Morgan Manasa

Photos: Babes With Blades' A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 19, 2024

Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) 2024 season concludes with William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, now playing through November 23 at The Edge Theater. Check out photos here!

Babes With Blades Announces Cast and Creative Team For Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 28, 2024

Babes With Blades Theatre Company's (BWBTC) 2024 season concludes with William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, October 16 - November 23 at The Edge Theater.

Photos: Babes With Blades Theatre Company's World Premiere THE S PARADOX Opens Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024

Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s 2024 season opens with The S Paradox, written by Joining Sword & Pen International Playwright Competition (JS&P) and Margaret W. Martin Award Winner Jillian Leff, directed by Morgan Manasa with fight direction by Samantha Kaufman at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St. See photos from the production.

Tickets Now On Sale For Babes With Blades' THE S PARADOX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024

Tickets are now on sale for Babes With Blades Theatre Company's 2024 season opener The S paradox. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Babes With Blades Announces Cast And Creative Team For The World Premiere Of THE S PARADOX, April 7 - May 18
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2024

Babes With Blades Theatre Company presents the world premiere of The S Paradox, written by Jillian Leff and directed by Morgan Manasa. Join them at The Factory Theater from April 7 to May 18. Press Night is on Saturday, April 20 at 8 p.m.

Babes With Blades Unveils 2024 Season - 'Be Careful What You Fight For'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2023

Explore the exciting lineup of Babes With Blades' 2024 season, featuring powerful stories and empowered women on stage. Discover the dates and themes of the upcoming productions that promise to captivate audiences with their unique narratives. Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness theater that challenges and inspires.

Idle Muse Hosts Post-Show Discussion With Playwright Paula Kamen, Representative Kelly M. Cassidy and Jane Members
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023

Idle Muse Theatre Company’s Jeff-Recommended Jane: Abortion and the Underground, written by Paula Kamen and directed by Morgan Manasa, now playing through October 15, at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave., hosts a post-show discussion Sunday, Oct. 1 immediately following the 3 p.m. matinee performance. Learn more about how to attend here!

Photos: First Look At JANE: ABORTION AND THE UNDERGROUND At Idle Muse Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2023

Idle Muse Theatre Company’s Jane: Abortion and the Underground, written by Paula Kamen and directed by Morgan Manasa, is now playing through October 15, at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater.

Idle Muse Theatre Company Reveals Cast and Creative Team for JANE: ABORTION AND THE UNDERGROUND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2023

Get the inside scoop on Idle Muse Theatre Company's production of JUNE: ABORTION AND THE UNDERGROUND, including the cast and creative team behind this thought-provoking play.

Photos: First Look at THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE at Idle Muse Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2022

Idle Muse Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere production of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, adapted by Idle Muse Company Member Michael Dalberg and directed by Morgan Manasa, now playing through October 23 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater. Get a first look at photos here!

Cast and Team Announced For THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2022

Idle Muse Theatre Company has announced the cast for its world premiere production of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, adapted by Idle Muse Company Member Michael Dalberg and directed by Morgan Manasa.

Photos: Inside Look at World Premiere of UPON THIS SHORE: A TALE OF PERICLES AND THE DAUGHTERS OF TYRE
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 4, 2022

Idle Muse Theatre Company has announced the cast for its world premiere production of Upon This Shore: A Tale of Pericles and the Daughters of Tyre, adapted and directed by Artistic Director Evan Jackson+, now playing through April 3 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater, 1133 W Catalpa Ave. The performance schedule for Upon This Shore… is Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.

Idle Muse Announces World Premiere Of UPON THIS SHORE: A TALE OF PERICLES AND THE DAUGHTERS OF TYRE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2022

Idle Muse Theatre Company has announced the cast for its world premiere production of Upon This Shore: A Tale of Pericles and the Daughters of Tyre, adapted and directed by Artistic Director Evan Jackson, March 3 - April 3 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater.

BWW Review: WHY DOGS DON'T TALK at First Folio Theatre
by Kathleen Anwar - Jul 30, 2021

Why Dogs Don't Talk playfully turns the expression- and assumption- 'Man's Best Friend' on its head.

WHY DOGS DON'T TALK to be Presented at First Folio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2021

First Folio Theatre will present an online streaming production of WHY DOGS DON'T TALK, by Dean Monti, adapted by David Rice.  Man's best friend is his dog. So it must follow, then, that a dog's best friend is…well, his human, right?

Idle Muse Theatre Company Has Announced the Cast and Creatives for IN THE NEXT ROOM (OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2020

Idle Muse Theatre Company (IMTC) continues its 2019-20 Season with In The Next Room (or The Vibrator Play), by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Morgan Manasa, March 9 - April 5, 2020 at The Edge Theatre Off Broadway, 1133 W Catalpa Ave. Previews are Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 8 p.m. Opening night is Monday, March 9, 2020 at 8 p.m. The regular performance run is Thursdays - Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. with an added performance Wednesday, March 25 at 8 p.m. Industry Night is every Thursday during the run with $10 tickets for industry members. Tickets are $10 for previews, $20 regular adult ticket, $15 senior (over 65) and students (any age) and are on sale now at www.idlemuse.org; or by calling 773.340.9438.

Photo Flash: Opening Night of HENRY V At First Folio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2019

Ending its 23rd season outdoors, First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83.) presents HENRY V for its classic Shakespeare-under-the-Stars series. Directed by Artistic Associate Hayley Rice,

Photo Flash: First Folio Theatre Presents HENRY V
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2019

Ending its 23rd season outdoors, First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83.) presents HENRY V for its classic Shakespeare-under-the-Stars series. Directed by Artistic Associate Hayley Rice,

Idle Muse Announces 14th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2019

Idle Muse Theatre Company (IMTC) proudly announces its 2019 - 2020 season. The 14th season from IMTC includes Bill Cain's Equivocation, September 23 - October 12 and Sarah Ruhl's Tony and Drama Desk nominated In the Next Room (or the vibrator play), March 7 - April 5, 2020. Both productions take place at The Edge Off Broadway Theatre, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. Single tickets are on sale now at  idlemuse.org or by calling 773.340.9438.

First Folio Theatre Presents HENRY V In July
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2019

Ending its 23rd season outdoors, First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83.) presents HENRY V for its classic Shakespeare-under-the-Stars series. Directed by Artistic Associate Hayley Rice, HENRY V focuses on one of England's most beloved rulers as he fights to save England and prove himself the rightful heir to the French throne. Audiences will thrill to the battle scenes as they experience the play the way it was intended to be performed - outside.  Nothing beats being part of the action with the great Band of Brothers as Henry V leads them against an army ten times their own size at the Battle of Agincourt. One of Shakespeare's most popular rousing adventures, HENRY V previews July 10 - 12, opens July 13 and will run through August 18, 2019.