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SWEAT Offers A Compelling Portrait Of Pride And Survival At Cleveland Play House
by Julie Musbach - Oct 1, 2018

Cleveland Play House (CPH) brings to life Lynn Nottage's complex story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Rust Belt drama Sweat.  Set in Reading, PA, this relevant story offers audience members suspense through its intricate portrayal of characters battling to survive in a city crippled by economic stagnation. CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley will direct. Previews begin on October 13th, with press opening on October 19th at the Outcalt Theatre in Playhouse Square. This production is sponsored by Great Lakes Brewing Company.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For the Same-Sex OKLAHOMA! at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2018

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival opened Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, directed by OSF Artistic Director Bill Rauch, on April 22 in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Preview performances were April 18, 20 and 21, and the musical runs through Oct. 27.

DCPA Theatre Company Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For The World Premiere Production Of HUMAN ERROR
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2018

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is proud to announce full casting and creative team for the Theater Company's World Premiere production of Human Error by Eric Pfeffinger.

DCPA Theatre Company Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For The World Premiere Production Of HUMAN ERROR
by Julie Musbach - Apr 24, 2018

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is proud to announce full casting and creative team for the Theater Company's World Premiere production of Human Error by Eric Pfeffinger.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! Opens April 22
by Julie Musbach - Apr 13, 2018

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, directed by OSF Artistic Director Bill Rauch, on April 22 in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Preview performances are April 18, 20 and 21, and the musical runs through Oct. 27.

VIDEO: Denver Center for the Performing Arts Presents NATIVE GARDENS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2018

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is proud to announce full casting and creative team for the Theater Company's production of Native Gardens, directed by Lisa Portes.

VIDEO: ONE HOUSE OVER at Milwaukee Rep
by Alan Henry - Mar 22, 2018

Milwaukee Rep presents the world premiere of ONE HOUSE OVER! ONE HOUSE OVER opened on February 27 and will run through March 25, 2018.

DCPA Announces Cast and Creative of NATIVE GARDENS
by Julie Musbach - Mar 9, 2018

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is proud to announce full casting and creative team for the Theater Company's production of Native Gardens, directed by Lisa Portes.

Review Roundup: ONE HOUSE OVER at Milwaukee Rep
by Leah Windahl - Mar 6, 2018

The Reviews are in for Milwaukee Rep's World-Premiere of Catherine Trieschmann's ONE HOUSE OVER, which opened February 27th and will run through March 25th.

VIDEO: Hear Playwright Catherine Trieschmann Talk About ONE HOUSE OVER at Milwaukee Rep
by Alan Henry - Feb 28, 2018

Milwaukee Rep presents Catherine Trieschmann's new play, ONE HOUSE OVER. When Joanne hires help to assist her with her aging father, she never expects Camila and Rafael Hernandez to be anything more than employees. Things begin to get complicated when Joanne finds herself growing closer to the pair than she ever could have imagined. Both humorous and thought-provoking, ONE HOUSE OVER opened February 27th and will run through March 25th.

Abingdon Theatre Co. To Offer Classes In Audition Technique and Script Analysis
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2018

Abingdon Theatre Company (Tony Speciale, Artistic Director; Denise Dickens, Producing Director) has announced its latest Studio Series of intensive classes focusing on audition technique and script analysis. For registration and further information visit abingdontheatre.org or call (212) 868-2055, ext. 1.

DCPA and Seattle Rep Announce Cast and Creative for THE GREAT LEAP
by Julie Musbach - Jan 12, 2018

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) and Seattle Repertory Theatre are proud to announce full casting and creative team for the World Premiere production of The Great Leap, directed by Eric Ting.

Jeff Biehl, Nija Okoro, and More to Lead Cast of DCPA's ZOEY'S PERFECT WEDDING
by Julie Musbach - Dec 20, 2017

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is proud to announce full casting and creative team for the Theatre Company's World Premiere production of Zoey's Perfect Wedding.

2017 STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL Ripens in NYC
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2017

The Riant Theatre - the Audelco Award-winning nonprofit providing a nurturing developmental environment for playwrights and theatre creators of diverse cultural backgrounds - presents THE STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL. A celebration of cultural diversity, THE STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL will be presented at the Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues, NYC) beginning today, July 13th. The festival will continue through Sunday, July 30th, 2017.

Riant Theatre Sets Juicy Lineup for 2017 STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2017

The Riant Theatre -- the Audelco Award-winning nonprofit providing a nurturing developmental environment for playwrights and theatre creators of diverse cultural backgrounds -- proudly presents THE STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL.

Tribute to Karen Allen, Theatre, Dance, Film, Art & More Set for 6th Annual MADE IN THE BERKSHIRES Festival
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2016

Berkshire Theatre Group is pleased to announce the full schedule of events for the Made in the Berkshires Festival, which will be held on November 11 through November 13, at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA and The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, MA, celebrating the sixth year of this wonderful festival featuring local art and artists.

Tribute to Karen Allen, Theatre, Dance, Film, Art & More Set for 6th Annual MADE IN THE BERKSHIRES Festival
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2016

Berkshire Theatre Group is pleased to announce the full schedule of events for the Made in the Berkshires Festival, which will be held on November 11 through November 13, at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA and The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, MA, celebrating the sixth year of this wonderful festival featuring local art and artists.

Austin Pendleton-Helmed LUNA GALE Begins Today at Cleveland Play House
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2016

Cleveland Play House's (CPH) monumental 100th Season continues with the regional premiere of LUNA GALE today. CPH welcomes back film and stage legend Austin Pendleton to direct this contemporary drama that begs the question 'To whom do you belong?' Written by Rebecca Gilman, recipient of the 2015 Roe Green Award, LUNA GALE runs today, February 27 through March 20 in the intimate Allen Theatre.

Austin Pendleton to Direct LUNA GALE at Cleveland Play House
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2016

Cleveland Play House's (CPH) monumental 100th Season continues with the regional premiere of LUNA GALE. CPH welcomes back film and stage legend Austin Pendleton to direct this contemporary drama that begs the question 'To whom do you belong?' Written by Rebecca Gilman, recipient of the 2015 Roe Green Award, LUNA GALE runs February 27 - March 20 in the intimate Allen Theatre.

Roots & Wings Theatrical's 6th Annual 'Duct Tape and A Dream Festival' Set for May
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 25, 2013

For the sixth installment of the Duct Tape and A Dream Festival, collaborative new works company Roots and Wings will showcase eight fresh premiers divided between two programs running in repertory May 15th-19th, 2013: A "Duct Tape" Program and a "Dream" Program. Both nightly programs are anchored by one longer piece and feature three shorter new works. The festival is truly eclectic including dance, clowning, devised theatre, a multi-media show, and new plays exploring a variety of subjects all written by emerging artists. The programs will play in rotation at the Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor.