VIDEO: See the Trailer for Australian Short Musical Film SUDDENLY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2021
“SUDDENLY: A Short New Musical” will stream for free worldwide, from April 30th 2021. Available on YouTube, the brand new 30 minute musical film brings theatrical innovation to the next level in a production performed on stage that is entirely designed for camera.
Milwaukee's First Stage Announces AMPLIFY - BIPOC Virtual Short Play Series For Spring 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2021
First Stage has announced the creation of Amplify - First Stage's BIPOC Virtual Short Play Series, to be developed and produced throughout Spring 2021. In this new series, three short plays will be created by BIPOC playwrights that center on the young person's point or view, amplifying the voices of these artists and young people.
Red Bull Theater Announces Open Submissions for SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2021: RESTORATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2021
Red Bull Theater today announced that submissions will begin for their 11th annual festival of 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes. Six brand new plays, inspired by this year’s theme: “Restoration,” will be selected through an open submission process to premiere alongside commissions from C. A. Johnson and José Rivera.
Cinevative Produces Exclusive 90 Minute Cinematic Tribute To Jerry Herman For PlayhouseLive
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2021
The pandemic halted audiences from being able to experience live theatre in-person, but Cinevative worked alongside Pasadena Playhouse to capture new works on-stage for the Playhouse's new digital platform, PlayhouseLive, including the brand new, 90-minute tribute, 'You I Like: A Musical Celebration of Jerry Herman' set to premiere January 10th.
Word For Wordcast Presents New Audio Drama Of Greg Sarris' Short Story CITIZEN
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 28, 2020
San Francisco theater company Word for Word continues their New Podcast Series Word For Wordcast with the new radio drama podcast of author and tribal leader Greg Sarris’ short story Citizen going up on January 14 & 21 2021, available at http://www.zspace.org/pod and on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Boulder Theater Announces New Date for THE JERRY DANCE PARTY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2020
“Jerry Dance Party is a chance for music lovers to experience the mind-bending marriage of cutting-edge audio-visual technology with the timeless music of the Grateful Dead.” - concert promoter and Relix publisher Peter Shapiro.
BWW Interview: Drag Superstar Nina West Releases a Musical Short to Be Thankful For!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 24, 2020
As the pandemic continues to sweep the world, bringing a second wave of lockdowns, Drag icon Nina West and Walt Disney Studios animator Dan Lund ( Frozen, Frozen 2) have teamed up to ask people to 'Mask up, Stay home, and Watch a Musical' with the release of their new, made-at-home musical short, Quarantine Dream.
VIDEO: Sara Brians, Alex Hartman, Sam Quinn and More Come Together for Short Dance Film PEOPLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2020
Broadway's Sara Brians, Alex Hartman and Sam Quinn teamed up to create a dance short film with the message of community and love. To experience music and dance is to connect with humanity. It is to inspire empathy, and we all need this fundamental, shared experience more than ever right now. People need people. To live. To create. To love. To heal.
Abingdon Theatre Company Announces Finalists for VIRTUAL FALL FESTIVAL OF SHORT PLAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2020
In this time of change, Abingdon Theatre Company is recommitting to creating opportunities for all voices to be heard. With this in mind, they have announced the finalists of the Virtual Fall Festival of Short Plays! The 2-week festival begins on Monday, October 19th (through October 30) and will shed light on stories by people of color.
Cast Announced For YouTube Political Comedy THE JERRY DUNCAN SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2020
Based on Dean B Kaner's hit off-Broadway play of the same name, 'The Jerry Duncan Show,' a new comedic political web series will begin streaming on YouTube in October. The acclaimed NYC run was met with praise and was unable to finish due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
VIFF Announces Participants for Short Forum & Catalyst Program
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 15, 2020
Vancouver International Film Festival 2020 (VIFF) is delighted to announce the complete programming lineup for the Canadian short film series VIFF Short Forum, coupled with the cohort for the Catalyst mentorship program.