The Hanukkah Goblins (Gas & Electric Arts, 2011). Slip/Shot will run from April 11 to May 5 at the Adrienne's Second Stage, located at 2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA. Opening night is Friday, April 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $22 general admission and $15 for students/seniors For more information, please visit www.flashpointtheatre.org.

PDC Playwright Residency Showcase is set to be held at Plays & Players.

PDC Playwright Residency Showcase is set to be held at Plays & Players.

The PDC Playwright Residency Showcase at Plays & Players will take place on August 20th from 6-9 PM at Plays & Players (1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia PA). The event will feature Joy Cutler, Quinn Eli, and Greg Romero. Residency program developed and produced by Daniel Student, Plays & Players Producing Artistic Director and Wally Zialcita, PDC Executive Director.

PlayPenn, Philadelphia's professional new play development organization, will hold its seventh annual New Play Development Conference on July 8-July 24 at the Adrienne Theater (2030 Sansom Street) in Philadelphia.

The PDC Playwright Residency at Plays & Players aims to provide artistic development for Philadelphia's next generation of professional playwrights. This year's pilot season of the residency will support three local writers who represent the highest potential for further growth and exploration: Joy Cutler, Quinn Eli and Greg Romero.

PlayPenn, Philadelphia's professional new play development organization, will hold its sixth annual New Play Development Conference on July 19-July 25, 2010 at the Adrienne Theater (2030 Sansom Street) in Philadelphia. The Conference will feature a week of intensive work on six works-in-progress by James J. Christy (LOVE AND COMMUNICATION); Kara Lee Corthron (ETCHED IN SKIN ON A SUNLIT NIGHT); Dan Dietz (CLEMENTINE IN THE LOWER NINE); Samuel D. Hunter (THE WHALE); Charlotte Miller (RAISING JO); and Nicholas Wardigo (HUM).

PlayPenn, Philadelphia's professional new play development organization, will hold its sixth annual New Play Development Conference on July 19-July 25, 2010 at the Adrienne Theater (2030 Sansom Street) in Philadelphia. The Conference will feature a week of intensive work on six works-in-progress by James J. Christy (LOVE AND COMMUNICATION); Kara Lee Corthron (ETCHED IN SKIN ON A SUNLIT NIGHT); Dan Dietz (CLEMENTINE IN THE LOWER NINE); Samuel D. Hunter (THE WHALE); Charlotte Miller (RAISING JO); and Nicholas Wardigo (HUM).

Nice People Theatre Company (NPTC) brings its fourth season to a close with a powerful piece of musical theatre and Philadelphia premiere, LOVE JERRY by Megan Gogerty. This play with bluegrass music, directed by Rebecca Wright with musical director Daniel Perelstein, will run June 3 - June 20, 2010.

Philadelphia Young Playwrights presents Professional Readings of Winning Student Plays June 14th at The Wilma Theater & June 15th at InterAct Theatre Company Student works explore youth violence in Philadelphia and the challenges facing teenagers living in disadvantaged communities