John Connon
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Only Two Weekends Left To Catch Morgan-Wixson Theatre's New Works Festival (Oct 3, 2023)
Give Kids The World Village Hosts An Evening Of Improv To Make Wishes Possible, September 23 (Sep 21, 2023)
Give Kids The World Village Hosts An Evening Of Improv (Sep 15, 2023)
Only Two Weekends Left To Catch Morgan-Wixson Theatre's New Works Festival (Oct 3, 2023)
Give Kids The World Village Hosts An Evening Of Improv To Make Wishes Possible, September 23 (Sep 21, 2023)
Give Kids The World Village Hosts An Evening Of Improv (Sep 15, 2023)
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Only Two Weekends Left To Catch Morgan-Wixson Theatre's New Works Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2023
There are two weekends left to experience the Morgan-Wixson Theatre's exciting and standing-ovation receiving New Works Festival in Santa Monica!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2023
There are two weekends left to experience the Morgan-Wixson Theatre's exciting and standing-ovation receiving New Works Festival in Santa Monica!
Give Kids The World Village Hosts An Evening Of Improv To Make Wishes Possible, September 23
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2023
Belly laughs, hoots and chuckles will be the order of the evening on Saturday, September 23, as the stars of Comedy Warehouse and SAK Comedy Lab host An Evening Of Improv at Give Kids The World Village.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2023
Belly laughs, hoots and chuckles will be the order of the evening on Saturday, September 23, as the stars of Comedy Warehouse and SAK Comedy Lab host An Evening Of Improv at Give Kids The World Village.
Give Kids The World Village Hosts An Evening Of Improv
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2023
Belly laughs, hoots and chuckles will be the order of the evening on Saturday, September 23, as the stars of Comedy Warehouse and SAK Comedy Lab host An Evening Of Improv at Give Kids The World Village. Learn more about the event and how to purchase tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2023
Belly laughs, hoots and chuckles will be the order of the evening on Saturday, September 23, as the stars of Comedy Warehouse and SAK Comedy Lab host An Evening Of Improv at Give Kids The World Village. Learn more about the event and how to purchase tickets here!
Samuel French's OOB Short Play Festival Announces 30 Finalists; Dominique Morisseau to be Honorary Festival Playwright
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2020
Samuel French's Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival (OOB) has announce that Dominique Morisseau (Skeleton Crew, Pipeline, Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations) is this year's honorary festival playwright.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2020
Samuel French's Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival (OOB) has announce that Dominique Morisseau (Skeleton Crew, Pipeline, Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations) is this year's honorary festival playwright.
Ashwin Sanghi's Latest Book 'The Vault Of Vishnu' Will Be Launched At Jaipur Literature Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2020
One of India's best-selling English fiction writer, Ashwin Sanghi's book The Vault of the Vishnu will be launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2020 on January 23rd. Indian Actress and Author Sonali Bendre Behl along with launching the book will also be in conversation with the author at the festival.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2020
One of India's best-selling English fiction writer, Ashwin Sanghi's book The Vault of the Vishnu will be launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2020 on January 23rd. Indian Actress and Author Sonali Bendre Behl along with launching the book will also be in conversation with the author at the festival.
Orlando Shakespeare Theater's PLAYFEST: AFTER PULSE Opens
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2016
This season's PlayFest lineup will be dedicated to new works that have a direct correlation to themes relating to the Pulse shooting that took place in Orlando on June 12, 2016. The groundbreaking new works will include Israel Horovitz's The Day Before Yesterday, Karen Zacarias'Native Gardens, Allison Gregory's Motherland, Lee Blessing's Minneapolis/St. Paul, and John Biguenet's Ever After.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2016
This season's PlayFest lineup will be dedicated to new works that have a direct correlation to themes relating to the Pulse shooting that took place in Orlando on June 12, 2016. The groundbreaking new works will include Israel Horovitz's The Day Before Yesterday, Karen Zacarias'Native Gardens, Allison Gregory's Motherland, Lee Blessing's Minneapolis/St. Paul, and John Biguenet's Ever After.
Titles and Casts Announced for Orlando Shakespeare Theater's PLAYFEST: AFTER PULSE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2016
Orlando Shakespeare Theater (Orlando Shakes) in Partnership with UCF invites audiences to take a risk on new plays at PlayFest presented by Harriett's Charitable Trust from November 3 - 6, 2016. This year's four-day event titled PlayFest: After Pulse will feature six new plays that explore issues surrounding the Pulse tragedy. Tickets to individual PlayFest readings ($10) may be purchased online at www.orlandoshakes.org, by phone at (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street). PlayFest Passes ($49) and PlayFest VIP Passes ($100) are on sale now and may be purchased by phone or in person.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2016
Orlando Shakespeare Theater (Orlando Shakes) in Partnership with UCF invites audiences to take a risk on new plays at PlayFest presented by Harriett's Charitable Trust from November 3 - 6, 2016. This year's four-day event titled PlayFest: After Pulse will feature six new plays that explore issues surrounding the Pulse tragedy. Tickets to individual PlayFest readings ($10) may be purchased online at www.orlandoshakes.org, by phone at (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street). PlayFest Passes ($49) and PlayFest VIP Passes ($100) are on sale now and may be purchased by phone or in person.
Samuel French 2016 Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2016
The Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, the nation's premier short play competition, takes place August 9 - 14 at the East 13th Street Theater (Classic Stage Company).
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2016
The Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, the nation's premier short play competition, takes place August 9 - 14 at the East 13th Street Theater (Classic Stage Company).
Playwrights George Brant, Gretchen Cryer & Josh Harmon Among Judges for 2016 Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2016
The Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, the nation's premier short play competition, takes place August 9 - 14 at the East 13th Street Theater (Classic Stage Company). Chosen from 1,500 submissions from the U.S. and abroad, 30 finalist plays, each running 10-30 minutes in length, will be presented.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2016
The Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, the nation's premier short play competition, takes place August 9 - 14 at the East 13th Street Theater (Classic Stage Company). Chosen from 1,500 submissions from the U.S. and abroad, 30 finalist plays, each running 10-30 minutes in length, will be presented.
Libby Winters and Ito Aghayere Set For UNIFORMS Off-Broadway
by Nora Dominick - Jul 15, 2016
Director Jimmy Maize (Spoon River Anthology at The Invisible Dog) and BOSS (En Garde Arts) will lead actresses Libby Winters (American Idiot) and Ito Aghayere (Lortel Nomination for Familiar at Playwrights Horizons) in Uniforms by Jeffrey James Keyes (The End of Days &Imaginary Friends) next month in the Samuel French 41st Annual Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival in New York City.
by Nora Dominick - Jul 15, 2016
Director Jimmy Maize (Spoon River Anthology at The Invisible Dog) and BOSS (En Garde Arts) will lead actresses Libby Winters (American Idiot) and Ito Aghayere (Lortel Nomination for Familiar at Playwrights Horizons) in Uniforms by Jeffrey James Keyes (The End of Days &Imaginary Friends) next month in the Samuel French 41st Annual Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival in New York City.
Samuel French Off Off Broadway Play Festival Reveals 2016 Finalists
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 6, 2016
The Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, the nation's premier short play competition, announces the 30 finalists for its 41st festival. Chosen from 1,500 submissions from the U.S. and abroad, these 30 plays will be presented during a week-long festival August 9 - 14. All performances will take place at the East 13th Street Theater (Classic Stage Company).
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 6, 2016
The Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, the nation's premier short play competition, announces the 30 finalists for its 41st festival. Chosen from 1,500 submissions from the U.S. and abroad, these 30 plays will be presented during a week-long festival August 9 - 14. All performances will take place at the East 13th Street Theater (Classic Stage Company).
JOE'S NYC BAR to Play Matthew's Tavern
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 27, 2015
Fresh off a trip to Scotland and the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Joe's NYC Bar gets back in 'The New York Groove', starting September 13th, 2015 at St. Matthew's Tavern.
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 27, 2015
Fresh off a trip to Scotland and the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Joe's NYC Bar gets back in 'The New York Groove', starting September 13th, 2015 at St. Matthew's Tavern.
Orlando Shakespeare Kicks Off PLAYFEST This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2014
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF dares audiences to take a risk on new plays at PlayFest from this weekend, November 1 - 3, 2014. Presented by Harriett's Charitable Trust, the fast-paced weekend is packed with lively discussions, engaging playwright panels, and new play readings, along with a keynote speech from playwright Mark St. Germain. This season's event marks the twelfth festival of new plays at the Theater.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2014
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF dares audiences to take a risk on new plays at PlayFest from this weekend, November 1 - 3, 2014. Presented by Harriett's Charitable Trust, the fast-paced weekend is packed with lively discussions, engaging playwright panels, and new play readings, along with a keynote speech from playwright Mark St. Germain. This season's event marks the twelfth festival of new plays at the Theater.
Orlando Shakespeare Sets Casting, Directors for PLAYFEST, Running 11/1-3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2014
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF dares audiences to take a risk on new plays at PlayFest from November 1 - 3, 2014. Presented by Harriett's Charitable Trust, the fast-paced weekend is packed with lively discussions, engaging playwright panels, and new play readings, along with a keynote speech from playwright Mark St. Germain. This season's event marks the twelfth festival of new plays at the Theater.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2014
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF dares audiences to take a risk on new plays at PlayFest from November 1 - 3, 2014. Presented by Harriett's Charitable Trust, the fast-paced weekend is packed with lively discussions, engaging playwright panels, and new play readings, along with a keynote speech from playwright Mark St. Germain. This season's event marks the twelfth festival of new plays at the Theater.
Photo Flash: First Look at Steve Yockey's PLUTO at Orlando Shakespeare
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2014
Pluto, A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere by Steve Yockey, will be directed by Mark Routhier at Orlando Shakespeare Theater, beginning tonight, February 27 and running through March 23, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2014
Pluto, A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere by Steve Yockey, will be directed by Mark Routhier at Orlando Shakespeare Theater, beginning tonight, February 27 and running through March 23, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Orlando Shakespeare Theater's PLUTO, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2014
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF will present Steve Yockey's Pluto, part of Harriett's New Play Series, from tonight, February 27 - March 23, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2014
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF will present Steve Yockey's Pluto, part of Harriett's New Play Series, from tonight, February 27 - March 23, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Orlando Shakespeare Theater's PLUTO
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2014
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF will present Steve Yockey's Pluto, part of Harriett's New Play Series, from February 27 - March 23, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2014
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF will present Steve Yockey's Pluto, part of Harriett's New Play Series, from February 27 - March 23, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action!
Orlando Shakespeare Theater to Present Steve Yockey's PLUTO, 2/27-3/23
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 3, 2013
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF is proud to present Steve Yockey's Pluto, part of Harriett's New Play Series, from February 27 - March 23, 2014. In collaboration with Atlanta's Actor's Express and Washington, DC's Forum Theatre, Orlando Shakespeare Theater will produce the National New Play Network's (NNPN) 35th Rolling World Premiere through the Network's Continued Life of New Plays Fund. Directed by Mark Routhier, the production features Orlando actors John Connon, Jillian Gizzi, Heather Leonardi, Chris Metz, and Suzanne O'Donnell. Tickets ($17 and $25) can be purchased by calling the Box Office at (407) 447-1700, online at www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park.
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 3, 2013
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF is proud to present Steve Yockey's Pluto, part of Harriett's New Play Series, from February 27 - March 23, 2014. In collaboration with Atlanta's Actor's Express and Washington, DC's Forum Theatre, Orlando Shakespeare Theater will produce the National New Play Network's (NNPN) 35th Rolling World Premiere through the Network's Continued Life of New Plays Fund. Directed by Mark Routhier, the production features Orlando actors John Connon, Jillian Gizzi, Heather Leonardi, Chris Metz, and Suzanne O'Donnell. Tickets ($17 and $25) can be purchased by calling the Box Office at (407) 447-1700, online at www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park.
Free Reading Of Williams' SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH From Orlando Shakes
by Beau Higgins - Dec 21, 2011
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF (OST) celebrates the 100th birthday of American playwright Tennessee Williams through its popular free reading series, Three By Tenn. The three-part series continues with Williams' controversial and disturbing play, SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, on Sunday, January 8th, 2012 at 7PM.
by Beau Higgins - Dec 21, 2011
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF (OST) celebrates the 100th birthday of American playwright Tennessee Williams through its popular free reading series, Three By Tenn. The three-part series continues with Williams' controversial and disturbing play, SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, on Sunday, January 8th, 2012 at 7PM.
THREE BY TENN Free Reading Series Of Tennessee Williams Works
by Beau Higgins - Sep 29, 2011
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF (OST) celebrates the 100th birthday of American playwright Tennessee Williams through its popular free reading series, Three By Tenn. The series begins with Williams' best-known tale of struggle and survival, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, on Sunday, September 25 at 7PM.
by Beau Higgins - Sep 29, 2011
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF (OST) celebrates the 100th birthday of American playwright Tennessee Williams through its popular free reading series, Three By Tenn. The series begins with Williams' best-known tale of struggle and survival, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, on Sunday, September 25 at 7PM.
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