Trolls: The Beat Goes On!, Netflix. MATT LOWE (BFA, Acting, ’02) voices the character of Creek.
As Queen Poppy welcomes a new time of peace in Troll Village with parties, sports and holiday celebrations, Branch tries to be more fun-loving.
Author: TSN
Ann Dowd Has 5 Films at Sundance
Alumna ANN DOWD (MFA, Acting, ’82) continues an impressive year by appearing in five films premiering at the Sundance Film Festival.
From The Hollywood Reporter:
“Having five films at Sundance over the course of a career would be impressive. Try five in one year. That’s what Ann Dowd can boast after the 2018 fest wraps, with the Handmaid’s Tale Emmy winner appearing in a quintet of world premieres, all shot in the past 11 months — from horror (Ari Aster’s Hereditary) to crime thriller (Bart Layton’s American Animals) to drama (Silas Howard’s A Kid Like Jake, Christina Choe’s Nancy, Sebastian Silva’s Tyrel).”
Ann previously won an 2017 Emmy Award, a 2018 Critics’ Choice Award, and was nominated for a 2018 Golden Globe Award for her role as Aunt Lydia on Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Ann also received a 2017 Emmy Award nomination for her work on HBO’s The Leftovers.
However, she won’t be donning a parka because she gets only a two-day “break” from filming her Hulu series, to travel to L.A. for the SAG Awards: “I would love to be there to support them because all five of these films are so deserving. Then again, one should have such problems.”
Source: ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Actress Ann Dowd Has 5 Films at Sundance | Hollywood Reporter
I Saw Myself at Red Tape Theatre
I Saw Myself, Red Tape Theatre, closes 2/17/2018. CAROLYN HOERDEMANN (BFA, Acting, ’92) is in the cast.
FREE TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE for I SAW MYSELF written by: Howard Barker directed by: Jennifer Markowitz WHEN: January 19th – February 17th Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00pm Sunday…
Source: I Saw Myself – Red Tape Theatre
American Candy at The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival
American Candy, The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival at Stage773, 1/19-1/20/2018 at 10pm. HOLLIE HARPER (BFA, Acting, ’94) created the ensemble and is in the cast.
American Candy Friday, January 19, 2018 & Saturday, January 20, 2018 @ 10:00PM
Source: American Candy — Stage773
Tarell Alvin McCraney receives United States Artists Fellowship
TARELL ALVIN McCRANEY (BFA, Acting, ’03) was named one of the United States Artists 2018 Fellows Theater & Performance. The fellowships “are $50,000 unrestricted awards recognizing artists for their contributions to the field, and allowing them to decide how to best support their lives.” Congratulations Tarell!
Ann Dowd wins 2018 Critics’ Choice Award
ANN DOWD (MFA, Acting, ’82) won a 2018 Critics’ Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance as Aunt Lydia on Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale! Ann previously won a 2017 Emmy Award and was nominated for 2018 Golden Globe Award for this role.
Alumna Ann Dowd (left) and Elizabeth Moss in Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale.
Source: 2018 Critics’ Choice Awards Winners: List in Full | Hollywood Reporter
The Light at The New Colony
The Light, The New Colony, closes 2/4/2018. TIFFANY OGLESBY (MFA, Acting, ’14) is in the cast. CASSANDRA KENDALL (BFA, Theatre Arts, ’17) is the lighting designer and NOELLE SIMONE (BFA, Theatre Art, ’17) is the assistant director.
Source: The New Colony | The Light
Joe Keery in Molly’s Game
Molly’s Game, In nationwide release. JOE KEERY (BFA, Acting, ’14) is in the cast.
Based on the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game.
Source: Molly’s Game | Official Site | In Select Theaters Christmas Day
Gillian Anderson returns as Agent Scully in The X-Files
The X-Files, FOX. GILLIAN ANDERSON (BFA, Acting, ’90) stars as Agent Scully. (WEDNESDAYS at 7pm)
Official site for The X-Files. Mulder and Scully return for another season this January on FOX. Get the latest news, videos & more.
Source: Watch The X-Files – Premieres January 3, 2018 on FOX
Gillian Anderson stars in Crooked House
Crooked House, In limited release. GILLIAN ANDERSON (BFA, Acting, ’90) stars as Magda.
Directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner. With Christina Hendricks, Gillian Anderson, Honor Kneafsey, Glenn Close. In Agatha Christie’s most twisted tale, a spy-turned-private-detective is lured by his former lover to catch her grandfather’s murderer before Scotland Yard exposes dark family secrets.
Source: Crooked House (2017) – IMDb