Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of THE CONVENT!
The world premiere production of The Convent, a new play by critically acclaimed playwright Jessica Dickey (The Amish Project, Charles Ives Take Me Home), directed by Daniel Talbott, opened just last night! Presented by Weathervane Productions (Wendy Vanden Heuvel, Producer), Rising Phoenix Repertory (Daniel Talbott, Artistic Director; Addie Johnson Talbott, Artistic Associate), in association with Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, the production will run through February 17, 2019 at the Mezzanine Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street).
Photo Flash: First Look At THE CONVENT At A.R.T./New York Theatres
The Convent, a new play by critically acclaimed playwright Jessica Dickey (The Amish Project, Charles Ives Take Me Home), directed by Daniel Talbott. Presented by Weathervane Productions (Wendy Vanden Heuvel, Producer), Rising Phoenix Repertory (Daniel Talbott, Artistic Director; Addie Johnson Talbott, Artistic Associate), in association with Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, the production opens January 24, 2019 and will run through February 17, 2019 at the Mezzanine Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street). Tickets are on sale at weathervanetheater.org.
Photo Coverage: Meet The All-Female Cast of THE CONVENT
Weathervane Productions, Rising Phoenix Repertory, in association with Rattlestick Playwrights Theaterwill soon present the world premiere production of The Convent, a new play by critically acclaimed playwright Jessica Dickey (The Amish Project, Charles Ives Take Me Home). The production, directed by Daniel Talbott, will begin performances today, January 16, 2019 with an opening night scheduled for January 24, 2019. The Convent will run through February 17, 2019 at the Mezzanine Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street).Â
New York's Rising Phoenix Repertory Brings CINO NIGHTS To L.A.
Cino Nights - The purchase of a book or poster gets you into this one-night only, site-specific theatrical event at Larry Edmunds Bookshop. New York's Rising Phoenix Repertory reprises its popular series in Los Angeles for the first time with seven commissioned, short, world premiere plays - all set in the bookshop - from some of theater's top contemporary writers. All proceeds go to the bookshop.
The Dionysian Launches ISSUE 004 At The Drama Book Shop!
The Dionysian Collective, a group of actors and writers formed in 2016 in New York City, have created a literary journal, The Dionysian. Each issue publishes short plays selected through open submissions by playwrights from across the globe, interviews with established playwrights and theatre makers and art pieces from visual artists inspired by the curated plays. The Drama Book Shop hosts a free launch event with The Dionysian Collective to launch ISSUE 004, on its release date Today November 17, 2017 at 5pm. The evening will consist of readings from ISSUE 004, as well as an opportunity to purchase your own copy and meet the artists involved in the issue. Everyone is welcome to join The Dionysian family and help us 'Celebrate The Playwright' with wine, theatre and all things Dionysian. The Dionysian ISSUE 004 features work by female-identifying and non-binary artists including plays by Mariah MacCarthy, Anna Fox, Sofya Weitz, Gracie Garnder, Lia Romeo, Andra Gordon Gatica, Christl Stringer, Gina Femia, Kate Mulley, Ran Xia, Mallory Weiss, Shawna Wigney and Mandy Murphy (winner of The Dionysian Award for Best New Play at SheNYC Summer Theater Festival), with an essay by Addie Johnson Talbott and interviews with Susan Bernfield of New Georges, Laura Ramadei of Lesser America, Victoria Myers of The Interval and a 3-part interview about The Kilroys.
The Dionysian Launches ISSUE 004 At The Drama Book Shop!
The Dionysian Collective, a group of actors and writers formed in 2016 in New York City, have created a literary journal, The Dionysian. Each issue publishes short plays selected through open submissions by playwrights from across the globe, interviews with established playwrights and theatre makers and art pieces from visual artists inspired by the curated plays. The Drama Book Shop hosts a free launch event with The Dionysian Collective to launch ISSUE 004, on its release date Friday November 17, 2017 at 5pm. The evening will consist of readings from ISSUE 004, as well as an opportunity to purchase your own copy and meet the artists involved in the issue. Everyone is welcome to join The Dionysian family and help us 'Celebrate The Playwright' with wine, theatre and all things Dionysian. The Dionysian ISSUE 004 features work by female-identifying and non-binary artists including plays by Mariah MacCarthy, Anna Fox, Sofya Weitz, Gracie Garnder, Lia Romeo, Andra Gordon Gatica, Christl Stringer, Gina Femia, Kate Mulley, Ran Xia, Mallory Weiss, Shawna Wigney and Mandy Murphy (winner of The Dionysian Award for Best New Play at SheNYC Summer Theater Festival), with an essay by Addie Johnson Talbott and interviews with Susan Bernfield of New Georges, Laura Ramadei of Lesser America, Victoria Myers of The Interval and a 3-part interview about The Kilroys.
SELKIE Makes World Premiere at Z Space Tonight
Weathervane Productions and Rising Phoenix Repertory are pleased to present the world premiere of SELKIE, or When I Look at the Ocean, I Feel Like I Belong, a new play inspired by Selkie mythology, written by Sarah Shaefer.
Photo Flash: SELKIE at Weathervane Productions
The northern California coastline has been a huge influence and source of inspiration for SELKIE, a new play presented by Weathervane Productions and Rising Phoenix Repertory, February 9-24, 2016 at Z Space in San Francisco. Check out photos from the show below!
SELKIE to Make World Premiere at Z Space This Winter
Weathervane Productions and Rising Phoenix Repertory are pleased to present the world premiere of SELKIE, or When I Look at the Ocean, I Feel Like I Belong, a new play inspired by Selkie mythology, written by Sarah Shaefer.
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of AFGHANISTAN, ZIMBABWE, AMERICA, KUWAIT
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and piece by piece productions presents Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, America, Kuwait, written and directed by Daniel Talbott, at The Gym at Judson, 243 Thompson Street. The production is scheduled to run through Saturday, June 27.
Photo Flash: THIEVES Celebrates World Premiere in North Hollywood
Rising Phoenix Repertory, Weathervane Productions, and Rattlestick Playwrights Theater present the world premiere of Thieves, written by Charlotte Miller and directed by Daniel Talbott, at the Monroe Forum Theatre at the El Portal in North Hollywood. Thieves tells the story of a dysfunctional family in East Texas that descends into chaos when their matriarch dies. The show opened on March 20, 2015 with the production running through Saturday, April 4, 2015. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
Photo Flash: Rising Phoenix, Weathervane and Rattlestick's THIEVES Premiere Opens Tonight
Rising Phoenix Repertory, Weathervane Productions, and Rattlestick Playwrights Theater present the world premiere of THIEVES, written by Charlotte Miller and directed by Daniel Talbott, at the Monroe Forum Theatre at the El Portal in North Hollywood. Performances began Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Opening night is tonight, March 21, 2015 with the production running through Today, April 4, 2015. Thieves tells the story of a dysfunctional family in East Texas that descends into chaos when their matriarch dies. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal!
Photo Flash: First Look at World Premiere of THIEVES in North Hollywood
Rising Phoenix Repertory, Weathervane Productions, and Rattlestick Playwrights Theater present the world premiere of Thieves, written by Charlotte Miller and directed by Daniel Talbott, at the Monroe Forum Theatre at the El Portal in North Hollywood. Thieves tells the story of a dysfunctional family in East Texas that descends into chaos when their matriarch dies. Performances begin Wednesday, March 18, 2015. The press opening is Friday, March 20, 2015 with the production running through Saturday, April 4, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast on stage below!
Photo Flash: Rising Phoenix, Weathervane and Rattlestick's THIEVES Premiere Begins Tonight
Rising Phoenix Repertory, Weathervane Productions, and Rattlestick Playwrights Theater present the world premiere of THIEVES, written by Charlotte Miller and directed by Daniel Talbott, at the Monroe Forum Theatre at the El Portal in North Hollywood. Performances begin tonight, March 18, 2015. Opening night is Saturday, March 21, 2015 with the production running through Saturday, April 4, 2015. Thieves tells the story of a dysfunctional family in East Texas that descends into chaos when their matriarch dies. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal!
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the World Premiere of THIEVES in North Hollywood
Rising Phoenix Repertory, Weathervane Productions, and Rattlestick Playwrights Theater present the world premiere of Thieves, written by Charlotte Miller and directed by Daniel Talbott, at the Monroe Forum Theatre at the El Portal in North Hollywood. Thieves tells the story of a dysfunctional family in East Texas that descends into chaos when their matriarch dies. Performances begin Wednesday, March 18, 2015. The press opening is Friday, March 20, 2015 with the production running through Saturday, April 4, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsals below!
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Rising Phoenix, Weathervane and Rattlestick's THIEVES Premiere
Rising Phoenix Repertory, Weathervane Productions, and Rattlestick Playwrights Theater present the world premiere of THIEVES, written by Charlotte Miller and directed by Daniel Talbott, at the Monroe Forum Theatre at the El Portal in North Hollywood. Performances begin Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Opening night is Saturday, March 21, 2015 with the production running through Saturday, April 4, 2015. Thieves tells the story of a dysfunctional family in East Texas that descends into chaos when their matriarch dies. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal!
Photo Flash: Rising Phoenix Rep and Weathervane Celebrate Charlotte Miller's THIEVES, Coming This Spring
Rising Phoenix Repertory and Weathervane Productions have commissioned new plays from three female playwrights, which will each be produced over the next two seasons. Rising Phoenix Repertory's artistic director, Daniel Talbott, will direct all three plays. The first of the commissions onstage is Thieves by Charlotte Miller, making its world premiere at the Monroe Forum Theatre in North Hollywood, California, March 18, 2015 through April 4, 2015, co-produced by Rising Phoenix Repertory, Weathervane Productions and Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Scroll down for photos from the show's pre-premiere celebration!