Thursday, December 9, 2010
Richard III Audio Slideshow
Enjoy an audio slideshow, featuring original music and production photographs from the Propeller Theatre Company production of RICHARD III at the Huntington, presented in association with the Boston University School of Theatre. Experience Shakespeare as never before when the internationally acclaimed Propeller Theatre Company leaps from England onto a Boston stage for the first time. In RICHARD III, director Edward Hall and his British cast bring a great villain to unsparing life. A rigorous approach to classic text mixes with dynamic physicality and modern flair in the all-male Propeller productions, the theatrical event of the season. Learn more at huntingtontheatre.org/propeller.
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Director Liesl Tommy on Ruined
Ruined director Liesl Tommy discusses her personal relationship with the play, and explains the emotional process that her actors must go through in order to be a part of this powerful production. For more information, visit huntingtontheatre.org/ruined.
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Monday, December 6, 2010
Ruined Audio Slideshow
Enjoy an audio slideshow, featuring original music and photographs from Ruined. Learn more about co-production with La Jolla Playhouse and Berkeley Repertory Theatre at huntingtontheatre.org/ruined.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Pulitzer-winning Ruined Opens at La Jolla Playhouse
Maureen Cavanaugh, host of These Days on KPBS in San Diego, speaks with Ruined director Liesl Tommy about the upcoming co-production with La Jolla Playhouse, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and the Huntington Theatre Company. They are joined by Jim Herbert, drama critic with the San Diego Union Tribune and member of the 2009 Pulitzer selection committee. Learn more at huntingtontheatre.org/ruined.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Scenes from Vengeance is the Lord's
Get a sneak peak at the world premiere of Vengeance is the Lord's at the Huntington with these short scenes from the play. Featuring Larry Pine (Mathew Horvath), Lee Tergesen (Woodrow Horvath), Karl Baker Olson (Donald Horvath), Katie Kreisler (Roanne Horvath), and Roberta Wallach (Margaret Horvath). Learn more at huntingtontheatre.org.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Circle Mirror Transformation Actors Forum
Friday, November 19, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Peter DuBois and Bob Glaudini: Collaborators in Conversation
Vengeance is the Lord's director Peter DuBois and playwright Bob Glaudini discuss their working relationship, from the world premiere of Jack Goes Boating to the development of Vengeance is the Lord's. Bob Glaudini also shares some insight into his own creative process. Learn more about the world premiere of Vengeance is the Lord's at huntingtontheatre.org/vengeance.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
Vengeance is the Lord's Meet & Greet
The first day of Vengeance is the Lord's rehearsal included opening remarks from Huntington Managing Director Michael Maso, Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois, and playwright Bob Glaudini. Join us at the "Meet & Greet" and learn more about Vengeance is the Lord's at huntingtontheatre.org/circlemirror.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Boston Theater Now: Three Roads to Shirley VT
Three of the Hub's prolific theatre companies — Company One, Huntington Theatre Company, and SpeakEasy Stage Company — have come together to present The Shirley, VT Plays, three of rising star Annie Baker's works based in the fictitious Shirley, VT. Greater Boston's Jared Bowen sits down with the directors of each of these plays to discuss the world of Annie Baker, and this novel approach to theatre presentation. Peter DuBois, artistic director for the Huntington, joins as a special guest. Presented by WGBH.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
The Shirley, VT Plays Festival: The Plays
Go behind the scenes of the Shirley, VT Plays Festival with Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois, Circle Mirror Transformation director Melia Bensussen, Body Awareness director Paul Daigneault, and The Aliens director Shawn LaCount as they share their thoughts on the plays that make up the festival, as well their own experiences working on this landmark collaboration.
This fall, three Boston theatre companies will team up to produce breakout writer Annie Baker's first three plays — CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, produced by the Huntington Theatre Company (October 15 — November 14), BODY AWARENESS, produced by SpeakEasy Stage Company (October 22 — November 20), and THE ALIENS, produced by Company One (October 22 — November 20). All set in the fictional town of Shirley, VT, the plays will run together in the first-ever festival dedicated to the work of this wryly observant young writer. This festival presents a special opportunity to examine the rich and varied lives of a small town filled with humor, good intentions, unintended consequences, and accidental beauty. Audiences will experience three miniature portraits of Shirley, VT, a town not found on any map.
For more info, please visit shirleyvtplays.com.
This fall, three Boston theatre companies will team up to produce breakout writer Annie Baker's first three plays — CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, produced by the Huntington Theatre Company (October 15 — November 14), BODY AWARENESS, produced by SpeakEasy Stage Company (October 22 — November 20), and THE ALIENS, produced by Company One (October 22 — November 20). All set in the fictional town of Shirley, VT, the plays will run together in the first-ever festival dedicated to the work of this wryly observant young writer. This festival presents a special opportunity to examine the rich and varied lives of a small town filled with humor, good intentions, unintended consequences, and accidental beauty. Audiences will experience three miniature portraits of Shirley, VT, a town not found on any map.
For more info, please visit shirleyvtplays.com.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
The Shirley, VT Plays Festival: The Festival
Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois, Circle Mirror Transformation director Melia Bensussen, SpeakEasy Stage Company Artistic Director Paul Daigneault, and Company One Artistic Director Shawn LaCount take you behind the scenes of the Shirley, VT Plays Festival and explore this unique event.
This fall, three Boston theatre companies will team up to produce breakout writer Annie Baker's first three plays — CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, produced by the Huntington Theatre Company (October 15 — November 14), BODY AWARENESS, produced by SpeakEasy Stage Company (October 22 — November 20), and THE ALIENS, produced by Company One (October 22 — November 20). All set in the fictional town of Shirley, VT, the plays will run together in the first-ever festival dedicated to the work of this wryly observant young writer. This festival presents a special opportunity to examine the rich and varied lives of a small town filled with humor, good intentions, unintended consequences, and accidental beauty. Audiences will experience three miniature portraits of Shirley, VT, a town not found on any map.
For more info, please visit shirleyvtplays.com.
This fall, three Boston theatre companies will team up to produce breakout writer Annie Baker's first three plays — CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, produced by the Huntington Theatre Company (October 15 — November 14), BODY AWARENESS, produced by SpeakEasy Stage Company (October 22 — November 20), and THE ALIENS, produced by Company One (October 22 — November 20). All set in the fictional town of Shirley, VT, the plays will run together in the first-ever festival dedicated to the work of this wryly observant young writer. This festival presents a special opportunity to examine the rich and varied lives of a small town filled with humor, good intentions, unintended consequences, and accidental beauty. Audiences will experience three miniature portraits of Shirley, VT, a town not found on any map.
For more info, please visit shirleyvtplays.com.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Circle Mirror Transformation Meet & Greet
The first day of Circle Mirror Transformation rehearsal included opening remarks from Huntington Managing Director Michael Maso, Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois, production director Melia Bensussen, and playwright Annie Baker. Join us at the "Meet & Greet" and learn more about Circle Mirror Transformation at huntingtontheatre.org/circlemirror.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Behind the scenes of Bus Stop
Cast members Noah Bean, Will LeBow, and Nicole Rodenburg and Artistic Director Peter DuBois take you behind the scenes of William Inge's Bus Stop, directed by former Huntington Artistic Director Nicholas Martin. Bus Stop plays at the Boston University Theatre September 17 — October 18, 2010. For more information, visit huntingtontheatre.org/busstop.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Bus Stop Meet & Greet
The first day of Bus Stop rehearsal included opening remarks from Huntington Managing Director Michael Maso, Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois, and production director Nicholas Martin, as well as design presentations from James Noone, Miranda Hoffman, and Alex Neumann. Join us at the "Meet & Greet" and learn more about Bus Stop at huntingtontheatre.org/busstop.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Real Time Encounter
A "cell phone play" by Huntington Playwriting Fellow Ken Urban. Wait patiently in the station to meet up with Pat. Or, at least he told you that was his name online.
Listen to this play in the MBTA Station at Back Bay, Dartmouth entrance.
Listen to this play in the MBTA Station at Back Bay, Dartmouth entrance.
Flannery O'Connor Google
A "cell phone play" by Huntington Playwriting Fellow John Kuntz. John Kuntz is talking directly to you. But, is that really John Kuntz?
And, is that really you? And, what about the things he asks you to do...?
Listen to this play on the wooden steps behind the ICA, facing the harbor.
And, is that really you? And, what about the things he asks you to do...?
Listen to this play on the wooden steps behind the ICA, facing the harbor.
Tea
A "cell phone play" by Huntington Playwriting Fellow Martha Jane Kaufman. Slippage abounds between two very different "tea parties." Found text blurs the line between the dissenters and the terrorists, your patriotism and your ambivalence.
Listen to this play on the wooden steps behind the ICA, facing the harbor.
Listen to this play on the wooden steps behind the ICA, facing the harbor.
Helen Hangs Up
A "cell phone play" by Huntington Playwriting Fellow Ryan Landry. A few cocktails (and this short monologue) will give you all the courage it takes to drunk dial your ex and let 'em have it!
Listen to this play in the Eagle, drinking at the bar.
Listen to this play in the Eagle, drinking at the bar.
I Am Not Invisible
A "cell phone play" by Huntington Playwriting Fellow Patrick Gabridge. Maybe you should pay more attention to the people behind you in the supermarket. You might have ignored and pissed off the wrong man, someone who has chosen to creep much closer. Much closer.
Listen to this play on the brick plaza in front of the BCA.
Listen to this play on the brick plaza in front of the BCA.
A Walking Tour with Peter DuBois
Join Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois for stories about his home turf, Boston's South End, from stores to parks to restaurants, beginning at the Calderwood Pavilion. Watch out for large birds and firefighters. And your waistline.
Hal's Haven
A "cell phone play" by Huntington Playwriting Fellow Rebekah Maggor. Your neighborhood changes when a nightclub moves in. One local grandmother takes a late night stand against ivy-league party kids and drunken professionals.
Listen to this play in the passageway adjacent to number 2 Arrow Street in Cambridge between Mt. Auburn Street and Massachusetts Avenue.
Listen to this play in the passageway adjacent to number 2 Arrow Street in Cambridge between Mt. Auburn Street and Massachusetts Avenue.
Jill and Delilah
A "cell phone play" by Huntington Playwriting Fellow Kirsten Greenidge, featuring Marvelyn McFarlane. Eavesdrop on a private conversation between sisters, and examine the space between checking out of your life and checking back in again.
Listen to this play in Harvard Square, standing next to the Co-Op.
Listen to this play in Harvard Square, standing next to the Co-Op.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Stick Fly Playwrights Forum with Lydia R. Diamond
Join us for the Playwrights Forum with playwright Lydia R. Diamond and Huntington Literary Associate Charles Haugland.
Directing Stick Fly
Join us for the first rehearsal of Stick Fly — the meet and greet — and hear director Kenny Leon's thoughts on the show.
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Designing Stick Fly
Join us for the first rehearsal of Stick Fly — the meet and greet — and hear from Scenic Designer David Gallo and Costume Designer Reggie Ray.
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Writing Stick Fly
Join us for the first rehearsal of Stick Fly — the meet and greet — and hear playwright Lydia R. Diamond talk about the show.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Stick Fly: Pride and Privilege — and Prejudice — On Stage
Join us for an insightful conversation on race and theatre with Stick Fly playwright Lydia R. Diamond, courtesy of National Public Radio.
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