Mary Morris News

​​​​​​​Teatro Paraguas will host a poetry reading with Rebecca Aronson, Alicia Elkort, and Mary Morris on Sunday, October 8th as part of the ongoing Poetry at Paraguas series.  The reading begins at 5:00 p.m.

On April 7, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation approved the awarding of Guggenheim Fellowships to a diverse group of 180 exceptional individuals. View all of this year's recipients.

Virtual events have been free through Bookworks and its publishing parters all spring and summer, with sales driven from its website. All virtual events take place on Zoom. To obtain links, RSVP to rsvp@bkwrks.com with the author's name in the subject line.

BritBox, the subscription streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV with the largest collection of British television content in North America, will launch the full BBC Television Shakespeare Collection on May 26.

Love Letters, A.R. Gurney's disarmingly funny, emotional portrait of the rebellious Melissa Gardner and straight-as-an-arrow Andrew Makepeace Ladd III, is coming to the stage of the Orpheum's Halloran Centre for two nights on June 23 and June 24.

Love Letters, A.R. Gurney's disarmingly funny, emotional portrait of the rebellious Melissa Gardner and straight-as-an-arrow Andrew Makepeace Ladd III, is coming to the stage of the Orpheum's Halloran Centre for two nights on June 23 and June 24.

Martin Galvin's reputation as a teacher in the DC area is legendary and despite the many years devoted to his students, Dr. Galvin has continued to publish his extraordinary poetry over the decades. A WAY to HOME brings together selections from previous volumes as well as a large group of major new poems. Having spent his working life teaching at the college and high school level as well as at the well known Writer's Center in Bethesda, MD, he managed to produce 5 books of poetry and hundreds of collected and uncollected poems over the years. A former student, now living in Germany has added paintings to enhance the beauty of this volume and celebrate his mentor. This project is an ideal example of the work done by the William Meredith Foundation to continue the legacy of the former US Poet Laureate through publications and educational programs in the arts. Ryan Bongers beautiful paintings offer a remarkable foil to the poems. As he says in the artist statement, 'The act of using a brush loaded with wet material to bring an imagined thing to life remains elusive, if not downright shifty. And the performance can be both meditative and manic, demanding guts - like all creative endeavors - and a great deal of honest reflection and introspection, plus a cool capacity to eliminate non essentials.' Poet Mary Morris, writing in Montserrat Review has said of Galvin's work, 'It is a comfort and a blessing (as the Irish might say) to hear a voice from the rich landscape of a country with such strong and ancient tradition of poetry, this Celtic land of Atlantic Europe.' And Pulitzer-Prize-winning poet, Henry Taylor describes Galvin's work as that 'of a poet who values what can be learned from other lives than his, and what can be made of imagining characters and settings. Mr Galvin gives them believable things to do; he speaks with admirable directness, rewardingly juxtaposes the exotic and the mundane. His poetry reminds us... of how we stay human, even in the presence, or the grip, of various uniquenesses.' This is a collection of poems and art not to be missed and is brought to serious lovers of poetry with great pride by Poets-Choice.com and WilliamMeredithFoundation.org.

Kyle Cease is a keynote speaker, transforming audiences through his unique blend of comedy and transformation, who has racked up millions of views on both Youtube and Facebook with his inspirational teachings. Following his 2 day seminar in Los Angeles, Kyle has brought his event, EVOLVING OUT LOUD to New York City at the New World Stages. While preparing for his show, Broadway World had the opportunity to talk to Kyle about his ideals and taking his event to brand new audiences.

Due to overwhelming ticket sales, executive producer Eva Price is overjoyed to add an additional performance of KYLE CEASE: EVOLVING OUT LOUD on Saturday, February 20 at 8pm, at Off-Broadway's intimate New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). KYLE CEASE: EVOLVING OUT LOUD is an interactive one man show blending comedy and transformation. The New York City leg of the international tour follows the sold-out two-night engagement in Glendale, California's 1,400 seat Alex Theater, and will go on to play Seattle, Chicago, Austin, Edmonton, Amsterdam, Geneva, Brisbane and Toronto.

The international tour of KYLE CEASE: EVOLVING OUT LOUD will play Off-Broadway's New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) from Sunday, February 14, through Wednesday, February 17, for three performances only.  KYLE CEASE: EVOLVING OUT LOUD is an interactive one-man show blending comedy and transformation which will play cities around the world including Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Austin, Edmonton, London, Amsterdam, Geneva, and Brisbane.

Stage Coach Theatre has two plays running Thanksgiving weekend through December 19th: The Games Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays-A comedy/mystery. Nov. 27-Dec.19. $15, The Eight: Reindeer Monologues- Adult Comedy 11:00 pm late show.

The Chicago Public Library Foundation and the Chicago Public Library presented the 16th annual Carl Sandburg Literary Award to legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Universally heralded for his immense contributions to musical theater in a career spanning more than 50 years, Sondheim was at the Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner tonight, October 21, 2015 at The Forum (725 W. Roosevelt Road) on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago. The event was attended by almost 700 and raised more than $1.5 million to support the initiatives of the Chicago Public Library. Scroll down for photos!

Why did a man in Pennsylvania create The Red-Headed League in London? Who is the person behind 'The Voice' stealing millions in Manhattan? What questions about East Lynne Theater Company's rich background will be asked at its gala celebrating 35 years of presenting American classics and world premieres?

The Chicago Public Library Foundation and the Chicago Public Library have announced that the 16th annual Carl Sandburg Literary Award will be presented to legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Universally heralded for his immense contributions to musical theater in a career spanning more than 50 years, Sondheim will be honored at the Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at The Forum (725 W. Roosevelt Road) on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The Brooklyn Museum will present a variety of programs for adults, teens, and kids in May. Public programs include talks, nighttime events, performances, screenings, and hands-on workshops for children and adults that amplify the Museum's exhibitions and permanent collection, serve its diverse public, and support learning through the visual arts.

The Brooklyn Museum will present a variety of programs for adults, teens, and kids in May. Public programs include talks, nighttime events, performances, screenings, and hands-on workshops for children and adults that amplify the Museum's exhibitions and permanent collection, serve its diverse public, and support learning through the visual arts.

Best-selling author Jodi Picoult is quoted on the book jacket of a new novel by Mary Morris “The Jazz Palace' as saying '“my writing mentor: She taught me everything I know, and here is the living proof.”

The Actors' NET of Bucks County production of The Man Who Bought a Country is slated to open on August 23rd. Get a first look at the show in the photos below!

The Actors' NET of Bucks County celebrates "A Revolutionary Weekend" in the Borough of Morrisville with an encore production of Joe Doyle's epic musical The Man Who Bought a Country, chronicling the life and times of Founding Father Robert Morris, for whom the borough was named.

The Actors' NET of Bucks County production of The Man Who Bought a Country, slated to open Aug. 17, has been pushed back a week, it was announced by NET Co-Founder and General Manager Joe Doyle. It will now open August 23rd.