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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Spotlight On...Jessica Fleitman by Michael Block

Name: Jessica FleitmanHometown: San Jose, CaliforniaEducation: BA in Creative Studies Literature from UC Santa Barbara; Member of the BMI Advanced Musical Theatre Songwriting Workshop (lyric…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:45PM[SHARE]

Spotlight On...Larry Phillips by Michael Block

Name: Larry PhillipsHometown: Brick, NJEducation: BFA Montclair State UniversityFavorite Credits: Too hard, couldn't possibly pickWhy theater?: Because I'm not pretty enough for the movies.T…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:02PM[SHARE]

Spotlight On...Allison Smith by Michael Block

Name: Allison SmithHometown: Waldwick, New Jersey!Education: New York University College of Arts and SciencesSelect Credits: Mallory O'Brien on "The West Wing",  Annie on Broadway from …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 10:32AM[SHARE]
Monday, October 6, 2014

Review: Reliving a Nightmare, the Not So Hollywood Version by Michael Block

Audiences love when Hollywood makes a "based on a true story" movie. It's always titillating to see a real story projected on the big screen. But sometimes Hollywood-izing these stories alte…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:55PM[SHARE]

Spotlight On...Cheryl L. Davis by Michael Block

Name: Cheryl L. DavisHometown: Mt. Vernon, NY       Education: Princeton University (A.B.), and Columbia University Schools of Law and JournalismFavorite Credits: The Color of…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:10PM[SHARE]
Saturday, October 4, 2014

Spotlight On...Aimiee Todoroff by Michael Block

Name: Aimee TodoroffHometown: Dayton, OHEducation: MFA Southampton ArtsFavorite Credits: Rabbit Island, Brecht in the ParkWhy theater?: I truly believe that theatre is the most effective way…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:22PM[SHARE]

Spotlight On..Wolf CR by Michael Block

Name: Wolf CRHometown: Milwaukee, WIEducation: BFA Acting UW Milwaukee, MFA Acting The New School for DramaFavorite Credits: Cassius in Julius Caesar, Ensemble in Pool (No Water), Male Voice…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:25PM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 2, 2014

Spotlight On...Barry Germansky by Michael Block

Name: Barry Germansky
Hometown: Born in Toronto and lives in Richmond Hill, Ontario
Education: BA hons. in Humanities, York University (graduated summa cum laude); MA in Humaniti…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:16PM[SHARE]

Spotlight On...Lisa Bruna by Michael Block

Name: Lisa BrunaHometown: Kesington, Maryland Education: B.A. in Arts & Sciences, with a theatre major and an English minor, from Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.Favori…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:44PM[SHARE]

Spotlight On...Fiona Jones by Michael Block

Name: Fiona JonesHometown: NYCEducation: BFA, University of Texas at Austin, Brasenose College Oxford, MFA, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillFavorite Credits: Founding Partner: man…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:41AM[SHARE]

Review: Mime Map by Michael Block

The art of Mime is alive and well all thanks to Broken Box Mime Theater. In their newest show, Topography, the ensemble explores the definition of the word through an evening of storytelling…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:23AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Spotlight On...Celeste Koehler by Michael Block

Name: Celeste KoehlerHometown: Bridgton, MaineEducation: B. S. in Professional ArtsFavorite Credits: Playwright, written by Celeste KoehlerWhy theatre?: As a writer, I love the idea of colla…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:41PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Spotlight On...Laura Careless by Michael Block

Name: Laura CarelessHometown: Isle of Wight, UKSelect credits: Founding member of Company XIV.Why theater?: I was a petulant and tearful toddler, and an early and enthusiastic walker, so my …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:16PM[SHARE]
Monday, September 29, 2014

Review: Darkness and Solitude in the South Pole by Michael Block

There's something refreshing about the prospect of seeing a play set in a foreign location. Let me rephrase that, a play that isn't a living room. Set in the communal room of a research base…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:11PM[SHARE]

Spotlight On...Natalie Bates by Michael Block

Name: Natalie BatesHometown: New York, New YorkEducation: BA in theater from Hofstra University; Playwriting Master Class, Donna de Mateo--HB StudioFavorite Credits: My novel "Friend Of The …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:27AM[SHARE]
Friday, September 26, 2014

Spotlight On...Cat Migliaccio by Michael Block

Name: Cat MigliaccioHometown: Everywhere but will say Texas its where I find who I wanted to beEducation: BachelorsFavorite Credits: Playing characters can't point to a specific oneWhy theat…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:07PM[SHARE]
Thursday, September 25, 2014

Spotlight On...Connie Schindewolf by Michael Block

Name: Connie SchindewolfHometown: Moline, Illinois but live in Bradenton, Fl now.  I taught theatre, including playwriting, in the St. Louis area for 25 years.Education: BSE Truman Univ…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:30PM[SHARE]

Spotlight On...Roxy MtJoy by Michael Block

Name: Roxy MtJoyHometown: Waynesburg, PAEducation: BA in Theatre, Randolph-Macon Woman's College; MFA in Theatre, Sarah Lawrence CollegeFavorite Credits: R+J by Erin Breznitsky. I did a work…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:49PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Spotlight On...Christopher Domig by Michael Block

Name: Christopher DomigHometown: Salzburg, AustriaEducation: B.A. Wheaton College in Philosophy, Psychology & Theatre, M.F.A Southern Methodist University in ActingSelect Credits: Theatr…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:18PM[SHARE]

Spotlight On...Nairoby Otero by Michael Block

Name: Nairoby OteroHometown: New Orleans, LaEducation: B.A Theatre Performance Marymount Manhattan CollegeSelect Credits: The Coven (HB Playwrights Theatre), Modernism (Primary Stages ESPA),…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:22PM[SHARE]
Monday, September 22, 2014

Review: Life According to Cleo by Michael Block

The Twelve Labors of Hercules were a series of tasks of penance performed by the Greek hero Hercules. In Loading Dock Theatre's fascinating production, The Twelfth Labor, the Twelve Labors o…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:59PM[SHARE]

Blog Hijack: 2014 LAMDA Showcase by Michael Block

The students participating in this Showcase will graduate from either our BA (Hons) in Professional Acting or Foundation Degree in Professional Acting in July 2014 or our MA in Professional …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:32PM[SHARE]
Sunday, September 21, 2014

Review: A Night of Sex and Desire and Hot Performers by Michael Block

Winning an audience over takes skill and precision. Sex sells. And with the added element of alcohol, what else do you need? In Company XIV's latest piece Rococo Rouge, the themes of sex and…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:27AM[SHARE]
Friday, September 19, 2014

Spotlight On...Lynne McCollough by Michael Block

Name: Lynne McColloughHometown: Didn't really have one, we moved a lot when I was growing up.  We spent the longest period of time in Tehran, Iran; second longest was Potomac, MD.  …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:44PM[SHARE]

Spotlight On...Matthew Foster by Michael Block

Name: Matthew FosterHometown: Sydney, AustraliaFavorite Credits: Clown in The 39 Steps, Max in Lend Me a Tenor, Freddy in Noises Off, and everything with Australian Made Entertainment - Cosi…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:29PM[SHARE]
Thursday, September 18, 2014

Spotlight On...Shelby Hightower by Michael Block

Name: Shelby HightowerHometown: Harleysville, PennsylvaniaEducation: BFA in Acting from Boston University '14Select Credits: Nora in Ibsen's A Doll's House, Rebel in Columbinus (Boston Unive…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 09:38AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Spotlight On...Sarah Gwynne Walker by Michael Block

Name: Sarah Gwynne WalkerHometown: Chestertown, MDEducation: I received my BFA Acting degree from Marymount Manhattan College!Select Credits: Chorus Woman Three in Medea: A Reading (Envelope…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:37PM[SHARE]

Review: The Woes of Middle School by Michael Block

Being the new kid in a new school is never easy, especially when you're younger. Making new friends and fitting in sometimes is more of a struggle than school itself. In Gail Phaneuf's cute …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:30PM[SHARE]
Monday, September 15, 2014

Spotlight On...Nicole Kontolefa by Michael Block

Name: Nicole KontolefaHometown: New Yawk, New Yawk (Lower East Side to be most precise)Education: High School of Performing Arts (Laguardia) and Moscow Art Theater School conservatory (BFA)S…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:45PM[SHARE]

Review: Let These Bedbugs Bite! by Michael Block

There are many scary things in New York City but the most feared thing this city is faced with: bedbugs. With the magic of timing on their side, New York has been struck with a new outbreak …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:24PM[SHARE]
Sunday, September 14, 2014

Review: The Ultimate Friendship Test by Michael Block

It takes two to tango just like it takes two to make a friendship work. Long lasting bonds are sometimes hard to keep. There are bumps in the road. People change. New relationships enter the…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:31PM[SHARE]

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