Opera Memphis Announces Dennis Whitehead Darling First McCleave Fellow
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2018
Opera Memphis is proud to announce the launch of The McCleave Fellowships, a first-of-its-kind program designed to identify and nurture emerging artists of color in opera. Memphis-based stage director Dennis Whitehead Darling will be the first to receive one of the fellowships, which will ultimately be open to singers, directors, coaches, and conductors of color.
ACTUAL JEOPARDY Welcomes Tom Power, Lana Gay, and Maurie Sherman
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2018
ACTUAL JEOPARDY! is doing their first ever theme show featuring some of Toronto's most clever radio personalities. On Wednesday, May 31 the show welcomes TOM POWER (host of q on CBC), LANA GAY (Indie88, Polaris Podcast), and MAURIE SHERMAN (Roz and Mocha, 92.5). They will match wits and wisdom as they go up against the big board and our ever genial and somewhat snarky host, Alex Trebek (Jan Caruana).
The Bad Dog Theatre Company Presents the 2018 COMBUSTIONfestival
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2018
From June 4-9, the Bad Dog Theatre Company is thrilled to present the return of Toronto's premiere celebration of improvised theatre, unscripted experiments and comedic mischief: the 2018 COMBUSTIONfestival. Launched in 2008, this week-long comedy party will bring together some of the most exciting, talented, boundary-pushing, genre-bending, industry-leading improvisers from across North America (and, in this case, Sweden) - to showcase what they do best and to collaborate on festival-exclusive projects and shows.
Esmeralda Enrique & Juan Ogalla Present World Premiere DE LA RAIZ
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2018
At the forefront of flamenco dance in Canada, the Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company (EESDC) proudly presents the world premiere of De La Raiz - From the Root, an exquisite evening that showcases both the roots of flamenco and its proliferation as a vital contemporary art form embraced around the world.
Mercury Theatre Colchester Announces Full Company For 2017 Mercury Playwriting Prize Winner EUROPE AFTER THE RAIN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2018
Mercury Theatre Colchester today announces the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of the 2017 Mercury Playwrighting Prize winner - Oliver Bennett's Europe After The Rain. Cara Nolan directs James Alexandrou (Will), Simon Haines (Max), Natasha Kafka (Marta) and Anna Koval (Yana) and the creative team includes Amelia Jane Hankin (Designer), Kiaran Kesby (Lighting Designer), Nuno Santos (Sound Designer) and Craig Hamblyn (Fight Director). Europe After the Rain opens in the Mercury Studio Theatre on the 31 May with previews from 25 May and runs until 9 June.
Out Front Theatre Company Concludes 2017-18 Season With SORDID LIVES
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2018
Out Front Theatre Company is closing out a spectacular second season with Del Shores' Sordid Lives. Hitting the stage May 3-20, the theater's rendition of the classic comedy will reflect the current times and bring a new spin to the show with an all African American cast portraying the Sordid Lives family members for the first time in the show's history!
Rosie Kay Chosen To Choreograph Commonwealth Games Handover
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2018
Birmingham-based choreographer Rosie Kay has been selected as one of the lead artists for the handover of the Commonwealth Games from Australia to Birmingham on 15 April. Kay will be choreographing the handover performance in Birmingham which will be broadcast to a global televised audience of 1 billion people.
BWW Review: UNDER THE MOUNTAIN at ASB Waterfront Auckland
by Monica Moore - Feb 9, 2018
Bringing a book about volcanoes, tunnels, mud aliens and magical stones to the stage makes for some unique challenges and there had been a lot of talk of how it could be staged. Director Sara Brodie, who gained notoriety with her direction of the highly successful The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime (Auckland Theatre Company 2016), has melded a technical team who have created a landscape of tension , thrill and drama for the performers to tell their story.
Photo Flash: Kitchen Theatre Company Continues its 2017-2018 Season with IRONBOUND
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2018
Kitchen Theatre Company continues its 2017-2018 Season with the regional premiere of Ironbound by Martyna Majok, a gritty, honest, and at times humorous look at an immigrant experience in America. Performances of Ironbound begin at the Kitchen Theatre Company in The Percy Browning Performance Space on January 21 and run through February 4.
Dramatic Repertory Company Announces Its 2017/2018 Performance Season.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2018
Dramatic Repertory Company (Keith Powell Beyland, Artistic Director) proudly announces its 2017 / 2018 Production Season. The season will launch with the New England Premiere of YEAR OF THE ROOSTER by Olivia Dufault directed by Sally Wood, March 9 - 18, 2018. This will be followed by the First Look Production of FALSE FLAG by Walt McGough directed by Cait Robinson, June 1 - 10, 2018.
Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Dec. 24
by Audition Roundup - Dec 24, 2017
Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, December 24, 2017 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition!
Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Dec. 17
by Audition Roundup - Dec 17, 2017
Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, December 17, 2017 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition!
Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Dec. 10
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2017
Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, December 10, 2017 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition!