In a dystopian future where love is a tangible commodity, Vera and Woolen fight to keep their love for themselves and each other.
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Bringing the arts back to Philadelphia Public Schools with DREAMGIRLS at SPHS
South Philadelphia High School and Curtis ArtistYear present Dreamgirls the Musical, May 19 and 20, 2016.
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Ireland Rising: Irish Heritage Theatre actors respond to THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS
Nine Irish Heritage Theatre actors talk about the Irish roots of Sean O’Casey’s THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS.
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A SINGLE SHARD (People’s Light): A yarn spun on a potter’s wheel
A powerful sensory experience that can be likened to listening to an engaging storyteller while staring at the fire
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Devised Theater Meets Disability: Matt Purinton talks EXPOSURE
Collaborative performer Ben Grinberg sat down with Matt Purinton to talk about the EXPOSURE project and what he hopes to share with audiences.
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ALL THE DAYS (McCarter): An interesting failure
It takes a while for playwright Sharyn Rothstein to show you where she’s going in ALL THE DAYS. Rothstein writes sitcoms, and the formula shows.
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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD GAME (FringeArts/ Lightning Rod Special): The safe word is “Sojourner”
The most talked-about play from the 2015 Fringe is revived in an equally stellar production at FringeArts.
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SEE WHAT I WANT TO SEE (11th Hour): 60-second review
Republished by kind permission from Neals Paper. SEE WHAT I WANT TO SEE receives a bravura production from Megan Nicole O’Brien and 11th Hour. But show…
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WHITE GUY ON THE BUS (Passage): 60-second review
Republished by kind permission from Neals Paper. Bruce Graham is having the most magnificent year of his playwriting career. His new works so far in…
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We don’t study history, we just keep reenacting it: a conversation with Jenn Kidwell
Jenn Kidwell talks history and roleplaying ahead of the relaunch of UNDERGROUND RAILROAD GAME at FringeArts.
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217 BOXES OF DR. HENRY ANONYMOUS (HSP/PUPCos/Painted Bride): Archival gold
An extraordinary story of conviction and courage among a cleverly conceived catacumbal graduation of gray archival boxes.
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MOTH (Azuka): Another teen angst drama
While its opening moments certainly intrigue and amuse, MOTH loses steam as it chugs along.
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LITTLE WOMEN (Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion): A sincere and sentimental view of female life in Victorian times
An intimate site-specific adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved Victorian novel captures the humor and pathos of the book and the look and feel of the era.
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[podcast] Jen Childs on I WILL NOT GO GENTLY
Today’s podcast features artistic director, writer, and performer Jen Childs. We talk about the latest 1812 offering, I Will Not Go Gently where a stellar team of creatives breathe life into the faded career of “Sierra Mist”.
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Working with the First National Congress in 1776: Interview with director-choreographer Jennie Eisenhower, part 2
In this, the second of a two-part interview, we talk to Eisenhower about the history behind 1776: The Musical
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Jared Reed, a profile
“Every other actor I know had to convince their parents about why they should be in theater,” Reed says. “I never had that.”
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THE ELIXIR OF LOVE (Opera Philadelphia): Ever may the fruit be plucked
A uniformly wonderful cast provide bright, sunshiny fun in this lively, fast-moving, exuberant staging of Gaetano Donizetti’s romantic comedy.
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1776 And All That: Interview with director-choreographer Jennie Eisenhower
In this, the first of a two-part interview, we talk to Eisenhower about her background and work on the production.
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KRISSY FRAELICH (Arden Cabaret): 60-second review
Fraelich proves her mettle as a singer who can move as much as impress you.
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Summer Tailgating: A guide to upcoming new work for theater lovers, likers, and makers
A list of summer pre-season new work tailgating essentials to get us pumped for the 2016/16 theater season.
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