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Four Plays In Progress Get Readings Sunday In Miami
Fresh plays by four South Florida playwrights are showcased in a staged-reading format at a free event entitled “From Scratch” on Sunday in Miami.
McCraney And GableStage’s Antony And Cleopatra Hires Two New World School Grads
Galen Lambert and Charise Castro Smith, two performers with Miami backgrounds, are among the international cast and creative staff involved in Tarell Alvin McCraney’s production of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra touring this winter at GableStage, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Public Theater.
Thinking Cap Theatre Doubles Its Offerings And Staff When It Moves Into New Venue In 2014
The tiny Thinking Cap Theatre, which built its reputation on experimental, provocative and socially-conscious work, plans to double its programming and staffing while retrofitting a new venue in Fort Lauderdale that can cater to twice the nightly audience.
Plaza Offers Free Class For Parents Of Stagestruck Kids
Proud parents with youngsters who adore being in the spotlight often appreciate tips from others in the field. The Plaza Theatre, a non-profit performing arts venue east of the Lantana area, is offering that opportunity.
State Approves Coconut Grove Playhouse Rebirth Plan From County, FIU And GableStage
The Governor’s cabinet gave crucial approval Tuesday to Miami-Dade County, Florida International University and GableStage partnering to reopen the historic Coconut Grove Playhouse as a professional theater and educational complex.
State Cabinet To Consider Grove Playhouse Deal On Tuesday In Miami
The state will consider a crucial step in the push to reopen the Coconut Grove Playhouse as a professional theater and educational complex. The Governor’s Cabinet has slated approval of a partnership among the Miami-Dade County government, Florida International University and GableStage during its meeting on Tuesday.
Licensing Firm’s Objections to Dramaworks’ Company Causes One-Day Shutdown & Retooling
Palm Beach Dramaworks cancelled its Wednesday performance of the staged concert of Company to adjust to changes required when the New York licensing agent found that characters had been omitted, lines had been cut and the score altered, the theater and licensing company confirmed.
Two Staged Readings Monday
As we’ve said, this is the summer of free staged readings of works in progress and works being considered for future production. There’s two more intriguing entries slated for Monday night the 5th at GableStage and Naked Stage including three works by Christopher Demos-Brown.
Arts Garage / Arts Radio Network Team Up For Radio Plays Based On Classic Films
Arts Garage is hosting a series of live radio play versions of iconic movies produced on stage by Arts Radio Network. Radio scripts from the 1940s adapting A Star Is Born, It’s a Wonderful Life, Casablanca, and Sunset Boulevard will be performed in one-night-only engagements with live casts, copious sound effects and commercials from the period beginning August 15.
Busy Days At Mad Cat: Two Scholarships And World Premiere of Blow Me
Mad Cat Theatre Company has a reputation for providing a stage to young artists seeking more adventurous fare. But now, for the second year, it’s also putting its money behind its commitment to developing future theater professionals. The Miami-based troupe has awarded its Nine Lives Scholarship Awards to Christian Frost as outstanding high school senior and Vanessa Elise as outstanding college senior.
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