Studio Theatre Announces $20 Million Campaign, Renovation; Teases 20-21 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2020
Studio Theatre is embarking on the $20 million Open Studio capital campaign, which includes a $14.5 million renovation of its multi-theatre complex in Washington, DC. The aim of Open Studio is to enhance artistic innovation at the Theatre, forge more robust community connections, and increase operational efficiency. The focal point of the renovations will be a completely transformed Metheny Theatre capable of flexible, fully immersive staging environments and outfitted with state-of-the-art production technology. Plans also include more public gathering space throughout the building, including a first floor café with outdoor seating, and Studio's first dedicated rehearsal space. Renovations will occur in phases beginning in July 2020 and will be completed in spring 2021. Studio will continue to operate out of its complex at 1501 14th Street NW during the renovation process.
*ROE* Makes Its Chicago Premiere January 18 At Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2020
Conceived in a pizza parlor and argued in the highest court in the land, the landmark 1973 case of Roe v. Wade legalized abortiona?"and is debated still today. Vanessa Stalling returns to the Goodman to direct the 15-member cast, including emblematic characters of plaintiff Norma McCorvey (a?oeJane Roea??) and Sarah Weddington, the young Texan lawyer who argued the case.
Unicorn Theatre Announces 2018-2019 Season; SWEAT, THE HUMANS, THE WOLVES, and More
by Julie Musbach - Jun 15, 2018
Unicorn Theatre, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin, announces the 45th season of magnetic and provocative plays that delve into social issues, including Pulitzer Prize winners, a Tony Award winner, and World Premieres! The new season will open September 5th, 2018. Unicorn Theatre will announce the highly anticipated seventh production this fall.
Austin Punk-Blues Duo THE GHOST WOLVES Kick-Off London's Dirty Water Club in 2018
by Macon Prickett - Feb 26, 2018
Guitarist/vocalist Carley Wolf was raised with a pack of wolf-dog hybrids on her family's Texas hill country ranch. When she met drummer Jonny Wolf and they started making music together, they named their band The Ghost Wolves as a way of memorializing their beloved companions who had died.