Melissa Stephens

Review: THE IDIOT CIRCUS: DEATH IS COMING, Assembly George Square Gardens

A deliciously delinquent and macabre night of wonderful music.

EDINBURGH 2022: The Idiot Circus Q&A

BWW catches up with The Idiot Circus to chat about bringing Death Is Coming to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

EDINBURGH 2022: Melissa Stephens Q&A

BWW catches up with Melissa Stephens to chat about bringing Hot Dogs and Tears to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

EDINBURGH 2022: Tom DeTrinis Q&A

BWW catches up with Tom DeTrinis to chat about bringing I Hate New York to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

More Assembly Festival Performances Announced Today

Today (Thu 5 May) Assembly Festival, adds a further 90+ shows to its biggest and most dazzling line-up to date which includes returning Fringe favourites, theatrical debuts, international circus, comedy newcomers and the return of The Flick - Assembly’s late-night den off George Square. During August, self-proclaimed Duchess Diane Chorley will be hosting live entertainment at The Flick until 5am.

IAMA Presents Pre-Edinburgh Festival Sneak Peek of I HATE NEW YORK and HOT DOGS AND TEARS

IAMA Theatre Company presents a sneak-peek engagement of two solo plays, each written and performed by members of the IAMA ensemble, before they head out to the 2022 Edinburgh Theatre Festival.

Tweed & Co Announces Spring Concert Series

Live performance makes a triumphant return in Hastings County: Tweed & Company is thrilled to announce an exciting series of One-Night-Only concerts to be presented at the Marble Arts Centre in Tweed and the Village Playhouse in Bancroft this Spring! 

IAMA Theatre Company Explores What It Means To Make Theater With 2021-22 Season

Theater-makers, storytellers, arts leaders, activists. IAMA Theatre Company dedicates its 14th season to exploring what it means to “make theater,” now and in the future.

Photo Flash: IAMA Presents the Virtual Premiere Of MAKING FRIENDS

Don’t touch the merchandise! A new, “gaytastic” comic solo play, written and performed by self-confessed rage-aholic Tom DeTrinis, will be filmed live at L.A.’s Pico Playhouse for digital release by IAMA Theatre Company. Directed by Drew Droege, Making Friends will be available for viewing beginning Dec. 17 and continue streaming through Jan. 11, 2021.

BWW Interview: Quadruple-Threat Tom DeTrinis On MAKING FRIENDS & Theatre

Multi-talented, multi-hypenate Tom DeTrinis premieres his one-man show MAKING FRIENDS for IAMA December 17, 2020, with streaming through January 11,2021. Written by Tom and directed by Drew Droege, Tom's performance on his own angst will be filmed live at L.A.’s Pico Playhouse.

IAMA Streams MAKING FRIENDS by Tom Detrinis

Don't touch the merchandise! A new, 'gaytastic' comic solo play, written and performed by self-confessed rage-aholic Tom DeTrinis, will be filmed live at L.A.'s Pico Playhouse for digital release by IAMA Theatre Company. Making Friends will be available for viewing beginning Dec. 17 and continue streaming through Jan. 11, 2021.

IAMA Theatre Company Presents New Solo Show MAKING FRIENDS

Don’t touch the merchandise! A new, “gaytastic” comic solo play, written and performed by self-confessed rage-aholic Tom DeTrinis, will be filmed live at L.A.’s Pico Playhouse for digital release by IAMA Theatre Company. Directed by Drew Droege, Making Friends will be available for viewing beginning Dec. 17 and continue streaming through Jan. 11, 2021.

Final Play in 'Seven Deadly Plays' CULT OF LOVE Concludes 10th Anniversary IAMA Season

IAMA concludes its 10th anniversary season with the final installment of Leslye Headland's viciously funny "Seven Deadly Plays" cycle: a black comedy that explores the sin of "pride." Annie Tippe directs the world premiere of Cult of Love, a powerful look at one family's feverish clash over who is right - and who is crazy. Previews begin May 18, with the press opening scheduled for Thursday, May 24. Performances will continue through June 24 at Atwater Village Theatre.

Photo Flash: World Premiere of Dorothy Fortenberry's SPECIES NATIVE TO CALIFORNINA Hits Home in Trump's America

Everyone's a part of the family - until they're not. IAMA Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a deceptively gentle comedy about family, land, labor and loss. Eli Gonda directs Species Native to California by Dorothy Fortenberry continues through June 11 at Atwater Village Theatre.

IAMA Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of SPECIES NATIVE TO CALIFORNIA

Everyone's a part of the family - until they're not. IAMA Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a deceptively gentle comedy about family, land, labor and loss. Eli Gonda directs Species Native to California by Dorothy Fortenberry for a May 13 opening at Atwater Village Theatre.

Inspired by Chekhov, World Premiere of Dorothy Fortenberry's SPECIES NATIVE TO CALIFORNIA Hits Home in Trump's America

Everyone's a part of the family - until they're not. IAMA Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a deceptively gentle comedy about family, land, labor and loss. Eli Gonda directs Species Native to California by Dorothy Fortenberry for a May 13 opening at Atwater Village Theatre.

Sixth Avenue's Town Hall Reading Series Begins with THE AVENUE OF SAINTS Tonight

Sixth Avenue has announced that its Town Hall: A Back Room Play Reading Series will begin with The Avenue of Saints by William Nedved. The play will be read one night only, tonight, August 12 at 8pm at Akbar in Silver Lake.