Anna Skidis Vargas
Latest News on Anna Skidis Vargas:
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Mary Moody Northen Theatre (Nov 11, 2024)
B. Iden Payne Awards 2023-24 Nominees Revealed - See the Full List (Oct 25, 2024)
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to The Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward's University (Oct 8, 2024)
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Mary Moody Northen Theatre (Nov 11, 2024)
B. Iden Payne Awards 2023-24 Nominees Revealed - See the Full List (Oct 25, 2024)
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to The Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward's University (Oct 8, 2024)
BIO
Anna Skidis Vargas is a subverter of stereotypes through myth, spirituality, and humor. She works primarily in devising and developing new work, with a focus on the stories of underrepresented groups. She is the founding artistic director of Theatre Nuevo in Saint Louis, and has produced and directed This is Not Funny, Orgullo, Acronyms, and HELL, all with Theatre Nuevo, and Luchadora! with Mustard Seed Theatre in collaboration with Theatre Nuevo. As an actor and singer, Skidis has received two Saint Louis Theatre Circle Awards for outstanding performances in Lizzie (Lizzie Borden) with New Line Theatre and Spring Awakening (Ilse) with Stray Dog Theatre, and was nominated for her work in New Line’s Heathers (Veronica) and Stray Dog’s Psycho Beach Party (Berdine). Some other favorite credits include Whammy! with HotCity Theatre at NYC Fringe, The Dispute with YoungLiars, Hedwig with Stray Dog, and Hands on a Hardbody with New Line. She was also named Saint Louis’ Best Female Vocalist by the Riverfront Times in 2014, and is a member of TCG’s Rising Leaders of Color Cohort. Skidis is an MFA directing candidate at the University of Texas at Austin, and holds a BA in Performance from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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Ryan Foizey (as Greg), Cindy Duggan (Janis), Reynaldo Arceno (Jesus), Taylor Pietz (Heather), Luke Steingruby (Chris), Marcy Wiegert (Kelli), Jeffrey M. Wright (Benny), Todd Schaefer (JD), Anna Skidis (Norma), Marshall Jennings (Ronald)
Date:
05/15/2014
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of New Line's HANDS ON A HARDBODY
Todd Schaefer (JD), Reynaldo Arceno (Jesus), Jeffrey M. Wright (Benny), Anna Skidis (Norma), Marcy Wiegert (Kelli), Ryan Foizey (Greg), Cindy Duggan (Janis), Marshall Jennings (Ronald), Taylor Pietz (Heather), Luke Steingruby (Chris)
Date:
05/15/2014
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of New Line's HANDS ON A HARDBODY
Todd Schaefer (JD), Reynaldo Arceno (Jesus), Jeffrey M. Wright (Benny), Anna Skidis (Norma), Marcy Wiegert (Kelli), Ryan Foizey (Greg), Cindy Duggan (Janis), Marshall Jennings (Ronald), Taylor Pietz (Heather), Luke Steingruby (Chris)
Date:
05/15/2014
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of New Line's HANDS ON A HARDBODY
News
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Mary Moody Northen Theatre
If you’re a fan of slapstick, quick-witted humor, and clever theatrical twists, Mary Moody Northen's production of “The Play That Goes Wrong” is the perfect play for you. Don’t miss it! #ATXTheatre
If you’re a fan of slapstick, quick-witted humor, and clever theatrical twists, Mary Moody Northen's production of “The Play That Goes Wrong” is the perfect play for you. Don’t miss it! #ATXTheatre
B. Iden Payne Awards 2023-24 Nominees Revealed - See the Full List
Join the B. Iden Payne Awards Council at the Austin Scottish Rite Theatre to honor excellence in Austin theatre, recognizing achievements across various genres. Learn how to attend.
Join the B. Iden Payne Awards Council at the Austin Scottish Rite Theatre to honor excellence in Austin theatre, recognizing achievements across various genres. Learn how to attend.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to The Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward's University
The Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward’s University will present the side-splitting farce The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, running from November 7 – 17, 2024.
The Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward’s University will present the side-splitting farce The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, running from November 7 – 17, 2024.
Review: THE WOLVES at Mary Moody Northen Theatre
Under the skillful direction of Anna Skidis Vargas, this production of 'The Wolves' delivers thought-provoking theatre with quality and poise. The cast showcases a group of talented young women engaging in authentic conversations, mourning, arguing, laughing, and playfully offering a behind-the-scenes look at a female soccer team.
Under the skillful direction of Anna Skidis Vargas, this production of 'The Wolves' delivers thought-provoking theatre with quality and poise. The cast showcases a group of talented young women engaging in authentic conversations, mourning, arguing, laughing, and playfully offering a behind-the-scenes look at a female soccer team.
THE WOLVES to Play Mary Moody Northen Theatre Beginning This Week
'The Wolves' by Sarah DeLappe plays at Mary Moody Northen Theatre, Nov. 9 - 19, 2023. The play follows a high school girls' soccer team as they navigate life, sports, friendship, and loss.
'The Wolves' by Sarah DeLappe plays at Mary Moody Northen Theatre, Nov. 9 - 19, 2023. The play follows a high school girls' soccer team as they navigate life, sports, friendship, and loss.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Opens 49th Season With LAUGHS IN SPANISH By Alexis Scheer
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre opens 49th Season with LAUGHS IN SPANISH by Alexis Scheer, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Starring Milwaukee favorite Rána Roman.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre opens 49th Season with LAUGHS IN SPANISH by Alexis Scheer, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Starring Milwaukee favorite Rána Roman.
Costa Rican Performer ISA CONDO-OLVERA stars as 'Mariana' in LAUGHS IN SPANISH at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
What did our critic think of COSTA RICAN ACTOR ISA CONDO-OLVERA STARS AS MARIANA IN LAUGHS IN SPANISH at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre?
What did our critic think of COSTA RICAN ACTOR ISA CONDO-OLVERA STARS AS MARIANA IN LAUGHS IN SPANISH at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre?
GODSPELL to be Presented at Mary Moody Northen Theatre in February
Godspell, the hit Off-Broadway musical that became a global phenomenon, will bring its joyful message to the Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward's University February 16 – 26, 2023.
Godspell, the hit Off-Broadway musical that became a global phenomenon, will bring its joyful message to the Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward's University February 16 – 26, 2023.
Industry Pro Newsletter: New CEO of Second City, New Leadership Across the Country
With the announced closing of Broadway’s longest running show, questions have risen about tourism (the numbers in New York actually look much stronger than a hot take on Phantom might suggest), about the resiliency of brands (also highlighted by what the future might hold for Second City), and what gets audiences excited to come out to the theater.
With the announced closing of Broadway’s longest running show, questions have risen about tourism (the numbers in New York actually look much stronger than a hot take on Phantom might suggest), about the resiliency of brands (also highlighted by what the future might hold for Second City), and what gets audiences excited to come out to the theater.
UNMUTED Up Next as Part of AMPLIFY - First Stage's BIPOC Virtual Play Series
The second offering in First Stage's new Amplify - BIPOC Virtual Short Plays Series will be UNMUTED, a lively new musical by First Stage Playwright in Residence Alvaro Saar Rios, with Music and Lyrics by composer Deborah Wicks La Puma and directed by Anna Skidis Vargas, Producing Artistic Director for Theatre Nuevo in St. Louis.
The second offering in First Stage's new Amplify - BIPOC Virtual Short Plays Series will be UNMUTED, a lively new musical by First Stage Playwright in Residence Alvaro Saar Rios, with Music and Lyrics by composer Deborah Wicks La Puma and directed by Anna Skidis Vargas, Producing Artistic Director for Theatre Nuevo in St. Louis.
Milwaukee's First Stage Announces AMPLIFY - BIPOC Virtual Short Play Series For Spring 2021
First Stage has announced the creation of Amplify - First Stage's BIPOC Virtual Short Play Series, to be developed and produced throughout Spring 2021. In this new series, three short plays will be created by BIPOC playwrights that center on the young person's point or view, amplifying the voices of these artists and young people.
First Stage has announced the creation of Amplify - First Stage's BIPOC Virtual Short Play Series, to be developed and produced throughout Spring 2021. In this new series, three short plays will be created by BIPOC playwrights that center on the young person's point or view, amplifying the voices of these artists and young people.
Texas Theatre and Dance Presents LA RUTA by Isaac Gomez
Texas Theatre and Dance will present Isaac Gómez's La Ruta, a heartbreaking story of a border town, a bus route and the women of Ciudad Juárez who are disappearing. Inspired by real testimonies from women affected by the ongoing femicides along the border, La Ruta will be presented virtually October 23-24, 2020.
Texas Theatre and Dance will present Isaac Gómez's La Ruta, a heartbreaking story of a border town, a bus route and the women of Ciudad Juárez who are disappearing. Inspired by real testimonies from women affected by the ongoing femicides along the border, La Ruta will be presented virtually October 23-24, 2020.
The University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance at Austin Will Present UT NEW THEATRE
The University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance at Austin will present UTNT (UT New Theatre), March 4-13, 2020 in multiple locations throughout the F. Loren Winship Drama Building. Established in 2007 by nationally renowned playwright Steven Dietz, UTNT (UT New Theatre) is an annual showcase of newly developed works for the American stage from playwrights of the Department of Theatre and Dance's master of fine arts program and Michener Center for Writers. Now in its thirteenth year, UTNT brings to the stage compelling works by ascending playwrights.
The University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance at Austin will present UTNT (UT New Theatre), March 4-13, 2020 in multiple locations throughout the F. Loren Winship Drama Building. Established in 2007 by nationally renowned playwright Steven Dietz, UTNT (UT New Theatre) is an annual showcase of newly developed works for the American stage from playwrights of the Department of Theatre and Dance's master of fine arts program and Michener Center for Writers. Now in its thirteenth year, UTNT brings to the stage compelling works by ascending playwrights.
UT Department Of Theatre And Dance Presents New Works From Rising Playwrights
The University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance at Austin presents UTNT (UT New Theatre), March 4-13, 2020 in multiple locations throughout the F. Loren Winship Drama Building. Established in 2007 by nationally renowned playwright Steven Dietz, UTNT (UT New Theatre) is an annual showcase of newly developed works for the American stage from playwrights of the Department of Theatre and Dance's master of fine arts program and Michener Center for Writers. Now in its thirteenth year, UTNT brings to the stage compelling works by ascending playwrights.
The University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance at Austin presents UTNT (UT New Theatre), March 4-13, 2020 in multiple locations throughout the F. Loren Winship Drama Building. Established in 2007 by nationally renowned playwright Steven Dietz, UTNT (UT New Theatre) is an annual showcase of newly developed works for the American stage from playwrights of the Department of Theatre and Dance's master of fine arts program and Michener Center for Writers. Now in its thirteenth year, UTNT brings to the stage compelling works by ascending playwrights.
BWW Review: SPRING AWAKENING at University Of Texas At Austin Wears Its Heart on Its Sleeve
Well, they've done it again. The students of Austin have delivered another knockout production of SPRING AWAKENING. First was Saint Edward's University and now the University of Texas at Austin. After reviewing SPRING AWAKENING back in April, I jumped at the chance to see it again. I was moved, enraptured, and utterly delighted by UT's production and I was not alone. As the audience shuffled from their seats in a buzzing post-show daze, I smiled at the effusive praise tumbling from their lips.
Well, they've done it again. The students of Austin have delivered another knockout production of SPRING AWAKENING. First was Saint Edward's University and now the University of Texas at Austin. After reviewing SPRING AWAKENING back in April, I jumped at the chance to see it again. I was moved, enraptured, and utterly delighted by UT's production and I was not alone. As the audience shuffled from their seats in a buzzing post-show daze, I smiled at the effusive praise tumbling from their lips.
SPRING AWAKENING Opens This Week At Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents Spring Awakening, book and lyrics by Steven Sater with music by Duncan Sheik, based on the play by Frank Wedekind. Directed by Anna Skidis Vargas, Spring Awakening will be on stage November 6-24, 2019 at the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre.
The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents Spring Awakening, book and lyrics by Steven Sater with music by Duncan Sheik, based on the play by Frank Wedekind. Directed by Anna Skidis Vargas, Spring Awakening will be on stage November 6-24, 2019 at the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre.
Texas Theatre And Dance Presents SPRING AWAKENING
Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood as a group of young people struggle with questions of morality, sexuality and self-identity, on stage at the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre November 6-24, 2019. Directed by Anna Skidis Vargas and set to a punk rock score, this groundbreaking musical personifies the struggles of growing up and finding your own unique voice.
Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood as a group of young people struggle with questions of morality, sexuality and self-identity, on stage at the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre November 6-24, 2019. Directed by Anna Skidis Vargas and set to a punk rock score, this groundbreaking musical personifies the struggles of growing up and finding your own unique voice.
University of Texas at Austin Presents THE COHEN NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
The Cohen New Works Festival, presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance at The University of Texas at Austin, returns in a biennial, five-day festival celebrating new, student-created work April 15-19, 2019 on the university campus. The 2019 Festival will present 30 new works, including works of dance, theatre, new plays, installations and site-specific performance work.
The Cohen New Works Festival, presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance at The University of Texas at Austin, returns in a biennial, five-day festival celebrating new, student-created work April 15-19, 2019 on the university campus. The 2019 Festival will present 30 new works, including works of dance, theatre, new plays, installations and site-specific performance work.
UTNT (UT NEW THEATRE) Comes to Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
The University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance at Austin presents UTNT (UT New Theatre), March 12-31, 2019 in multiple locations throughout the F. Loren Winship Drama Building. Established in 2007 by nationally renowned playwright Steven Dietz, UTNT (UT New Theatre) is an annual showcase of newly developed works for the American stage from playwrights of the Department of Theatre and Dance's master of fine arts program and Michener Center for Writers. Now in its twelfth year, UTNT brings to the stage compelling works by I-Chia Chiu, Hannah Kenah, Daria Miyeko Marinelli and Thom May.
The University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance at Austin presents UTNT (UT New Theatre), March 12-31, 2019 in multiple locations throughout the F. Loren Winship Drama Building. Established in 2007 by nationally renowned playwright Steven Dietz, UTNT (UT New Theatre) is an annual showcase of newly developed works for the American stage from playwrights of the Department of Theatre and Dance's master of fine arts program and Michener Center for Writers. Now in its twelfth year, UTNT brings to the stage compelling works by I-Chia Chiu, Hannah Kenah, Daria Miyeko Marinelli and Thom May.
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