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February 21, 2019

How Does Theatre Centered on the Black Experience Hold Up with Predominantly White Audiences?

“How would this play centered on the Black experience hold up with a predominantly white audience? Would the jokes land and appropriate emotions be stirred?” In this article, director Reginald Douglas discusses fostering empathy and conversation with August Wilson’s Two Trains Running at Weston Playhouse.
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February 20, 2019

From the Desk of Licensing: February Edition

Here are hot titles straight from our licensing team that you need to know this month.
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February 20, 2019

Raymond Allen on Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em

Raymond Allen discusses his hit sitcom Some Mother’s Do ‘Ave ‘Em, which has recently been adapted for stage by Guy Unsworth.
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  • UK
February 13, 2019

Javaad Alipoor on directing One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Javaad Alipoor shares an insight into directing One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.
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  • UK
February 4, 2019

What About Pierre?: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

Contributor Katie Coryell shares 10 things you might not know about The Great Comet.
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January 28, 2019

Wherefore Art Thou? 10 things you didn’t know about Shakespeare in Love

The much beloved 1988 film turned stage adaptation has audiences clamoring into theatres across the country. Here we share 10 facts only a true fan would know!
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January 7, 2019

Our Picks For The 2019/20 Season

We chatted with our Professional Licensing Team, Theresa Posorske and Zach Kaufer, about their suggestions for plays and musicals that could round out your season planning.
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December 3, 2018

5 Things I Learned from Performing in Peerless by Jiehae Park

ArtsWest production of Peerless.
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November 27, 2018

25 Years Later: Steve Martin’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile

Alley Theatre’s Associate Director for Design Kevin Rigdon revisits Steve Martin’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile.
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November 16, 2018

Lucy Bailey on Witness for the Prosecution

Director Lucy Bailey’s take on Witness for the Prosecution.
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  • UK
November 15, 2018

An Introduction to “The Collection” – Agatha Christie’s Lost Plays

Discovering Agatha Christie’s lost manuscripts.
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  • UK
November 8, 2018

Playwright Interview: Jiehae Park

A conversation with Jiehae Park on writing Peerless and Hannah and the Dread Gazebo.
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November 8, 2018

Having Our Cake and Eating It Too

Director Courtney Sale’s take on The Cake by Bekah Brunstetter.
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October 31, 2018

Don’t Dream It, Be It: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Rocky Horror Show

The 1975 screen adaptation of Richard O‘Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is a undeniable cult classic. Here are our top 10 freaky and fabulous facts about the film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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  • Titles
October 22, 2018

Teen Representation Onstage, or Why The Secret Garden is Perfect for Educational Theatre

The Secret Garden is the perfect musical to direct at a middle school level
  • Community
October 22, 2018

The Secret Garden We’re All Searching For

Honoring The Secret Garden at Hershey Area Playhouse.
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  • Productions
October 22, 2018

Timeless Magic: How The Secret Garden Transformed One Theatre Community

Get to know our 2018 Samuel French Awards honorees through this weeklong series.
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October 22, 2018

Boldly Necessary: The Voice of Antoinette Nwandu

Get to know Antoinette Nwandu, a 2018 Samuel French Awards honoree.
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October 22, 2018

Artist and Artist’s Advocate: An Appreciation of Playwright Doug Wright

Get to know our 2018 Samuel French Awards honorees through this weeklong series!
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October 15, 2018

A Tenacious Melody: Memory and Music in “Cambodian Rock Band”

Tragic yet musically upbeat and joyous, read about playwright Lauren Yee’s Cambodian Rock Band.
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October 15, 2018

A Perfect Piece of Cake for All

Branden Huldeen, Artistic Producer and Director of New Play Development at Barrington Stage Company, reflects on his experience in presenting The Cake by Bekah Brunstetter.
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October 4, 2018

Pieces of a Life

Read about Tracy Lett’s Mary Page Marlowe, where the journey of Marlowe’s ordinary and relatable life will evoke emotion and empathy….
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October 4, 2018

Revolutionizing Theatre Etiquette

Third Rail Repertory Theatre’s production of Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.
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September 24, 2018

The Endearing Awkwardness of Growing Up: Todd Almond’s The Earth is Flat

Director Richard Hess discusses bringing Todd Almond’s coming-of-age drama to life at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
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September 24, 2018

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Chicago (…and All That Jazz)

Contributor Katie Coryell explores little-known facts about Kander & Ebb’s Chicago.
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September 21, 2018

Playwright Interview: Adam Szymkowicz

Read the interview of playwright, Adam Szymkowicz, and his road to success.
  • Authors
September 20, 2018

The Value of a Human Life: A Director’s Perspective on Pass Over

From the director of Pass Over, read about the thought provoking and inspiring play that represents a genuine theatre experience.
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September 17, 2018

Great Truths: Five Lessons We Learned Producing Tuck Everlasting

Hale Centre Theatre is Utah’s leading professional family theater. HCT was thrilled to be given the opportunity to invigorate Tuck Everlasting with spectacular set designs, charming period costuming, and strong performances on its new Sorenson Legacy Jewel Box stage.
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September 13, 2018

Meet the Fellows: Deborah Yarchun

This is the latest in our Meet the Fellows series, where the Dramatists Guild Foundation will introduce you to the current class of DGF Fellows.
  • Community
September 13, 2018

Meet the Fellows: Keelay Gipson

This is the latest in our Meet the Fellows series, where the Dramatists Guild Foundation will introduce you to the current class of DGF Fellows.
  • Community
September 13, 2018

Meet the Fellows: Jeremy J. King

This is the latest in our Meet the Fellows series, where the Dramatists Guild Foundation will introduce you to the current class of DGF Fellows.
  • Community
September 13, 2018

Meet the Fellows: Morgan Gould

This is the latest in our Meet the Fellows series, where the Dramatists Guild Foundation will introduce you to the current class of DGF Fellows.
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