2,793 stories by "Michael Block"
In today's Blog Hijack, the Wedding Warrior herself, Casey Dressler takes over Theater in the Now to talk about the return engagement of the critically acclaimed The Wedding WarriorFresh off…
By Michael BlockThe story of Terms of Endearment should flood the audience with tears. The Directors Company production could not even come close. Adapted for the stage by Dan Gordon, which …
Name: Augie PraleyHometown: Annapolis, MarylandEducation: BA University of Chicago, MFA NYU TischFavorite Credits: An international site-specific play Euphoria: Something Better Is Coming in…
By Michael BlockSome theater is meant for entertainment. Some theater is created to make a statement. And then there is Party People in which Universes try to do all of the above. The Univer…
By Kaila M. StokesLove the brutal fight scenes in the movies and wish they would come to life? If so, attend a performance of Coriolanus: From Man to Dragon presented by Shakespeare in the S…
By Ed MalinI loved Cant. I wish I could see it a few more times. Now, I will attempt to describe and explain this wonderful play by Ian W. Hill, presented by the amazing Gemini C…
Name: Gina DohertyHometown: North Easton, MAEducation: Skidmore College, British American Drama Academy, Shakespeare and CompanyFavorite Credits: As an actor: Titania at Saratoga Shakespeare…
By Michael Block Primary Stages brings Horton Foote back to New York in a spirited revival of The Roads to Home. Comprised of three connected pieces, A Nightingale, The Dearest of Frien…
Name: Kathleen O'NeillHometown: Small town in WisconsinEducation: MFA from Boston University in DirectingSelect Credits: I seem to be doing a number of originating roles - Annie Jump C…
By Michael Block Even in November, we're getting in the holiday spirit. From the folks who brought you the hit drinking show The Imbible, comes the Christmas spin-off The Imbible: Chris…
By Ed MalinRenowned playwright Israel Horovitz has a new play at LaMaMa. Barefoot Theatre Company and Compagnia Horovitz-Paciotto present Gloucester Stage Company's production of Man I…
By Ed MalinIn 1906, Strindberg wrote a humorous fable, in uncounted iambic verse, appropriate for children. Leave it to Strindberg Rep to present Abu Casem's Slippers as part of their …
By Michael BlockIn a landscape of heavy, thought-provoking theater, sometimes all we need is theater that will entertain. The recipe to make an audience smile is a sprinkling of well-known s…
Name: John MarshallHometown: St. Johnsbury, VermontEducation: AMDA NYCSelect Credits: The Mirror Rep's Carousel (Billy Bigelow), Hamlet (Laertes), and ArtisTree's Fiddler On The Roof (Fyedka…
by Kaila M. StokesAre you ready for a hilarious existential experience? Then go see My Name is Gideon, I'm probably Going to Die Eventually. This long-winded title of a show will catch you o…
By Michael Block There are a plethora of stories that rarely get a platform to be heard. Ma-Yi Theater Company is a organization that strongly champions important stories and voices. An…
Name: Brian MerrimanHometown: Born in Dublin, raised in Wexford and Waterford, back in Dublin since college.Education: Master's Degree in Equality Studies, Certificate in professional Journa…
Name: Andrew OrsieHometown: Summit Point, WVEducation: BA in Theatre from Juniata CollegeSelect Credits: The Imbible: Rum Drinks… and Pirates! (Tenor), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelli…
Name: Zac MoonHometown: Richmond, VAEducation: BA University of North Carolina at Chapel HillSelect Credits: Women (the PIT), The Mysteries, Restoration Comedy (The Flea), Rubber Ducks and S…
By Michael BlockThe Cherry Orchard is back. But why? Sure, thematically The Cherry Orchard resonates but why not produce a new work with the same message? Nevertheless, the Roundabout reviva…
Name: Patricia BlackHometown: Presently, Brooklyn HeightsEducation: Life.Select Credits: Mme. Violet Krap in an adapted version of Beckett's Eleutheria, Mrs. Carol Winters in Guilt by Associ…
By Ed MalinI very much enjoyed the United Solo Festival extended run of HEDY " The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr. Heather Massie plays this remarkable star of the silver screen.…
Name: Brian Demar JonesHometown: Rochester, NYEducation: BA from SUNY Binghamton and MFA from University of WashingtonSelect Credits: Batboy, Billy Crocker in Anything Goes, Les Miserables, …
Hypokrit Theatre Company and Junoon Performing Arts presents Devdas and Chokher Bali running in rep through November 20th at Theater for the New City. Devdas is a dance piece that takes a cl…
by Kaila M. Stokes Hypokrit Theatre Company and Junoon Performing Arts presents Devdas and Chokher Bali running in rep through November 20th at Theater for the New City. Devdas is…
