Dorothy Silver
Latest News on Dorothy Silver:
Review: BLACK NATIVITY at Karma In Partnership With Cleveland Play House (Dec 4, 2023)
World Premiere of EXIT WOUNDS by Wendy Graf to be Presented at International City Theatre in August (Jul 11, 2023)
Review: THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN at Karamu (Apr 28, 2023)
Review: BLACK NATIVITY at Karma In Partnership With Cleveland Play House (Dec 4, 2023)
World Premiere of EXIT WOUNDS by Wendy Graf to be Presented at International City Theatre in August (Jul 11, 2023)
Review: THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN at Karamu (Apr 28, 2023)
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Dorothy Silver was born as Dorothy nee Greenbaum. She is an actress, known for Love & Other Drugs (2010), Old Fashioned (2014) and The Shawshank Redemption (1994).
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Review: BLACK NATIVITY at Karma In Partnership With Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - Dec 4, 2023
What did our critic think of BLACK NATIVITY at Karma In Partnership With Cleveland Play House? Langston Hughes, the author of BLACK NATIVITY, now on stage at the Allen Theatre, in a joint production between Karamu, the country’s oldest black producing theater and the Cleveland Play House, the nation’s first resident company, was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist.
by Roy Berko - Dec 4, 2023
What did our critic think of BLACK NATIVITY at Karma In Partnership With Cleveland Play House? Langston Hughes, the author of BLACK NATIVITY, now on stage at the Allen Theatre, in a joint production between Karamu, the country’s oldest black producing theater and the Cleveland Play House, the nation’s first resident company, was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist.
World Premiere of EXIT WOUNDS by Wendy Graf to be Presented at International City Theatre in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2023
How do you find redemption when someone you love has committed a terrible crime? International City Theatre will present a powerful and moving new play by Wendy Graf. I
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2023
How do you find redemption when someone you love has committed a terrible crime? International City Theatre will present a powerful and moving new play by Wendy Graf. I
Review: THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN at Karamu
by Roy Berko - Apr 28, 2023
What did our critic think of THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN at Karamu? It's been called '...[a] sharp and tasty new musical...charming...as the show ingeniously turns professional perkiness, the lifeblood of the American musical, into a funny, poignant comment on ethnic self-denial.'
by Roy Berko - Apr 28, 2023
What did our critic think of THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN at Karamu? It's been called '...[a] sharp and tasty new musical...charming...as the show ingeniously turns professional perkiness, the lifeblood of the American musical, into a funny, poignant comment on ethnic self-denial.'
THE LITTLE SISTERS OF LITTLETON Comes To Palace Theater, Waterbury
by Lauren Yarger - Oct 11, 2021
Dorothy Lyman, Sachi Parker, Don Striano featured in THE LITTLE SISTERS OF LITTLETON, kicking off Gracewell Productions' Table Reading Series at the Palace Theater, Waterbury
by Lauren Yarger - Oct 11, 2021
Dorothy Lyman, Sachi Parker, Don Striano featured in THE LITTLE SISTERS OF LITTLETON, kicking off Gracewell Productions' Table Reading Series at the Palace Theater, Waterbury
BWW Tribute: THE PASSING OF DOROTHY SILVER, GRANDE DAME OF CLEVELAND THEATRE
by Roy Berko - Jul 20, 2021
Dorothy Silver, the 'grande dame' of Cleveland theatre, noted for her talent, charm, grace and compassion, once said of herself, 'I've been letting myself grow old for years. I'm very confident in my age. Also, it helps me be competitive in getting many stage and film roles, since so many older actresses try to take years off their age.'
by Roy Berko - Jul 20, 2021
Dorothy Silver, the 'grande dame' of Cleveland theatre, noted for her talent, charm, grace and compassion, once said of herself, 'I've been letting myself grow old for years. I'm very confident in my age. Also, it helps me be competitive in getting many stage and film roles, since so many older actresses try to take years off their age.'
Cleveland Theatre Legend Dorothy Silver Dies at 92
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2021
Silver was a winner of the Cleveland Arts Prize, and was involved with Karamu House for 21 years as an actor, assistant director, and then a resident guest director. She also served as the cultural arts director at the former Jewish Community Center on Mayfield Road in Cleveland Heights for 12 years.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2021
Silver was a winner of the Cleveland Arts Prize, and was involved with Karamu House for 21 years as an actor, assistant director, and then a resident guest director. She also served as the cultural arts director at the former Jewish Community Center on Mayfield Road in Cleveland Heights for 12 years.
BWW Review: ROY BERKO: HERE AND THERE IN CLEVELAND ENTERTAINMENT at Cleveland Area
by Roy Berko - Feb 24, 2021
Beck Center has a sterling reputation of cultivating talented performers who go on to success in hit Broadway shows and associated tours. Some of the theatre's alums will perform in a virtual engagement which runs March 5 to March 28, 2021, as part of Beck Center for the Arts' 87th Professional Theater Season.
by Roy Berko - Feb 24, 2021
Beck Center has a sterling reputation of cultivating talented performers who go on to success in hit Broadway shows and associated tours. Some of the theatre's alums will perform in a virtual engagement which runs March 5 to March 28, 2021, as part of Beck Center for the Arts' 87th Professional Theater Season.
BWW Preview: KEVIN MOORE, Managing Director of CPH, has died, Theatre in the Circle, TMTP and Beck go virtual, Dorothy Silver to brighten the small screen, and more...
by Roy Berko - Nov 3, 2020
It is with great shock and sadness that Cleveland Play House shared the news of the passing of Managing Director Kevin Moore. On Saturday, October 24th, Kevin tragically died possibly due to a pulmonary embolism or heart attack. He was 59 years old.
by Roy Berko - Nov 3, 2020
It is with great shock and sadness that Cleveland Play House shared the news of the passing of Managing Director Kevin Moore. On Saturday, October 24th, Kevin tragically died possibly due to a pulmonary embolism or heart attack. He was 59 years old.
Virtual Premiere of UNEMPLOYED ELEPHANTS- A LOVE STORY Set for Hollywood Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2020
A chance meeting in an airport lounge leads to a Burmese odyssey and a search for a missing monk... and maybe love. John Lacey directs the 'virtual premiere' of Unemployed Elephants-A Love Story, a romantic comedy by Wendy Graf (No Word in Guyanese for Me, Exit Wounds).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2020
A chance meeting in an airport lounge leads to a Burmese odyssey and a search for a missing monk... and maybe love. John Lacey directs the 'virtual premiere' of Unemployed Elephants-A Love Story, a romantic comedy by Wendy Graf (No Word in Guyanese for Me, Exit Wounds).
Ensemble Theatre Continues Its 40th Anniversary Season With KINDERTRANSPORT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2020
Ensemble Theatre continues its 40th Anniversary Season::Dedicated to Ensemble Founder Lucia Colombi, this season will focus on 'Making Her Story'!All shows are written by women, directed by women, and starring women, celebrating the immeasurable contribution of women to theatre everywhere!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2020
Ensemble Theatre continues its 40th Anniversary Season::Dedicated to Ensemble Founder Lucia Colombi, this season will focus on 'Making Her Story'!All shows are written by women, directed by women, and starring women, celebrating the immeasurable contribution of women to theatre everywhere!
BWW Review: Compelling INTIMATE APPAREL at Ensemble
by Roy Berko - Feb 3, 2020
Lynn Nottage is an African American multi-prize-winning playwright. A rare and important theatrical voice, she is noted for her lyric and powerfully expressive use of language and her examining the plight of marginalized people.
by Roy Berko - Feb 3, 2020
Lynn Nottage is an African American multi-prize-winning playwright. A rare and important theatrical voice, she is noted for her lyric and powerfully expressive use of language and her examining the plight of marginalized people.
Keen Company Announces 2019 Playwrights Lab Readings And The Lab Playwrights For 2020
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2019
Today Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein announced his plans for Keen's Playwrights Lab, including readings from this year's participants as well as the playwrights for the 2020 Lab.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2019
Today Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein announced his plans for Keen's Playwrights Lab, including readings from this year's participants as well as the playwrights for the 2020 Lab.
Playwright Wendy Graf Named Gold Medallion Winner by Moss Hart & Kitty Carlisle Hart New Play Initiative
by Julie Musbach - Apr 2, 2019
Playwright Wendy Graf has been named the inaugural Gold Medallion winner by theMoss Hart & Kitty Carlisle Hart New Play Initiative for her play Exit Wounds.
by Julie Musbach - Apr 2, 2019
Playwright Wendy Graf has been named the inaugural Gold Medallion winner by theMoss Hart & Kitty Carlisle Hart New Play Initiative for her play Exit Wounds.
BWW Review: Local Playwright Eric Coble's THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN at Karma
by Roy Berko - Mar 30, 2019
Cleveland Height resident Eric Coble is the area's most prolific and successful contemporary playwright. His scripts have been produced locally, as well as on- and off -Broadway, and at a significant number of national theaters.
by Roy Berko - Mar 30, 2019
Cleveland Height resident Eric Coble is the area's most prolific and successful contemporary playwright. His scripts have been produced locally, as well as on- and off -Broadway, and at a significant number of national theaters.
Karen Hartman And Kenny Leon's GOOD FAITH Completes Yale Rep's 18-19 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2019
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) will present the world premiere of GOOD FAITH: Four Chats about Race and the New Haven Fire Department, a new play by Karen Hartman, directed by Kenny Leon, February 1-23, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2019
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) will present the world premiere of GOOD FAITH: Four Chats about Race and the New Haven Fire Department, a new play by Karen Hartman, directed by Kenny Leon, February 1-23, 2019.
BWW Review: BWW-CLE Professional Theater Tributes--2018
by Roy Berko - Dec 28, 2018
Greater Cleveland is blessed with a vital theater scene. It the purpose of BROADWAY WORLD.COM-PROFESSIONAL CLEVELAND THEATER TRIBUTES (BWW-CLE Theater Tributes), to recognize theatrical experiences that, in the subjective view of this reviewer deserve special recognition.
by Roy Berko - Dec 28, 2018
Greater Cleveland is blessed with a vital theater scene. It the purpose of BROADWAY WORLD.COM-PROFESSIONAL CLEVELAND THEATER TRIBUTES (BWW-CLE Theater Tributes), to recognize theatrical experiences that, in the subjective view of this reviewer deserve special recognition.
Yale Rep Presents GOOD FAITH By Karen Hartman, Directed By Kenny Leon
by Julie Musbach - Dec 13, 2018
Yale Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere of Good Faith: Four Chats about Race and the New Haven Fire Department by Karen Hartman, directed by Kenny Leon, February 1-23, 2019 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, February 7.
by Julie Musbach - Dec 13, 2018
Yale Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere of Good Faith: Four Chats about Race and the New Haven Fire Department by Karen Hartman, directed by Kenny Leon, February 1-23, 2019 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, February 7.
Photo Flash: Moss Hart & Kitty Carlisle Hart New Play Initiative Winners Receive L.A. Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2018
Two new character-driven relationship plays, both by award-winning women writers and both inspired by events currently at the forefront of our national consciousness, beat out 1241 other submissions in the inaugural Moss Hart & Kitty Carlisle Hart New Play Initiative. Hart NPI artistic director Christopher Hart will direct Silver Medallion-winning plays Confederates by Suzanne Bradbeer, opening Nov. 9, and Exit Wounds by Wendy Graf, opening Nov. 16, atGrove Theater Center in Burbank, where the two plays will continue to run in repertory through Dec. 16. One will be named the Gold Medallion winner and open on March 13, 2019 for a six-week, off-Broadway run in the 196-seat "Theater A" at 59E59 Theaters in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2018
Two new character-driven relationship plays, both by award-winning women writers and both inspired by events currently at the forefront of our national consciousness, beat out 1241 other submissions in the inaugural Moss Hart & Kitty Carlisle Hart New Play Initiative. Hart NPI artistic director Christopher Hart will direct Silver Medallion-winning plays Confederates by Suzanne Bradbeer, opening Nov. 9, and Exit Wounds by Wendy Graf, opening Nov. 16, atGrove Theater Center in Burbank, where the two plays will continue to run in repertory through Dec. 16. One will be named the Gold Medallion winner and open on March 13, 2019 for a six-week, off-Broadway run in the 196-seat "Theater A" at 59E59 Theaters in New York City.
Moss Hart & Kitty Carlisle Hart New Play Initiative 'Silver Medallion' Winners Get L.A. Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2018
Two new character-driven relationship plays, both by award-winning women writers and both inspired by events currently at the forefront of our national consciousness, beat out 1241 other submissions in the inaugural Moss Hart & Kitty Carlisle Hart New Play Initiative. Hart NPI artistic director Christopher Hart will direct Silver Medallion-winning plays Confederates by Suzanne Bradbeer, opening Nov. 9, and Exit Wounds by Wendy Graf, opening Nov. 16, at Grove Theater Center in Burbank, where the two plays will continue to run in repertory through Dec. 16. One will be the named the Gold Medallion winner and open on March 13, 2019 for a six-week, off-Broadway run in the 196-seat "Theater A" at 59E59 Theaters in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2018
Two new character-driven relationship plays, both by award-winning women writers and both inspired by events currently at the forefront of our national consciousness, beat out 1241 other submissions in the inaugural Moss Hart & Kitty Carlisle Hart New Play Initiative. Hart NPI artistic director Christopher Hart will direct Silver Medallion-winning plays Confederates by Suzanne Bradbeer, opening Nov. 9, and Exit Wounds by Wendy Graf, opening Nov. 16, at Grove Theater Center in Burbank, where the two plays will continue to run in repertory through Dec. 16. One will be the named the Gold Medallion winner and open on March 13, 2019 for a six-week, off-Broadway run in the 196-seat "Theater A" at 59E59 Theaters in New York City.
BWW Review: Dobama's JOHN Too Much To Do About Nothing
by Roy Berko - Oct 26, 2018
Annie Baker is the author of 'The Flick,' which had an award-winning production at Dobama last March (e.g., Cleveland Critics Circle and Broadwayworld.com recognitions). That script was clever, thought-provoking and generally mesmerizing.
by Roy Berko - Oct 26, 2018
Annie Baker is the author of 'The Flick,' which had an award-winning production at Dobama last March (e.g., Cleveland Critics Circle and Broadwayworld.com recognitions). That script was clever, thought-provoking and generally mesmerizing.
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