Amanda Watkins

Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Alliance Theatre

Rehearsals are underway for Alliance Theatre’s annual holiday production, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, returning to The Coca-Cola Stage November 9 – December 24, 2024.

Video: Playwright a.k. payne Talks FURLOUGH'S PARADISE at Alliance Theatre

Watch playwright a.k. payne share their experience bringing FURLOUGH'S PARADISE  to life at the Alliance Theatre and what the Alliance/Kendeda Program means for upcoming playwrights in the video here!

Video: Get A First Look At Alliance Theatre's FURLOUGH'S PARADISE

Get a first look at Alliance Theatre's FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, which follows Cousins Sade and Mina, raised like sisters but now leading very different lives, as they return to their childhood town for a funeral.

The Alliance Theatre to Present the World Premiere of FURLOUGH'S PARADISE

The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition will continue to spotlight the best emerging playwrights with a full production for the competition winner and staged readings for four competition finalists.

World Premiere of INTO THE BURROW: A PETER RABBIT TALE to Open at The Alliance Theatre

The Alliance Theatre will present the second Hertz Stage production of the 2023/24 season, the world premiere of its new musical, INTO THE BURROW: A PETER RABBIT™ TALE. Learn how to purchase tickets!

THE MANY WONDROUS REALITIES OF JASMINE STARR-KIDD to Have World Premiere at The Alliance Theatre

JASMINE STARR-KIDD will have its world premiere on the Hertz Stage at Alliance Theatre March 1 – April 1, 2023.  Opening night is March 8, 2023.

School Spotlight: School of Theatre at Florida State University

The School of Theatre at Florida State University is regularly recognized as one of the finest theatre programs in the nation. The School of Theatre at Florida State University's mission is to use the evolving, live, collaborative art of theatre to develop artists and scholars who have a lifelong passion for the arts.

Audible Releases Six Theater Originals Featuring Lili Taylor, Corey Stoll and More

Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, today announced a new slate of Audible Original theater titles, debuting exclusively on Audible on March 3, 2022. These titles continue to deliver the theater experience to a wider audience, through audio.

VIDEO: See a Sneak Peek of the World Premiere of DREAM HOU$E

DREAM HOU$E follows two Latina sisters who go on an HGTV-style reality show to sell their family home, hoping to capitalize on the gentrification happening in their 'changing neighborhood.'

VIDEO: Laurie Woolery and Eliana Pipes Discuss DREAM HOU$E

On Thursday, January 13, 2022, Alliance Theatre hosted a special virtual preview event with the cast and creative team of the award-winning play DREAM HOU$E, featuring a conversation with Director Laurie Woolery and Playwright Eliana Pipes and a performance from the cast!  This event was moderated by Amanda Watkins.

The Alliance Theatre to Present the World Premiere of DREAM HOU$E

DREAM HOU$E will have its world premiere on the Hertz Stage at Alliance Theatre Jan 28 – Feb 13, 2022.  Opening night is Wednesday, February 2, 7:30 p.m.  A filmed version of DREAM HOU$E will also be available to stream online February 11 – 27, 2022, on the Alliance's website. 

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Faith Salie's APPROVAL JUNKIE

Last night (Nov 22), Faith Salie and friends celebrated the opening night of Approval Junkie, Audible Theater’s New York premiere production at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Performances run through December 12 only.

VIDEO: Faith Salie Stars in APPROVAL JUNKIE at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre

Audible Theater is presenting the New York premiere of Approval Junkie, which opens tonight at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Performances run through December 12 only. Approval Junkie is written and performed by Faith Salie, and directed by Amanda Watkins.

Photos: First Look at Faith Salie in APPROVAL JUNKIE at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre

Photos are now available for Audible Theater’s New York premiere of Approval Junkie, now in performances through December 12 only at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Opening night is Monday, November 22.

Alliance Presents New Staging Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Alliance Theatre's annual holiday production, returns to the Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre November 12 – December 24, 2021. 

Faith Salie's APPROVAL JUNKIE to Make New York Premiere in November at the Minetta Lane Theatre

The New York premiere of Faith Salie’s Approval Junkie, developed in collaboration with and directed by Amanda Watkins, will finally make its New York premiere at Audible Theater’s Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane, between MacDougal & 6th Avenue – one block south of W. 3rd Street), after original rehearsals were postponed in March 2020.

Solea Pfeiffer, Elizabeth Marvel, Ato Blankson-Wood & More Added to Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre Line-Up

A new slate of fall programming has been announced for Audible Theater, including three more shows staged live at the Minetta Lane Theatre and four Audible Originals. Highlights include: And So We Walked, An Evening with Solea Pfeiffer, and Approval Junkie.

Alliance Presents DARLIN' CORY A New Musical

The Alliance Theatre has announced its return to the Coca-Cola Stage with the world premiere musical, DARLIN' CORY.

VIDEO: Watch An All New Trailer For DATA, Now Streaming From Alliance Theatre

The 17th competition winner, DATA is a fast-paced thriller that looks behind the closed doors of Silicon Valley. DATA is written by Matthew Libby and the virtual production is directed by Susan V. Booth.

Alliance Presents DATA, Winner Of National Playwriting Competition

The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition continues to spotlight the best emerging playwrights with a virtual production of this year's winning play DATA and virtual readings of the four finalist plays.  The 17th competition winner, DATA is a fast-paced thriller that looks behind the closed doors of Silicon Valley. DATA is written by Matthew Libby and the virtual production is directed by Susan V. Booth.