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Neil Shurley

Neil Shurley has been covering the Greenville SC arts scene since 2001. A member of the American Theatre Critics Association, his theatre-related work has appeared in such publications as The Greenville News, Greenville Journal, Creative Loafing, and MetroBeat.

Neil is also an actor, songwriter, and occasional ukulele-player. He tweets too much, mostly about donuts, coffee, and Star Trek.






BWW Interview: Jamie Ann Walters of THE PRODUCERS at Greenville Theatre
BWW Interview: Jamie Ann Walters of THE PRODUCERS at Greenville Theatre
September 7, 2021

'This show has moments that will make you burst out laughing so hard your cheeks hurt'

BWW Interview: Neel Patrick Edwards of THE PRODUCERS at Greenville Theatre
BWW Interview: Neel Patrick Edwards of THE PRODUCERS at Greenville Theatre
September 2, 2021

'Both longtime fans of the musical and new audiences alike will have a blast!'

BWW Interview: Centre Stage Managing Artistic Director Laura Nicholas Shines a Light on GODSPELL
BWW Interview: Centre Stage Managing Artistic Director Laura Nicholas Shines a Light on GODSPELL
August 31, 2021

'Such hopeful and joyful music brings tears to my eyes after such a long year of uncertainty and certainly fills me with faith for the future.'

BWW Exclusive: Warehouse Theatre Producing Artistic Director Mike Sablone Announces 2021-22 Season
BWW Exclusive: Warehouse Theatre Producing Artistic Director Mike Sablone Announces 2021-22 Season
July 6, 2021

'We feel it’s more important than ever to highlight the messages of connection and community'

Warehouse Theatre Announces Second Production of Their 2019 World Premiere Play, POWER OF SAIL
Warehouse Theatre Announces Second Production of Their 2019 World Premiere Play, POWER OF SAIL
June 29, 2021

'This is what professional regional theatres should do: originate important work that then travels to larger cities.'

BWW Previews: South Carolina Children's Theatre Reveals Old Favorites and New Surprises for the 2021-22 SEASON
BWW Previews: South Carolina Children's Theatre Reveals Old Favorites and New Surprises for the 2021-22 SEASON
June 15, 2021

'We felt that the best way to welcome folks back into the theatre was through shows that would spark a boatload of joy.'

BWW Previews: LONG STORY SHORT, a Free, World-Premiere Virtual Monologue Series From The Warehouse Theatre
BWW Previews: LONG STORY SHORT, a Free, World-Premiere Virtual Monologue Series From The Warehouse Theatre
June 8, 2021

“I was looking for something that was less hard on one performer, but also wanted to spread the wealth and hire as many artists as we could for the final Warehouse In Your House production.”

BWW Interview: Artistic Director Laura Nicholas on Centre Stage's Grand Reopening Season
BWW Interview: Artistic Director Laura Nicholas on Centre Stage's Grand Reopening Season
May 15, 2021

'We've selected pieces that truly lend themselves to a more intimate setting.'

BWW Exclusive: Glow Lyric Theatre's Christian and Jenna Elser  Announce 2021 Summer Festival Season
BWW Exclusive: Glow Lyric Theatre's Christian and Jenna Elser Announce 2021 Summer Festival Season
May 11, 2021

'The shows feature the music our audiences have come to love, but with a personal artistic twist.'

BWW Previews: Director John Fagan on Centre Stage's New Production of One Woman Show APPLES IN WINTER
BWW Previews: Director John Fagan on Centre Stage's New Production of One Woman Show APPLES IN WINTER
February 23, 2021

'We allowed ourselves the ability to step away from the script and take a break from the tension. We did our damnedest to find places for humor and levity.'

BWW Review: On Demand Monologue FIRE IN THE GARDEN Explores Inspiration, Connection, and Grand Gestures at Warehouse Theatre
BWW Review: On Demand Monologue FIRE IN THE GARDEN Explores Inspiration, Connection, and Grand Gestures at Warehouse Theatre
February 22, 2021

With those words, a man named Norman Morrison set out to make a statement, a grand gesture, an extreme act. With his one year old child in tow, he made the ultimate sacrifice to bring attention to the atrocities happening in Vietnam.

BWW Preview: Playwright Ken Weitzman & Director Jay Briggs Open Up About FIRE IN THE GARDEN at Warehouse Theatre
BWW Preview: Playwright Ken Weitzman & Director Jay Briggs Open Up About FIRE IN THE GARDEN at Warehouse Theatre
February 16, 2021

'We've been playing with finding the right balance between the theatrical and cinematic qualities of the piece. It truly is a hybrid.'

BWW Interview: Christopher Rose, Director of Centre Stage's Streaming Variety Show MERRY & BRIGHT
BWW Interview: Christopher Rose, Director of Centre Stage's Streaming Variety Show MERRY & BRIGHT
December 17, 2020

'Merry and Bright is a holiday show with a little something for everyone.'

BWW Interview: Glow Lyric Theatre's Jenna & Christian Elser Celebrate OPERA WEEK
BWW Interview: Glow Lyric Theatre's Jenna & Christian Elser Celebrate OPERA WEEK
October 15, 2020

'Opera is absolutely thrilling - it’s got just as much drama as your favorite Netflix show.'

BWW Interview: Centre Stage Artistic Director Laura Nicholas Discusses Virtual Production of 'NIGHT, MOTHER
BWW Interview: Centre Stage Artistic Director Laura Nicholas Discusses Virtual Production of 'NIGHT, MOTHER
October 5, 2020

'For this project, we really wanted to capture something totally unique--a hybrid of film and theatre.'

BWW Review: Warehouse Theatre's OBJECTIVITY Offers Delights and Surprises via Zoom
BWW Interview: West Hyler of ARTISTIC STAMP, Where the Audience Becomes a Character
BWW Interview: West Hyler of ARTISTIC STAMP, Where the Audience Becomes a Character
September 24, 2020

As the audience writes back, their responses help steer the story and determine the choices the character makes

BWW Interview: Ben Dawkins, director of THE LARAMIE PROJECT at Proud Mary Theatre Company
BWW Interview: Ben Dawkins, director of THE LARAMIE PROJECT at Proud Mary Theatre Company
September 25, 2020

'There is minimal staging, which allows the text of the play and the broader themes of inclusion, community, and healing to play to the audience.'

BWW Previews: World premiere OBJECTIVITY opens virtually at Warehouse Theatre
BWW Previews: World premiere OBJECTIVITY opens virtually at Warehouse Theatre
September 18, 2020

'I like to think of Objectivity as site specific theatre - but the site is Zoom.'

BWW Breaking News: Centre Stage's Indoor Performance Space to Remain Closed until 2021
BWW Breaking News: Centre Stage's Indoor Performance Space to Remain Closed until 2021
August 19, 2020

Greenville, SC's Centre Stage announced today that they will not be opening their mainstage, indoor performance space for live performances for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021 as necessary.



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