2,793 stories by "Michael Block"
Name: Adam KnightHometown: Greenville, South CarolinaEducation: University of Evansville (Indiana)Favorite Credits: Naperville by Mat Smart (Slant, 2014), Exit Carolyn by Jennie Berman Eng (…
In case you haven't heard, we are celebrating 5 years of Theater in the Now with a birthday bash at 54 Below THIS SATURDAY! And we want you there. As loyal supporters of the website, here is…
Name: Elena GrossoHometown: Venice (Italy)Education: The Lee Strasberg Theater And Film InstituteWhy theater?: Theater give me the possibility to be truly myself , playing somebody else, liv…
by Michael BlockRather than opting for a generic family drama, Leegrid Stevens levels up his story by layering in the world of 8-bit gaming in The Dudleys. A cathartic piece about the afterm…
Name: Jill BianchiniHometown: Cheltenham, PAEducation: NYU (Drama)Favorite Credits: Ann in Balm in Gilead, Suzy in Hot L Baltimore and Lee in Marvin's Room.Why theate…
By Michael BlockHave you ever wanted to see a spooky dance circus? Well Hideaway has delivered something unique in Slumber, a haunted delight ready for Halloween. With a mix of acrobatic tri…
By Michael BlockBrian Quijada has upped the solo storytelling game in his best-infused narrative recounting a tale of identity. Presented by Ensemble Studio Theatre, Where Did We Sit On the …
Name: David StallingsHometown: Galveston, Texas.Education: Theater.Why theater?: Theater is who I am. I started acting at the age of 5 in Community Theater and by the time I was 11, wa…
By Michael Block She's creepy and she's kooky and she's the Queen of House Haunt. To celebrate everyone's favorite October holiday, Sharon Needles returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre…
By Kaila M. StokesHit the Body Alarm is an avant-garde look at one person's perception of heaven, hell, and the in-between. As the audience assumes their seats the actress, Winsome Brown, is…
Name: Christine ZagrobelnyHometown: Raleigh, NCEducation: BA Dramatic Arts, UNC-CHFavorite Credits: An immersive play about office life/culture (in development), The Splendid Adventurers Clu…
In today's Blog Hijack, The Blockheads Artistic Director Lucio Nieto talks about their latest production!This October, The Blockheads partner with young artists to shed light on domestic vio…
Name: Michael Thurber Hometown: LaSalle, MIEducation: JuilliardSelect Credits: "Late Show With Stephen Colbert." "Antony and Cleopatra" at The Public Theater. "Goddess" at t…
Name: Howie SchaalHometown: Oneida, NYEducation: BFA in Acting from Pace UniversitySelect Credits: Off-Broadway: That Bachelorette Show (Brian Burtleman), Regional: Side Show (Boss), Urineto…
By Michael BlockPicture it. A theater in Union Square. A packed audience immediately sings along to the iconic theme song of "The Golden Girls." And then Sophia Petrillo, Blanche Devereaux, …
Drag name: Avant GarbageReal name: Jesse HicksEducation: I've graduated D.A.R.E.Credits: Opening or closing?What is the origin of your drag name?: This is a long one... when I was a young bo…
Name: Julie Ann EarlsHometown: Paramus, NJEducation: Boston University, School of Theatre, BFA ActingSelect Credits: Mary Magdalene in The Mysteries (The Flea), Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (A…
By Michael BlockFirst there was Cats. Now we have humans playing Dogs. In Joe Ferraro's whacky Diamond Dogs, we watch the behind the scenes antics of an annual dog competition, not called We…
Name: Kyle SchaeferHometown: Tulsa, OKEducation: BS Theatre Performance " University of Evansville, MFA Acting " American Conservatory TheaterSelect Credits: Tosca Cafe (World Premiere at A.…
By Michael BlockHedda Tessman, nee Gabler, is a headstrong woman. She knows what she wants and knows how to get it. The Ibsen classic is regarded for an assortment of reasons, one of which b…
By Michael BlockTrying to find that something or someone that makes you feel safe is imperative for happiness. But what happens when that safe haven isn't what it's supposed to be? In Penny …
Wandering Bark Theater Co.'s Co-Artistic Director Valerie Redd takes over Theater in the Now to share her thoughts on playing the titular character in the company's new production of Hedda (…
Name: Susanna StahlmannHometown: New Hope, MNEducation: University of Minnesota BFA / Guthrie Actor Training ProgramWhy theater?: We need to connect as a community in real time. There's no b…
By Michael BlockIt's one thing to be a star. It's another thing to be an All Star. And Ginger Minj is an All Star. Fresh from her appearance on Logo's hit series RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars…
Name: Weston Chandler LongHometown: Waterford, CT Education: Currently attending Pace UniversitySelect Credits: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (Off-Broadway); John Tartaglia's I…
