Articles by Meagan Meehan

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March 29, 2024

Kate Chopin in New Orleans: Mother-Daughter Author Duo Collaborate on Historical Book

Playwright Rosary Hartel O’Neill (author of Degas in Paris, The Awakening of Kate Chopin and other plays) and her daughter Rory O’Neill Schmitt discuss their latest collaboration, the nonfiction book Kate Chopin in New Orleans.
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June 26, 2023

“Edgar Degas in New Orleans” at the New Orleans Museum of Art

Mother-daughter author team Rosary O’Neill and Rory O’Neill Schmitt discuss their new book, Edgar Degas in New Orleans.
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October 28, 2022

Edgar Degas in Paris: Interview with Historians and Authors Rosary O’Neill, PhD and Rory O’Neill Schmitt, PhD

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of iconic French artist Edgar Degas’ visit to New Orleans and New York, Degas in New Orleans playwright Rosary Hartel O’Neill and her daughter, Rory O’Neill Schmitt, discuss Degas, Paris, and their new nonfiction book, Edgar Degas in New Orleans.
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December 17, 2020

Playwriting in Quarantine: Growth in the Digital Age

Playwright Rosary O’Neill has wasted no time in quarantine. Read more about her experiences developing new plays over video calls.
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August 11, 2020

Playwright Rosary O’Neill on Virtual Performances

Playwright Rosary O’Neill discusses moving productions to the virtual stage and the benefits of keeping the work alive even from a distance.
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May 26, 2020

Degas in New Orleans: Rosary O’Neill’s Play Slated as a Film Project

Rosary O’Neill’s play Degas in New Orleans is making its way to the silver screen. Read more about its journey from stage to screen.
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December 3, 2019

Edgar Degas, New Orleans, and Germany: Playwright Rosary O’Neill Lectures via Fulbright

Playwright Rosary O’Neill discusses her recent trip to Bonn, Germany as part of her work with Fulbright and discusses Degas’ shrouded ties to The Big Easy.
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March 14, 2019

Playwright Rosary O’Neill Connects with the Art of Edgar Degas in Paris, France

Playwright Rosary O’Neill talks Degas, New Orleans, and Paris.
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April 12, 2018

Turtle Soup Wins Best-of-Show at the Spectral Sisters One Act Play Competition in New Orleans

Turtle Soup is currently being staged in a workshop production and famed play publishers Samuel French—located in New York City—is in talks with Rosary O’Neill about publishing the script.
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October 26, 2017

Playwright Rosary O’Neill Discusses Her New Play, Wishing Aces

The latest play by acclaimed playwright Rosary Hartel O’Neill, Wishing Aces, was performed via a workshop reading at the Gallery Players theater in Brooklyn, New York, on October 9th, 2017. Rosary recently discussed this play and her anticipations regarding its future via an exclusive interview.
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May 18, 2017

In Conversation: Rosary O’Neill’s DEGAS IN NEW ORLEANS

Degas in New Orleans is a powerful play by Rosary O’Neill that delves into the life of famous painter, Edgar Degas, during the years he spent in New Orleans.
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December 8, 2016

Playwright Rosary Hartel O’Neill Reflects on Paris

Learn more about playwright Rosary Hartel O’Neill’s recent visit to Paris, and her latest works DEGAS IN NEW ORLEANS and BECKETT AT GREYSTONES BAY.
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October 15, 2016

Playwright Rosary O’Neill Soars in Paris

Rosary has many projects slated for the future and she intends for her work to promote international cooperation and world peace. See how her trip to Paris amazed and influenced her all the more
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September 1, 2016

Beckett at 110 in Oregon: Celebrating A Famed Poet Through Theatre

Famed 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.
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July 11, 2016

PLANE LOVE and FringeNYC: An Interview with Playwright Rosary O’Neill

Award winning playwright, Rosary O’Neill discusses her experience at FringeNYC and the reasons why she chose to enter Plane Love.
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June 29, 2016

Marilyn at 90

On June 1, 2016, Marilyn Monroe would have turned 90. To commemorate this event, a play by Rosary O’Neill titled Marilyn/God took Kansas City by storm. The piece focuses on the final moments of the beautiful actress’ life and her last thoughts before losing consciousness.
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