Ann Bannon
Latest News on Ann Bannon:
Desert Ensemble Theater Performs COLLECTIVE RAGE: A PLAY IN 5 BETTIES This November (Oct 16, 2023)
The Segal Theatre to Present Evening Celebrating Linda Chapman & Jim Nicola of NYTW on Thursday (Apr 23, 2023)
En Garde Arts Launches Joan D. Firestone Fund for Mid-Career Theatre Artists (Oct 14, 2022)
Desert Ensemble Theater Performs COLLECTIVE RAGE: A PLAY IN 5 BETTIES This November (Oct 16, 2023)
The Segal Theatre to Present Evening Celebrating Linda Chapman & Jim Nicola of NYTW on Thursday (Apr 23, 2023)
En Garde Arts Launches Joan D. Firestone Fund for Mid-Career Theatre Artists (Oct 14, 2022)
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Desert Ensemble Theater Performs COLLECTIVE RAGE: A PLAY IN 5 BETTIES This November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023
Desert Ensemble Theater (DET), in residence at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, will present Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties by award-winning playwright Jen Silverman.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023
Desert Ensemble Theater (DET), in residence at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, will present Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties by award-winning playwright Jen Silverman.
The Segal Theatre to Present Evening Celebrating Linda Chapman & Jim Nicola of NYTW on Thursday
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 23, 2023
On Thursday, April 27th at 6:30pm, The Segal Theatre will present an evening celebrating the work of Linda Chapman and James C. Nicola at the legendary New York Theatre Workshop.
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 23, 2023
On Thursday, April 27th at 6:30pm, The Segal Theatre will present an evening celebrating the work of Linda Chapman and James C. Nicola at the legendary New York Theatre Workshop.
En Garde Arts Launches Joan D. Firestone Fund for Mid-Career Theatre Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2022
Longtime En Garde Arts Chairperson and board member Joan D. Firestone is being honored with the creation of a fund in her name. En Garde Arts has raised $100,000 through a group of generous donors. This is a five year endeavor and every year one theatre artist will receive an $18,000 award and will have full freedom with how to use the funds.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2022
Longtime En Garde Arts Chairperson and board member Joan D. Firestone is being honored with the creation of a fund in her name. En Garde Arts has raised $100,000 through a group of generous donors. This is a five year endeavor and every year one theatre artist will receive an $18,000 award and will have full freedom with how to use the funds.
Interview: Director Leigh Silverman's Always SEARCHING FOR INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE & Beyond
by Gil Kaan - Oct 6, 2022
Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner’s re-imagined The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe has opened at the Mark Taper Forum to audience and critics’ raves. Leigh Silverman directs this one-woman show starring Saturday Night Live’s Cecily Strong. I got to chat with Leigh while she was making her way home amidst the hustle and bustle of the New York City streets.
by Gil Kaan - Oct 6, 2022
Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner’s re-imagined The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe has opened at the Mark Taper Forum to audience and critics’ raves. Leigh Silverman directs this one-woman show starring Saturday Night Live’s Cecily Strong. I got to chat with Leigh while she was making her way home amidst the hustle and bustle of the New York City streets.
BWW Review: THE CHRONICLES OF BEEBO BRINKER at Desert Ensemble Theater
by Kay Kudukis - Dec 15, 2021
Pulp fiction got its name from the low-quality, pulpy paper the stories were printed on, not the content. However, 'pulp' became synonymous with trashy, back alley reading punctuated with cheap sensationalist thrills, fast-paced plot lines and bad writing. Tell that last bit to John Lange (aka Michael Crichton), Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and Dashiell Hammett (The Thin Man, and Sam Spade) who have all had off-shoot careers in pulp.
by Kay Kudukis - Dec 15, 2021
Pulp fiction got its name from the low-quality, pulpy paper the stories were printed on, not the content. However, 'pulp' became synonymous with trashy, back alley reading punctuated with cheap sensationalist thrills, fast-paced plot lines and bad writing. Tell that last bit to John Lange (aka Michael Crichton), Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and Dashiell Hammett (The Thin Man, and Sam Spade) who have all had off-shoot careers in pulp.
Desert Ensemble Theatre Announces 11th Season and New Home at Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 4, 2021
Learn more about the full season here, which includes The Beebo Brinker Chronicles, Artificial Morality, Salty, and All This Intimacy.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 4, 2021
Learn more about the full season here, which includes The Beebo Brinker Chronicles, Artificial Morality, Salty, and All This Intimacy.
New York Theatre Workshop Announces Retirement of Associate Artistic Director Linda S. Chapman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2020
New York Theatre Workshop announced today that Associate Artistic Director Linda S. Chapman will retire at the end of the year following 25 years with the company. Chapman joined the company in 1995 and has served as an instrumental curator, advocate and collaborator.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2020
New York Theatre Workshop announced today that Associate Artistic Director Linda S. Chapman will retire at the end of the year following 25 years with the company. Chapman joined the company in 1995 and has served as an instrumental curator, advocate and collaborator.
La Jolla Playhouse Announces Projects for 2018 DNA New Work Series
by Julie Musbach - Mar 7, 2018
La Jolla Playhouse is pleased to bring back for a sixth year its acclaimed new play development initiative, the DNA New Work Series, a weekend of readings of new works, taking place March 22 - 25, 2018 in the Playhouse's Rao and Padma Makeneni Play Development Center. Tickets for the DNA New Work Series are free but reservations are required by calling (858) 550-1010 or visiting LaJollaPlayhouse.org.
by Julie Musbach - Mar 7, 2018
La Jolla Playhouse is pleased to bring back for a sixth year its acclaimed new play development initiative, the DNA New Work Series, a weekend of readings of new works, taking place March 22 - 25, 2018 in the Playhouse's Rao and Padma Makeneni Play Development Center. Tickets for the DNA New Work Series are free but reservations are required by calling (858) 550-1010 or visiting LaJollaPlayhouse.org.
Full Cast Set for Midtown Direct Rep's Staged Reading of BLINK
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2016
Midtown Direct Rep (MDR) concludes its 2015-16 Theater in the Loft series at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) with a staged reading of BLINK, written by Kate Moira Ryan and directed by Mark Armstrong.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2016
Midtown Direct Rep (MDR) concludes its 2015-16 Theater in the Loft series at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) with a staged reading of BLINK, written by Kate Moira Ryan and directed by Mark Armstrong.
MDR to Host Staged Reading of Kate Moira Ryan's BLINK
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 19, 2016
?Midtown Direct Rep (MDR) concludes its 2015-16 Theater in the Loft series at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) with a staged reading of BLINK, written by Kate Moira Ryan and directed by Mark Armstrong. The staged reading will be performed for one night only on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 7pm at SOPAC (One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ, 07079). The reading is $15 and open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at the SOPAC box office, www.sopacnow.org, or by calling 973-313-ARTS (2787). For direct link to purchase tickets, please Click Here.
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 19, 2016
?Midtown Direct Rep (MDR) concludes its 2015-16 Theater in the Loft series at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) with a staged reading of BLINK, written by Kate Moira Ryan and directed by Mark Armstrong. The staged reading will be performed for one night only on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 7pm at SOPAC (One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ, 07079). The reading is $15 and open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at the SOPAC box office, www.sopacnow.org, or by calling 973-313-ARTS (2787). For direct link to purchase tickets, please Click Here.
Tony Nominee Marin Ireland Leads Jessica Chastain and More in Campaign Against Sexual Harassment in the Theatre
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 15, 2015
Marin Ireland has decided to let her voice be heard. And many prominent actors are behind her all the way.
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 15, 2015
Marin Ireland has decided to let her voice be heard. And many prominent actors are behind her all the way.
BWW Reviews: THE BEEBO BRINKER CHORNICLES - Fun, Humorous, and Thought-Provoking Pulp Inspired Play
by David Clarke - Nov 9, 2012
Ann Bannon, a puesdonym for Ann Weldy, wrote six lesbian themed pulp novels from 1957 to 1962. These novels are collectively known as The Beebo Brinker Chronicles, and have experienced several renaissances of rediscovery. The most recent was when Cleis Press rereleased the series from 2001 to 2003 with newly penned autobiographical forwards. The Hourglass Group presented the World Premiere of Kate Moira Ryan and Linda S. Chapman's play adaptation of the series in 2007. The writers used material from the second, third, and fourth novels (I Am a Woman, Women in the Shadows, and Journey to a Woman) to construct their narrative. THE BEEBO BRINKER CHONICLES found success both Off-Off-Broadway and Off-Broadway, and was awarded the GLAAD Media Award for "fair, accurate, and inclusive" character portrayals of gay and lesbian people.
by David Clarke - Nov 9, 2012
Ann Bannon, a puesdonym for Ann Weldy, wrote six lesbian themed pulp novels from 1957 to 1962. These novels are collectively known as The Beebo Brinker Chronicles, and have experienced several renaissances of rediscovery. The most recent was when Cleis Press rereleased the series from 2001 to 2003 with newly penned autobiographical forwards. The Hourglass Group presented the World Premiere of Kate Moira Ryan and Linda S. Chapman's play adaptation of the series in 2007. The writers used material from the second, third, and fourth novels (I Am a Woman, Women in the Shadows, and Journey to a Woman) to construct their narrative. THE BEEBO BRINKER CHONICLES found success both Off-Off-Broadway and Off-Broadway, and was awarded the GLAAD Media Award for "fair, accurate, and inclusive" character portrayals of gay and lesbian people.
THE JUDY SHOW: MY LIFE AS A SITCOM Ends Extended Engagement 11/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 8, 2011
The Judy Show - My Life As A Sitcom, the new comedy starring Judy Gold, will end it's extended limited engagement at Off-Broadway's DR2 Theatre (103 E 15th Street) on November 27th.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 8, 2011
The Judy Show - My Life As A Sitcom, the new comedy starring Judy Gold, will end it's extended limited engagement at Off-Broadway's DR2 Theatre (103 E 15th Street) on November 27th.
The Beebo Brinker Chronicles Festival Kicks Off 8/25
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2011
ACT Theatre joins The Beebo Brinker Chronicles Festival, a 1950's lesbian pulp festival spanning seven months, involving the work of over 50 of Seattle's most talented actors, musicians, designers and neo-burlesque performers, produced by Cherry Manhattan Presents.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2011
ACT Theatre joins The Beebo Brinker Chronicles Festival, a 1950's lesbian pulp festival spanning seven months, involving the work of over 50 of Seattle's most talented actors, musicians, designers and neo-burlesque performers, produced by Cherry Manhattan Presents.
ACT Announces IN THE NEXT ROOM, New Voices & More for Upcoming Events
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2011
ACT - A Contemporary Theatre offers up something for everyone! Sarah Ruhl's tender, electric new comedy hit, In the Next Room, or the vibrator play lights up the Mainstage, while the Central Heating Lab keeps things cooking with steamy performances all month long!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2011
ACT - A Contemporary Theatre offers up something for everyone! Sarah Ruhl's tender, electric new comedy hit, In the Next Room, or the vibrator play lights up the Mainstage, while the Central Heating Lab keeps things cooking with steamy performances all month long!
THE JUDY SHOW Extends At DR2 Theatre 10/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 10, 2011
The Judy Show - My Life As A Sitcom, the new comedy starring Judy Gold, will extend its previously announced limited engagement at Off-Broadway's DR 2 Theatre (103 E 15th Street).
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 10, 2011
The Judy Show - My Life As A Sitcom, the new comedy starring Judy Gold, will extend its previously announced limited engagement at Off-Broadway's DR 2 Theatre (103 E 15th Street).
The Beebo Brinker Chronicles Festival Kicks Off 8/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 2, 2011
ACT Theatre joins The Beebo Brinker Chronicles Festival, a 1950's lesbian pulp festival spanning seven months, involving the work of over 50 of Seattle's most talented actors, musicians, designers and neo-burlesque performers, produced by Cherry Manhattan Presents.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 2, 2011
ACT Theatre joins The Beebo Brinker Chronicles Festival, a 1950's lesbian pulp festival spanning seven months, involving the work of over 50 of Seattle's most talented actors, musicians, designers and neo-burlesque performers, produced by Cherry Manhattan Presents.
ACT Announces IN THE NEXT ROOM, New Voices & More for Upcoming Events
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 28, 2011
ACT - A Contemporary Theatre offers up something for everyone! Sarah Ruhl's tender, electric new comedy hit, In the Next Room, or the vibrator play lights up the Mainstage, while the Central Heating Lab keeps things cooking with steamy performances all month long!
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 28, 2011
ACT - A Contemporary Theatre offers up something for everyone! Sarah Ruhl's tender, electric new comedy hit, In the Next Room, or the vibrator play lights up the Mainstage, while the Central Heating Lab keeps things cooking with steamy performances all month long!
Judy Gold's THE JUDY SHOW: MY LIFE AS A SITCOM Begins Performances Tonight, June 30
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 30, 2011
The Judy Show, (www.JudyGold.com) a new comedy starring Judy Gold, will play The DR2 Theatre beginning tonight, June 30th with the official opening scheduled for July 7th. The show is being produced by Daryl Roth and Eva Price.
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 30, 2011
The Judy Show, (www.JudyGold.com) a new comedy starring Judy Gold, will play The DR2 Theatre beginning tonight, June 30th with the official opening scheduled for July 7th. The show is being produced by Daryl Roth and Eva Price.
Daryl Roth and Eva Price Present The Judy Show, Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2011
The Judy Show, (www.JudyGold.com) a new comedy starring Judy Gold, will play The DR2 Theatre, (103 E 15th Street, just east of Union Square) beginning June 30th with the official opening scheduled for July 7th, it was announced today by producers Daryl Roth and Eva Price.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2011
The Judy Show, (www.JudyGold.com) a new comedy starring Judy Gold, will play The DR2 Theatre, (103 E 15th Street, just east of Union Square) beginning June 30th with the official opening scheduled for July 7th, it was announced today by producers Daryl Roth and Eva Price.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Ann Bannon written?
Ann Bannon has written 1 shows including Beebo Brinker Chronicles (Material).
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