32 stories by "Kim Weild"
Yes, it's been quite a while since I posted on here and it hasn't been for lack of activity-quite the contrary. In an effort to bring you all up to date I am going to be posting some pieces …
We posted a new video on our newly-minted WeildWorks YouTube Channel for the play I’m currently directing, Fêtes de la Nuit, which opens at the Ohio Theatre on February 8 in New Yor…
Press Release For Immediate Release A Special Announcement from Charles Mee, Kim Weild and Jamie Forshaw It’s the beginning of a New Year, a new decade and a new company! Kim Weild…
Here's hoping everyone had a wonderful holiday! I just returned from Los Angeles where I taught a weekend Viewpoints intensive and directed a workshop of a new musical called Mary's Turn…
On December 12th and 13th I'm very excited to be offering a weekend introductory workshop in the Viewpoints – four hours each day. If you are curious or new to the vocabulary and train…
Check out Liz Duffy Adams’s new play Or, playing at The Womens' Project Julia Miles Theater. Adams' writing is wickedly smart and funny as she breathes life into the writer Aphra Ben, …
Next Tuesday, October 13, I am directing a reading of EDEN with a terrific cast that includes Tony Nominee Jayne Atkinson (Enchanted April, Blithe Spirit, Ivanov, t.v.’s “24̶…
On October 16th Women’s Project will host a big Vegas Style Dance Party at Touch with the incomparable Darron West as D.J. Women’s Project is a fabulous organization whose missio…
Allen Ginsberg’s poetic lament on the passing of his mother and his realization three years later that the Jewish prayer to mourn the passing of his mother hadn’t been uttered, w…
The reviews are in and My Fair Lady which opened on July 30th to an enthusiastic audience is a hit. I am deeply proud of what we created. Â When I first realized I was going to be doing t…
(Note: This is one in a series of articles I’ll be posting this week about my experiences working with My Fair Lady. So stay tuned for more!) When considering a play to direct I ask my…
Below is a list of links to reviews of my recent project at Cape Repertory Theatre, My Fair Lady. Stay tuned for a post from me very soon where I share with you my personal journey direc…
It’s the day after the Tony Awards and history was made when Angela Lansbury tied Julie Harris for most Tony Awards in a lifetime. It was a privilege and honor to work with Angela on B…
While yesterday brought me to the end of my second week at ACES-ECA, it also brought me to the beginning of working with a new group of students. The first week and a half at ACES-ECA, I…
After completing the first out of three weeks at ACES-ECA (more on that in my next post) I drove from New Haven up to Cape Cod, more specifically to the Cape Cod Repertory Theatre in Brewste…
Monday found me doing a reverse commute to New Haven, CT, where I began teaching a three week Viewpoints Intensive at the ACES-ECA on Audubon Street, a high school arts magnet program. S…
The current Broadway revival of Blithe Spirit showcases one of the Grand Dames of Broadway, Angela Lansbury and marks the Broadway Debut of Susan Louise O’Connor. Both actresses yi…
Augusto Boal (April 16, 1931 – May 2, 2009) It is indeed a sad day. The theatre world has lost an important artist. Augusto Boal died yesterday, May 2.  I first heard of…
If you’re in the Los Angeles area this coming Monday, May 4th, come check out the Columbia University MFA Class of 2009! They’ll be presenting their showcase with performance…
Me and Rupert and his caricature. CONGRATULATIONS TO RUPERT! Tonight saw the unveiling of Rupert Everett’s caricature at Sardi’s. I remember, as a kid, my dear Uncle Mike ret…
It’s definitely Awards season here in New York City and I’ve got lots of news to tell. As you recall in my previous post, And The Nominees Are… I mentioned that two shows I…
Tonight I went to see Desire Under the Elms and I have to say…GO SEE IT! It’s beautifully and artfully directed, acted and designed. It has size and poetry. The perfo…
The Drama League Awards nominations are out and I’m excited to see two plays that I associate directed garner nominations: 2009 Distinguished Production of a Play – Wig Out! 2009…
As mentioned in my previous post, I am giving a followup Viewpoints workshop at Primary Stages. There’s still 3 spots left for this Saturday’s workshop (April 25th). So if yo…
Richard Caliban is putting together a new musical called MoM-A Rock Concert Musical. AND he’s looking for an actress who can play either lead guitarist, saxophone or electric violi…
