EDINBURGH 2023: BIRTHMARKED Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 13, 2023
Birthmarked is a semi-improvised-gig-theatre-musical based on my personal experience growing up and being disfellowshipped (shunned/ex-communicated) from the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Unions Get to Work, How EST Has Been Making Changes
by Alex Freeman - Jul 18, 2022
Unions have been a central narrative of much of 2022 across many industries, and they took center stage last week in the performing arts industry as two Unions, Actors Equity and United Scenic Artists filed suit against the producers of Paradise Square. Across the river in New Jersey, the American Guild of Variety Artists added Medieval Times.
Delta Arts Alliance to Present HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2022
The Delta Arts Alliance, an arts organization that aims to bridge the talents and cultures of the 'Mississippi Delta' region, has announced their inaugural theatre production in Cleveland, Mississippi: Heathers!
Full Cast Announced For Bristol Old Vic's New Christmas Show ROBIN HOOD: THE LEGEND OF THE FORGOTTEN FOREST
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2021
Cast announced for Bristol Old Vic's new Christmas show with The Wardrobe Ensemble Bristol Old Vic today announced the cast for its brand-new Christmas production, teaming up with one of the city's most celebrated companies; multi-award-winning The Wardrobe Ensemble. Robin Hood: The Legend of the Forgotten Forest is a fresh spin on the legendary Christmas favourite and will be the next chapter in Bristol Old Vic's long-running and hugely popular series of blockbuster Christmas family shows.
THE ROAD THAT WASN'T THERE Announced At Circa Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2020
After rave reviews and awards around the world, Trick of the Light are bringing their celebrated dark fairytale back home. Combining shadowplay, puppetry, and live music, The Road That Wasn't There returns to Circa Theatre from 22 July to 1 August - a captivating cross-over work for adults and older children in the vein of Neil Gaiman and Margaret Mahy.
LYSANDER'S AUNTY Comes to The Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2020
Audiences can expect plenty of sword-fights and Tim Tams from The Court Theatre's latest comedy, combining the worlds of Shakespeare and New Zealand to hilarious effect.
Woodruff School ACE Music To Rock A Pilot Of WE WILL ROCK YOU YOUNG@PART
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2020
South Jersey will be getting rocked by the pilot of Theatrical Rights Worldwide's We Will Rock You Young@Part this Spring by the Woodruff School ACE Music Program. The program is made up of 50 talented middle school students aged 10 to 13 years old in 6th, 7th and 8th Grade.
BWW Review: CINDERELLA, Raleigh Little Theatre
by Nicole Ackman - Dec 7, 2019
If you're looking for a fun family show to see this holiday season, Raleigh Little Theatre's CINDERELLA is a great choice. This year marks the 36th annual production of the musical and Mike McGee returns to direct for his second year. The show is based on the original, well-known fairy tale by Charles Perrault and adapted by Jim Eiler. It's an outlandish yet narratively simple version of the story, but it's sure to thrill younger children.
Woodruff School ACE Music Presents ELF JR.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2019
Upper Deerfield residents will embrace their inner 'elf' when Woodruff School ACE Music presents their production of Elf The Musical JR., it was announced today by Drew Cohen, president of Music Theatre International (MTI). The show featuring 52 actors, 11-13/from 6th-8th Grade, premieres on December 12th, 2019. 'Elf The Musical JR. is an uplifting musical about one boy's quest to find his true identity. The story encourages each of us to approach each day with goodwill, wonder and cheer,' says Cohen. 'From the first rehearsal the students from Group Name have worked together as a team to create this wonderful experience for your community to enjoy. We think they deserve a standing ovation for all their work,' he adds.
Photo Coverage: First look at Hilliard Arts Council's SHREK THE MUSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - Jul 12, 2019
'Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek....' And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.
Performances July 12th thru the 14th at the Hilliard Darby Theatre in the Hilliard Darby High School, 4200 Leppert Rd., Hilliard, OH. For performance times and more information visit: http:www.hilliardartscouncil.orghacshrek2019-freakflagfly
Chickenshed Presents 'monolog 2'
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2019
Chickenshed's selection of monologues from new writers opened with a gripping preview performance last night. 'monolog ' has its second preview performance tonight before opening on Thursday 14 February and running until Saturday 2 March.
Chickenshed Presents monolog 2
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2019
Chickenshed will return to its roots by performing monolog 2 in their intimate new 'Shed Theatre space'. Performed with minimal staging, monolog 2 will allow the simple and unique power of the written and spoken word to reveal some comic and tragic truths about living.