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Winners Announced For the Writers' Guild Of Great Britain Awards 2023
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

Writers behind some of the most critically acclaimed works over the last year were honoured at the Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards 2023 ceremony, including Aamina Ahmad, David Edgar, Vivienne Franzmann, Rebecca Hall, Katie Hims, Adam Kay, Neil McKay, and Ben Power.
Wesley Stace's LATE STYLE Comes to City Winery on September 23
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2021

Late style: You can only get there if you've been around long enough to have had an early and a middle one. Maturity, wisdom, refinement are its hallmarks. And having done things a certain way for a time, you might want to do them differently in order to arrive someplace new, someplace surprising.
6NewPlays Closes with Brian Thorstenson's WAKEFIELD
by Julie Musbach - Jul 9, 2018

With a mission to produce one new play by each of its six members, 6NewPlays officially closes up shop this fall with WAKEFIELD by Brian Thorstenson. Inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story of the same name, Wakefield starts at the moment Hawthorne's story ends, when the husband Henry Wakefield returns home after 20 years. Veteran actor Anne Darragh plays Sophia, Henry's wife, alongside Thorstenson as Henry. Erin Mei-Ling Stuart co-directs. Wakefield runs October 5 - 14 at Studio 210 in the Mission. Tickets, $20 - $25, will go on sale in August.
Julianne Jigour's BRIGHT SHINING SEA Comes to Potrero Stage
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2018

PlayGround's Festival of New Works features the premiere of the full-length play BRIGHT SHINING SEA by Julianne Jigour opening with a press night on Wednesday May 16, running through June 16, (previews May 14 & 15). BRIGHT SHINING SEA is a co-production with Planet Earth Arts and one of two PlayGround commissioned full-length plays featured this season.  In Julianne Jigour's Bright Shining Sea, six characters find their lives intertwined as they face the personal challenges caused by environmental degradation. Bright Shining Sea confronts destruction-personal and environmental-but presents connection and compassion as the means by which hope is possible. Julianne remarks "It asks us to view the Earth holistically, to recognize our interconnectedness, and to do what the current administration won't-to take responsibility for our planet, for each other, and for future generations.
BRIGHT SHINING SEA to Open The 2018 PlayGround Festival of New Works
by Julie Musbach - Mar 22, 2018

PlayGround's Festival of New Works features the premiere of the full-length play BRIGHT SHINING SEA by Julianne Jigour opening with a press night on May 16, running through June 16, (previews May 14 & 15). BRIGHT SHINING SEA is a co-production with Planet Earth Arts and one of two PlayGround commissioned full-length plays featured this season.
I AM SALOME Begins Tonight at Access Theater
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2015

In this World Premiere of I Am Salome, award-winning director Alexandra Siladi pieces together a unique version of the classic titular character based on the innovative work of American author/playwright Charles Mee. With a troupe of six actors portraying the iconic and dangerous female temptress, Salome - the original femme fatale - Siladi creates a theatrical collage that depicts myriad Salomes found throughout history. This provocative interpretation explores from a female perspective why sex is perpetually and inextricably linked to danger.
I AM SALOME to Run 8/12-16 at Access Theater
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 4, 2015

In this World Premiere of I Am Salome, award-winning director Alexandra Siladi pieces together a unique version of the classic titular character based on the innovative work of American author/playwright Charles Mee. With a troupe of six actors portraying the iconic and dangerous female temptress, Salome - the original femme fatale - Siladi creates a theatrical collage that depicts myriad Salomes found throughout history. This provocative interpretation explores from a female perspective why sex is perpetually and inextricably linked to danger.
Ryann Weir and Annie Tippe's DEBUTANTE. World Premiere Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2014

Tonight, April 24, 2014, producer Robb Nanus (Andrew Lippa's I Am Harvey Milk) announces the opening of DEBUTANTE., a new play written by Ryann Weir and created and directed by Annie Tippe.
Elizabeth Alderfer, Eshan Bay and More Join Cast of DEBUTANTE. World Premiere, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2014

Producer Robb Nanus (Andrew Lippa's I Am Harvey Milk) presents the world-premiere production of DEBUTANTE., written by Ryann Weir and directed/created by Annie Tippe. After a sold out presentation at Ars Nova's ANT Fest last June, DEBUTANTE. returns to New York City this spring at the Bernie Wohl Center (647 Columbus Avenue) starting tonight, April 23.
Elizabeth Alderfer, Eshan Bay and More Join Cast of DEBUTANTE. World Premiere
by Diana Heisroth - Mar 26, 2014

Producer Robb Nanus (Andrew Lippa's I Am Harvey Milk) is pleased to announce the full cast for the world-premiere production of DEBUTANTE., written by Ryann Weir and directed/created by Annie Tippe. After a sold out presentation at Ars Nova's ANT Fest last June, DEBUTANTE. returns to New York City this spring at the Bernie Wohl Center (647 Columbus Avenue) starting April 23.
City Lights Booksellers & Publishers Announces November 2013 Events
by Rosie Hertzman - Nov 5, 2013

City Lights Booksellers & Publishers announces November 2013 events.
Cast of MATILDA Set for Performance, CD Signing at Barnes & Noble Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2013

Among Barnes & Noble's exclusive programs in New York City for the month of October are CD signings for Off-Broadway's THE LAST FIVE YEARS with Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe, as well as the cast of Broadway's MATILDA. Details below!
Cast of MATILDA Set for Performance, CD Signing at Barnes & Noble, 10/24; October Events Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2013

Among Barnes & Noble's exclusive programs in New York City for the month of October are CD signings for Off-Broadway's THE LAST FIVE YEARS with Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe, as well as the cast of Broadway's MATILDA. Details below!
Access Theater and The Dirty Blondes Present PASSING THROUGH: ROOM 603, Now thru 4/14
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2013

Access Theater & The Dirty Blondes' present award-winning director Alexandra Siladi (Outstanding Director, Planet Connections Festivity 2012) and actor/filmmaker Shane Jensen's production of PASSING THROUGH: Room 603, tonight, April 10-14.
Access Theater and The Dirty Blondes to Present PASSING THROUGH: ROOM 603, 4/10-14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2013

Access Theater & The Dirty Blondes' present award-winning director Alexandra Siladi (Outstanding Director, Planet Connections Festivity 2012) and actor/filmmaker Shane Jensen's production of PASSING THROUGH: Room 603, April 10-14. The show features the theatrical premiere of plays from Hotel Room (a miniseries produced by David Lynch & Monty Montgomery) including two works by Barry Gifford and a third developed from Jay McInerney's teleplay. This year marks the 20th anniversary of its original air date.
Experimental Theater, Halloween Costume Party and More Set for Dixon Place, Oct 2012
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2012

Dixon Place has announced its October 2012 events lineup. See full details below!
Photo Flash: Donna Murphy & More Opening Night TERESA'S ECSTASY at Cherry Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2012

Actress and playwright Begonya Plaza, along with fellow cast members Shawn Elliott and Linda Larkin were joined by Donna Murphy, Willem Dafoe, and friends and family at the opening night of TERESA'S ECSTASY. After receiving a standing ovation at the Cherry Lane Theatre, they went to Soccarat Paella Bar on Mulberry Street for an after-party that included Spanish wines and a delicious tapas menu.
Matt Dillon Set To Appear At The Steppenwolf For Algren Live
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2009

Matt Dillon will appear at Steppenwolf as part of a one night event on April 6th, 'Nelson Algren Live: The 100th Birthday Celebration.' This event will celebrate the 100th birthday of the late Nelson Algren. The evening will include never-before-heard work by the famed Chicago writer. Other performers will also include ensemble members Martha Lavey, Estelle Parsons, and Dan Simon as well as authors Russell Banks, Barry Gifford, and Dan DeLillo.
21st Annual Directors Festival at Bailiwick Repertory
by Chicago News Desk - Mar 29, 2008

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