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Category: Play

Referencing a theatrical production without any significant use of music or dance.

Performance, Play, U.S.

Forgotten Actor’s Fight for Respect featured in “N”

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017 Gary Anderson

Charles Gilpin’s struggles with Eugene O’Neill are staged in “N.’ Continue reading Forgotten Actor’s Fight for Respect featured in “N”

Performance, Play, U.S.

HOBO KING gets its World Premiere in Chicago

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017 Gary Anderson

Congo Square premieres Javon Johnson’s HOBO KING Continue reading HOBO KING gets its World Premiere in Chicago

Performance, Play, U.S.

Nambi E. Kelley new adaptation of NATIVE SON gets California Premiere

February 11, 2017 Gary Anderson

<p><a href=”https://vimeo.com/195488403″>&ldquo;Native Son&rdquo; playwright Nambi E Kelley</a> from <a href=”https://vimeo.com/marintheatrecompany”>Marin Theatre Company</a> on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a&gt;.</p> Click here for more information Continue reading Nambi E. Kelley new adaptation of NATIVE SON gets California Premiere

Performance, Play, Thoughts, U.S., Vision

August Wilson & the meaning of his work today

January 13, 2017January 13, 2017 Gary Anderson

What does August Wilson 20th Century Cycle say to us today in the first quarter of the 21st Century? Continue reading August Wilson & the meaning of his work today

Artist, Performance, Play

Viola Davis on her role in FENCES

January 13, 2017January 12, 2017 Gary Anderson

Award-winning actress Viola Davis talks about the role of Rose in FENCES. Continue reading Viola Davis on her role in FENCES

Artist, Performance, Play

MOONLIGHT Playwright to Lead Yale’s Playwriting Department

December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 Gary Anderson

Tarell Alvin McRaney named to head Yale’s Playwriting Department Continue reading MOONLIGHT Playwright to Lead Yale’s Playwriting Department

Artist, Performance, Play

Harlem 9 and Pregones Theater present 48 HOURS IN…EL BRONX

November 29, 2016November 29, 2016 Gary Anderson

6 Playwrights, 6 Directors, and 18 Actors unite in six 10-minute raw impressions of 6 Bronx sources and events. The short plays will be created over the span of 48 hours and performed live. Continue reading Harlem 9 and Pregones Theater present 48 HOURS IN…EL BRONX

Performance, Play, UK

Theatre Royal Bath presents TROUBLE IN MIND during its “North American Season”

November 25, 2016November 25, 2016 Gary Anderson

UK’s Theatre Royal Bath presents TROUBLE IN MIND in a season focusing on works from North America. Continue reading Theatre Royal Bath presents TROUBLE IN MIND during its “North American Season”

Performance, Play1 Comment

A Director’s Thoughts on August Wilson’s JITNEY

November 22, 2016 Gary Anderson

Director Ruben Santiago reflects on the power in August Wilson’s JITNEY at the Manhattan Theatre Club. Continue reading A Director’s Thoughts on August Wilson’s JITNEY

Performance, Play

Teen Birth Rate is Addressed in Powerful MILK LIKE SUGAR

November 11, 2016November 11, 2016 Gary Anderson

Kirsten Greenidge’s fulfilling play is a class-driven show that spins an absorbing study of neglected kids at dangerous loose ends. Continue reading Teen Birth Rate is Addressed in Powerful MILK LIKE SUGAR

Artist, Performance, Play

Award-winning actor/playwright tells of his SUMMER IN SANCTUARY

November 8, 2016November 9, 2016 Gary Anderson

Peabody Award Winner Al Letson performs his poignant one-man show based on his experiences running a summer writing program for at-risk youth. Continue reading Award-winning actor/playwright tells of his SUMMER IN SANCTUARY

Artist, Performance, Play

Washington, Davis Become Oscar Frontrunners for FENCES

November 6, 2016November 10, 2016 Gary Anderson

Actors Denzel Washington and Viola Davis have been propelled into the lead in Oscar speculation. Both are considered a lock to receive nominations for their performances in Washington’s film adaptation of August Wilson’s FENCES. Some are saying the awards are theirs already. Continue reading Washington, Davis Become Oscar Frontrunners for FENCES

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