Krista Schafer Ewbank
Latest News on Krista Schafer Ewbank:
Photos: First Look at THE CHILDREN at Open Book Theatre (Nov 21, 2022)
THE CHILDREN is Now Playing at Open Book Theatre Company (Nov 14, 2022)
Open Book Theater Begins 9th Season with THE TAMING in September (Aug 29, 2022)
Photos: First Look at THE CHILDREN at Open Book Theatre (Nov 21, 2022)
THE CHILDREN is Now Playing at Open Book Theatre Company (Nov 14, 2022)
Open Book Theater Begins 9th Season with THE TAMING in September (Aug 29, 2022)
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The design elements immerse the characters and the audience in the world of the essay, with scenic elements incorporating the words by Alexander Trice; black, white, and red clothing by Cheryl Zemke; and lights that reveal key moments by Harley Miah. Pictured: David Liskow as the fact checker, Krista Schafer Ewbank as the editor, and Phil Hughes as the writer. Photo by Jan Cartwright
Date:
03/19/2022
From: Photos: Inside Look at Open Book Theatre Company's LIFESPAN OF A FACT
As the deadline looms closer, the fact checker (David Liskow) and writer (Phil Hughes) argue about the accuracy of a point in the essay as the editor (Krista Schafer Ewbank) regroups in the background. Photo by Jan Cartwright
Date:
03/19/2022
From: Photos: Inside Look at Open Book Theatre Company's LIFESPAN OF A FACT
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Photos: First Look at THE CHILDREN at Open Book Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2022
Get a first look at The Children by Lucy Kirkwood, running now through Dec. 11th at Open Book Theatre in Trenton, MI.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2022
Get a first look at The Children by Lucy Kirkwood, running now through Dec. 11th at Open Book Theatre in Trenton, MI.
THE CHILDREN is Now Playing at Open Book Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2022
Something is clearly lurking below the surface when Rose pays an unexpected visit to her old friends and colleagues. The Children, playing through December 11 at Open Book Theatre in Trenton, slowly peels back the layers of its complicated characters, revealing decades of history and some startling revelations about the future.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2022
Something is clearly lurking below the surface when Rose pays an unexpected visit to her old friends and colleagues. The Children, playing through December 11 at Open Book Theatre in Trenton, slowly peels back the layers of its complicated characters, revealing decades of history and some startling revelations about the future.
Open Book Theater Begins 9th Season with THE TAMING in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 29, 2022
Open Book Theatre Company in Trenton opens their ninth season with Lauren Gunderson’s raucous, all-female, political power-play, running September 9 through October 9.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 29, 2022
Open Book Theatre Company in Trenton opens their ninth season with Lauren Gunderson’s raucous, all-female, political power-play, running September 9 through October 9.
TOO HEAVY FOR YOUR POCKET To Make Michigan Debut At Open Book Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2022
In Too Heavy for Your Pocket, opening May 13 at Open Book Theatre in Trenton, audiences are introduced to two black couples outside of Nashville in 1961.
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2022
In Too Heavy for Your Pocket, opening May 13 at Open Book Theatre in Trenton, audiences are introduced to two black couples outside of Nashville in 1961.
Photos: Inside Look at Open Book Theatre Company's LIFESPAN OF A FACT
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 19, 2022
After 18 months, Open Book Theatre is excited to open its doors to audiences once again. “We kept producing theatre in other ways, but there’s nothing like the energy of being in the room where it happens,” said Artistic Director Krista Schafer Ewbank. “The lights, the sound, the set….it all creates an experience that can’t be beat. Studies show that audience’s heartbeats sync during a live performance. You can get that from streaming Netflix.”
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 19, 2022
After 18 months, Open Book Theatre is excited to open its doors to audiences once again. “We kept producing theatre in other ways, but there’s nothing like the energy of being in the room where it happens,” said Artistic Director Krista Schafer Ewbank. “The lights, the sound, the set….it all creates an experience that can’t be beat. Studies show that audience’s heartbeats sync during a live performance. You can get that from streaming Netflix.”
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards; Sauk's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards; PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Jane Austen-Inspired Holiday Play THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Announced at Open Book Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2021
This holiday season enjoy the heartwarming comedy The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley (Nov 19 – Dec 19, 2021) at Open Book Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2021
This holiday season enjoy the heartwarming comedy The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley (Nov 19 – Dec 19, 2021) at Open Book Theatre.
Open Book Theatre Company to Open Sixth Season Professional Theatre Downriver
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2021
Open Book will open their season with This Random World: The Myth of Serendipity running Sept 10 – Oct 10, 2021.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2021
Open Book will open their season with This Random World: The Myth of Serendipity running Sept 10 – Oct 10, 2021.
YOU TALK WHITE Will Be Performed by Open Book Theatre Company Beginning This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2021
Bell’s been able to ignore the only white kid in the neighborhood – until Des shows up in her driveway wielding a toy sword. Through the banter and play of childhood they consider how they might be friends despite their differences. The show features Bréon Canady and Joe Gaskill and is directed by K Edmonds.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2021
Bell’s been able to ignore the only white kid in the neighborhood – until Des shows up in her driveway wielding a toy sword. Through the banter and play of childhood they consider how they might be friends despite their differences. The show features Bréon Canady and Joe Gaskill and is directed by K Edmonds.
DRIVEWAY THEATRE Will Return From Open Book Theatre Company This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2021
Open Book Theatre is back this summer with three new Driveway Theatre plays – bringing live theatre out into the community with 30 minute performances right where you live, work, and play.
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2021
Open Book Theatre is back this summer with three new Driveway Theatre plays – bringing live theatre out into the community with 30 minute performances right where you live, work, and play.
New Plays Born Out of Chaos, Creativity, and Constraints in Open Book Theatre Company's Online New Play Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2021
Weekend Wonders is back for the fourth and final month!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2021
Weekend Wonders is back for the fourth and final month!
Open Book Theatre Presents MAKING NEW FRIENDS DURING THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2021
At this point we're all used to connecting virtually with friends and family. We've been video conferencing for all sorts of work and personal events for over a year. It's not hard to imagine feeling completely alone in this world, and trying to make a connection with someone through a computer.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2021
At this point we're all used to connecting virtually with friends and family. We've been video conferencing for all sorts of work and personal events for over a year. It's not hard to imagine feeling completely alone in this world, and trying to make a connection with someone through a computer.
Weekend Wonders Online Play Festival Is Back This Weekend!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2021
Draw names to assemble four teams from a list of 16 theatre artists, give them a theme and 48 hours, and come out the other end with 4 short, world premiere, plays. Oh, and do it all virtually, too. That's the premise behind Open Book's Weekend Wonders online new play festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2021
Draw names to assemble four teams from a list of 16 theatre artists, give them a theme and 48 hours, and come out the other end with 4 short, world premiere, plays. Oh, and do it all virtually, too. That's the premise behind Open Book's Weekend Wonders online new play festival.
Weekend Wonders Online New Play Festival Premieres This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2021
For Weekend Wonders, four teams of four theatre artists (one playwright, one director, and two actors) have 48 hours to write, memorize, rehearse and perform a new 10-15 minute play.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2021
For Weekend Wonders, four teams of four theatre artists (one playwright, one director, and two actors) have 48 hours to write, memorize, rehearse and perform a new 10-15 minute play.
Open Book Theatre Presents Newest Online Play WHAT BROUGHT ME HERE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2020
Open Book Theatre Company's newest show puts a twelve-step participant center stage. What Brought Me Here introduces us to Kevin, who is leading a group online for the first time. As he shares the story of how he came to this point in his life, he reveals how the connections he has made make him feel less alone.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2020
Open Book Theatre Company's newest show puts a twelve-step participant center stage. What Brought Me Here introduces us to Kevin, who is leading a group online for the first time. As he shares the story of how he came to this point in his life, he reveals how the connections he has made make him feel less alone.
Photo Flash: Peer Through The Windows At Open Book Theatre For Spooky Stories In HAUNTED
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2020
A man comes to the window. Behind him, a shadowy figure appears and grows larger as it approaches.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2020
A man comes to the window. Behind him, a shadowy figure appears and grows larger as it approaches.
Open Book Theatre Company Presents THE INFLUENCE OF iPOPPY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2020
We've seen a rise in internet celebrities, or influencers, as anyone with a smart phone and a social media account can create an online personality and fanbase. But how does that online presence influence the influencer? How does our online presence influence even those of us who aren't celebrities?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2020
We've seen a rise in internet celebrities, or influencers, as anyone with a smart phone and a social media account can create an online personality and fanbase. But how does that online presence influence the influencer? How does our online presence influence even those of us who aren't celebrities?
Open Book Theatre Presents Spooky Stories In Their Production Of HAUNTED
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2020
A man comes to the window. Behind him, a shadowy figure appears and grows larger as it approaches.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2020
A man comes to the window. Behind him, a shadowy figure appears and grows larger as it approaches.
Open Book Theatre Launches One To One Virtual Theatre With A New Short Play, WHAT MATTERS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2020
Open Book Theatre has been busy presenting short plays to small, socially distant crowds all summer, but as the weather turns colder, they're rolling out a series of online performances.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2020
Open Book Theatre has been busy presenting short plays to small, socially distant crowds all summer, but as the weather turns colder, they're rolling out a series of online performances.
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