Student Blog: AZAD
by Student Blogger: Carly GALBRETH - Feb 28, 2024
I had no idea what I was signing up for when I agreed to be the assistant stage manager for a workshop at my university, Wake Forest.
BWW Interview: Sona Tatoyan on her Multimedia Theatrical Experience AZAD at the Pico Playhouse
by Shari Barrett - Apr 15, 2022
During the darkest of times, surprise discoveries of childhood joy can allow the sunshine in on even the bleakest of situations. And with Ukrainian refugees in the news daily, when I heard about Sona Tatoyan's Multimedia Theatrical Experience AZAD ('free' in Armenian) which offers 'one woman's magical, multi-generational, healing journey from the Armenian Genocide to the Syrian war,' I decided to speak with her about her creative journey to, as she shares, 'find the brightest light from the deepest shadows, while living in an upside-down world.' And we can all understand living in that type of situation given the past two years. Performances April 21-22-23 at the Pico Playhouse.
AZAD Come to Pico Playhouse This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2022
Hakawati, a non-profit storytelling project focusing on elevating the voices of frontline and marginalized communities, has announced five Los Angeles performances of Azad (Free in Armenian), one woman’s magical, multi-generational, healing journey from the Armenian Genocide to the Syrian war.
Photo Coverage: Opening Night at Jesse Eisenberg's THE REVISIONIST Off-Broadway - Arrivals!
by Walter McBride - Mar 2, 2013
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's production of the world premiere of Jesse Eisenberg's The Revisionist, starring Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave, and directed by Kip Fagan, has been extended for three weeks though Sunday, April 21, at the Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce Street. The Revisionist opened on February 28, and BroadwayWorld was there for the special night. Check out photos from the arrivals below!
Jose Rivera Joins Cast of MASSACRE (SING TO YOUR CHILDREN) at Rattlestick Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2012
Jose Rivera, the Obie Award-winning playwright and Academy Award nominee (The Motorcycle Diaries) will move from the page to the stage when he joins the cast of his play Massacre (Sing to Your Children), having its world premiere at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (224 Waverly Place - off Seventh Avenue South, between Perry & West 11th Streets), it was announced today.
José Rivera Joins the Cast of Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's MASSACRE, 4/23 & 25
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 20, 2012
Jose Rivera, the Obie Award-winning playwright and Academy Award nominee (The Motorcycle Diaries) will move from the page to the stage when he joins the cast of his play Massacre (Sing to Your Children), having its world premiere at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (224 Waverly Place - off Seventh Avenue South, between Perry & West 11th Streets), it was announced today. Mr. Rivera will play Erik, the character created by original cast member Adrian Martinez, who is leaving the production due to an imminent film commitment.
Jolly Abraham, Brendan Averett, Dana Eskelson and More to Star in Rattlestick's MASSACRE
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 13, 2012
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Massacre (Sing to Your Children), by Obie Award-winning playwright Jose Rivera, directed by Brian Mertes. Performances will begin Wednesday, April 4th at Rattlestick Theater (224 Waverly Place - off Seventh Avenue South, between Perry & West 11th Streets). The official opening night is set for Thursday, April 12th. The production is scheduled to run through May 12th.
Noor Theatre Announces Call for Scripts
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 1, 2012
Noor Theatre announces a general call for submissions of new plays by writers of Middle-Eastern descent. Submissions will be considered for upcoming programming including the fall reading series, Highlight, as well as possible special events, workshops and commissions.
Noor Theatre Begins Open Call For Scripts
by James Miller - Feb 3, 2011
Noor Theatre announces a general call for submissions of new plays by writers of Middle-Eastern descent. Submissions will be considered for upcoming programming including the fall reading series, Highlight, as well as possible special events, workshops and commissions.
Noor Theatre Invites The Public to Highlight, a Reading Series 9/13
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 13, 2010
Noor Theatre‘s inaugural season of Highlight begins on Monday, September 13th at 7:30 PM at The Fourth Street Theatre. This reading series of exciting plays by playwrights of Middle-Eastern descent runs once a month from September through December.
Noor Theatre Invites The Public to Highlight, a Reading Series 9/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 9, 2010
Noor Theatre‘s inaugural season of Highlight begins on Monday, September 13th at 7:30 PM at The Fourth Street Theatre. This reading series of exciting plays by playwrights of Middle-Eastern descent runs once a month from September through December.
Photo Coverage: The Fire Dept. Presents 'THE MINOTAUR' at The Players Club
by Peter James Zielinski - Mar 30, 2009
The Fire Dept Artistic Directors Erica Gould and Audrey Rosenberg presented The Minotaur, the first installment of the company's 2009 Salon Series, the cast for the performance included Mario Cantone, Jill Clayburgh, Phoebe Neidhardt, Ethan Peck, Campbell Scott, and Jeremy Webb.
The Minotaur, written by Anna Ziegler; directed by Erica Gould; and produced by Audrey Rosenberg, took place Friday, March 27 at 7:30pm at the historic Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South at 20th Street.
Salon Series-Staged Readings Of New Plays Begins Again 3/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2009
The Fire Dept Artistic Directors Erica Gould and Audrey Rosenberg have announced that the return of the company's Salon Series-staged readings of new plays, presented in non-proscenium environments that encourage an intimacy between audience and performer, followed by a discussion with the artists and noted guest speakers whose life experiences speak to the issues raised by the material-will begin with The Minotaur by Anna Ziegler (BFF), directed by Erica Gould (Neil LaBute's autobahn and Stand Up), and starring Mario Cantone (Sex and the City), Jill Clayburgh (Dirty Sexy Money, An Unmarried Woman), Campbell Scott (Dying Young, Singles, Longtime Companion), and Jeremy Webb (The Glorious Ones, Kander & Ebb's The Visit) on Friday, March 27 at 7 pm at the historic Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South at 20th Street. The event will be produced by Audrey Rosenberg (Infamous with Sandra Bullock, upcoming documentary about Barack Obama).
Cantone, Clayburgh Cast In THE MINOTAUR At Fire Dept 3/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 24, 2009
The Fire Dept Artistic Directors Erica Gould and Audrey Rosenberg have announced that the cast for The Minotaur, the first installment of the company's 2009 Salon Series, will be Mario Cantone, Jill Clayburgh, Phoebe Neidhardt, Ethan Peck, Campbell Scott, and Jeremy Webb.
Salon Series-Staged Readings Of New Plays Begins Again 3/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 5, 2009
The Fire Dept Artistic Directors Erica Gould and Audrey Rosenberg have announced that the return of the company's Salon Series-staged readings of new plays, presented in non-proscenium environments that encourage an intimacy between audience and performer, followed by a discussion with the artists and noted guest speakers whose life experiences speak to the issues raised by the material-will begin with The Minotaur by Anna Ziegler (BFF), directed by Erica Gould (Neil LaBute's autobahn and Stand Up), and starring Mario Cantone (Sex and the City), Jill Clayburgh (Dirty Sexy Money, An Unmarried Woman), Campbell Scott (Dying Young, Singles, Longtime Companion), and Jeremy Webb (The Glorious Ones, Kander & Ebb's The Visit) on Friday, March 27 at 7 pm at the historic Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South at 20th Street. The event will be produced by Audrey Rosenberg (Infamous with Sandra Bullock, upcoming documentary about Barack Obama).
'Brainpeople' by Jose Rivera Debuts at ACT Zeum Jan.30
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2008
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced casting today for its upcoming world-premiere production of Brainpeople, written by OBIE Award-winning playwright and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter José Rivera and directed by 2007 OBIE Award-winner Chay Yew. Brainpeople plays at Zeum Theater January 30-February 16. Press night for the production is Saturday, February 2.
Fire Dept 'At War' Returns with Neuwirth, Garofalo
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2007
The Fire Dept will present an expanded and updated version of its acclaimed At War: American Playwrights Respond to Iraq, an evening of alternately moving, haunting, and funny material by noted and emerging American playwrights, woven together to present a kaleidoscope of views on the war.
Rivera's Calderon Adaptation Sueno Plays Chicago in Spring
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2007
As part of its eleventh year of producing innovative productions of classic plays, Greasy Joan & Co. presents the Chicago premiere of SUEÑO, an original adaptation of Pedro Calderon de la Barca's play Life's a Dream.