George F. Walker's BETTER LIVING Comes to Alumnae Theatre
Alumnae Theatre will present ‘Better Living' by acclaimed Canadian playwright George F. Walker, running from January 19 to February 3, 2024. This dark comedy, directed by Liz Best and produced by Helena Raposo, promises a captivating exploration of family dynamics, societal unrest, and the absurdities of life.
George F. Walker's FEATURING LORETTA comes to Hollywood Fringe Festival
Not Your Average Theatre Company will present George F. Walker’s Featuring Loretta at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival. One of Walker’s six suburban motel plays, Featuring Loretta offers a special insight into the lives of some of the down (though not necessarily out) people of the world. It presents us with a hilarious snapshot of their lives, seen through the window of their temporary environment: a generic and run-down motel room.
CRIMINAL GENIUS to Make West Coast Premiere at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theater
Criminal Genius - a one act play, is the third play in George F. Walker's six part 'Suburban Motel Series.' Walker is one of Canada’s most prolific playwrights and is also one of the most widely produced Canadian Dramatists both in Canada and internationally. The show is produced by Jim Grollman, directed by Steve Rankin, and stars Jim Grollman. Scott Krinsky, Dagney Kerr, Debra Sullivan, and Fred Sanders.
Meet the Cast of THE MINUTES
Previews for THE MINUTES begin tonight, April 2, 2022. The play officially opens on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). Meet the cast here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of CULLUD WATTAH
Written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Candis C. Jones, Cullud Wattah follows three generations of Black women living through the Flint Water Crisis. The world premiere began preview performances in The Public's Martinson Hall on Tuesday, November 2 and officially opened last night, Wednesday, November 17.
Review Roundup: CULLUD WATTAH Opens at The Public Theater
Written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Candis C. Jones, Cullud Wattah follows three generations of Black women living through the Flint Water Crisis. The world premiere began preview performances in The Public's Martinson Hall on Tuesday, November 2 and officially opened on Wednesday, November 17.
One-Week Extension Announced for CULLUD WATTAH at The Public Theater
The Public Theater announced a one-week extension of the world premiere play CULLUD WATTAH through Sunday, December 12. Written by Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Lilly Award winner Candis C. Jones, CULLUD WATTAH follows three generations of Black women living through the Flint Water Crisis.
Mildred's Umbrella Theater Presents FINE WINE, a Monologue Series
Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company is continuing their digital 2020-2021 season with FINE WINE, a series of classic monologues written for ingenue actresses, but instead performed by actresses in their late 40's and older, for a new perspective. The performance will be available for viewing November 15- 25, 2020.
The Fire This Time Festival Comes To The Kraine Theater January 20-February 2
The Fire This Time Festival, the destination for early career and emerging playwrights from the African diaspora, announces its 2020 dates. The 14-day festival, presented in collaboration with FRIGID New York, which annually honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will take place from January 20 to February 2, 2020. This year, seven commissioned dramatists will be presented in repertoire as part of the annual celebration held at the Kraine Theater in the East Village.
Mildred's Umbrella Presents MUSEUM OF DYSFUNCTION XI
Since 2008, Mildred's Umbrella (MU) has celebrated the dark, quirky, and absurd with a collection of short pieces submitted by emerging and established playwrights. For the eleventh annual short play festival, the company is revisiting their favorites from the last ten years in a 'Best of' edition of MUSEUM OF DYSFUNCTION (MoD), featuring many of the original directors and casts.