Juanita Jennings
Latest News on Juanita Jennings:
32nd Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Opens in March (Jan 27, 2025)
Photos/Video: Prime Video Unveils Trailer and First-Look Images for CROSS (Sep 25, 2024)
Latino Theater Company Streams 'Sneak Peek' Reading of SHE by Marlow Wyatt (Sep 3, 2020)
32nd Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Opens in March (Jan 27, 2025)
Photos/Video: Prime Video Unveils Trailer and First-Look Images for CROSS (Sep 25, 2024)
Latino Theater Company Streams 'Sneak Peek' Reading of SHE by Marlow Wyatt (Sep 3, 2020)
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VIDEO: OWN Releases Trailer for DAVID MAKES MAN, Premiering August 14
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-06-19 13:24:39
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32nd Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Opens in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025
The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival marks 32 years of producing over 700 extraordinary multicultural and multidisciplinary solo performers from around the globe.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025
The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival marks 32 years of producing over 700 extraordinary multicultural and multidisciplinary solo performers from around the globe.
Photos/Video: Prime Video Unveils Trailer and First-Look Images for CROSS
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2024
Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer and first-look images for the highly anticipated crime thriller series CROSS, starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. On November 14, all eight episodes will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2024
Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer and first-look images for the highly anticipated crime thriller series CROSS, starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. On November 14, all eight episodes will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Latino Theater Company Streams 'Sneak Peek' Reading of SHE by Marlow Wyatt
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2020
Latino Theater Company presents SHE - A 'sneak-peek' reading of a new coming-of-age drama by Los Angeles-based, emerging playwright Marlow Wyatt.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2020
Latino Theater Company presents SHE - A 'sneak-peek' reading of a new coming-of-age drama by Los Angeles-based, emerging playwright Marlow Wyatt.
The Vagrancy Announces THE LIFE AND DEATH OF, Written and Directed by June Carryl
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2020
The Vagrancy announces THE LIFE AND DEATH OF written and directed by June Carryl. THE LIFE AND DEATH OF is a short, poetic piece dedicated to Oluwatoyin 'Toyin' Salau featuring an epilogue by librect baker to benefit Black Lives Matter and Black Trans Protesters Emergency Fund
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2020
The Vagrancy announces THE LIFE AND DEATH OF written and directed by June Carryl. THE LIFE AND DEATH OF is a short, poetic piece dedicated to Oluwatoyin 'Toyin' Salau featuring an epilogue by librect baker to benefit Black Lives Matter and Black Trans Protesters Emergency Fund
HBO Max Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights to DAVID MAKES MAN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 29, 2020
Season One of OWN and Warner Horizon Scripted Television's Peabody Award-winning series DAVID MAKES MAN, a one-hour lyrical drama created by Academy Award®-winning screenwriter and Tony Award-nominated playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”), will be available to stream on HBO Max starting July 16.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 29, 2020
Season One of OWN and Warner Horizon Scripted Television's Peabody Award-winning series DAVID MAKES MAN, a one-hour lyrical drama created by Academy Award®-winning screenwriter and Tony Award-nominated playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”), will be available to stream on HBO Max starting July 16.
LAB RESULTS: The Antaeus Playwrights Lab Festival Returns This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2020
LAB RESULTS: The Antaeus Playwrights Lab Festival a?" Six new plays by award-winning, mid-career writers get developmental readings over the course of two weekends as part of Antaeus Theatre Company's second annual LAB RESULTS series. Each of the plays was developed in the Antaeus Playwrights Lab, an ongoing program that incubates new works that provide compelling roles for actors and creates a nurturing and supportive artistic community. Last fall, two plays from the 2018 LAB RESULTS festival, The Abuelas by Stephanie Alison Walker and Eight Nights by Jennifer Maisel, were given critically acclaimed full productions as part of Antaeus' 2019-20 season.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2020
LAB RESULTS: The Antaeus Playwrights Lab Festival a?" Six new plays by award-winning, mid-career writers get developmental readings over the course of two weekends as part of Antaeus Theatre Company's second annual LAB RESULTS series. Each of the plays was developed in the Antaeus Playwrights Lab, an ongoing program that incubates new works that provide compelling roles for actors and creates a nurturing and supportive artistic community. Last fall, two plays from the 2018 LAB RESULTS festival, The Abuelas by Stephanie Alison Walker and Eight Nights by Jennifer Maisel, were given critically acclaimed full productions as part of Antaeus' 2019-20 season.
VIDEO: OWN Releases Trailer for DAVID MAKES MAN, Premiering August 14
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 19, 2019
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that its anticipated new drama series “David Makes Man” from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television will premiere on Wednesday, August 14 at 10 p.m. ETPT following the network's critically acclaimed drama “Queen Sugar” (Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ETPT). The series premiere will be presented by Lexus with limited commercial interruption.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 19, 2019
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that its anticipated new drama series “David Makes Man” from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television will premiere on Wednesday, August 14 at 10 p.m. ETPT following the network's critically acclaimed drama “Queen Sugar” (Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ETPT). The series premiere will be presented by Lexus with limited commercial interruption.
Tribeca Film Festival Announces 2019 Short Film Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 11, 2019
The 18th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced its 2019 lineup of 63 diverse and engaging short films in competition, including 31 world premieres. This year's shorts program includes a cross-section of international and U.S. filmmakers, curated from a record 5131 submissions with female filmmakers directing 45% of the selections. The short films will be presented in 11 distinct competition programs, consisting of six narrative, four documentary, and one animation program. There will also be special screening programs for the annual Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival and the debut of shorts from The Queen Collective, a program aimed at accelerating gender and racial equality behind the camera. The 2019 shorts lineup is programmed by Sharon Badal and Ben Thompson. The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 24 - May 5.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 11, 2019
The 18th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced its 2019 lineup of 63 diverse and engaging short films in competition, including 31 world premieres. This year's shorts program includes a cross-section of international and U.S. filmmakers, curated from a record 5131 submissions with female filmmakers directing 45% of the selections. The short films will be presented in 11 distinct competition programs, consisting of six narrative, four documentary, and one animation program. There will also be special screening programs for the annual Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival and the debut of shorts from The Queen Collective, a program aimed at accelerating gender and racial equality behind the camera. The 2019 shorts lineup is programmed by Sharon Badal and Ben Thompson. The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 24 - May 5.
OWN Announces DAVID MAKES MAN Recurring and Guest Stars
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 25, 2018
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of ten new recurring and guest star cast members to the ensemble for “David Makes Man”, the lyrical drama from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Lela Rochon (“Training Day”), Trace Lysette (“Transparent”), Liza Colon-Zayas (“Proven Innocent”), Juanita Jennings (“Star”), Lindsey Blackwell (“Step Sisters”), Solomon Valdez (“[Bi]Polar”), Teshi Thomas (“The Good Place,” “Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance”), Nick Creegan, Kimaya Naomi and Logan Rozos have joined the series.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 25, 2018
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of ten new recurring and guest star cast members to the ensemble for “David Makes Man”, the lyrical drama from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Lela Rochon (“Training Day”), Trace Lysette (“Transparent”), Liza Colon-Zayas (“Proven Innocent”), Juanita Jennings (“Star”), Lindsey Blackwell (“Step Sisters”), Solomon Valdez (“[Bi]Polar”), Teshi Thomas (“The Good Place,” “Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance”), Nick Creegan, Kimaya Naomi and Logan Rozos have joined the series.
Annual PlayLabs Festival Runs October 17"23 at the Playwrights' Center
by Robert Diamond - Oct 4, 2016
The Playwrights' Center's 45th anniversary season kicks off October 17 with PlayLabs, a week-long new play festival featuring Core Writers Christina Ham ('West of Central'), Susan Soon He Stanton ('we, the invisibles') and Ken Urban ('The Remains'). Tickets are free and can be reserved at pwcenter.org/playlabs.
by Robert Diamond - Oct 4, 2016
The Playwrights' Center's 45th anniversary season kicks off October 17 with PlayLabs, a week-long new play festival featuring Core Writers Christina Ham ('West of Central'), Susan Soon He Stanton ('we, the invisibles') and Ken Urban ('The Remains'). Tickets are free and can be reserved at pwcenter.org/playlabs.
Playwrights' Center Announces 45th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2016
Since its founding in 1971, the Playwrights' Center has been imagining theater forward. For decades it has been one of the nation's most important organizations for developing new plays and launching the careers of playwrights.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2016
Since its founding in 1971, the Playwrights' Center has been imagining theater forward. For decades it has been one of the nation's most important organizations for developing new plays and launching the careers of playwrights.
Photo Flash: STRAIGHT WHITE MEN Celebrates Opening Night at the Douglas
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2015
STRAIGHT WHITE MEN written and directed by Young Jean Lee, opened last Sunday, November 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre. The West Coast premiere of the production, presented in collaboration with Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA, will run through December 20, 2015. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2015
STRAIGHT WHITE MEN written and directed by Young Jean Lee, opened last Sunday, November 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre. The West Coast premiere of the production, presented in collaboration with Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA, will run through December 20, 2015. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
Danai Gurira's FAMILIAR World Premiere Begins Tonight at Yale Rep
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2015
Yale Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of FAMILIAR by Danai Gurira, directed by Rebecca Taichman, tonight, January 30-February 21 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, February 5.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2015
Yale Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of FAMILIAR by Danai Gurira, directed by Rebecca Taichman, tonight, January 30-February 21 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, February 5.
Yale Repertory Theatre Presents Danai Gurira's FAMILIAR, Now thru 2/21
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2015
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE presents the world premiere of FAMILIAR by Danai Gurira, directed by Rebecca Taichman, tonight, January 30-February 21 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, February 5.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2015
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE presents the world premiere of FAMILIAR by Danai Gurira, directed by Rebecca Taichman, tonight, January 30-February 21 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, February 5.
Yale Repertory Theatre to Present Danai Gurira's FAMILIAR, 1/30-2/21
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 9, 2015
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE presents the world premiere of FAMILIAR by Danai Gurira, directed by Rebecca Taichman, January 30-February 21 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, February 5.
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 9, 2015
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE presents the world premiere of FAMILIAR by Danai Gurira, directed by Rebecca Taichman, January 30-February 21 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, February 5.
Sara Gilbert, Scott Lowell & More Set for Blank Theatre's 22nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival, 6/5-29
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2014
More than 35 actors are set to participate in The Blank Theatre's 22nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival, including Sara Gilbert (Roseanne, The Talk, The Big Bang Theory), Curt Hansen (A Snow White Christmas, Wicked), Scott Lowell (Queer As Folk), Michael Grant Terry (Bones), Angel Parker (Lab Rats), Ellen D. Williams (How I Met Your Mother), and Jessy Schram (Falling Skies, Mad Men). Twelve winning plays by young playwrights aged 16 -19 from seven different states will be presented during this year's festival at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood, running from June 5-29.
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2014
More than 35 actors are set to participate in The Blank Theatre's 22nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival, including Sara Gilbert (Roseanne, The Talk, The Big Bang Theory), Curt Hansen (A Snow White Christmas, Wicked), Scott Lowell (Queer As Folk), Michael Grant Terry (Bones), Angel Parker (Lab Rats), Ellen D. Williams (How I Met Your Mother), and Jessy Schram (Falling Skies, Mad Men). Twelve winning plays by young playwrights aged 16 -19 from seven different states will be presented during this year's festival at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood, running from June 5-29.
HEART SONG Extends Through 8/25 at Fountain Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 28, 2013
Heart Song, the newest comedy/drama from Stephen Sachs (Bakersfield Mist, Cyrano), will extend at the Fountain Theatre through August 25.
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 28, 2013
Heart Song, the newest comedy/drama from Stephen Sachs (Bakersfield Mist, Cyrano), will extend at the Fountain Theatre through August 25.
BWW Reviews: Beautiful World Premiere Heart Song Heats Up the Fountain
by Don Grigware - May 28, 2013
In a quite extraordinary way Stephen Sachs' world premiere comedy/drama Heart Song tears down barriers separating life and death across many cultures. There is no finer celebration of the joys and pains of life than performing flamenco dance, which is gut wrenching and intensely theatrical. Boasting top-notch direction from Shirley Jo Finney and a resplendent cast, Heart Song is a life-affirming poem that must be experienced at the Fountain Theatre through July 14.
by Don Grigware - May 28, 2013
In a quite extraordinary way Stephen Sachs' world premiere comedy/drama Heart Song tears down barriers separating life and death across many cultures. There is no finer celebration of the joys and pains of life than performing flamenco dance, which is gut wrenching and intensely theatrical. Boasting top-notch direction from Shirley Jo Finney and a resplendent cast, Heart Song is a life-affirming poem that must be experienced at the Fountain Theatre through July 14.
Photo Flash: First Look at World Premiere of Stephen Sachs' HEART SONG at The Fountain Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2013
Three friends embark on a joyous journey of sisterhood, discovering their inner 'duende' through a flamenco class for middle-aged women. Heart Song, the newest comedy/drama from Stephen Sachs (Bakersfield Mist, Cyrano), opens at The Fountain Theatre on May 25with Shirley Jo Finney (In the Red and Brown Water) directing and choreography by internationally renowned flamenco dancer Maria 'Cha Cha' Bermudez. Check out a first look below!
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2013
Three friends embark on a joyous journey of sisterhood, discovering their inner 'duende' through a flamenco class for middle-aged women. Heart Song, the newest comedy/drama from Stephen Sachs (Bakersfield Mist, Cyrano), opens at The Fountain Theatre on May 25with Shirley Jo Finney (In the Red and Brown Water) directing and choreography by internationally renowned flamenco dancer Maria 'Cha Cha' Bermudez. Check out a first look below!
Shirley Jo Finney Will Helm The Fountain Theatre's HEART SONG
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 17, 2013
Three friends embark on a joyous journey of sisterhood, discovering their inner 'duende' through a flamenco class for middle-aged women. Heart Song, the newest comedy/drama from Stephen Sachs (Bakersfield Mist, Cyrano), opens at The Fountain Theatre on May 25 with Shirley Jo Finney (In the Red and Brown Water) directing and choreography by internationally renowned flamenco dancer Maria "Cha Cha" Bermudez.
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 17, 2013
Three friends embark on a joyous journey of sisterhood, discovering their inner 'duende' through a flamenco class for middle-aged women. Heart Song, the newest comedy/drama from Stephen Sachs (Bakersfield Mist, Cyrano), opens at The Fountain Theatre on May 25 with Shirley Jo Finney (In the Red and Brown Water) directing and choreography by internationally renowned flamenco dancer Maria "Cha Cha" Bermudez.
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