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Cecily Strong, Dominic Monaghan & More Nominated at The Ambies By The Podcast Academy
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2023

The Ambies celebrate excellence in podcasting and elevate awareness and status of podcasts as a unique and personal medium for entertainment, information, storytelling and expression. The ceremony will highlight 185 nominees across 26 categories with winners to be selected by every voting member of The Podcast Academy (TPA).

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.

The Story Pirates to be Featured On WNET's Camp TV This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2022

Today, The Story Pirates announced a content partnership with The WNET Group's summer learning and exploration series Camp TV, which returns for Season 3 on public television stations nationwide beginning on Friday, July 1.

Story Pirates Announce CATS SIT ON YOU Benefit Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2022

After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Story Pirates and special guests will perform live and in-person at the Manhattan Center* on Sunday, May 15. This star-studded show (originally scheduled for March 2020) benefits Story Pirates Changemakers and continues the 2022 Cats Sit On You Tour, named for the Story Pirates' award-winning album and song.

Bobby Moynihan & More to Join Story Pirates For Literacy Program Benefit Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2022

After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Story Pirates will perform live and in-person for a full-cast comedy-improv show based on kids' ideas on Sunday, March 13 at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. All proceeds will benefit their non-profit Story Pirates Changemakers.

Story Pirates Announce Biggest Show Of The Year At The Wiltern
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2022

Kids will direct the action at a full cast Story Pirates show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on March 13. The highly engaging comedy-improv musical performance benefits the nonprofit Story Pirates Changemakers, which brings literacy programs to schools and under-served communities.

Story Pirates Release Kid-Inspired STRAWBERRY BAND Concept Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2021

Today, The Story Pirates have released their fourth family music album, The Strawberry Band. Every song on the adventurous mock concept album was inspired by a kid's idea

SLEEP SQUAD is Now on Demand From The Wallis
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2021

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts announces SLEEP SQUAD, a family-friendly, interactive, virtual theater experience from The Story Pirates and Tony Award-winning producer Eva Price (Jagged Little Pill, Peter and the Starcatcher), available for purchase over a two-week period beginning March 29 through April 11, 2021.

SLEEP SQUAD A Virtual Theater Experience Turns Homes Into A Rocket Ship
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2021

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Presents SLEEP SQUAD, a family-friendly, interactive, virtual theater experience that turns your home into a rocket ship to launch kids into their dreams. 

Story Pirates Announce New Album and Podcast Episodes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2021

The Story Pirates will release their fourth family music album, The Strawberry Band, on April 2nd. Every song on the adventurous mock concept album was inspired by a kid’s idea, including today’s first single, “Fun Crazy Weird Hair Store,” by a 9 year old named Sylvia from New Jersey. 

Story Pirates SLEEP SQUAD Starring Lilli Cooper Goes National; Ticket Sales Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2021

By popular demand, The Story Pirates and Tony Award-winning producer Eva Price (Jagged Little Pill, Peter and The Starcatcher) have announced today that SLEEP SQUAD is now available through nine presenting partners, both regional theaters and performing arts centers, across the country. Ticket sales have been extended through February 21, 2021.

South Coast Repertory Partners With The Story Pirates on SLEEP SQUAD, An Immersive Bedtime Adventure for Kids
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2021

South Coast Repertory has partnered with The Story Pirates and Tony Award-winning producer Eva Price for Sleep Squad—a family-friendly, interactive, virtual theatre experience that turns your home into a rocket ship to launch kids into their dreams.

The Story Pirates SLEEP SQUAD Starring Lilli Cooper Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2020

The Story Pirates announced today that tickets are now available through February 21, 2021 for SLEEP SQUAD.  This family-friendly, interactive, virtual audio-visual theater experience turns the viewer’s home into a rocket ship launching kids into their dreams.

Story Pirates Launch Season 4 Today With Fresh Theme Song and After School Fun
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2020

Today, the 4th season of the multiple award-winning Story Pirates Podcast launches on a big wave of excitement with a special guest appearance by Stephanie Hsu (Be More Chill, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and a new theme song written by Bobby Lord, arranged by Brendan O'Grady and Jack Lord, and performed a capella by beatbox artist Kaila Mullady.

IAMA Theatre Company Goes Virtual With 2020-21 Online Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2020

IAMA Theatre Company has announced a full 2020-21 virtual season of four new, solo works-in-progress and a new works playreading series, beginning Oct. 22 and running through June 10.

Phillipa Soo, Denée Benton, Betty Gilpin, Amber Gray & More Join THE ARS NOVA FOREVER TELETHON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2020

Ars Nova has announced additional details for The Ars Nova Forever Telethon, a 24 hour livestream featuring over 100 artists celebrating Ars Nova's past and present while raising funds to propel the organization into its future. The online event will begin at 6pm EDT on June 12 and run non-stop until 6pm EDT on June 13.

STORY PIRATES to Produce Daily Live Content
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2020

KPFK's Arts In Review Airs IAMA Theatre's Premiere Of Christian Durso's 'Redline'
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2020

During the current pandemic, KPFK's Arts in Review, Southern California's longest-running radio showcase on live theater and cabaret, will be airing short plays, produced by local small theatres, during the month of May. This week Arts in Review airs an excerpt from IAMA Theatre Company's 10th Anniversary Season premiere of Christian Durso's Redline, directed by Eli Gonda, playing Friday, May 8 (2 to 2:30pm) over KPFK 90.7fm, home of Pacifica Radio for Southern California.     

Video Flashback: Watch a Clip From Atlantic Theater Company's World Premiere Musical FOUND From 2014
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2020

In 2014, Atlantic Theater Company presented the world premiere of the musical Found. The musical starred Nick Blaemire, Barrett Wilbert Weed, and more. The company is now flashing back with a clip from the production, featuring cast members singing 'Stay Weird.'

IAMA Theatre Company Releases Clip of FOUND: A NEW MUSICAL Featuring Jonah Platt and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2020

IAMA Theatre Company via @TheatreWithoutTheater has released a video clip from its West Coast premiere of Found: A New Musical, which was forced to close mid-run due to the current public health crisis. Theatre Without Theater is a nightly theatrical broadcast (via Instagram) aiming to fill the current artistic void at curtain time.