Still Dance the Stars, New Light Theater Project at Chicago Dramatists, closes 9/16/2017. COURTNEY KNYSCH (BFA, Theatre Arts, ’09) is in the cast.
Source: New Light Theater Project | New York City Collaborative Theater | STILL DANCE THE STARS
Author: TSN
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity at Red Theater
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, Red Theater Chicago at Strawdog Theatre, closes 9/16/2017. JEREMY ALUMA (MFA, Directing, ’19) directs. MICHAEL MORROW (BFA, Acting, ’18) and MICHAEL STOCK (MFA, Acting, ’17) are understudies. HAILEY RAKOWIECKI (BFA, Costume Design/Technology, ’17) is the costume designer.
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity by Kristoffer Diaz Previews: August 15th- August 17th Performances: August 18th – September 16th, 2017 Directed by Jeremy Aluma Starring: Alejandro Tey, Semaj Miller, Mickey O’Sullivan, Priyank Thakkar, Will Snyder At Strawdog Theatre: 1802 W Berenice Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 Reservations at redtheater.org/tickets Chad… Continue reading
The Fly Honey Show at The Den Theatre
The Fly Honey Show, The Inconvenience at The Den Theatre, closes 9/2/2017. McKENZIE CHINN (MFA, Acting, ’11) is one of the performers. MISSI DAVIS (BFA, Acting, ’07) is the producer. SHANNON MATESKY (BFA, Acting, ’10) is a writer. MARY WILLIAMSON (BFA, Acting, ’08) is a the host and a writer.
The Fly Honey Show – An intimate yet explosive performance experience that re-imagines the classic cabaret, advances gender equality, and promotes self-love
The 8th Annual Living Newspaper Festival at Jackalope Theatre
Living Newspaper Festival, Jackalope Theatre, closes 8/14/2017.
Aziza and the Rocks, ISAAC GOMEZ (Faculty) is the playwright. AZAR KAZEMI (MFA, Directing, ’11 & Faculty) directs.
Put Richard Spencer in a Cross-Arm Neck Breaker?, LIV SHINE (BFA, Acting, ’20) is in the cast.
Nightfall, IKE HOLTER (BFA, Playwriting, ’07) is the playwright. LEEA AYERS (MFA, Acting, ’16) and AMANDA POWELL (BFA, Acting, ’07) are in the cast.
An evening of 6 ten-minute plays inspired by newspaper articles from around the nation, presented by Jackalope Theatre Company.
Source: Jackalope Theatre
TTS Alumni receive Black Theater Alliance Nominations
Congratulations to five of our alums who received 2017 Black Theater Alliance nominations:
KRISTIN E. ELLIS (BFA, Acting, ’11) received a nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play for Paradise Blue at TimeLine Theatre Company.
KIKI LAYNE (BFA, Acting, ’14) received a nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play for Octagon at Jackalope Theatre Company.
SHADANA PATTERSON (MFA, Acting, ’15) received a nomination for Best Actress in an Ensemble for Yellowman at Fleetwood Jourdain Theatre.
KEMATI PORTER (MFA, Directing, ’03) received a nomination for Best Direction of a Play for By The Apricot Trees at eta Creative Arts Foundation.
JACQUELINE WILLIAMS (BFA, Acting, ’87) received a nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Play for A Wonder In My Soul at Victory Gardens Theater.
The 23rd Annual Black Theater Alliance Ira Aldridge Awards Nominations have been announced for 2017
Source: Black Theater Alliance Announces 2017 Ira Aldridge Nominees | PerformInk
Jack Ball in cast of The Book of Mormon on Broadway
JACK BALL (BFA, Acting, ’14) is in the cast of The Book of Mormon on Broadway.
The Book of Mormon, The first Broadway Musical by Matt Stone and Trey Parker the Creators of South Park. God’s favorite musical. God loves Mormons and he wants some more.
Source: The Book of Mormon on Broadway | Official Site | The Show
Zak Orth stars in Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later on Netflix
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later, NETFLIX. ZAK ORTH (BFA, Acting, ’92) stars as JJ. (STREAMING)
Source: Netflix
Othello at The Theater at Monmouth
Othello, The Theater at Monmouth in Maine, closes 8/19/2017. CATHERINE WEIDNER (Former Faculty) directs. WARDELL JULIUS CLARK (BFA, Acting, ’08) is in the cast.
Source: The Theater at Monmouth – Othello – William Shakespeare
7 Industry Experts on Questions to Ask When Picking an Acting College
TRACEE DUERSON (Staff), our Director of Admissions, is one of seven industry experts offering advice to college theatre applicants in this article in Backstage.
We reached out to seven industry and Backstage Experts for advice on the questions prospective students should ask themselves when considering an acting college.
Source: 7 Industry Experts on Questions to Ask When Picking an Acting College | Backstage
Shannon Matesky interviewed in GO Magazine
SHANNON MATESKY (BFA, Acting, ’10) was interviewed by Go Magazine for “Seven Minutes in Heaven” a new interview series that profiles a different queer lady each day. Shannon talks about her monthly performance series Queer Abstract.
I believe our communion and celebration with each other is a statement of radical resistance.
Source: Seven Minutes in Heaven With Queer Abstract Host Shannon Matesky | GO Magazine