Sean Paraventi
Latest News on Sean Paraventi:
Mainstage Casting And Directors Announced for 4th ANNUAL OBSIDIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL (Jun 7, 2024)
MATERIAL ADVANTAGE Comes to the Matrix Theatre in March (Feb 23, 2024)
Casts Set for 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival Taking Place This Summer (May 30, 2023)
Mainstage Casting And Directors Announced for 4th ANNUAL OBSIDIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL (Jun 7, 2024)
MATERIAL ADVANTAGE Comes to the Matrix Theatre in March (Feb 23, 2024)
Casts Set for 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival Taking Place This Summer (May 30, 2023)
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Mainstage Casting And Directors Announced for 4th ANNUAL OBSIDIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL
The 4th Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival in Detroit, June 27-30, features new Black plays.
The 4th Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival in Detroit, June 27-30, features new Black plays.
MATERIAL ADVANTAGE Comes to the Matrix Theatre in March
Detroit local playwright Sean Paraventi will bring his latest comedy, Material Advantage, to the Matrix Theatre in March. The play is all about family – although the family at its center is anything but traditional.
Detroit local playwright Sean Paraventi will bring his latest comedy, Material Advantage, to the Matrix Theatre in March. The play is all about family – although the family at its center is anything but traditional.
Casts Set for 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival Taking Place This Summer
The Obsidian Theatre Festival has announced casting for the 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival, taking place at 3 different locations in downtown Detroit.
The Obsidian Theatre Festival has announced casting for the 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival, taking place at 3 different locations in downtown Detroit.
FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY Comes to Open Book Theatre Company
Since Peter Pan first appeared on stage in London in 1904, we’ve been delighted by his “never grow up” antics. For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday, playing March 17 – April 16 at Open Book Theatre in Trenton, continues to play with this theme, bringing a group of 5 older siblings to Neverland to examine questions about life, death and what it means to grow up.
Since Peter Pan first appeared on stage in London in 1904, we’ve been delighted by his “never grow up” antics. For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday, playing March 17 – April 16 at Open Book Theatre in Trenton, continues to play with this theme, bringing a group of 5 older siblings to Neverland to examine questions about life, death and what it means to grow up.
Rosedale Community Players Resumes Live Theatre for the 2021-2022 Season
Rosedale Community Players has announced a full, in person 2021-2022 season after a 19-month intermission.
Rosedale Community Players has announced a full, in person 2021-2022 season after a 19-month intermission.
DRIVEWAY THEATRE Will Return From Open Book Theatre Company This Summer
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.
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.
Weekend Wonders Online Play Festival Is Back This Weekend!
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.
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.
Open Book Theatre in Trenton Announces New Driveway Theatre Play
It seems like everything is getting cancelled these days. But cancellations can create new opportunities, as Open Book Theatre Company (OBTC) in Trenton is discovering. In the wake of the cancellation of three previously scheduled performances at their theatre, they are offering an outdoor, socially distanced play about how everything is being cancelled!
It seems like everything is getting cancelled these days. But cancellations can create new opportunities, as Open Book Theatre Company (OBTC) in Trenton is discovering. In the wake of the cancellation of three previously scheduled performances at their theatre, they are offering an outdoor, socially distanced play about how everything is being cancelled!
Open Book Theatre Offers Driveway Theatre
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Even as other businesses begin to open up, theatres must keep their doors closed. So Open Book Theatre looked for ways to fulfill their mission a?oeto promote connection through theatrical storytellinga?? and found a unique way to bring theatre our into the community.
Friday The 13th Improv Comedy Announced At Open Book Theatre
Open Book Theatre Company is excited to present the latest in their series of improvisational comedy: Off Book at Open Book.
Open Book Theatre Company is excited to present the latest in their series of improvisational comedy: Off Book at Open Book.
BWW Review: OTHELLO at Shakespeare Royal Oak Is A Powerful Production Of A Shakespearean Classic!
Nothing says Pure Michigan quite like an outdoor summer theatre festival in August. Othello, presented by Shakespeare Royal Oak and Water Works Theatre Company, runs through August 4th at Star Jaycee Park in Royal Oak. Othello lives for love, passion and pride, but is manipulated by jealousy and revenge. This Shakespeare classic sheds light on the level of trust involved in friendships, as well as how far some will go to claim power. Othello takes us deep into the mind of a powerful man boldly facing the deepest fear of his life.
Nothing says Pure Michigan quite like an outdoor summer theatre festival in August. Othello, presented by Shakespeare Royal Oak and Water Works Theatre Company, runs through August 4th at Star Jaycee Park in Royal Oak. Othello lives for love, passion and pride, but is manipulated by jealousy and revenge. This Shakespeare classic sheds light on the level of trust involved in friendships, as well as how far some will go to claim power. Othello takes us deep into the mind of a powerful man boldly facing the deepest fear of his life.
Tickets Are On Sale Now For 19th Annual SHAKESPEARE ROYAL OAK
Shakespeare Royal Oak is proud to announce that tickets are on sale now for its 19th season presenting Michigan's largest professional outdoor Shakespeare festival July 25 - August 4 in Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park.
Shakespeare Royal Oak is proud to announce that tickets are on sale now for its 19th season presenting Michigan's largest professional outdoor Shakespeare festival July 25 - August 4 in Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park.
Theatre NOVA Announces Its Michigan Playwrights Festival
Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents their semi-annual Michigan Playwrights Festival, now in its fourth year. Five new plays by Michigan playwrights will be given readings March 6-10, 2019.
Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents their semi-annual Michigan Playwrights Festival, now in its fourth year. Five new plays by Michigan playwrights will be given readings March 6-10, 2019.
Gun Violence Prevention At Center Of Politically Charged Drama
Matrix Theatre Company closes its 2017 - 2018 Mainstage Season with the political drama, Church & State, opening June 8 and running through July 1. The production runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM. All performances are presented at Matrix Theatre Company, located at 2730 Bagley Avenue in the heart of Mexicantown. Tickets are $22 for adults and $17 for students, seniors, veterans, and active military personnel, and may be purchased in advance or, if available, at the door. Group rates are also available. For further information or to purchase tickets, visit www.matrixtheatre.org or call (313) 967-0599.
Matrix Theatre Company closes its 2017 - 2018 Mainstage Season with the political drama, Church & State, opening June 8 and running through July 1. The production runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM. All performances are presented at Matrix Theatre Company, located at 2730 Bagley Avenue in the heart of Mexicantown. Tickets are $22 for adults and $17 for students, seniors, veterans, and active military personnel, and may be purchased in advance or, if available, at the door. Group rates are also available. For further information or to purchase tickets, visit www.matrixtheatre.org or call (313) 967-0599.
Slipstream Presents Original Play About Tennessee Williams
In what has become a Slipstream tradition, September brings the world premiere of an original play, A Night of Stars with Tennessee Williams. Join us for a tour of famous and infamous stars, led by a man admired by more stars than any other: the one and only Tennessee Williams! Appearances on the tour include Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon Brando, Bette Davis, Truman Capote, Katharine Hepburn, and many more along the way. As in all good tours, the history becomes almost more realistic than the present as the ghosts from the past materialize as flesh and blood. Written by Wilde Award-winner Maxim Vinogradov, this script recently won the Hopwood Award in Drama as well as the Dennis McIntyre Prize.
In what has become a Slipstream tradition, September brings the world premiere of an original play, A Night of Stars with Tennessee Williams. Join us for a tour of famous and infamous stars, led by a man admired by more stars than any other: the one and only Tennessee Williams! Appearances on the tour include Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon Brando, Bette Davis, Truman Capote, Katharine Hepburn, and many more along the way. As in all good tours, the history becomes almost more realistic than the present as the ghosts from the past materialize as flesh and blood. Written by Wilde Award-winner Maxim Vinogradov, this script recently won the Hopwood Award in Drama as well as the Dennis McIntyre Prize.
Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Detroit You Might Have Missed 5/26 - Vote in the BWW Awards!
Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Detroit You Might Have Missed 5/26 - Vote in the BWW Awards!
Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Detroit You Might Have Missed 5/26 - Vote in the BWW Awards!
Assembly Line Theatre Company Announces First Production
Detroit's newest professional theatre isn't playing it safe for its debut production. The Assembly Line Theatre Company has chosen to present the world premiere of FWP (F---ing White People), an edgy, bitingly funny new work from Detroit playwright Sean Paraventi.
Detroit's newest professional theatre isn't playing it safe for its debut production. The Assembly Line Theatre Company has chosen to present the world premiere of FWP (F---ing White People), an edgy, bitingly funny new work from Detroit playwright Sean Paraventi.
Planet Ant to Close 2016-17 Season with FAILURE: A LOVE STORY
Planet Ant will close out its 2016-17 season with the musical play, Failure: A Love Story by Phillip Dawkins April 28 - May 20.
Planet Ant will close out its 2016-17 season with the musical play, Failure: A Love Story by Phillip Dawkins April 28 - May 20.
Stage Left Theatre Announces 2017 DREKFEST, National Contest for the Worst Ten-Minute Play
Stage Left Theatre announces Drekfest 2017, which performs on Tuesday, March 28th at 7:30pm at CSz Theatre, 929 W Belmont. Stage Left is proud to again partner with CSz Chicago for DrekFest 2017. CSz team members will be joining Stage Left company members and guest artists in staging the four finalists.
Stage Left Theatre announces Drekfest 2017, which performs on Tuesday, March 28th at 7:30pm at CSz Theatre, 929 W Belmont. Stage Left is proud to again partner with CSz Chicago for DrekFest 2017. CSz team members will be joining Stage Left company members and guest artists in staging the four finalists.
Open Book Theatre Company to Host Improv Fundraiser 1/6/2017
On Friday, January 6th Open Book Theatre Company will present a night of Improvisation. The show will be hosted by Jaclynn Cherry and Sean Paraventi two actors who have worked numerous times with Open Book and are well known throughout Detroit for their work in the improv community, most notably with Comedy Sportz and the Planet Ant. The night will include other special guests and an opportunity for audience participation.
On Friday, January 6th Open Book Theatre Company will present a night of Improvisation. The show will be hosted by Jaclynn Cherry and Sean Paraventi two actors who have worked numerous times with Open Book and are well known throughout Detroit for their work in the improv community, most notably with Comedy Sportz and the Planet Ant. The night will include other special guests and an opportunity for audience participation.
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