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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Review: F. Scott Fitzgerald Does College by Michael Block

Legends are brought into the spotlight for their achievements. We know them in that specific moment of history. But do you ever wonder what they were like before that specific moment of hist…

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Review: A Classic Kid's Book on Stage by Michael Block

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the debut of the book, KOTA Productions presents the stage adaptation of Lois Lowry's Number the Stars. Written for the stage by Dr. Douglas W. Larche, Nu…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:25PM[SHARE]

Spotlight On...Tom Kelsey by Michael Block

Name: Tom KelseyHometown: Reigate (England)Education: Hurtwood House (high school), University of Massachusetts, Amherst.Favorite Credits: The Brink of Us (Elliot), An original play by NYC p…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:11PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Review: The Greatest Musical You'll Only See Once! by Michael Block

Ever have a dream of writing a hit Broadway musical? Well, what if I told you for one night only you get to have a little part of creating the next big musical and all you have to do is scre…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:48PM[SHARE]

Review: The Killers' Point of View by Michael Block

Everyone loves a hero. Stories about protagonists are a staple in our society. Whether they are real or fictional, every hero needs a villain. And every protagonist needs an antagonist. Rare…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:45PM[SHARE]
Monday, November 17, 2014

Spotlight On...Katrina Cunningham by Michael Block

Name: Katrina Cunningham Hometown: Portland, Oregon Education: SUNY Purchase Dance Conservatory BFA Select Credits: Singer, dancer, and actress with Company XIV. Why theater?: It is an…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:46AM[SHARE]
Saturday, November 15, 2014

Review: A Jumbled Living Room Extravaganza by Michael Block

The living room has been a location staple for plays forever. With a familiar locale to set up a play, drawing upon a new idea may be difficult. In William Goulet's Filler, all the action oc…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:22PM[SHARE]
Friday, November 14, 2014

Spotlight On...Josh Luxenberg by Michael Block

Name: Josh LuxenbergHometown: BaltimoreEducation: Baltimore School for the Arts (high school), Oberlin CollegeFavorite Credits: There Will Come Soft Rains, Sinking Ship's first show, which c…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:48PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Review: How to Do Shakespeare, Drunk by Michael Block

Shakespeare should be fun. The Bard penned so many classics that to truly appreciate his genius you need to find a way to enjoy it. And what better way to have fun with Shakespeare than to a…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:11PM[SHARE]

The 7th Inning Stretch with...Matthew Dudley by Michael Block

Name: Matthew DudleyHometown: New York City is my home.Education: I've trained all over with many different people.Tell us about Stripped: Stripped is about a man who's wife has just died an…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:01PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Spotlight On...Jon Levin by Michael Block

Name: Jon LevinHometown: Port Washington, NYEducation: Oberlin College, L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques LecoqFavorite Credits: There Will Come Soft Rains (2008, Adaptor and…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:21PM[SHARE]
Monday, November 10, 2014

Review: Take Me Out to the Real World by Michael Block

Whoever said life is easy was a complete liar. There's no easy button for the characters of Tyler Grimes' Stripped. In Distilled Theatre Company's production, a former baseball star turned P…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:29PM[SHARE]

The 7th Inning Stretch with...Claire Rothrock by Michael Block

Name: Claire RothrockHometown: Seattle, WAEducation: BFA from NYU, MA from the Central School of Speech and DramaTell us about Stripped: Stripped is about how people cope with and battle the…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:32PM[SHARE]

Spotlight On...Peter Michael Marino by Michael Block

Name: Peter Michael Marino Hometown: Queens, NYEducation: Buffalo State CollegeSelect Credits: STOMP, writer of the Blondie musical Desperately Seeking Susan (West End, Tokyo), writer/perfor…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:20PM[SHARE]
Sunday, November 9, 2014

Review: A Powerhouse of a Production by Michael Block

The stories we don't know about the people we may tend to be some of the most engaging sources of art. Discovering what exactly made that person tick and become the person of familiarity. In…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:06PM[SHARE]
Saturday, November 8, 2014

The 7th Inning Stretch with...Christian Daly by Michael Block

Name: Christian DalyHometown: San DiegoEducation: UNCSATell us about Stripped: A wonderful play about the trials and tribulations of growing up in a small town. Loving the people you went to…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:38PM[SHARE]

Spotlight On...Em Grosland by Michael Block

Name: Em Grosland                  â€¨â€¨Hometown: Elgin, Illinois

Education: BFA from Washington University in St. Louisâ�…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:04PM[SHARE]
Friday, November 7, 2014

Review: Seeing Is Believing by Michael Block

The concept is simple. Greek tragedy noir style. The infamous saga of a king and the prophecies of incest are brought to a smokey club where a black and white world of mystery brings truths …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:34PM[SHARE]
Thursday, November 6, 2014

The 7th Inning Stretch with...Chloé Malaisé by Michael Block

Name: Chloé MalaiséHometown: This one's always tricky…. I was born in Asuncion, Paraguay, but I'll say Weston, Florida because that's where I grew up for 10 years before moving to NYC.Ed…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:43PM[SHARE]

Review: Tales as Old as Time by Michael Block

Every little girl dreams of being a princess. Or at least the cartoonized versions of fairy tale's favorite girls. In Nick Luckenbaugh's Royal Fables, the inner truths of some infamous and s…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:35PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 5, 2014

The 7th Inning Stretch with...Ben Diserens by Michael Block

Name: Ben DiserensHometown: Burlingame, CaliforniaEducation: YesTell us about Stripped: It's got a little bit of something for everybody.Describe Stripped in 3 words: Funny. Surprising. Anar…

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Review: A Whale of a Tale by Michael Block

Finding the light in grief may seem impossible. Discovering hope after loss may seem improbable. But letting go tends to be a very cathartic moment for people. In Claire Kiechel's Whale Song…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:52PM[SHARE]

The 7th Inning Stretch with...Alexander McCarty by Michael Block

Name: Alexander McCartyHometown: That's a hard question to answer for me. I suppose the closest answer to that question would be Chatham NJ.Tell us about Stripped: Stripped for me is a piece…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:37PM[SHARE]

Spotlight On...James Nicholas Scully by Michael Block

Name: James Nicholas Scully, but my family calls me Nick.

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas. GO SPURS GO!

Education: I proudly represent Otterbein University, class of 2…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:09PM[SHARE]
Monday, November 3, 2014

The 7th Inning Stretch with...Jordan McGill by Michael Block

Name: Jordan Theodore McGillHometown: Seattle, WAEducation: BA in Theatre & Drama, University of Washington, 2010Tell us about Stripped: Stripped in a nutshell; PTSD + Baseball = Best fr…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:43PM[SHARE]

Spotlight On...Amy Marcs by Michael Block

Name: Amy MarcsHometown: Woodmere, NYEducation: Bachelors degree in Theater and Communications from Rider University.Select Credits: Voice over artist signed with The Don Buchwald Agency. Ha…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:36PM[SHARE]
Sunday, November 2, 2014

Blog Hijack: Sanguine Theatre Company's 5th Annual Project Playwright Competition by Michael Block

The fine folks of Sanguine Theatre Company are in the midst of accepting submissions for their 5th Annual Project Playwright! From hundreds of of annual submissions, Sanguine's literary team…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:43PM[SHARE]
Friday, October 31, 2014

The Princess Diaries with...Raina Helen Fraley by Michael Block

Name: Raina Helen FraleyEducation: I have a B.F.A. in musical theater from Syracuse University.Hometown: I'm originally from Houston, TexasTell us about Royal Fables: Royal Fables to me, is …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:14PM[SHARE]

The Princess Diaries with...Emma Davis by Michael Block

Name: Emma DavisEducation: Senior at NYU SteinhardtHometown: Portland, OregonTell us about Royal Fables: Royal Fables is the REAL version of made-up tales. It shows the human side of these p…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:46PM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 30, 2014

Spotlight On...Nicole C. Hastings by Michael Block

Name: Nicole C. Hastings

Hometown: San Jose, CA

Education: Barnard College of Columbia University, BA, American Studies

Select Credits: The Second City…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:40PM[SHARE]

The Princess Diaries with...Sarah Treanor by Michael Block

Name: Sarah TreanorEducation: Currently a Junior at NYU studying vocal performanceHometown: Annapolis, MarylandTell us about Royal Fables: Royal Fables is a beautiful song and dance cycle th…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:39PM[SHARE]

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