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Thomas Graves
Latest News on Thomas Graves:
Nichole Canuso Dance Company Announces Digital Tour Of BEING/WITH: HOME (Feb 8, 2021)
BWW Review: Rude Mechanicals NOT EVERY MOUNTAIN Mesmerizes (Apr 25, 2019)
Yale Repertory Theatre Presents the World Premiere Of FIELD GUIDE Created By Rude Mechs (Jan 9, 2018)
Nichole Canuso Dance Company Announces Digital Tour Of BEING/WITH: HOME (Feb 8, 2021)
BWW Review: Rude Mechanicals NOT EVERY MOUNTAIN Mesmerizes (Apr 25, 2019)
Yale Repertory Theatre Presents the World Premiere Of FIELD GUIDE Created By Rude Mechs (Jan 9, 2018)
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CULVER CITY, CA - OCTOBER 8: (L-R) Cast member Erin Meyer, cast member Noel Gaulin, Co-Director/Cast member Thomas Graves, cast member Hannah Kenah, Co-Director/cast member Lana Lesley and choreographer Dayna Hanson pose during the shindig for the opening
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10/10/2011
From:Â Photo Flash: Opening Night Of I've Never Been So Happy At Kirk Douglas
CULVER CITY, CA - OCTOBER 8: (L-R) Cast member Erin Meyer, Co-Director/cast member Lana Lesley, cast member Noel Gaulin, Co-Director/Cast member Thomas Graves, cast member Hannah Kenah and choreographer Dayna Hanson pose during the shindig for the opening
Date:
10/10/2011
From:Â Photo Flash: Opening Night Of I've Never Been So Happy At Kirk Douglas
CULVER CITY, CA - OCTOBER 8: Cast member/Co-Director Thomas Graves poses during the shindig for the opening night performance of "I've Never Been So Happy" at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on October 8, 2011 in Culver City, California. (Phot
Date:
10/10/2011
From:Â Photo Flash: Opening Night Of I've Never Been So Happy At Kirk Douglas
(L to R) Lana Lesley, E. Jason Liebrecht, Hannah Kenah and Thomas Graves in �The Method Gun.� Written by Kirk Lynn, directed by Shawn Sides and created and performed by Rude Mechs, �The Method Gun� opens June 15 at the Center Theatre G
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06/19/2011
From:Â STAGE TUBE: Trailer for MIRACLE IN RWANDA starring Tamiko Robinson
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Nichole Canuso Dance Company Announces Digital Tour Of BEING/WITH: HOME
The intimate participatory performance, which explores separation, connection, and the power of listening, will play The John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, Wisconsin from February 11-24, 2021, followed by an engagement at the Bates Dance Festival in Lewiston, Maine from February 25-March 14, 2021.
The intimate participatory performance, which explores separation, connection, and the power of listening, will play The John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, Wisconsin from February 11-24, 2021, followed by an engagement at the Bates Dance Festival in Lewiston, Maine from February 25-March 14, 2021.
BWW Review: Rude Mechanicals NOT EVERY MOUNTAIN Mesmerizes
Rude Mechanicals Co-Artistic Producers Thomas Graves and Kirk Lynn created NOT EVERY MOUNTAIN as a part of a project the theatre company is working on called Perverse Results (a name derived from a corollary of Murphy's Law.) Through the unique, collaborative method the Rudes use to create a project, Graves brought the idea to Lynn in a desire to portray appreciation for the natural world in a dance piece that involved geometric shapes. Lynn had been working on a writing prompt every morning over the years that began with, 'Not Every Mountain...'. The result was first performed here in Austin, and the Rudes were given a residency for the piece at The Guthrie Theatre, and again at Theatre Nanterre-Amandiers and Pivot Arts Festival Incubator Arts Program.
Rude Mechanicals Co-Artistic Producers Thomas Graves and Kirk Lynn created NOT EVERY MOUNTAIN as a part of a project the theatre company is working on called Perverse Results (a name derived from a corollary of Murphy's Law.) Through the unique, collaborative method the Rudes use to create a project, Graves brought the idea to Lynn in a desire to portray appreciation for the natural world in a dance piece that involved geometric shapes. Lynn had been working on a writing prompt every morning over the years that began with, 'Not Every Mountain...'. The result was first performed here in Austin, and the Rudes were given a residency for the piece at The Guthrie Theatre, and again at Theatre Nanterre-Amandiers and Pivot Arts Festival Incubator Arts Program.
Yale Repertory Theatre Presents the World Premiere Of FIELD GUIDE Created By Rude Mechs
Yale Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of FIELD GUIDE created by Rude Mechs, inspired by the novel The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky, January 26 February 17, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, February 1.
Yale Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of FIELD GUIDE created by Rude Mechs, inspired by the novel The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky, January 26 February 17, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, February 1.
BWW Review: FIELD GUIDE is an Excitingly Experimental Evening
FIELD GUIDE, a work-in-progress by Rude Mechs, is currently in a second draft performance at the Off Center. Rude Mechs creates new works collaboratively, and with FIELD GUIDE they are actively engaging their audience to get feed back on what works and what doesn't in order to help shape the piece. FIELD GUIDE, commissioned by the Yale Repertory Theatre, is a mash-up of Dostoyevsky's The Brothers Karamazov, stand-up comedy, dance and some frankly uncomfortable direct audience addressing confessions. How much of the direct confessions are fact or fiction we'll never really know. What we do know is this is an excitingly different evening of pure theatricality… an evening that you, as an audience member, are being asked to help define. Along the way during your 90 minute journey the Mechs cover topics from the longest Russian novel written such as intellectualism, spiritualism, sensuality and hedonism. While it is ostensibly an adaptation of The Brothers Karamazov, it really just uses the characters in the briefest Cliff Notes sense. This approach allows the performers to riff on the underlying themes present. There is even an unaccredited moment by Tom Lehrer when Robert S. Fisher performs 'They're Rioting in Africa'. What you are treated to is highly experimental in nature and at moments what ensues is truly magical.
FIELD GUIDE, a work-in-progress by Rude Mechs, is currently in a second draft performance at the Off Center. Rude Mechs creates new works collaboratively, and with FIELD GUIDE they are actively engaging their audience to get feed back on what works and what doesn't in order to help shape the piece. FIELD GUIDE, commissioned by the Yale Repertory Theatre, is a mash-up of Dostoyevsky's The Brothers Karamazov, stand-up comedy, dance and some frankly uncomfortable direct audience addressing confessions. How much of the direct confessions are fact or fiction we'll never really know. What we do know is this is an excitingly different evening of pure theatricality… an evening that you, as an audience member, are being asked to help define. Along the way during your 90 minute journey the Mechs cover topics from the longest Russian novel written such as intellectualism, spiritualism, sensuality and hedonism. While it is ostensibly an adaptation of The Brothers Karamazov, it really just uses the characters in the briefest Cliff Notes sense. This approach allows the performers to riff on the underlying themes present. There is even an unaccredited moment by Tom Lehrer when Robert S. Fisher performs 'They're Rioting in Africa'. What you are treated to is highly experimental in nature and at moments what ensues is truly magical.
BWW Review: NOW NOW OH NOW is a Brilliant Exploration of How Choice and Chance Shape Your World
With only 30 audience members per performance, your experience with the Rude Mech's NOW NOW OH NOW begins when you get your tickets. Each audience member must choose from one of six symbols. Your choice will group you into a tribe of five members. You are about to embark on an adventure with people you've never met before. Oh, the places you'll go…
With only 30 audience members per performance, your experience with the Rude Mech's NOW NOW OH NOW begins when you get your tickets. Each audience member must choose from one of six symbols. Your choice will group you into a tribe of five members. You are about to embark on an adventure with people you've never met before. Oh, the places you'll go…
LCT3 to Present GRAHAM REYNOLDS: MAKING MUSIC at the Claire Tow Theater, 2/10
Lincoln Center Theater presents a one night only LCT3 Special Event of Graham Reynolds: Making Music, Hosted by Rebecca Havemeyer, Austin's own Dizzy Dame, on Monday, February 10 at 9:30 pm at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street).
Lincoln Center Theater presents a one night only LCT3 Special Event of Graham Reynolds: Making Music, Hosted by Rebecca Havemeyer, Austin's own Dizzy Dame, on Monday, February 10 at 9:30 pm at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street).
BWW Reviews: STOP HITTING YOURSELF Considers Guiltless Wealth and Queso
Rude Mechs' madcap Brechtian vaudeville counters being charitable with looking out for one's self.
Rude Mechs' madcap Brechtian vaudeville counters being charitable with looking out for one's self.
Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of LCT3's STOP HITTING YOURSELF
LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater's presentation of STOP HITTING YOURSELF, created by Rude Mechs, the Austin, TX based theater collective, opened last night, January 27. This world premiere features Thomas Graves, Heather Hanna, Joey Hood, Hannah Kenah, Lana Lesley, E. Jason Liebrecht, and Paul Soileau. Commissioned by LCT3, STOP HITTING YOURSELF is written by Kirk Lynn and directed by Shawn Sides and will run through Sunday, February 23 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65th Street). All tickets are $20. BroadwayWorld brings you a look back the opening night festivities below!
LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater's presentation of STOP HITTING YOURSELF, created by Rude Mechs, the Austin, TX based theater collective, opened last night, January 27. This world premiere features Thomas Graves, Heather Hanna, Joey Hood, Hannah Kenah, Lana Lesley, E. Jason Liebrecht, and Paul Soileau. Commissioned by LCT3, STOP HITTING YOURSELF is written by Kirk Lynn and directed by Shawn Sides and will run through Sunday, February 23 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65th Street). All tickets are $20. BroadwayWorld brings you a look back the opening night festivities below!
TV: Watch Highlights from LCT3's STOP HITTING YOURSELF
Opening night is tonight, January 27 for the LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater presentation of STOP HITTING YOURSELF, created by Rude Mechs, the Austin, TX based theater collective. This world premiere features Thomas Graves, Heather Hanna, Joey Hood, Hannah Kenah, Lana Lesley, E. Jason Liebrecht, and Paul Soileau. Commissioned by LCT3, STOP HITTING YOURSELF is written by Kirk Lynn and directed by Shawn Sides and will run through Sunday, February 23 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65th Street). All tickets are $20. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights below!
Opening night is tonight, January 27 for the LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater presentation of STOP HITTING YOURSELF, created by Rude Mechs, the Austin, TX based theater collective. This world premiere features Thomas Graves, Heather Hanna, Joey Hood, Hannah Kenah, Lana Lesley, E. Jason Liebrecht, and Paul Soileau. Commissioned by LCT3, STOP HITTING YOURSELF is written by Kirk Lynn and directed by Shawn Sides and will run through Sunday, February 23 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65th Street). All tickets are $20. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights below!
Photo Flash: First Look at LCT3's STOP HITTING YOURSELF
Opening night is Monday, January 27 for the LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater presentation of STOP HITTING YOURSELF, created by Rude Mechs, the Austin, TX based theater collective. This world premiere features Thomas Graves, Heather Hanna, Joey Hood, Hannah Kenah, Lana Lesley, E. Jason Liebrecht, and Paul Soileau. Commissioned by LCT3, STOP HITTING YOURSELF is written by Kirk Lynn and directed by Shawn Sides and will run through Sunday, February 23 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65th Street). All tickets are $20. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!
Opening night is Monday, January 27 for the LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater presentation of STOP HITTING YOURSELF, created by Rude Mechs, the Austin, TX based theater collective. This world premiere features Thomas Graves, Heather Hanna, Joey Hood, Hannah Kenah, Lana Lesley, E. Jason Liebrecht, and Paul Soileau. Commissioned by LCT3, STOP HITTING YOURSELF is written by Kirk Lynn and directed by Shawn Sides and will run through Sunday, February 23 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65th Street). All tickets are $20. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!
LCT3 Presents STOP HITTING YOURSELF, Beginning Today
LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater will present STOP HITTING YOURSELF, created by Rude Mechs, directed by Shawn Sides and written Kirk Lynn. Featuring: Thomas Graves, Heather Hanna, Joey Hood, Hannah Kenah, Lana Lesley, E. Jason Liebrecht and Pail Soileau.
LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater will present STOP HITTING YOURSELF, created by Rude Mechs, directed by Shawn Sides and written Kirk Lynn. Featuring: Thomas Graves, Heather Hanna, Joey Hood, Hannah Kenah, Lana Lesley, E. Jason Liebrecht and Pail Soileau.
LCT3 to Present STOP HITTING YOURSELF, Beginning 1/15
LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater will present STOP HITTING YOURSELF, created by Rude Mechs, directed by Shawn Sides and written Kirk Lynn. Featuring: Thomas Graves, Heather Hanna, Joey Hood, Hannah Kenah, Lana Lesley, E. Jason Liebrecht and Pail Soileau.
LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater will present STOP HITTING YOURSELF, created by Rude Mechs, directed by Shawn Sides and written Kirk Lynn. Featuring: Thomas Graves, Heather Hanna, Joey Hood, Hannah Kenah, Lana Lesley, E. Jason Liebrecht and Pail Soileau.
Rude Mechs Presents Work-in-Progress Showing of STOP HITTING YOURSELF, Now thru 4/21
Rude Mechs will present the first work-in-progress showing of 'STOP HITTING YOURSELF.'
Rude Mechs will present the first work-in-progress showing of 'STOP HITTING YOURSELF.'
Rude Mechs to Present Work-in-Progress Showing of STOP HITTING YOURSELF, 4/4-21
Rude Mechs will present the first work-in-progress showing of 'STOP HITTING YOURSELF.'
Rude Mechs will present the first work-in-progress showing of 'STOP HITTING YOURSELF.'
Actors Theatre Announces Panel Lineup for 36th Humana Festival
Actors Theatre of Louisville's Artistic Director, Les Waters and Managing Director, Jennifer Bielstein announce the complete schedule of panel discussions during the 36th annual Humana Festival of New American Plays, running now through April 15, 2012. The Festival, which annually has a lineup of up to ten new world premieres will host four dynamic panel discussions that will feature national-known playwrights, theatre professionals, artists and local business leaders listed below. All panel discussions are FREE and open to the public. Tickets are required and can be reserved by calling the Actors Theatre Box Office at 502-584-1205 or in-person at 316 West Main Street, Louisville, 40202. Visit http://actorstheatre.org/ for more information.
Actors Theatre of Louisville's Artistic Director, Les Waters and Managing Director, Jennifer Bielstein announce the complete schedule of panel discussions during the 36th annual Humana Festival of New American Plays, running now through April 15, 2012. The Festival, which annually has a lineup of up to ten new world premieres will host four dynamic panel discussions that will feature national-known playwrights, theatre professionals, artists and local business leaders listed below. All panel discussions are FREE and open to the public. Tickets are required and can be reserved by calling the Actors Theatre Box Office at 502-584-1205 or in-person at 316 West Main Street, Louisville, 40202. Visit http://actorstheatre.org/ for more information.
Photo Flash: Opening Night Of I've Never Been So Happy At Kirk Douglas
I've Never Been So Happy hosted its opening night at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on October 8, 2011 in Culver City, California.
I've Never Been So Happy hosted its opening night at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on October 8, 2011 in Culver City, California.
Rude Mechs Presents 'I’VE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY
Rude Mechs' 'I've Never Been So Happy.' Opens tonight. The Western musical transmedia shindig which is presented at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre as part of DouglasPlus programming runs for 18 performances only
Rude Mechs' 'I've Never Been So Happy.' Opens tonight. The Western musical transmedia shindig which is presented at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre as part of DouglasPlus programming runs for 18 performances only
IVE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY Opens at The Douglas Through 23
The world premiere production of Rude Mechs' 'I've Never Been So Happy' begins performances tonight at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre. The Western musical transmedia shindig runs for 18 performances only through October 23, 2011, as part of DouglasPlus programming. Opening is set for Saturday, October 8 at 8 p.
The world premiere production of Rude Mechs' 'I've Never Been So Happy' begins performances tonight at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre. The Western musical transmedia shindig runs for 18 performances only through October 23, 2011, as part of DouglasPlus programming. Opening is set for Saturday, October 8 at 8 p.
IVE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY Opens at The Douglas, 10/6 - 23
The world premiere production of Rude Mechs' 'I've Never Been So Happy' begins performances Thursday, October 6 at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre. The Western musical transmedia shindig runs for 18 performances only through October 23, 2011, as part of DouglasPlus programming. Opening is set for Saturday, October 8 at 8 p.
The world premiere production of Rude Mechs' 'I've Never Been So Happy' begins performances Thursday, October 6 at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre. The Western musical transmedia shindig runs for 18 performances only through October 23, 2011, as part of DouglasPlus programming. Opening is set for Saturday, October 8 at 8 p.
See Rude Mechs' I'VE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY at the Kirk Douglas Theatre for Just $20
Rude Mechs' The Method Gun was a monster hit at the Douglas last season. Now they're back and bringing the party with I've Never Been So Happy.
Rude Mechs' The Method Gun was a monster hit at the Douglas last season. Now they're back and bringing the party with I've Never Been So Happy.
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