Review: Street Theatre Company's FUN HOME Delivers Artistry for Pride Month
Over and over again, that has happened to me for the almost half a century during which I’ve been reviewing theater. No matter if it’s a play I have seen countless times, I find myself excited to witness a new take on a much-loved title or to find new and expressive meaning in something I know like the back of my hand. More importantly, I find that theater can elicit in me a profound response and cause me to recall people, places and memories that feed my very soul.
Student Blog: Best Purchases I Made for My MT Major
As I finish out my first year of college as a Theatre Performance/MT major in New York City (omg), I am reflecting back on the best purchases I made for my time in school this year and for future endeavors. If you are going to college for Musical Theatre, Acting, Dance, Vocal Performance, etc. this list could be helpful for you!
New Comedy USE YOUR WORDS! Comes to The Tank Next Month
The Tank will present Use Your Words! by writer/actor Karen Eleanor Wight. Use Your Words! is a one-woman show-in five wordless scenes-about a new mother struggling with the responsibility of caring for a tiny human. Learn more about the production here!
The Road Theatre Company Unveils 2023-2024 Season of Plays
Get a sneak peek into the upcoming 2023-2024 season at The Road Theatre Company. Discover the exciting lineup of plays you won't want to miss, and mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience. From thrilling dramas to captivating comedies, The Road Theatre Company has something for everyone.
Interview: Darrin Ingram of SAGE at Conejo Players
On July 30, Ingram premiered his play, Sage, a deeply personal slice of life about an old man on a park bench and the various characters that he encounters, either in passing or who come to sit beside him on the bench.
David Ives's VENUS IN FUR To Open at McCadden Theatre in August
Samadahi Entertainment is set to present VENUS IN FUR, by David Ives, directed by Mark Blanchard. The dark comedy with exceedingly complex characters and a fast-paced play within a play, featuring Russian-born multi-award-winning actress KATYUSHA (Ekaterina Melnik) as Vanda, is set to open August 4th through September 3rd, 2023, at McCadden Place Theatre.
Bruce Clough Returns With FROM OUT OF THE BLUES at Don't Tell Mama This Month
An encore performance of a new show featuring music from or about New Orleans. The show, which premiered Sunday, March 26, includes songs of Louis Armstrong, Dr. John, Fats Domino, B.B. King, Randy Newman, Gary U.S. Bonds, Allen Toussaint, Tom Waits, and more!
Interview: Jackson Chase, winner of the 2022 Applause Awards at the Dr. Phillips Center
What happens when you take nearly 300 students representing 52 productions from 33 high schools from across Central Florida and put them onstage at Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts? You get the Applause Awards – the annual ceremony, modeled after the Tony Awards which features performances from the winners of “Outstanding Musical” and culminates in the selection of two overall winners who advance to the High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York City (also known as The Jimmy Awards). One of last years winners, Jackson Chase, sat down with me to talk about his experience during last years’ awards, his adventure in New York at the Jimmy Awards, and share advice for all those students hoping for a similar experience this year.