2nd Act is a collective of artists in recovery that uses theatre, film, and drama therapy to address the impact of substance use by empowering diverse and inclusive communities to promote understanding in the face of stigma. Founded in 1984 by Lynn Bratley as the Improbable Players, the troupe performed “prevention plays” in middle and…
‘Beautiful’ Continues its Reign as Queen of Jukebox Musicals at Ogunquit Playhouse
‘Beautiful’ – Book by Douglas McGrath. Words and Music by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil. David Ruttura, Director. Joyce Chittick, Choreographer/Associate Director. Nick Williams, Music Director. Derek McLane, Scenic Design. Alejo Vieti, Costume Design. Richard Latta, Lighting Design. Kevin Heard, Sound Design. Roxanne De Luna, Wig Design. At Ogunquit Playhouse through…
Sparkly Promsembles Elevate SpeakEasy’s ‘The Prom’
‘The Prom’ – Music and Lyrics by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin. Book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin. Directed by Paul Daigneault. Music Direction by Paul S. Katz. Choreography by Taavon Gamble. Scenic Design by Jenna McFarland Lord. Costume Design by Miranda Kau Giurleo. Lighting Design by Karen Perlow. Sound Design by Andrew Duncan…
‘How High The Moon: The Music Of Ella Fitzgerald’ Soars at MRT
‘How High The Moon: The Music Of Ella Fitzgerald’ – Conceived/Directed by Rob Ruggiero; Music Direction/Pianist George Caldwell; Stage Manager Brian Robillard. Starring Tina Fabrique; Ron Haynes, Trumpet; Rodney Harper, Drums; Nolan Nwachukwu, Bass. Presented by Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 50 E. Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA through May 21 By Nancy Grossman How High The Moon:…
