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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Spotlight On...Lisa Jill Anderson by Michael Block

Name: Lisa Jill AndersonHometown: Riverside, CAEducation: BFA in Acting, Brooklyn CollegeSelect Credits: Ken Urban's Nibbler (Stable Cable - directed by Stephen Brackett); Kristoffer Diaz's …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:28PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2015

The Rise and Fall of...Kelly Klein by Michael Block

Name: Kelly KleinHometown: Los Angeles, CAEducation: Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Eugene Lang College, The New School for Liberal ArtsFavorite Credits: Anne Frank in The Diary Of Anne Frank (na…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:05PM

Spotlight On...Max Baker by Michael Block

Name: Max BakerHometown: LondonEducation: I received grants and scholarships, so I have no student debtFavorite Credits: I love the credits at the end of "A Clockwork Orange"Why theater?: My…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:20PM
Monday, March 23, 2015

Blog Hijack- The Influences of Kapow-i GoGo by Michael Block

We let Kapow-i GoGo mastermind Matt Cox take over Theater in the Now to give you a peek inside his mind and the influences the powerpacked Kapow-i GoGo.A list of the 5 most influential piece…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:29PM
Saturday, March 21, 2015

Shameless Plug: HOURS Left to Donate to Rhapsody Collective by Michael Block

Hi friends, family, theater artists, and loyal fans of Theater in the Now!My theater company, Rhapsody Collective, is merely HOURS away from ending our Indiegogo campaign and we are looking …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:20PM

Spotlight On...Rob Lester by Michael Block

Name: Rob Lester. Hometown: I’m a native New Yorker.Education: Mostly the School of Hard Knocks and a small college in Little Italy called Whatsamatta U.  Seriously, my college work w…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:59PM
Friday, March 20, 2015

The Rise and Fall of...Andrew Lynch by Michael Block

Name: Andrew LynchHometown: MinneapolisEducation: Beloit College, and the School of Life! Favorite Credits: Lloyd in "The Disappearing Man" by Jahn Sood, and all things 3 Sticks including; "…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:50PM
Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Spotlight On...Lisi DeHaas by Michael Block

Name: Lisi DeHaasHometown: New York, New YorkEducation: BA in Theater and Dance from Amherst College. Tamalpa Institute, Anna Halprin Life/Art process. Warner Bros Writers Workshop/One-Hour …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:57PM
Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Review: Manipulation 101 by Michael Block

by Michael BlockEmotions can take a toll on a person’s decision making. The mind can play tricks when you become attached to an idea of someone or something. A gut reaction can alter the l…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:17PM

The Rise and Fall of...Giverny Petitmermet by Michael Block

Name: Giverny PetitmermetHometown: San Diego, CaEducation: BFA in Acting/minor in Art History from Boston UniversityFavorite Credits: The Witches (The New Collectives), The Burning House (di…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:22PM
Monday, March 16, 2015

Review: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid by Michael Block

by Michael BlockWe all have fears. Whether we acknowledge them or not, they exist deep within us. Facing our fears, that’s the challenge. In Cory Finley’s hauntingly electrifying The Fea…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:14PM

Review: One Last Fight by Michael Block

by Michael BlockNo one likes when a good thing comes to an end. But all series have to find a way to wrap their journey up nicely. And Kapow-i GoGo, Matt Cox’s epic series, is no different…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:53AM
Saturday, March 14, 2015

Review: Love, from Start to Finish by Michael Block

Love. The starting point of nearly every musical. Finding a new way to play and sing about love is a challenge. How do you bring a new perspective to the theme? In Brendan Milburn and Valeri…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:31PM
Friday, March 13, 2015

The Rise and Fall of...Kate Gunther by Michael Block

Name: Kate GuntherHometown: Dousman, WI (via Milwaukee, WI)Education: BA Theatre Arts/Visual Art University of Minnesota, Twin CitiesFavorite Credits: Rise & Fall (Jenny Smith, Bread Art…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:10PM
Thursday, March 12, 2015

Spotlight On...Christopher Heard by Michael Block

Name: Christopher HeardHometown: Orange, CaliforniaEducation: Hagen Core Training Program at HB Studio, BFA English and Creative Writing, Chapman UniversitySelect Credits: Film: "The Curse o…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:03PM

Review: The Search for Meaning by Michael Block

By Michael BlockSearching for answers. Searching for one’s identity. Searching for meaning. It’s something all artists do. Inspired by these themes and the words of Soviet absurdist writ…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:25AM
Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Spotlight On...Dan McVey by Michael Block

Name: Dan McVeyHometown: Toms River, NJEducation: Rutgers University, William Esper StudioSelect Credits: Julio! (Kraine Theater); Lustyness (Under St. Marks); Elsinore County (Theater Row)W…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:27PM

Review: Reality in Cyber Space by Michael Block

In a world where a cyber identity and ingenious vlogs can boost a regular person to viral stardom, comes a play where three self-made video game critics rise to renown all while losing a gra…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:30PM

Spotlight On...Stacey Roca by Michael Block

Name: Stacey RocaHometown: Born in Liverpool, raised in Johannesburg, then back to England.Education: 10 GCSE's, 3 A - Levels, a 3 year diploma in Classical Acting from Webber Douglas Academ…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:35PM
Sunday, March 8, 2015

Review: Potential in the Planted Seeds by Michael Block

We strive as humans to create something and have it grow into something extraordinary. Whether it be an artistic endeavor or the development of land, tending to our work helps define who we …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:23PM
Friday, March 6, 2015

Review: The Key to Escaping Grief by Michael Block

Moving on from loss takes time. People grieve in various ways. For young Thea, she grieves the loss of her father by finding comfort through another hero, Harry Houdini. In Margot Connolly�…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:32PM

Review: When Zombie Dreams Come to Life by Michael Block

The fear of the unknown plays with the mind. Especially when the mind is asleep. In the comically dark The Can Opener: A Brief Horror Musical by M. Zachary Johnson, young Bobbi loves home li…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:44PM
Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Spotlight On...Boris Zilberman by Michael Block

Name: Boris ZilbermanHometown: New York City by way of Kiev, Ukraine.Education: Hunter College, NYC- English Literature, Psychology. Improv- Upright Citizens Brigade, People's Improv Theater…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:55PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Review: When Dogs Get Their Own Toy Story by Michael Block

Ever wonder what happens when owners go out and the pets are left alone? They put on a play! Naturally. In Animal Engine Theatre Company’s Dog Show, four enthusiastic dogs reassemble the b…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:51PM

Spotlight On...Sara Antkowiak by Michael Block

Name: Sara AntkowiakHometown: Rye, NHEducation: University of New Hampshire, summa cum laudeSelect Credits: Elsinore County (Rosensern, Theatre Row), "One Life to Live" (Genevieve, ABC)…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:19PM

Review: The Parody of the Opera by Michael Block

Thanks to Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber, The Phantom of the Opera and theater have a special relationship. Like the silent film before it, the musical has almost become the iconic adaptation staple…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:10PM
Monday, March 2, 2015

Spotlight On...Antony Raymond by Michael Block

Name: Antony RaymondHometown: New York, NYFavorite Credits: Elsinore CountyWhy theater?: I sort of just fell into it.Tell us about Pretty Babies: It's a play about toxic relationships and ou…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:43PM

Review: The Red Episodes, or Kapow-i GoGo Part 2 by Michael Block

photo courtesy of Keola SimpsonThe sequel. The second season. It’s always hard to beat the original. Or at least compare. Not only do you have to honor your original but you have to win th…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:09PM

Review: The Wanderer Goes A-Wandering by Michael Block

When a life is cut short, their legacy lives on. In the case of Isabelle Eberhardt, her writings left a trail of stories and tales about a daring women seeking adventure and freedom. In Eliz…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:08PM

Spotlight On...Tori Ernst by Michael Block

Name: Tori ErnstHometown: Harrisburg, PAEducation: BFA from Marymount Manhattan CollegeSelect Credits: World premiere of Chuck Mee's The Four Seasons, Lula in Dutchman by Leroi Jones.Why the…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:00PM
Sunday, March 1, 2015

Review: Circle Circle Dot Dot by Michael Block

photo courtesy of Cameron ColeRemember those little fortune teller things that you used to play with during elementary school? You know those paper hand puppet-like contraptions that gave yo…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:24PM

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