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Saturday, May 23, 2015

Spotlight On...Joyce Miller by Michael Block

Name: Joyce MillerHometown: Philadelphia, PAEducation: Settlement Music School from age 3-17. I studied classical piano and that taught me a lot about creative discipline. PA Governors Schoo…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:11PM

Spotlight On...Courtney Jones by Michael Block

Name: Courtney JonesHometown: Racine, WIEducation: BFA in Musical Theater, University of Wisconsin- Stevens PointSelect Credits: Viola in Twelfth Night (Montana Shakespeare in the Parks)Why …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 10:15AM
Thursday, May 21, 2015

Spotlight On...Amber Kelly by Michael Block

Name: Amber KellyHometown: Born in Detroit, grew up in TexasEducation: BA in Theater from Texas Wesleyan University, studied with Austin Pendleton at HB Studios in NYC, trained at Atlantic T…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:45AM
Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Spotlight On...Alison Hixon by Michael Block

Name: Alison HixonHometown: Storm Lake, IAEducation: Stephens College BFASelect Credits: Lauren in Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker, Girl in Autobahn by Neil LaBute. Filmography: …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:00PM
Monday, May 18, 2015

Spotlight On...Lisa Rothauser by Michael Block

Name: Lisa Marie Rothauser (yes…I was named after Lisa Marie Presley. No foolin’)Hometown: St. Louis, MO aka “The Lou"Education: I received my Bachelor of Music from the “Harvard of …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:11PM

Review: A New Menagerie by Michael Block

by Michael BlockTo kick off Masterworks Theater Company's inaugural season, the company picked a classic from master scribe Tennessee Williams, The Glass Menagerie. Putting their twist on th…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:55PM
Sunday, May 17, 2015

Spotlight On...Annie Prichard by Michael Block

Name: Annie PrichardHometown: Ventura, CA. Living and working in Chicago.Education: MFA in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul.Select Credits: Another Bone (Redtwist Theatre) A Day in t…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:37PM
Saturday, May 16, 2015

Review: When the Past Catches Up by Michael Block

The phrase "karma is a bitch" has never been truer than in Paul Grellong's dark and twisty drama Manuscript. In Just Kidding Theatre Company’s revival of Grellong’s script, a trio of ric…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 08:17PM

Spotlight On...Jessica DiGiovanni by Michael Block

Name: Jessica DiGiovanniHometown: Flossmoor, ILEducation: Fordham University Lincoln Center, LAMDA, Moscow Art Theatre (MXAT)Select Credits: Bike America (Ma-Yi Theatre Co.- NY Premiere, All…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:43PM
Friday, May 15, 2015

Review: Vengeance is Sweet by Michael Block

Geek theater isn’t a new form but it’s certainly hitting it’s stride. With so many theater artists taking risks in this genre, it’s nothing short of exciting to see the culmination a…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:25PM
Thursday, May 14, 2015

Spotlight On...Aubrie Therrien by Michael Block

Name: Aubrie TherrienHometown: Little Ferry, New JerseyEducation: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre, Longwood University (2005); Master of Public Health, New York University (2015).Favorite C…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:48PM
Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Review: This One Time At Smart Camp by Michael Block

When people or events of the past haunt your present, you can't help but wonder what could have been. And rarely do you get to reopen the book to rewrite that chapter. In Josh Drimmer's dram…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:12PM
Saturday, May 9, 2015

Spotlight On...Ricardo Rust by Michael Block

Name: Ricardo RustHometown: Pretoria, South Africa - currently residing in Manhattan.Education: New World School of the Arts - Musical Theatre Conservatory (BFA)Favorite Credits: Forever Pla…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:47PM
Thursday, May 7, 2015

Spotlight On...Alisha Spielmann by Michael Block

Name: Alisha SpielmannHometown: Minneapolis MNEducation: St. Olaf College, Northfield MNSelect Credits: Jane in Jane the Plain by August Schulenburg; Tracy in Sans Merci by Johnna Adams, Cle…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:52PM
Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Spotlight On...Tana Sirois and Maria Swisher by Michael Block

Name: Tana Sirois and Maria SwisherHometown: TS: Portsmouth, New Hampshire,MS: Marshall, MOEducation: We both graduated from the Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts with a BA (Hons)…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:53PM

Spotlight On...Heather E. Cunningham by Michael Block

Name: Heather E. CunninghamHometown: Brooklyn, baby!Education: BFA, Theater Performance, Denison University, Granville, OH.Select Credits:  The Runner Stumbles (Bleecker Company), …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:25PM
Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Spotlight On...Logan Reed by Michael Block

Name: Logan ReedHometown: Amarillo, TexasEducation: B.A. in International Relations and Drama from Tufts UniversityFavorite Credits: No Baby by Blake Bishton (The Habitat), But I Digress by …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:15PM

Spotlight On...Ryan McCurdy by Michael Block

Name: Ryan McCurdyHometown: Savannah, GAEducation: BFA, Performing Arts, Savannah College of Art and DesignSelect Credits: Gypsy of the Year 2014 (Broadway), Twelfth Night (Center Stage, Bal…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:45PM
Saturday, May 2, 2015

Spotlight On...Florent Mehmeti by Michael Block

Name: Florent MehmetiHometown: Prishtina, KosovaEducation: Theatre and Film DirectingFavorite Credits: Doruntine, Three Fat Germans, Invisible wallsWhy theater?: Challenge with facing live a…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:49AM
Friday, May 1, 2015

Blog Hijack: A Shakespearean Nightmare by Michael Block

In this edition of Blog Hijack, Wombat Theatre Company gives you an inside look at their newest production, Macbeth. A Shakespearean Nightmare: Wombat Theatre Company presents MACB…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:40PM

Spotlight On...Debargo Sanyal by Michael Block

Name: Debargo SanyalHometown: Rochester, New YorkSelect Credits: in NYC-- When January Feels Like Summer (Ensemble Studio Theatre/Page 73 Productions/Women's Project), Love/Sick (Royal Famil…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:27PM
Thursday, April 30, 2015

Spotlight On...Melissa Hurst by Michael Block

Name: Melissa HurstHometown: Chagrin Falls, OhioEducation: College: NYU Tisch School of the Arts (Acting Major)Select Credits: Most recent: Cat On A Hot Tin Roof at (Big Mama, Oldcastle Thea…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:09PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Tony Award Nominations 2015: A Tight Race with An American in Paris and Fun Home Leading the Pack by Michael Block

It's that time of the year! The 2015 Tony nominations were announced to celebrate the best of Broadway. Here is the complete list of nominees. Check back later for Theater in the Now's Top 5…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:51PM
Sunday, April 26, 2015

Spotlight On...Mark Smaltz by Michael Block

Name: Mark Kenneth SmaltzHometown: New York, New YorkEducation: As little as possible, it only gets in the way.Select Credits: It’s not the credits, as much as it has been who I have had t…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:16PM
Friday, April 24, 2015

Spotlight On...Nathan Richard Wagner by Michael Block

Name: Nathan Richard WagnerHometown: Independence, KYEducation: BA Theater Arts – University of Kentucky, MS Teaching – PACE UniversitySelect Credits: Blessed Unrest: A Christmas Ca…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 10:17AM
Thursday, April 23, 2015

Spotlight On...Dena Blizzard by Michael Block

Name: Dena BlizzardHometown: Moorestown, NJEducation: I have a bunch of degrees in biology and gerontology, none of which help my current career in stand-up and theatre. My husband is bitter…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:18PM

Spotlight On...Victoria Melody by Michael Block

Name: Victoria MelodyHometown: Brighton, East SussexEducation: MA Fine ArtSelect Credits: Creator, PerformerWhy theater?: I used to make films and have exhibitions but after opening night I …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:45PM
Monday, April 20, 2015

The Rulers: A Sneak Peek into Rule of 7x7: Spring Edition by Michael Block

To get your prepared for Rule of 7x7: Spring Edition, take a little time and get to know the 7 playwrights and their 7 rules! And check out the preview video! Rule of 7x7: Spring Edition pla…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:24PM
Saturday, April 18, 2015

Rhap Chat with...Julia Devine by Michael Block

Get to know the artists of Rhapsody Collective's Cycle 3! Here's Julia Devine, actor in play.The Common Room: Heroes vs. VillainsAlchemical Theatre Laboratory Week 1- April 17th-19thWee…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:51PM

Spotlight On...Stephen Michael Rondel by Michael Block

Name: Stephen Michael RondelHometown: SeattleEducation: B.A. Theater Arts & Interdisciplinary Child DevelopmentFavorite Credits: Mr. Beaman & Sister Coco Callmeishmael in The Tragic …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:20PM
Friday, April 17, 2015

Spotlight On...Madeline Calandrillo by Michael Block

Name: Madeline CalandrilloHometown: Garden City, NY (Long Island)Education: BA in Theatre Performance from Rider University, NJSelect Credits: Poe, Design for Living, A Christmas Carol, The …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 10:09AM

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