October 5, 2016For THE CLEAN HOUSE on Her 10th BirthdayIn the spirit of Sarah Ruhl’s affinity for love letters, Derick Edgren has written a love letter of his own in praise of The Clean House.Titles/
September 23, 2016Visited by a PhantomIn her beautifully lyrical prose, playwright Adrienne Kennedy describes her experience with the great Edward Albee.Authors/
September 23, 2016Bringing Monsters to Life in ToledoStephen Dolginoff’s brilliantly crafted, campy, new musical, Monster Makers, seemed an apropos fit for the Valentine Theatre’s Studio A series season opener. Learn more here.Productions/
September 22, 2016Advice to Emerging Playwrights: Keep It Cheap (or How a Virtually Unknown Playwright Landed a World Premiere at a Major Regional Theatre)How does a writer crack into the industry? Audrey Cefaly offers some wise (and hilarious) advice.Authors/
September 22, 2016Write Your One-Act Play: The Short Form as Thriving MediumWhy should playwrights care about one-acts? How do you break into the playwrighting world? Audrey Cefaly has had these same questions, and in this piece, she answers them.Authors/
September 21, 2016A Dream Of ShakespeareShakespeare in Love director, Declan Donnellan, in conversation with David Prosser, Literary and Editorial Director at the Stratford FestivalProductions/
September 20, 2016Thespian Playworks: Playwright Interview with Phanesia PharelEvery year, Samuel French is proud to sponsor the Thespian Playworks program with the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) in support high school playwrights. Read here to learn more about this year’s winners!Community/
September 14, 2016On His 100th birthday, The Magic That Was Roald DahlThe much loved children’s author, Roald Dahl, would have been 100 on September 13. This month, we celebrate his contribution to theatre.Authors/
September 9, 2016The Classical Fungus of LES BLANCS: In conversation with Drew Lichtenberg, Dramaturg on National Theatre’s production of LES BLANCSLorraine Hansberry considered LES BLANCS to be her most important work; but do you know why? Learn more here.Productions/
September 9, 2016Make Sure You’ve Got The Right Coffin: Producing FINNEGAN’S FAREWELL In A Funeral HomeA dinner and a show…in a funeral home? Beaverton Civic Theatre shows you how it’s done.Productions/
September 1, 2016Beckett at 110 in Oregon: Celebrating A Famed Poet Through TheatreFamed poet Samuel Beckett would have been 110 this year and OSF – now 81 – is dutifully celebrating the once maverick playwright with an experimental staging of a play that was inspired by his remarkable life. Learn more here.Productions/
September 1, 2016From Stage to Screen: A Feature on Writer Sarah TreemHow do writers transition from stage to screen? How about maintaining both careers? Learn more in our latest series.Authors/
September 1, 2016From Stage to Screen: A Feature on Writer Bekah BrunstetterHow do writers transition from stage to screen? How about maintaining both careers? Learn more in our latest series.Authors/
September 1, 2016From Stage to Screen: A Feature on Writer Michael GolamcoHow do writers transition from stage to screen? How about maintaining both careers? Learn more in our latest series.Authors/
August 24, 2016The Last Smoker In America: The Journey to the StagePlaywright and Lyricist Bill Russell (Side Show, Pageant, Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens) tells the story of the development of his newest musical comedy, The Last Smoker in America.Titles/
August 22, 2016Elections and Politics: 10 Plays Fit for this SeasonWe’ve picked 10 titles that center around the political mayhem of American civilization, from overzealous politicians to scandal and controversy. And watch out, because some of these titles may hit a little too close to home.Titles/
August 19, 2016“Art Begat Art: The Story of Ryan Scott Oliver’s 35MM: A MUSICAL EXHIBITION” is locked Art Begat Art: The Story of Ryan Scott Oliver’s 35MM: A MUSICAL EXHIBITIONRyan Scott Oliver’s 35MM is “a multimedia musical” inspired by photographer Matthew Murphy’s images. Don’t miss this beautiful read!Productions/
August 18, 2016From Maureen Lipman to Meryl Streep: The Story of the Worst Singer in the WorldPeter Quilter discusses his comedy Glorious!, which explores the hilarious and remarkable story of the world’s worst opera singer Florence Foster Jenkins.Titles/
August 11, 2016The Shift of Cultural Conversation: Father Comes Home From The WarsContributor Ben Coleman gives his take on Suzan Lori-Parks’ Father Comes Home From The Wars Parts 1, 2 & 3.Titles/
August 5, 2016The Magical Age of Cinema: The Story of Mike LeighIn 2015, Mike Leigh was honored with the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Fellowship, a lifetime achievement award and the highest honor bestowed by the organization. Learn more about his life and work here.Authors/
July 28, 2016Bad Jews in Frankfurt, Germany: The City of Anne Frank’s ChildhoodWhen a co-production of Bad Jews is presented in Frankfurt, Germany, the city of Anne Frank’s childhood, what’s the reaction? Read more here.Productions/
July 28, 2016San Sebastian – A Short Story by Jethro ComptonSAN SEBASTIAN is a prequel to THE FRONTIER TRILOGY, three plays by Jethro Compton which debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last summer.Authors/
July 26, 2016Beauty and Standards: Everything You TouchIn the 1970s, we follow Victor and Esme, a ruthless fashion designer and his gorgeous appearance obsessed muse. When a simple Midwestern woman enters their lives, she begins to transform Victor, his thoughts on fashion, and his relationship with Esme. Meanwhile in the present day, we follow Jessica, who is dealing with a large sense of self-loathing as she makes the journey to say goodbye to her estranged mother.Titles/
July 22, 2016Top 10 Plays Adapted from NovelsWe’ve gathered a list of titles that best exemplify the strength of theatre as a medium for the adaptation of novels.Titles/
July 20, 2016Nosferatu, Frankenstein & Music: Monster MakersThree mini-musicals each take a glimpse at a behind the scenes moment of some of history’s most iconic horror films.Titles/
July 19, 2016Revisiting the TenorsWhy write a play using characters from an earlier written play? Ken Ludwig tells all, and shares how, in fact, it proved to be a complete joy.Authors/
July 14, 2016THE NORMAN CONQUESTS Completes Its JourneyIn a first-ever collaboration by three professional Vermont theaters, Alan Ayckbourn’s THE NORMAN CONQUESTS will be produced in rotation this spring and summer. Learn more!Productions/
July 14, 2016Signature In SchoolsPlaywright Joe Calarco discusses writing for the Signature In Schools program, and the challenges it gives to students.Titles/
July 11, 2016Here Comes The SingularityWhere are the limits to what technology can replace? In this series from Playwrights Horizons, explore Jordan Harrison’s newest play, MARJORIE PRIME.Productions/
July 11, 2016Someway ElseWhere are the limits to what technology can replace? In this series from Playwrights Horizons, explore Jordan Harrison’s newest play, MARJORIE PRIME.Productions/
July 11, 2016Playwright’s Perspective: MARJORIE PRIMEWhere are the limits to what technology can replace? In this series from Playwrights Horizons, explore Jordan Harrison’s newest play, MARJORIE PRIME.Authors/
July 11, 2016Celebrate TUCK EVERLASTING Album Release with Cast, Creators at Barnes & Noble on 7/14We are thrilled to welcome Tuck Everlasting into the Samuel French family, and can’t wait to celebrate their album release this Thursday!Titles/