Chris Weikel Wins NNPN's 2014 Smith Prize Commission
by Tyler Peterson
- May 29, 2014
The NATIONAL NEW PLAY NETWORK (NNPN), the country's alliance of non-profit theaters that champions the development, production, and continued life of new plays, proudly announces that the 2014 Smith Prize Commission, which carries an Award of $5,000, has been awarded to Chris Weikel for The Word from Kampala. Awarded annually to a proposal for a play that dramatizes the pressing issues of our times, The Smith Prize is funded by a gift from screenwriter, novelist and playwright Timothy Jay Smith and a number of other socially-conscious donors. The Word from Kampala was conceived in reaction to the recent act of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who signed into law a bill that makes acts of homosexuality punishable by life imprisonment.
Hell in a Handbag Productions Continues CHRISTMAS DEAREST, Now thru 1/5
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 3, 2014
Hell in a Handbag is proud to announce that Christmas Dearest, their new holiday show is adding 4 performances to accommodate the incredible demand for tickets. The added performances will play this weekend, Jan. 3, 5 7:30pm and Jan. 4 at 3:30pm & 7:30pm.
Hell in a Handbag to Premiere CHRISTMAS DEAREST
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 7, 2013
Christmas Dearest tells the tale of Hollywood superstar, Joan Crawford, and the important lessons she learns one Christmas Eve. The show runs Nov. 29-Dec. 29.
BWW Reviews: Aurora's Record-Breaking LES MISERABLES Is a Powerful, Breath-Taking Hit
by Matt Tamanini
- Aug 12, 2013
There is something special happening on stage at the Aurora Theatre. The Aurora Theatre production is the most flawless version of 'Les Miserables' that I have ever seen, and I've seen my share. I filled pages upon pages with notes about the exciting and insightful choices made by the always genius director Justin Anderson and his near-perfect cast.
Performance Network Theatre's Fireside New Play Festival Kicks Off Today
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 21, 2013
Performance Network Theatre's Fireside New Play Festival is the perfect opportunity to for audiences to share their opinions about four of the hottest new plays that no one has ever seen today, July 21 through Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm with works by Martyna Majok, Kirsten Knisely, Sean Christopher Lewis, and Brooke Berman.
Performance Network Theatre's Fireside New Play Festival Set for 7/21-24
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 2, 2013
Performance Network Theatre's Fireside New Play Festival is the perfect opportunity to for audiences to share their opinions about four of the hottest new plays that no one has ever seen on Sunday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm with works by Martyna Majok, Kirsten Knisely, Sean Christopher Lewis, and Brooke Berman. Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can and reservations can be made at performancenetwork.org or over the phone at 734-663-0681. Performances are immediately followed by a facilitated talk back to share feedback on the brand new plays!
National New Play Network Announces 2013 Smith Prize Award Winner
by Kelsey Denette
- May 17, 2013
The NATIONAL NEW PLAY NETWORK (NNPN), the country's alliance of non- profit theaters that champions the development, production, and continued life of new plays, proudly announces that the 2013 Smith Prize Commission, which carries an Award of $5,000, has been awarded to Martyna Majok for her untitled play. Majok's proposed play is inspired by Slavoj Žižek's Violence, which examines capitalism and our treatment of people. Awarded annually to a proposal for a play that focuses on American politics, The Smith Prize is funded by a gift from screenwriter, novelist and playwright Timothy Jay Smith and a number of other socially-conscious donors.
National New Play Network Announces 33rd Rolling World Premiere: MANNING UP by Sean Christopher Lewis
by Kelsey Denette
- Oct 2, 2012
The NATIONAL NEW PLAY NETWORK (NNPN), the country's alliance of non-profit theaters that champions the development, production, and continued life of new plays, announces its 33rd Rolling World Premiere: Sean Christopher Lewis' Manning Up will receive three productions through the Network's Continued Life of New Plays Fund in the 2012/13 season, the Network's 15th. Manning Up will begin its Rolling World Premiere at Riverside Theatre (Iowa City, IA, October 12 - 28, 2012), followed by performances at Salt Lake Acting Company (Salt Lake City, UT, November 7 - December 9, 2012) and Actors' Summit (Akron, OH, May 16 - June 2, 2013). Lewis - a former NNPN Playwright-in-Residence - kicks off the festivities by directing the Riverside production.
CENTERSTAGE Presents 50 Monologues by 50 Playwrights in MY AMERICA, Beg. Today, 9/28
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 28, 2012
CENTERSTAGE announces its electrifying, one-of-a-kind artistic initiative, My America-50 new monologues by 50 of America's leading and emerging playwrights, all filmed by award-winning filmmaker Hal Hartley. The films will debut at the theater today, September 28, and begin a staggered release online at www.centerstage.org/MyAmerica, culminating on Election Day, November 6.
CENTERSTAGE Presents 50 Monologues by 50 Playwrights in MY AMERICA, Beg. 9/28
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 6, 2012
CENTERSTAGE announces its electrifying, one-of-a-kind artistic initiative, My America-50 new monologues by 50 of America's leading and emerging playwrights, all filmed by award-winning filmmaker Hal Hartley. The films will debut at the theater on September 28, and begin a staggered release online at www.centerstage.org/MyAmerica, culminating on Election Day, November 6.
National New Play Network Selects Sacramento Theatre for Membership
by Kelsey Denette
- Aug 20, 2012
The NATIONAL NEW PLAY NETWORK (NNPN),the country's alliance of non-profit theaters that champions the development, production, and continued life of new plays, has selected Sacramento's CAPITAL STAGE for associate membership. This action makes the seven-year old professional theatre company the first in the Capitol region to become affiliated with the highly regarding NNPN.
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