…Nova, NAMT), The Black Suits (with Robert Maddock; Center Theater Group, Barrington Stage Company), ReWrite (Urban Stages, Goodspeed Opera House), and Theaterworks USA’s The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks and We the People. Musicals currently in development include The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson for La Jolla Playhouse (directed by Christopher Ashley), Punk Rock Girl. His music appeared on season… [Read More]
Press Archives
…The New York Times The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Licensing Rights Acquired by Concord Theatricals – Playbill 2020 Fall Benefit Press Release #3 – See full announcement here We the People Press Release – See full announcement here 2020 Fall Benefit Press Release #2 – See full announcement here 2020 Fall Benefit Press Release – See full announcement… [Read More]
Photo Credits
…WE THE PEOPLE: AMERICA ROCKS! Benjamin Franklin: Orville MendozaGeorge Washington: Dan RosalesThomas Jefferson: Josh BreckenridgeJohn Adams: Zachary Noah Piser 4. WARRIORS DON’T CRY Ya Girl: Regan Sims 5. JUNIE B. JONES Lucille: Brandi PorterSheldon: Junior MendezJunie: Kristin StokesMay: Sara GlancyHerb: Whit K. Lee 6. DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Flippy: Crystal Sha’naeHarold: Dan RosalesPetey: Jamie LaVerdiere Li’l Petey: L.R. DavidsonGeorge: Forest… [Read More]
Living Voices
…educating individuals, the groundbreaking historical figure Anne Frank encourages personal awareness of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination. The New AmericanHard times in Europe in the early 1900s forced many people to pull up their roots and set out for a new life in America, including Bridget — an Irish girl whose first steps in America took her through Ellis Island and… [Read More]
Donna Murphy
…shifting Yiddish Theater star during the Holocaust in Roundabout Theatre Company’s The People in the Picture. New York Magazine named Murphy as one of “Three Living Legends” of the New York Theater and awarded her one of their prestigious New York Awards. She was a member of the original cast of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, eventually succeeding Betty Buckley… [Read More]
NEA Grant Announcement
…by Kimberly Dean and James Dean. TheaterWorksUSA programming is designed to not only address the disproportionate accessibility of art for young people across the country, but also to give rising generations a reason to look up and explore with optimism the full potential of their personal and communal identities. For more information on this National Endowment for the Arts grant… [Read More]
Blocked Performance Class
…a little different than his peers and hasn’t found his people. He turns to livestreaming himself rapping on Agora as an attempt to put himself out there, but struggles to make real connections this way. Katrina Pearson, 17, Fairfield, Ohio • Katrina’s always been the type to “do it all” – both on and offline. She is growing increasingly anxious… [Read More]
2020 Fall Benefit Press Release
…Thursday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m. EST. The event will honor twin brothers, creativity champions and award-winning author/illustrators Paul and Peter H. Reynolds of FableVision and International Dot Day for their outstanding contributions to the educational and cultural development of young people around the world. The evening will include appearances and presentations by extraordinary theatre artists, as well as noteworthy… [Read More]
BUS ed materials
Educational Resources\n\n Study Guide\n\n Learn what to expect when exploring with Ms. Frizzel and friends in The Magic school bus lost in the solar system. Get a crash course on the 5 Elements of Theater, The Actor’s Tool Box, and STEM activities and learn about the team of people it takes to create the show you are about to see! \n\n… [Read More]
Sailing to Freedom
…million museum will give voice to the people who arrived there, to their struggles and pain, and to their perseverance and contributions – all in the making of America. Michael is a seasoned business and community leader, board member, keynote speaker, and author. He has experience leading both iconic global brands and smaller, more entrepreneurial companies. Michael is a thought… [Read More]