The Rosedale Community Players Host 2024 One Acts Fest Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2024
The Rosedale Community Players have announced the kick-off of their 2024-2025 season with the highly anticipated 2024 One Acts Fest. The event will take place from September 13th to 15th at the Rosedale Community Players Theatre.
Farmington Players Present One Act Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2022
The Farmington Players are hosting a festival of short one-act plays written by playwrights with Michigan connections. The eight finalists were selected from over 70 entries in a blind submission process, and audiences will vote for their favorite play, with the winning playwright taking home a $100 prize and the coveted “People’s Choice” award.
MIXTAPE Starring Julie Bowen Now Streaming on Netflix
by Michael Major - Dec 3, 2021
As the world approaches Y2K, a quirky 12-year-old sets out on a journey to find songs on a mixtape crafted by her late parents. The cast includes Gemma Brooke Allen, Audrey Hsieh, Olga Petsa, Jackson Rathbone, with Nick Thune and Julie Bowen. Watch the trailer for the new film now!
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for MIXTAPE on Netflix Starring Julie Bowen
by Michael Major - Nov 11, 2021
On the eve of Y2k, Mixtape follows the orphaned, awkward 12-year-old Beverly Moody (Gemma Brooke Allen) discovers a broken mixtape crafted by her teen parents who died in a car accident when she was a baby. The film also stars Audrey Hsieh, Olga Petsa, Jackson Rathbone, with Nick Thune and Julie Bowen.
Photo Flash: The Gift Theatre Presents TEN 2020
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2020
The Gift Theatre is pleased to present TEN 2020, the company's annual season kick-off festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton and Associate Artistic Directors Paul D'Addario and Emjoy Gavino.
The Gift Theatre Presents TEN 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2020
The Gift Theatre will present TEN 2020, the company's annual season kick-off festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton and Associate Artistic Directors Paul D'Addario and Emjoy Gavino. TEN will play January 9 - 18, 2020 at 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood. Tickets for TEN are free for Gift subscribers and $10 for the general public. Tickets are currently available at thegifttheatre.org or by calling the Gift's box office at 773-283-7071.
BWW Review: Syracuse City Ballet Performs a Phenomenal Production of PETER PAN at the Crouse Hinds Theater
by Natasha Ashley - Mar 18, 2019
A powerful and passionate production of Peter Pan dazzled audiences this past weekend at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater in Syracuse, New York. The Syracuse City Ballet out did their past productions with this high-flying adventurous ballet. The staging, the flying effects, and of course the dancing were all magnificent under the Syracuse City Ballet's Artistic Director Kathleen Rathbun (direction and choreography).
Dorset Theatre Festival Presents THE EVER-MODERN JANE AUSTEN A Talk By Brooke Allen
by Julie Musbach - Aug 6, 2018
Dorset Theatre Festival, now in its 41st season, announced today the return of its popular PlayTalks, a series of guest speakers who are experts in their field intended to engage and inform regional audiences in rich and varied ways. The first PlayTalk of the season will take place at the Northshire Bookstore (4869 Main Street, Manchester Center, VT) on August 18 at 6:00 P.M. The event is free and open to the public. Bennington College professor of literature Brooke Allen will give the talk, entitled "The Ever-Modern Jane Austen."
6th Annual CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL Set for The Den Theatre in May
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 1, 2016
The CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL (#1MPF) returns with a twist: the sixth annual event will celebrate the works of all women and women-identified playwrights and directors. The marathon evening of one-minute plays by more than 70 of Chicago's established and emerging playwrights and directors will play two nights only, Tuesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets, priced at $18, are currently available at brownpapertickets.com.
Farmington Players' 'SPELLING BEE' Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2015
[laf-ter, lahf-]: L-A-U-G-H-T-E-R. Laughter. An expression or appearance of merriment or amusement you will experience when you come to see The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (presented in One Act) at The Farmington Players Barn. Six awkward spelling champions compete for the top prize only to learn there is more to life than winning or losing the contest. The show opens Today December 4th and runs through Sunday, December 20th. In the spirit of Opening Night, the pre-show party will include a middle school cafeteria theme. Reserved seats for evening and matinee performances are available now at 248-553-2955 or online at www.farmingtonplayers.org
Farmington Players' 'SPELLING BEE' to Run 12/4-20
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 20, 2015
[laf-ter, lahf-]: L-A-U-G-H-T-E-R. Laughter. An expression or appearance of merriment or amusement you will experience when you come to see The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (presented in One Act) at The Farmington Players Barn. Six awkward spelling champions compete for the top prize only to learn there is more to life than winning or losing the contest. The show opens Friday December 4th and runs through Sunday, December 20th. In the spirit of Opening Night, the pre-show party will include a middle school cafeteria theme. Reserved seats for evening and matinee performances are available now at 248-553-2955 or online at www.farmingtonplayers.org
The Ruckus Presents MATAWAN World Premiere, Now thru 7/26 at the Athenaeum
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2015
On the heels of hit comedy Barbecue Apocalypse, The Ruckus continues its 2014-15 season, dubbed the 'season of catastrophe,' with the world premiere of MATAWAN, Dan Caffrey's thrilling physical story of terror, coming of age, and the transformative power of total disaster. The Allison Shoemaker-directed production will run tonight, June 26th-July 26th at the Athenaeum Theatre (2936 N Southport Ave) in Chicago.
The Ruckus Sets Cast for MATAWAN World Premiere, 6/26-7/26 at the Athenaeum
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2015
On the heels of hit comedy Barbecue Apocalypse, The Ruckus continues its 2014-15 season, dubbed the "season of catastrophe," with the world premiere of MATAWAN, Dan Caffrey's thrilling physical story of terror, coming of age, and the transformative power of total disaster. The Allison Shoemaker-directed production will run June 26th-July 26th at the Athenaeum Theatre (2936 N Southport Ave) in Chicago.
5th Annual CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL Set for the Den Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2015
The One-Minute Play Festival (Dominic D'Andrea, Producing Artistic Director and Caitlin Wees, Associate Producer) in association with The Den Theatre, is pleased to present the 5th Annual CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL playing two nights only tonight, April 29 and tomorrow, April 30, 2015 at 8 pm at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
Photo Flash: First Look at CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 16, 2015
The One-Minute Play Festival in association with The Den Theatre, is pleased to present the 5th Annual CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL playing two nights only Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 8 pm at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets, priced at $20, are currently available at 1mpf.brownpapertickets.com.
5th Annual CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL Set for the Den Theatre, 4/29-30
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 8, 2015
The One-Minute Play Festival (Dominic D'Andrea, Producing Artistic Director and Caitlin Wees, Associate Producer) in association with The Den Theatre, is pleased to present the 5th Annual CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL playing two nights only Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 8 pm at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets, priced at $20, are currently available at 1mpf.brownpapertickets.com.