Articles by Concord Theatricals

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April 15, 2020

Spun: Q&A with playwright Rabiah Hussain

Author Rabiah Hussain shares the inspiration behind Spun, a story the evolution of a friendship, and also offers a few tips to those wanting to stage it!
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April 3, 2020

Shows That’ll Put a Smile on Your Face

Put an instant grin on your face with these bubbly, bouncing, happiness-inducing plays and musicals.
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April 3, 2020

One-Person Shows

Keep the theatrical spirit alive with some of our one-person shows, perfect for those who are home alone.
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April 2, 2020

Plays and Musicals Inspired by Children’s Books

Celebrating brilliant children’s books that have been adapted for the stage!
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April 1, 2020

Shows That are Perfect for a Singalong

Dust off the old hairbrush-microphone and get ready to sing along with these Broadway hits from the classic to the contemporary.
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March 25, 2020

Long Reads for Long Evenings

Get relaxing with these long shows to help fill your afternoons with theatre magic.
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March 23, 2020

Shows About the Spirit of Community

We in the theatre know that it takes a village to do something spectacular. Celebrate the spirit of community with these plays and musicals.
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February 28, 2020

COOKIES: Q&A with playwright Emily Jenkins

Playwright Emily Jenkins discusses working with students to create COOKIES and gives advice for anyone wanting to license the play too.
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February 25, 2020

30 Plays for Strong Leading Women

Let the women take center stage with these 30 plays for leading ladies.
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February 25, 2020

Musicals Featuring Female Characters of Color

Billie Holiday, Lady Thiang, Diana Morales, Nina Rosario, Effie White. Explore musicals featuring some of the complex and compelling roles created specifically for female actors of color.
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February 24, 2020

Plays Featuring Female Characters of Color

A matriarch from Chicago’s South Side; an undocumented maid at an El Paso home; two twin girls determined to win a coveted early admission minority scholarship. Delve into plays featuring some of the gripping and gutsy roles written specifically for female actors of color.
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February 17, 2020

3Women: a Q&A with Katy Brand

Comedian, author, actor and playwright Katy Brand talks about her debut play.
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February 17, 2020

Little Miss Burden: Q&A with Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini

Writer Matilda Ibini chats to us about bringing her own poignant and incredibly funny story to life on stage.
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February 13, 2020

Emma Reeves on adapting The Worst Witch for the stage

Emma Reeves discusses her process of adapting Jill Murphy’s Worst Witch books for the stage.
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January 29, 2020

Celebrating Chekhov: Seven Plays to Perform

From the incredibly funny, to the slightly dark, there’s a Chekhov play for any occasion.
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January 17, 2020

2020/21 Season Picks for Colleges and Community Theatres

Plan your perfect season this year with these exciting plays and musicals hand-picked by our Licensing team.
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January 17, 2020

Anne & Gilbert, The Musical: a Q&A with Rebecca Parent

The relevancy of Anne Shirley remains one hundred years later. Read more about her timeless appeal with Rebecca Parent.
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December 16, 2019

Positively Noël: Six Great Noël Coward Shows to Perform

A few highlights of Noël Coward plays that would make a great addition to your theatre season.
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December 6, 2019

Seven Facts You Might Not Know About Peter Pan

Discover seven magical facts about Peter Pan.
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November 26, 2019

On playing Amélie: a Q&A with Audrey Brisson

Actor Audrey Brisson on bringing Amélie to life on stage.
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November 19, 2019

10 Festive Plays To Read This Season

Ten plays guaranteed to put you in a festive mood.
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November 18, 2019

The Shows of Concord Theatricals: A Decade Retrospective

As we usher in a new decade, the employees of Concord Theatricals look back at the last decade and the Concord shows that affected them the most.
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November 8, 2019

Staging a Sell-Out Show in Your Local Theatre

Market Harborough Drama Society share their experience of running this classic comedy.
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October 30, 2019

Caryl Churchill Plays To Read

Ten Caryl Churchill plays you should definitely read.
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October 14, 2019

2020/21 Season Picks for Professional Licensing

Get ready for the 2020/21 season with these picks from the Concord professional licensing team.
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October 10, 2019

Playwright Interview: Bill Rosenfield

“If the play is played for truth, then humour, humanity and the emotional honesty of the characters will come through.“ Bill Rosenfield shares an insight into writing 46 Beacon.
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September 25, 2019

Ken Ludwig’s The Three Musketeers: a Q&A

Master of comedy Ken Ludwig does a deep-dive into his newest literary adaptation: The Three Musketeers.
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September 23, 2019

Playwright Interview: David Wood

David Wood talks about writing for young audiences and young performances, adapting Roald Dahl’s tales for the stage, and working on the West End production of The Go-Between with Richard Taylor.
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September 10, 2019

The Biograph Girl: Warner Brown on Bringing Hollywood to the Stage

Warner Brown talks about the inspiration and productions of his musical, co-written with David Heneker, The Biograph Girl.
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September 5, 2019

Dispelling the Myths About Actors with Disabilities

There are many myths surrounding working with actors with disabilities, but it’s much more accessible than you think. We spoke with agent Gail Williamson about how and why to hire these actors for both professional and amateur groups.
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August 14, 2019

Rediscovering the Musical, Johnny Manhattan

Producer Lyle Saunders talks about rediscovering an early musical of Dan Goggin’s: Johnny Manhattan.
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August 13, 2019

Music, Tragedy, Love: The Story of A Tale of Two Cities

Our staff talks about their favorite musicals and plays. This time, our Staff Pick is A Tale of Two Cities.
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