We celebrate PlayPenn with interviews of the major dramatists who have benefited from its programs.
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Deb Miller’s Top Picks for the 2016 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
Can’t decide what to see in the 2016 Philadelphia Fringe Festival? Check out Deb Miller’s recommendations in her annual top picks preview.
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A Room with a View: Jennifer Summerfield talks THE YELLOW WALLPAPER
Jennifer tells us how and why she staged this haunting tale of one woman’s mental collapse.
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BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (BCP): That’ll be the play
f you do anything this summer, go to this amazing experience and make it a night at the beautiful playhouse and see BUDDY.
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THE SUMMER CLUB (Arden): Come swing with us
With all the class of a swank 60s nightclub, Jeff Coon and friends swing in the summer with a Rat Pack-style musical revue
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THE JAWS PROJECT (Robert Daponte, Mary Tuomaney, Sam Henderson): SoLow review
The ensemble’s naturalistic performances and fast-paced dialogue create a very funny play, and the extremely minimal production elements and do-it-yourself approach to theater makes the audience an intrinsic part of the show.
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JULIUS CAESAR (PA Shakespeare): A staging come to steal away your hearts
One must praise Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival’s CAESAR and do everything to keep it from being buried until the maximum number of people see Patrick Mulcahy’s intelligent, timely production.
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War Stories: Interview with Richard Dresser, successful PlayPenn dramatist
To celebrate this year’s conference, Phindie is running interviews with prestigious playwrights who have benefited from their experiences with PlayPenn.
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LUCID STORY (Gavin Whitt): SoLow review
A provocative premise makes for one Hell of fascinating tale.
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MAGDALENE (Rachel Gluck): SoLow review
Madwoman or mystic? See for yourself…
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Jamaica, Jamaica: Interview with actors and dancers at the New Freedom Theatre
Cast members share their responses to this exuberant musical:
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SCHOOL PLAY (Tribe of Fools): SoLow review
A hilarious and heart wrenching ode to that little trouble-making anti-hero.
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DREAM SEQUENCE (Noah Levine): SoLow review
I will NOT get distracted by anything — not any of my hobbies, or my sleep deprivation, or this tasty looking banana. What is this banana doing here anyway?
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THE HARASSMENT OF IRIS MALLOY (People’s Light): A male perspective on the socio-economics of sexual politics
A world-premiere play about sexual misconduct, politics, lies, and opportunism considers the economic hardships on single mothers in a culture of winning at all costs.
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JAMAICA (New Freedom): A great big musical full of vibrant colors, delectable lyrics, high spirits, and island vibes
New Freedom Theatre in North Philadelphia is dedicated to presenting productions that illuminate the multifaceted African American experience. Their current production, JAMAICA, is based on…
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This Number is in Service: Mike Durkin gives us the SoLow down on FOR A GOOD TIME CALL
Mike gave Phindie the SoLow down (and the number) for this brilliantly conceived new work.
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[podcast] “Siding with Time” – R.Eric Thomas
Today’s podcast welcomes back R.Eric Thomas to talk about the upcoming production of “Time Is On Our Side” which, he created with Simpatico Theatre Project.
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Theater and Crudites: Nicole Quenelle gives us the SoLow down on REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED
We got the SoLow down on time, refreshments, and the SoLow-Fringe relationship.
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In Conversation: Lantern’s panel discussion explores the themes of 36 VIEWS
A panel discussion on “Art-World Movers and Shakers” explores the art-related themes of the Lantern’s production of 36 VIEWS.
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Growth, Cockroaches, and *not* Micropenises: Julius Ferraro and Dani Solomon give us the SoLow down on MICROMANIA
We got the SoLow down on this compelling original piece from writer/actor Julius and director Dani Solomon.
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