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YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD! Comes to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

South Coast Repertory will present a theatrical adventure from a finalist for the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize—the world premiere of You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! by Keiko Green.

Interview: Scott Barrow of HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at The Wallis
by Shari Barrett - Mar 6, 2025

Based on real events, Pulitzer Prize Nominee Here There Are Blueberries from Tectonic Theater Project (creators of The Laramie Project) is conceived and directed by Tony and Emmy nominee Moisés Kaufman and co-written by Emmy nominee Amanda Gronich. I decided to speak with cast member Scott Barrow (pictured) who has been working with Tectonic Theatre Project since 2005 about his career with the group as well as more about the creation and production of Here There Are Blueberries.

Photos: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Launches National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

The national tour of Tectonic Theater Project’s Here There Are Blueberries launched last month at the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ. Check out all new photos here!

HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Comes to the Wallis
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

 In Here There Are Blueberries, performing for at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, a mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrives at the desk of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist Rebecca Erbelding.

HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Cast & Creative Team Announced At Berkeley Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, performing at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre from Saturday, April 5 through Sunday, May 11, 2025.

HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Launches National Tour At McCarter Theatre Center Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

The National Tour of Here There Are Blueberries, the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist play from Tectonic Theater Project by Tony and Emmy nominee Moisés Kaufman and Emmy nominee Amanda Gronich opens tomorrow night Friday, January 24 and runs through February 9 at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton NJ.

Cast Set For National Tour of HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

The cast has been announced for the national tour of Tectonic Theater Project’s new play, Here There Are Blueberries. Learn more about the cast and find out where to catch the show here!

Marin Hinkle and Justin Kirk to Star in LA Premiere of DANCE NATION at Lobby Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2024

Lobby Theatre will present the L.A. premiere of Clare Barron's Pulitzer Prize finalist DANCE NATION, featuring Marin Hinkle and Justin Kirk. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Ojai Playwrights Conference Announces Actors, Directors, And Dramaturgs For 2024 New Works Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

Ojai Playwrights Conference has announced the full roster of artists for its 27th Annual New Works Festival to be held August 1 - 4 in Ojai, CA.

Boise Contemporary Theater Calls For Submissions For BIPOC Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

Boise Contemporary Theater is now accepting submissions for its fourth annual BIPOC Playwrights Festival, tentatively scheduled for August 15-24.

Ford's Theatre to Present 'The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look' & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024

Ford’s Theatre will present The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look on January 26-27, 2024. Learn additional details!

Photos: See Daniel Dae Kim & More on the Red Carpet for PETER PAN GOES WRONG in Los Angeles
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2023

See photos from the Red Carpet of Daniel Dae Kim joining the company of Peter Pan Goes Wrong in at the Ahmanson Theatre.

Ojai Playwrights Conference Announces Actors, Directors, Dramaturges, and Special Guests For 2023 New Works Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 30, 2023

Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC), under the leadership of new Producing Artistic Director Jeremy B. Cohen, today announced the full roster of artists for its 26th Annual New Works Festival to be held August 2 – 6 in Ojai, CA.

World Premiere of EXODUS: THE SHANGHAI JEWS Comes to L.A. Theatre Works
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023

 L.A. Theatre Works presents the world premiere of Exodus: The Shanghai Jews, an original, commissioned audio docudrama by Kate McAll.

The Drama League Launches Digital Archive of 2022-23 International Directors Summit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2023

The Drama League has launched its digital archive of the 2022-2023 International Directors Summit, which united eight world-class directors from around the globe for a series of conversations about the changing nature of their work.

Review: TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES 1992 at Mark Taper Forum
by Evan Henerson - Mar 26, 2023

As solidly staged and forcefully acted as this TWILIGHT is, the production is both problematic and comes across feeling like something is missing.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 18, 2023

On March 15th, “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” opened at Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum. Playwright Anna Deavere Smith attended and posed with the cast, along with director Gregg T. Daniel, creative team members and special guests. Check out photos from the opening here!

Photos: Rodney King's Daughter Lora Dene King Welcomes Black Out Night Audience to TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 12, 2023

Last night, Center Theatre Group hosted a Black Out Night performance of Anna Deavere Smith’s “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992.” Rodney King’s Daughter Lora Dene King gave a pre-show welcome, followed by a reception after the performance. Check out photos from the event here!

City of Los Angeles Proclaims March 15 TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 Day
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 11, 2023

The Los Angeles City Council honored Center Theatre Group on March 10, 2023 by proclaiming Wednesday, March 15, 2023 as “TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992” Day. Councilmembers Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Curren D. Price Jr., Heather Hutt, and Hugo Soto-Martinez presented the proclamation to Center Theatre Group's Associate Artistic Director Tyrone Davis on behalf of the theatre company.

Center Theater Group to Host Black Out Night and Community Events To Celebrate TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 4, 2023

Center Theatre Group will host a series of community events to celebrate “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,” which is returning to the Mark Taper Forum 30 years after its world premiere. Anna Deavere Smith's groundbreaking production has been revised for a cast of five performers and is directed by Gregg T. Daniel.