Interview: Alex Lyras, Writer & Director of Aristotle/Alexander at the Getty Villa Theater Lab
For over a decade, The Getty has hosted its Villa Theater Lab series, an exciting forum for reinterpreting classical theater. These workshops feature new translations of Greek and Roman plays and contemporary works inspired by ancient literature. Their latest offering, Aristotle/Alexander, explores the real-life relationship between Aristotle and a teenaged Alexander the Great in 342 BC. As a former teacher of Greek Mythology and history, I could not resist asking Alex Lyras, the play’s writer and director, about his background studying the two great men, the play’s creation, and what audiences can expect to discover about these two ancient heroes.
Getty Villa Theater Lab To Present ARISTOTLE/ALEXANDER
Explore the real-life relationship between Aristotle and a teenaged Alexander the Great in the work-in-progress production, ARISTOTLE/ALEXANDER, presented by Getty Villa Theater Lab. Written and directed by Alexander Lyras.
UROBOROS/AKME is Now Playing at SoHo Playhouse
SoHo Playhouse's U.S. premiere of the modern dance show Uroboros/Akmé begins performance tonight. The show runs Off-Broadway through February 4 as part of the 2024 International Fringe Encore Series. Opening night is January 24.
JEKYLL & HYDE Begins Tonight At SoHo Playhouse
Experience the U.S. premiere of Jekyll & Hyde at SoHo Playhouse. Award-winning writer and director JD Henshaw brings a new vision of terror to Stevenson's classic. Don't miss this captivating Off-Broadway production.
ESTHER'S REVENGE Opens Tonight at SoHo Playhouse
SoHo Playhouse's U.S. premiere of the Brighton Fringe Festival hit, Esther's Revenge, opens tonight! The show runs Off-Broadway as part of the 2024 International Fringe Encore Series with performances continuing through January 19.
Interview: Matthew Quinn And Bertha Rodriguez of Combined Artform on the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT THEATER FESTIVAL
Those who attend the Hollywood Fringe Festival (HFF) surely know the married couple, Matthew Quinn and Bertha Rodriguez, producers and venue managers who have been putting together many selections since HFF began in 2010 via their company Combined Artform and Asylum venues. Continuing the celebration of independent plays, the duo has created the Hollywood Independent Theater Festival (HITFEST) https://hitfest.stagey.net/ opening in September featuring encore performances from this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival. I interviewed the power couple to find out more about the new HITF.
Soho Playhouse Announces Winners Of The 2022 International Fringe Encore Series
SoHo Playhouse has announced the winners of the 2022 International Fringe Encore Series. Winners include 'Afghanistan Is Not Funny' by Henry Naylor (Theatre Award) and 'Troy Hawke: Sigmund Troy'd'' by Milo McCabe (Comedy Award). Runners-up include 'The Stakeout,' by Martin Dockery (Theatre), and 'Six Chick Flicks or a Legally Blonde Pretty Woman Dirty Danced on the Beaches while writing a Notebook on the Titanic' (Comedy).
LATINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL to Return to SoHo Playhouse in December
If you missed it last time, here’s your chance: Latina Christmas Special, an American comedy of Latina proportions, will return to New York City for a limited seven-performance run filled with laughs, more laughs, music and escándalo (scandal). Performances take place December 7 through December 11 at the SoHo Playhouse.
Tickets on Sale Now for SoHo Playhouse's 2022 International Fringe Encore Series
SoHo Playhouse has released tickets for the 2022 International Fringe Encore Series. The annual series features some of the best productions from fringe theater festivals across the globe, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, Brighton Fringe, Cincinnati Fringe Festival, Hollywood Fringe & more.