Joanna McClelland Glass

TRYING by Joanna McClelland Glass to Reopen Palm Beach Dramaworks This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024

TRYING by Joanna McClelland Glass will reopen Palm Beach Dramaworks this month. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Cast Set for LAST TRAIN TO NIBROC at Peninsula Players Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024

​​​​​​​Peninsula Players Theatre has revealed the cast for the final play reading of its 2024 The Play's The Thing series. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Judge D. Todd Elhers to Host Pre-Show Seminar Before TRYING Performance This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 20, 2023

In conjunction with its production of Joanna McClelland Glass's 'Trying,' Judge D. Todd Ehlers will host a special pre-show seminar at Peninsula Players Theatre on Tuesday, August 22, at 6:30 p.m., in the theater before the 8:00 p.m. performance.

Cast Set For TRYING at Peninsula Players Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2023

Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is proud to announce the cast of “Trying” by Joanna McClelland Glass and the return of actor Lee E. Ernst to Wisconsin.  “Trying” runs for three weeks, August 16 through September 3, and is generously sponsored by Main Street Market.

Peninsula Players Theatre Will Host Pre-Show Seminars
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2023

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, has announced the return of Pre-Show Seminars for its 2023 season.  Guests are invited to arrive early for special seminars on topics related to the shows. 

Volunteer Ushering Opportunities Available at Peninsula Players Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023

Peninsula Players Theatre is excited to open its five-show season starting on June 13 and seeks volunteer ushers for each performance through October 15. Those interested in helping with ushering duties may call the Box Office at (920) 868-3287 to register for open dates.  

TRYING by Joanna McClelland Glass to Close Out Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023

Joanna McClelland Glass’ Trying, a huge hit for Palm Beach Dramaworks in 2007, has been added to the company’s 2023-24 schedule, replacing Lynn Nottage’s Crumbs from the Table of Joy as the final play of the season.

Ticket Sales Begin on March 1 For Peninsula Players Theatre's 88th Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2023

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, has announced that individual tickets will go on sale March 1 for its 88th season performing June 13 through October 15, 2023. 

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 2023 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2022

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, has announce its 88th season performing June 13 through October 15, 2023.

Ron OJ Parson to Receive SDCF's Zelda Fichandler Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2022

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society announced the recipient and finalist for its annual Zelda Fichandler Award.

Alice Childress' TROUBLE IN MIND to be Presented at TimeLine Theatre Company in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2022

TimeLine Theatre Company’s 2022-23 season will continue this fall with the landmark classic Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress, directed by TimeLine Company Member Ron OJ Parson, running November 2 – December 18, 2022.

World Premiere of CAMPAIGNS, INC. & More Announced for TimeLine Theatre Company 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022

After celebrating its 25th Anniversary in residence at Theater Wit—a season that featured the world premiere, acclaimed hit Relentless, which went on to an extended run at Goodman Theatre—the company will return to its longtime home in Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood, located at 615 W. Wellington Avenue, for three productions.

IT'S (NOT) ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION to be Presented by Creative Cauldron
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2021

Creative Cauldron will present “Difficult Conversations: Bridging the Divide,” a new series of original plays. Addressing this challenging time of division and conflict, Creative Cauldron looks to writers in the DMV for inspiration and healing.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Announces 2021-2022 Season Featuring World Premiere of THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2021

Palm Beach Dramaworks has announced that it will be reopening its doors for the 2021-2022 season with a full slate of five plays at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre. Opening night is set for Friday, October 15, and new health and safety protocols will be in place.

BWW Review: TRYING at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - Apr 3, 2021

TRYING, now streaming from North Coast rep, is an interesting portrait of two generations meeting and trying to be understood by the other.  With all of the talk of Millennials and Baby Boomers, it’s easy to think that these are the first generations to ever have difficulty relating to each other. 

North Coast Repertory Theatre Presents Filmed Production of TRYING
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2021

In an era where truth and values are being hotly debated, TRYING presents an intriguing snapshot of American history.

North Coast Rep Announces Filmed Production of TRYING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2021

North Coast Rep announces filmed production of TRYING. Based on playwright Joanna McClelland Glass's experience as an assistant to a famed Attorney General and Chief Judge at Nuremberg, Francis Biddle, during the final year of his life. The play is a riveting portrayal of two wildly different personalities struggling to understand each other.

BWW Interview: Actor/ Playwright Doug Haverty Tells Us About His Goals as New Artistic Director of Group Rep
by Don Grigware - Dec 27, 2019

Actor/playwright Doug Haverty will become Group Rep's new artistic director in January 2020. In our conversation he tells our readers in great detail about the upcoming season and talks in depth about his vision for the theater. How long have you been a member of Group Rep? DH: I started in 1983, so 36 years.

1st Stage Extends TRYING Through November 3
by Julie Musbach - Oct 7, 2019

1st Stage, Tysons Corner's award-winning professional theatre, announces the extension of their critically acclaimed production of Trying until November 3.

BWW Review: TRYING at 1st Stage
by Jenny Minich - Sep 24, 2019

In TRYING, Judge Biddle and Sarah do battle with the prejudices that stem from their 56-year age gap.