DreamWrights to Stage TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992
by Marissa Tomeo
- January 18, 2022
Inspired by the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, this monologue play delivers a raw and poignant perspective on the social, economic, and political issues that precipitated these traumatic events. Using more than 350 interviews, Smith creates a mosaic of four dozen characters to expose and explore the devastating human impact of these events and offer a stark insight into the complex and pressing social, economic and political issues that set Los Angeles ablaze. Originally performed as a one person show - this version will have its cast of eight actors inhabiting a diverse spectrum of unique voices.
RECOUNTING by David Nice Announced as Winner Of York College New Play Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- April 12, 2021
York College of Pennsylvania's Theatre Program has announced the winning full-length play for the inaugural year of the JL Smith New Play Festival. Lancaster resident David Nice's play Recounting was selected by a panel of professional theatre artists from the many plays submitted.
NYU To Present Award-Winning Solo Play THEY CALL ME Q
by A.A. Cristi
- November 08, 2019
THEY CALL ME Q, Qurrat Ann Kadwani's hit solo play continues its national tour this Fall 2019. NYU Global Center is sponsoring a performance for International Education Week on Friday, November 15 at 7:30pm. Must be on the guestlist to attend. RSVP at theycallmeqshow@gmail.com
Adams County Artist Gabe Clarke Presents 'New Beginnings' At Majestic Art Gallery
by Stephi Wild
- August 29, 2019
a?oeNew Beginnings,a?? an exhibit of paintings by talented young Adams County artist Gabe Clarke is on display daily at the Majestic Theater's art gallery September through November. A public reception celebrating the exhibit featuring a meet and greet with Clarke will be held First Friday, Sept. 6, 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg.
The Kennedy Center Announces 50th KCACTF National Festival
by A.A. Cristi
- April 09, 2019
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosts more than 120 outstanding theater students from colleges and universities across the nation as part of the 50th annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), which runs April 16-20, 2019 in multiple locations throughout the Center. The Center also announced the national awardees for the KCACTF. Selected awardees and representatives will be brought to Washington, D.C. for an expense-paid trip to participate in the National Festival. These student artists from across the United States have been recognized for their outstanding work from the eight regional festivals that were held January 8 through February 28, 2019.