Prague Shakespeare Company Will Present New Version of Shakespeare's Richard III Performed In The Original English
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2019
Prague Shakespeare Company will present a new version of Shakespeare's Richard III performed in the original English. PSC Artistic Director Guy Roberts directs and stars as Richard, the man audiences have loved to hate for over four hundred years. Deformed in body and spirit, this depraved madman is obsessed with becoming King of England. Does he fall? Of course, but not before he has taken all of us on his wickedly entertaining ride.
BWW Feature: The Power of Live Theatre: Thoughts Inspired by the STA 2019 CONFERENCE in Prague
by Derek DeWitt - Jan 30, 2019
The Shakespeare Theatre Association (STA) annual conference came to Prague this year. It has an extensive performance program, crafted by host Guy Roberts and Prague Shakespeare Company, that was open to the public as well as conference attendees. The conference was all about bringing the focus back to the artistic sides of things, as theatre tries to compete in a world filled with on-demand entertainment.
Main Street Theater Announces 2018-2019 Season
by Julie Musbach - May 10, 2018
Main Street Theater (MST) announces its 43rd Season which includes eight productions on the MainStage and seven at its Theater for Youth for 2018-2019.
Photo Flash: Main Street Theater presents Prague Shakespeare Company's AN ILIAD
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2018
Main Street Theater (MST) continues its partnership with Prague Shakespeare Company (PSC) in presenting PSC's An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare, based on Homer's Iliad, translated by Robert Fagles, and directed by Main Street Theater Artistic Director Rebecca Greene Udden and Prague Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Guy Roberts. MST and PSC have been partners and collaborators since 2012. There will be a post-show discussion with Udden and Roberts on Sunday, January 7.
Guy Roberts and Prague Shakespeare Come to Main Street Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2017
Main Street Theater (MST) continues its partnership with Prague Shakespeare Company (PSC) in presenting PSC's An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare, based on Homer's Iliad, translated by Robert Fagles, and directed by Main Street Theater Artistic Director Rebecca Greene Udden and Prague Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Guy Roberts. MST and PSC have been partners and collaborators since 2012. There will be a post-show discussion with Udden and Roberts on Sunday, January 7.
City of Prague Philharmonic to Accompany AMADEUS at Estates Theater
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 30, 2017
Prague Shakespeare Company presents AMADEUS by Peter Shaffer, directed by Guy Roberts, with live orchestral accompaniment by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by James Shearman, for one performance only, 30 June 2017 at 19:00 at Estates Theater.
City of Prague Philharmonic to Accompany AMADEUS at Estates Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2017
Prague Shakespeare Company presents AMADEUS by Peter Shaffer, directed by Guy Roberts, with live orchestral accompaniment by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by James Shearman, for one performance only, 30 June 2017 at 19:00 at Estates Theater.
Peek Behind the Curtain of Prague Shakespeare Co.'s 1940s Inspired Interpretation of 'MUCH ADO,' Now Onstage at Main Street Theater!
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 31, 2016
Main Street Theater (MST) continues its partnership with Prague Shakespeare Company (PSC) in presenting PSC's Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, directed by Guy Roberts, Artistic Director of Prague Shakespeare Company and native Houstonian. This production premiered in Prague in 2015 and instantly became one of the most successful productions of PSC's history, garnering international attention. The company played Much Ado… (and its production of Macbeth) in Egypt at the historic Library of Alexandria as part of their 2016 Shakespeare Birthday celebration. 'We are so delighted Rebecca Greene Udden has asked Prague Shakespeare Company to return to Main Street with our production of Much Ado About Nothing,' says Roberts. MST and PSC have been partners and collaborators since 2012.
Final Week for HENRY V and AS YOU LIKE IT at Prague Shakespeare Company
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2016
Prague Shakespeare Company gives a special ONE NIGHT ONLY reading of one of the most successful productions in our history: Henry V. Presented in a unique 75 minute format this staged reading is the penultimate canon event of our historic PSC400 Season.
Main Street Theater Presents Prague Shakespeare Company's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2016
Main Street Theater (MST) continues its partnership with Prague Shakespeare Company (PSC) in presenting PSC's Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, directed by Guy Roberts, Artistic Director of Prague Shakespeare Company and native Houstonian. This production premiered in Prague in 2015 and instantly became one of the most successful productions of PSC's history, garnering international attention. The company played Much Ado… (and its production of Macbeth) in Egypt at the historic Library of Alexandria as part of their 2016 Shakespeare Birthday celebration. 'We are so delighted Rebecca Greene Udden has asked Prague Shakespeare Company to return to Main Street with our production of Much Ado About Nothing,' says Roberts. MST and PSC have been partners and collaborators since 2012.
Lisa Wolpe Stars as Hotspur in HENRY IV
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2016
Lisa Wolpe stars as Hotspur in Henry IVTwelfth Night and Venus in Fur return for ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY and Short Shakespeare: Hamlet
RICHARD III at the Estates Theater September 3rd
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2016
Fresh off their triumphant Prague Castle performance, Prague Shakespeare Company and Narodni divadlo are proud to present a special one night only reprise performance of PSC's English-language production of Shakespeare's Richard III.
Main Street Theater Sets 2016-17 Season
by Tyler Peterson - May 31, 2016
Main Street Theater's (MST) 2016 - 2017 Season will be a groundbreaking season for the veteran company, featuring the theatrical event of Wolf Hall, numerous regional premieres, a poignant look at what the world looks like to a child on the spectrum, and MST's first performances with accommodations for children with learning differences.
BWW Review: VENUS IN FUR at Main Street Theater
by Brett Cullum - Jan 15, 2016
Main Street Theater's production of VENUS IN FUR is the sexiest and most thought-provoking play you can see in Houston right now. It's a pas de deux examining power between women and men, dominants and submissives, as well as actors and directors.