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March 19, 2018

69th New Dramatists Luncheon to Honor Denzel Washington

New Dramatists, Tony Honor recipient and the nation’s premier playwright development laboratory, will honor Tony and Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington at its 69th Annual Spring Luncheon tribute.
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March 15, 2018

Community Activism and 26 Pebbles

Director Coryn Carson, who staged a production of 26 Pebbles in Orlando, Florida in 2017, offers suggestions for engaging your community when presenting this and other challenging works of documentary theatre.
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March 15, 2018

Playwright’s Perspective: Adam Bock

Playwright Adam Bock’s perspective on the presence of life
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March 5, 2018

Ingrid Michaelson, Will Chase, Megan Amram, and More Set for Heathers Concert

For one night only!
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February 28, 2018

The Journey of O BEAUTIFUL

Read more to find out about Ted Curry’s experience with Theresa Rebeck’s O BEAUTIFUL and why it is an important story to tell.
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February 28, 2018

Playwright’s Perspective: For Peter Pan

Playwright Sarah Ruhl’s personal experience with Peter Pan
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February 26, 2018

From the Artistic Director: For Peter Pan

“It is for the older folk to see the symbolism and philosophy that lies behind [Peter Pan], the pathos of Peter, the utter sadness of the Never, Never Land.”
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February 22, 2018

A Writer’s Daughter

Jennifer Alden remembers her father, Jerome Alden, during the writing of his play, Bully.
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February 21, 2018

A Whopping Good Time: Ken Ludwig on bringing the Robin Hood legend to life at The Old Globe.

The Old Globe’s Literary Manager and Dramaturg, Danielle Mages Amato, chats with playwright Ken Ludwig about the many different versions of Robin Hood, his love for this mythic hero, and bringing the story to life on stage.
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February 14, 2018

Tomorrow in the Battle: Think on Me

Tomorrow in the Battle beautifully highlights society’s struggle to find harmony between how isolated we seem to feel and society becoming increasingly interconnected. Read more about Allison Threadgold’s experience with the show.
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February 12, 2018

Quirky & Epic: 24 Shows That Are All About Love

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, contributor Katie Coryell shares her favorite shows about love.
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February 5, 2018

Be the Funny! A Brief Primer on Writing Comedy

Playwright Diana Amsterdam breaks down writing comedy.
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February 5, 2018

Tomorrow In The Battle: Kieron Barry Reflects on His Honest Writing Process

Tana Sirois, co-founder of Dirt [contained] Theatre Company, interviews playwright Kieron Barry.
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February 1, 2018

Searing the Consciousness of America: A Look Into FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 2 & 3)

Communications director of Intrepid Theatre Company Tiffany Tang discusses a production of FATHER COMES HOME COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 2 & 3) and how they created an environment where dialogue could be developed, encouraged, and introduced in a safe way.
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February 1, 2018

This Play Is Called Our Town: 75 Years in Grover’s Corners

Kate Powers speaks with several directors who have worked on the play, focusing on their collaborations with Wilder, their production experiences, and why they feel this play remains one of the most universal texts in the American theatre canon.
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February 1, 2018

A. Rey Pamatmat: The Theatre People’s Playwright

When you pick up a play by A. Rey Pamatmat, it won’t take long for you to become fully engrossed by his characters. Learn more here.
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January 29, 2018

Hannah Moscovitch: Premiere Canadian Playwright

We are delighted to share an interview with one of Canada’s most sought-after playwrights, Hannah Moscovitch, who speaks about her life experience, womanhood and the three plays she has written so far…
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January 21, 2018

Celebrating 80 Years of Our Town

Our Town began its journey to Broadway with a one-day stop at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ on January 22, 1938. To mark the 80th Anniversary Our Town’s world premiere, Noah Befeler speaks with Emily Mann, the current Artistic Director.
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January 19, 2018

Love and Information at Aquinas College

There is no single paramount challenge to leading a one-person collegiate theatre department. 
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January 18, 2018

Teenage Girls on Stage: Young Women Who Do Things

Helen Schultz observes the disparity between unproduced and produced plays by women, about young women, and envisages a future filled with “bustling teenage brilliance”.
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January 12, 2018

Silence is Key in Annie Baker’s The Flick

“Louder, faster, funnier” is a phrase that has infiltrated many rehearsal spaces, and it is one that has not always gained the desired effect from the user of said phrase. Annie Baker’s The Flick teaches us quite the opposite.
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January 9, 2018

On Happy Endings

In this beautiful, thought-provoking piece, playwright Sarah Ruhl discusses the search for a “happy ending” as well as the eternal plight of women writers who have children sharing their journey with the world.
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January 5, 2018

New Year, New Reads

It’s a new year, which means it’s time for new reads!
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December 18, 2017

Top 10 Reads to End 2017

As the year quickly comes to a close, we’ve chosen some of our favorite new plays that Samuel French has published over the past 12 months.
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December 15, 2017

Love Above All — A Tribute to Viola de Lesseps

Jamie Boller’s account of the journey from page to stage in her work playing the fierce heroine Viola de Lesseps in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
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December 14, 2017

The Belmont Theatre: The Magic Continues!

The magic of The Belmont Theatre makes room for everyone to have a special place. Learn more about the history and how every role from audience member, to stage hands, are crucial components to the operation of this theater.
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December 12, 2017

A Journey of Self-Empowerment: Heathers at Drew University

Read about Becca Schlossberg, a Samuel French licensing representative & playwright based in Brooklyn, and her experience of seeing Heathers The Musical at Drew University.
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December 11, 2017

A Footnote to History

I was watching television coverage at my grandmother’s when Lee Harvey Oswald was murdered before our eyes. Like many Americans, that image ripped into my memory. I would see it in my dreams. I remember my grandmother said, “I don’t care whether he lives or dies.” That moment is in Act Two of Mama’s Boy.
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December 1, 2017

BIG HEART: La Cage at Cortland Rep

With the task of directing the musical that gave him hope, see how Bert Bernardi gave this production a big heart without the benefit of a big space or a big budget.
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November 30, 2017

Bringing Comedy to the Epic

Read more about Patrick Barlow’s Ben Hur and its production at the Tricycle Theatre in the UK from Jennifer Bakst.
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November 30, 2017

Detroit Public Theatre: An Ode to Dominique Morisseau

Read more about Dominique Morisseau’s deep connection to the Detroit Public Theatre and how here universal plays shine a light on those of Detroit.
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November 28, 2017

Warrior of Change: The World of Dominique Morisseau

In October 2017, we were proud to honor Dominique Morisseau with the Impact & Activism Award. Don’t miss Kamilah Forbes’ tribute to her here.
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