Amanda Schoonover
Latest News on Amanda Schoonover:
Lantern Theater Company Announces Two-Week Extension Of THE PLAGUE (Nov 2, 2021)
Lantern Theater Company Presents The U.S. Premiere Of THE PLAGUE (Oct 7, 2021)
Submissions Open For The Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Program (Mar 11, 2020)
Lantern Theater Company Announces Two-Week Extension Of THE PLAGUE (Nov 2, 2021)
Lantern Theater Company Presents The U.S. Premiere Of THE PLAGUE (Oct 7, 2021)
Submissions Open For The Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Program (Mar 11, 2020)
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William di Canzio Wins Julie Harris Award, Showcases His Play 6/4-7 In Philly
by Gabrielle Sierra - 2009-06-01 16:05:58
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Lantern Theater Company Announces Two-Week Extension Of THE PLAGUE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2021
Lantern Theater Company announced today that its American premiere digital production of The Plague, will extend its streaming run through November 21, 2021, to meet audience demand.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2021
Lantern Theater Company announced today that its American premiere digital production of The Plague, will extend its streaming run through November 21, 2021, to meet audience demand.
Lantern Theater Company Presents The U.S. Premiere Of THE PLAGUE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2021
Lantern Theater Company is thrilled to continue its Fall 2021 Digital Season with an American premiere digital production of The Plague, furthering the company's mission to engage audiences with plays that investigate and illuminate what is essential in the human spirit and the spirit of the times.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2021
Lantern Theater Company is thrilled to continue its Fall 2021 Digital Season with an American premiere digital production of The Plague, furthering the company's mission to engage audiences with plays that investigate and illuminate what is essential in the human spirit and the spirit of the times.
Submissions Open For The Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Program
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2020
Submissions are being accepted for The Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Program at 1812 Productions.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2020
Submissions are being accepted for The Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Program at 1812 Productions.
Amanda Schoonover To Star In Lauren Gunderson's NATURAL SHOCKS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2019
Lauren Gunderson has been called 'America's favorite playwright' by Slate, and with good reason: with the exception of Shakespeare, Ms. Gunderson is the country's most produced playwright. Her new work, NATURAL SHOCKS, received critical acclaim in The New York Times, who said that the play 'raises important points about the need to take action in times of crises.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2019
Lauren Gunderson has been called 'America's favorite playwright' by Slate, and with good reason: with the exception of Shakespeare, Ms. Gunderson is the country's most produced playwright. Her new work, NATURAL SHOCKS, received critical acclaim in The New York Times, who said that the play 'raises important points about the need to take action in times of crises.'
Philadelphia's Simpatico Theatre's 2019-20 Season Examines The Impact Of Gun Violence
by Julie Musbach - Aug 26, 2019
For Simpatico Theatre in Philadelphia, their 15th season No Place/Like Home looks at how and where we live, especially in the face of gun violence. The season asks the question: what happens when we find ourselves a stranger in our own home or neighborhood? All productions will take place at The Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake, Philadelphia.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 26, 2019
For Simpatico Theatre in Philadelphia, their 15th season No Place/Like Home looks at how and where we live, especially in the face of gun violence. The season asks the question: what happens when we find ourselves a stranger in our own home or neighborhood? All productions will take place at The Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake, Philadelphia.
RED LODGE Comes to Philly Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2019
Red Lodge, Montana is a new work co-created by director Michael Osinski and the ensemble cast. Set in the former girls' locker room in the basement of Bok, the show follows a troupe of actors as they attempt to produce their own send-up of Lynch's landmark television series Twin Peaks. What they end up creating is a live-action nightmare. Audience members will follow the characters through the performance space as if they are walking through one of David Lynch's films.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2019
Red Lodge, Montana is a new work co-created by director Michael Osinski and the ensemble cast. Set in the former girls' locker room in the basement of Bok, the show follows a troupe of actors as they attempt to produce their own send-up of Lynch's landmark television series Twin Peaks. What they end up creating is a live-action nightmare. Audience members will follow the characters through the performance space as if they are walking through one of David Lynch's films.
Submissions Open For The Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Program
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2019
Submissions are being accepted for The Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Program at 1812 Productions. Now in its 14th year, The Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Program supports female solo artists with week-long residencies and small grant awards. The Program was founded in 2005 in honor of beloved Philadelphia theatre performer Jilline Ringle. The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 17th.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2019
Submissions are being accepted for The Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Program at 1812 Productions. Now in its 14th year, The Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Program supports female solo artists with week-long residencies and small grant awards. The Program was founded in 2005 in honor of beloved Philadelphia theatre performer Jilline Ringle. The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 17th.
EgoPo Classic Theater Brings a South African Twist to THREE SISTERS, TWO
by Julie Musbach - Jan 7, 2019
In this dark comedy, Reza de Wet weaves together a collection of Chekhov's iconic characters into a single musing on the end of a world. On February 1, EgoPo Classic Theater presents this great South African playwright's take on Anton Chekhov's classic, twenty years later, during the fall the privileged society. Three Sisters Two previews January 30-31 and opens Friday, February 1. The show runs three weeks, closing Feb. 17.
by Julie Musbach - Jan 7, 2019
In this dark comedy, Reza de Wet weaves together a collection of Chekhov's iconic characters into a single musing on the end of a world. On February 1, EgoPo Classic Theater presents this great South African playwright's take on Anton Chekhov's classic, twenty years later, during the fall the privileged society. Three Sisters Two previews January 30-31 and opens Friday, February 1. The show runs three weeks, closing Feb. 17.
Simpatico Theatre Presents Four Solo Performances Exploring Tap Dancing, Titanic, Bjork, And Broken Hearts
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2018
What does it mean to be male in our hyper-gendered society? Simpatico Theatre Company, a professional theatre company in Philadelphia, kicks off their season with Simpatico Theatre Projectx: 4Solo, four solo performances in rep that explore the spectrum of maleness in America. The production will be part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival and will run September 19-30, 2018. These solo performances work together to explore the repercussions and revelations of our hyper gendered society. These are true stories of tap dancing, Titanic, Bjork, and broken hearts and include:
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2018
What does it mean to be male in our hyper-gendered society? Simpatico Theatre Company, a professional theatre company in Philadelphia, kicks off their season with Simpatico Theatre Projectx: 4Solo, four solo performances in rep that explore the spectrum of maleness in America. The production will be part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival and will run September 19-30, 2018. These solo performances work together to explore the repercussions and revelations of our hyper gendered society. These are true stories of tap dancing, Titanic, Bjork, and broken hearts and include:
Simpatico Theatre Presents Four Solo Performances Exploring Tap Dancing, Titanic, Bjork, And Broken Hearts
by Julie Musbach - Jul 25, 2018
What does it mean to be male in our hyper-gendered society? Simpatico Theatre Company, a professional theatre company in Philadelphia, kicks off their season with Simpatico Theatre Projectx: 4Solo, four solo performances in rep that explore the spectrum of maleness in America. The production will be part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival and will run September 19-30, 2018. These solo performances work together to explore the repercussions and revelations of our hyper gendered society. These are true stories of tap dancing, Titanic, Bjork, and broken hearts and include:
by Julie Musbach - Jul 25, 2018
What does it mean to be male in our hyper-gendered society? Simpatico Theatre Company, a professional theatre company in Philadelphia, kicks off their season with Simpatico Theatre Projectx: 4Solo, four solo performances in rep that explore the spectrum of maleness in America. The production will be part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival and will run September 19-30, 2018. These solo performances work together to explore the repercussions and revelations of our hyper gendered society. These are true stories of tap dancing, Titanic, Bjork, and broken hearts and include:
Simpatico Theatre Announces 14th Season: System Failures In America
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2018
For Simpatico Theatre in Philadelphia, their 14th season is all about 'System Failures' in America.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2018
For Simpatico Theatre in Philadelphia, their 14th season is all about 'System Failures' in America.
Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Program Deadline Extended
by Julie Musbach - Apr 26, 2018
1812 Productions has extended the deadline for submissions to The Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Program to Friday, May 18th, 2018. Now in its 12th year, The Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Program is dedicated to supporting the creation, development and production of work by female solo artists across a variety of disciplines-theater, performance art and cabaret.
by Julie Musbach - Apr 26, 2018
1812 Productions has extended the deadline for submissions to The Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Program to Friday, May 18th, 2018. Now in its 12th year, The Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Program is dedicated to supporting the creation, development and production of work by female solo artists across a variety of disciplines-theater, performance art and cabaret.
BWW Review: 2017 NJ FRINGE FESTIVAL
by Pati Buehler - Aug 10, 2017
There's something for everyone at a Fringe Festival and this Fringe's 'edge' is a healthy dose of somber reality.
by Pati Buehler - Aug 10, 2017
There's something for everyone at a Fringe Festival and this Fringe's 'edge' is a healthy dose of somber reality.
Plays and the Players Theater Presents Double Feature: THE JAWS PROJECT and THE IT GIRL
by Julie Musbach - Jun 10, 2017
In a celebration of independent theater, a collective of Philadelphia's most imaginative theater-makers bring audiences a double feature of The Jaws Project and The It Girl at Plays and the Players Theater. Premiering in Philadelphia's 2016 season, both pieces explored the stories behind cinematic juggernauts, Jaws and Clara Bow. Back by popular demand, these darkly comic pieces will open on July 4th at 3pm, followed by performances on July 5th, 6th, and 7th at 8pm.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 10, 2017
In a celebration of independent theater, a collective of Philadelphia's most imaginative theater-makers bring audiences a double feature of The Jaws Project and The It Girl at Plays and the Players Theater. Premiering in Philadelphia's 2016 season, both pieces explored the stories behind cinematic juggernauts, Jaws and Clara Bow. Back by popular demand, these darkly comic pieces will open on July 4th at 3pm, followed by performances on July 5th, 6th, and 7th at 8pm.
Tony-Winning Playwright John Guare to Toast EgoPo's New Season at 2017 Gala
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2017
On Sunday, June 4 at 6 p.m., EgoPo will be hosting its Annual Gala on the Water to kick off the 2017-18 John Guare Festival Season, featuring the world premiere of Guare's Lydie Breeze Trilogy. Guests will enjoy a Nantucket-themed summer evening at Morgan's Pier on the Delaware River where there will be seafood, songs, sangria, and special guests.
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2017
On Sunday, June 4 at 6 p.m., EgoPo will be hosting its Annual Gala on the Water to kick off the 2017-18 John Guare Festival Season, featuring the world premiere of Guare's Lydie Breeze Trilogy. Guests will enjoy a Nantucket-themed summer evening at Morgan's Pier on the Delaware River where there will be seafood, songs, sangria, and special guests.
EgoPo Classic Theater Announces ANNA by Brenna Geffers and the Anna Ensemble
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2017
On March 31, EgoPo presents Anna, a World Premiere adaptation of Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. Playwright and Director Brenna Geffers brings literature's greatest heroine to new life with the help of a wandering theater troupe armed with a collection of rickety antiques and instruments. They perform the story, set in the shifting landscape of Imperial Russia, to seek refuge from their own unsettling world. You are invited on their journey, and Anna's, as they travel together toward the story's unavoidable end. Anna previews March 29-30 and opens Friday, March 31. The show runs three weeks, closing on Sunday, April 16. Tickets start at $25. Performances are at the Latvian Society Theater on 7th and Spring Garden.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2017
On March 31, EgoPo presents Anna, a World Premiere adaptation of Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. Playwright and Director Brenna Geffers brings literature's greatest heroine to new life with the help of a wandering theater troupe armed with a collection of rickety antiques and instruments. They perform the story, set in the shifting landscape of Imperial Russia, to seek refuge from their own unsettling world. You are invited on their journey, and Anna's, as they travel together toward the story's unavoidable end. Anna previews March 29-30 and opens Friday, March 31. The show runs three weeks, closing on Sunday, April 16. Tickets start at $25. Performances are at the Latvian Society Theater on 7th and Spring Garden.
EgoPo Classic Theater to Stage World Premiere of ANNA This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2017
On March 31, EgoPo presents Anna, a World Premiere adaptation of Tolstoy's Anna Karenina.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2017
On March 31, EgoPo presents Anna, a World Premiere adaptation of Tolstoy's Anna Karenina.
Philadelphia Theatre Company Announces Extension for RIZZO
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2016
Philadelphia Theatre Company announces a one-week-only extension of Rizzo by Bruce Graham through Sunday, October 23. Currently running at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets) and directed by Joe Canuso in a re-mounting of Theatre Exile's sold-out production last fall, the ensemble cast features Scott Greer as Frank Rizzo with Damon Bonetti, Paul L. Nolan, Robert DaPonte, William Rahill, Amanda Schoonover, and Steven Wright. The extra week includes performances on Tuesday at 6:30 PM,Wednesday at 7:00 PM, Thursday through Today at 8:00 PM and matinees today at 2:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2016
Philadelphia Theatre Company announces a one-week-only extension of Rizzo by Bruce Graham through Sunday, October 23. Currently running at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets) and directed by Joe Canuso in a re-mounting of Theatre Exile's sold-out production last fall, the ensemble cast features Scott Greer as Frank Rizzo with Damon Bonetti, Paul L. Nolan, Robert DaPonte, William Rahill, Amanda Schoonover, and Steven Wright. The extra week includes performances on Tuesday at 6:30 PM,Wednesday at 7:00 PM, Thursday through Today at 8:00 PM and matinees today at 2:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM.
Philadelphia Theatre Company Announces Extension for RIZZO
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2016
Philadelphia Theatre Company announces a one-week-only extension of Rizzo by Bruce Graham through Sunday, October 23. Currently running at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets) and directed by Joe Canuso in a re-mounting of Theatre Exile's sold-out production last fall, the ensemble cast features Scott Greer as Frank Rizzo with Damon Bonetti, Paul L. Nolan, Robert DaPonte, William Rahill, Amanda Schoonover, and Steven Wright. The extra week includes performances on Tuesday at 6:30 PM,Wednesday at 7:00 PM, Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 PM and matinees on Saturday at 2:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2016
Philadelphia Theatre Company announces a one-week-only extension of Rizzo by Bruce Graham through Sunday, October 23. Currently running at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets) and directed by Joe Canuso in a re-mounting of Theatre Exile's sold-out production last fall, the ensemble cast features Scott Greer as Frank Rizzo with Damon Bonetti, Paul L. Nolan, Robert DaPonte, William Rahill, Amanda Schoonover, and Steven Wright. The extra week includes performances on Tuesday at 6:30 PM,Wednesday at 7:00 PM, Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 PM and matinees on Saturday at 2:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM.
Theatre Philadelphia Announces 2016 Barrymore Award Nominees
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2016
Theatre Philadelphia has announced the nominees for the 2016 Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2016
Theatre Philadelphia has announced the nominees for the 2016 Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre.
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