Kirk Lynn

Professor Christian Parker Expands Definition of Dramaturgy at Columbia University School of the Arts
by Team BWW - Nov 26, 2024

In classes led by Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre Christian Parker ’98, students soon learn their first surprising lesson: as dramaturgs, they are expected to get creatively involved.

Luna Stage to Present Steven Dietz's LONELY PLANET Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024

Luna Stage will present Steven Dietz's Lonely Planet, directed by Melissa Firlit, running at Luna Stage November 14 - December 8, 2024. Previews begin November 14 for a November 16 opening.

IAMA Theatre Company’s 7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL to Feature 8 New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Monk Parrots Brings PEARLS FOR SPURS to New York
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024

Monk Parrots will present Pearls for Spurs, a new dramedy by Gates Leonard and directed by Luke Leonard, which runs from August 1 to August 11, 2024, in a limited engagement at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A.R.T./New York Theatres.

Video: Watch a Ccene from Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM at Alley Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2024

Get a first look at Alley Theatre's production of Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium. Directed by Melrose and completed by Kirk Lynn, this existential play asks the question - if life is a job interview, do we qualify for our existence? Check out the all-new video.

Video: Rob Melrose and Kirk Lynn Talk Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM at Alley Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024

Artistic Director Rob Melrose and Playwright Kirk Lynn discuss their production of Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM at Houston's Alley Theatre in the video here!

Meet the Cast of STEREOPHONIC, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024

Stereophonic by David Adjmi begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 3. The production officially opens on Friday, April 19, running for 14 weeks only at Broadway’s Golden Theatre. Meet the cast of Stereophonic here!

Cast Set for Alley Theatre's World Premiere of Thornton Wilder's Unfinished Play THE EMPORIUM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024

Alley Theatre has revealed the cast of Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Thornton Wilder LLC Names Jeremy McCarter as New Literary Executor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024

Learn about the latest appointment at THORNTON WILDER LLC as Jeremy McCarter takes on the role of the new Literary Executor.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre Opens Its 2023-2024 Season With GASLIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2023

MRT Gaslight opens its 2324 season with a thrilling production. Get ready for a captivating experience.

Salvage Vanguard Theater Presents The World Premiere Of DECAPITATIONS By Megan Tabaque
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2023

Salvage Vanguard Theater has announced the world premiere of Decapitations, by Megan Tabaque.

David Adjmi's STEREOPHONIC, With Songs by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, to be Presented at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023

Don't miss out on STEREOPHONIC, a phenomenal play with music by Will Butler of Arcade Fire, exclusively at Playwrights Horizons. Find out the dates and book your tickets now for this unforgettable theatrical experience.

Marcus Gardley Appointed Co-Chair of Playwriting at David Geffen School of Drama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023

Marcus Gardley has been appointed Co-Chair of the Playwriting Program at David Geffen School of Drama, effective July 1, 2023.

Alley Theatre Reveals Programming For The 2023 Alley All New Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2023

Alley Theatre has announced the line-up for the 2023 Alley All New Festival, June 16 - June 25, 2023. The Festival will feature new plays including readings, workshop performances, and an Early Draft Preview.

Alley Theatre to Host Open Auditions for Houston Actors for Its 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2023

2023-24 Seasonal Auditions for Houston actors will be at Alley Theatre. Auditions will be for AEA and non-AEA adult actors, ages 18 and older. 

JANE EYRE, PICTURES FROM HOME, and More Are Part of the Alley Theatre's 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2023

The Alley Theatre has announced its 2023-24 season which includes classic works, world premiere plays, one world premiere musical, a murder mystery, and lots of laughter. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Classic Stage Company to Present CSC SPRING PLAYREADINGS Beginning This April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2023

Classic Stage Company will present CSC Spring Playreadings, a public series of readings held in CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater.

Interview: Columbia School of the Arts Professor Christian Parker Brings Dramaturgy Techniques to Nonverbal Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 22, 2022

In conversation with MFA Candidate Anastasia Ellis, Parker discusses how dramaturgy moves in traditional text-based theatre and in the nonverbal dance world.

Alley Theatre Announces Programming For The 2022 Alley All New Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2022

The Alley Theatre announces the line-up for the 2022 Alley All New Festival, June 16 - June 26, 2022. The Festival will feature five new plays including readings, workshop performances, and an early draft preview. Festival playwrights include Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Austin-based Kirk Lynn completing a Thornton Wilder work, Kemp Powers, Don X. Nguyen, and Alley commissioned artist and Houstonian ShaWanna Renee Rivon. 

MRT UML Partnership Presents Free Reading of Comedy EFFECTIVE MAGIC by Kirk Lynn
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2022

Merrimack Repertory Theatre relaunches its partnership with UMass Lowell with a free reading of the comedy Effective Magic, directed by MRT Artist-in-Residence Malika Oyetimein, at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 1, at the O'Leary Library Mezzanine.