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News Articles: Theater

London's Lyceum Theatre is wrapped in pink tape bearing the words "Missing Live Theatre," part of a campaign by a group of British stage designers.

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  • World

Britain Announces A $2 Billion Rescue Package For The Arts

The package, announced Sunday, includes grants and loans that theaters, museums, live music venues and others can use to pay salaries and maintenance costs as they try to survive during the pandemic.

July 06, 2020
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By:
  • Frank Langfitt
Atlanta actor Topher Payne (right) says theaters around the state are now in an 'unprecedented' situation to stay afloat.

Theater Owner Says 'Breaks Whole Heart' To Cancel Production

Out of Box celebrated its eighth year in business this week. But Carolyn Choe never imagined her theater company would experience anything like the...

March 20, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
The Fox Theatre sits in the Midtown section of Atlanta.

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  • Theater

Celebrating The History, Impact Of The Fox Theatre On Its 90th Birthday

This year, Dec. 25 is not only Christmas, but a date marking a special place in the Atlanta arts and culture scene. This Christmas, the famed Fox...

December 27, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jake Troyer
'The Edgar Allan Poe Experience' is an immersive theater production haunting The Wren's Nest until Nov. 3.

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  • Theater

Take A Step Into The Twisted Mind of Poe at The Wren's Nest

For a short time, Edgar Allan Poe is haunting the halls of a fabled Atlanta home. ' The Edgar Allan Poe Experience ' at the Wren's Nest is an immersive...

October 31, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Pria Mahadevan
Actors at a previous year of the Atlanta One-Minute Play Festival

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  • Performing Arts

Atlanta One-Minute Play Festival Delivers Depth Through Brevity

Theatrical productions with more than one act can run anywhere from 90 minutes to about three hours. One famous — some might say infamous — adaptation...

July 26, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock
"Wanderland" production in Athens, Georgia.

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  • Performing Arts

A Theater Experience In Athens For the Deaf And The Hearing

Live stage productions and plays can frustrate the deaf community. That’s why a pair of University of Georgia alumni decided to create their non-profit,...

July 17, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
Bart Hansard (Frank Butley) and Fedra Ramirez-Olivares (Tania del Valle) in Native Gardens at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville

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  • Race

Aurora Theatre's 'Native Gardens' Depicts Clash Of Cultures Between New Neighbors

Most Americans say they know at least some of their neighbors, but admit they tend to interact less with neighbors who don't belong to the same class,...

May 07, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Actors Rebeca Robles and Joe Sykes photographed on set for "The Hero's Wife."

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  • Theater

In 'The Hero's Wife,' Veteran And Young Wife Grapple With PTSD

We hear stories about the sacrifices military spouses make. But the wife's perspective is rarely at the center. That's why playwright Aline Lathrop...

May 02, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott

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  • News

"On Second Thought" For Wednesday, April 10, 2019

The Masters begins tomorrow at the legendary Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. It's among professional golf's most prestigious tournaments...

April 10, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 3 more
Atlanta actress Lane Carlock stars as the title character in the play 'Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End.' The play finishes a sold-out run Sunday at Lawrenceville's Aurora Theatre.

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  • Theater

'At Wit's End' Play Explores Erma Bombeck's Feminism, Comedy

For more than three decades, Erma Bombeck drew laughs from her life as a suburban mom. Bombeck's syndicated newspaper column reached some 30 million...

April 10, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Playwright Pearl Cleage sits in on rehearsals for her new show, "Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous."

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  • Theater

Pearl Cleage's New Play Illuminates The Murky Intersections Of Society, Aging And Identity

Atlanta-based playwright and author Pearl Cleage invites people to examine the messy, frequently irrational parts of being human. In several best...

March 21, 2019
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By:
  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott

Schuler Hensley-Awards To Honor Next Generation Of Actors

Today, the nominations will be revealed for the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards , also known as the Shuler Hensley Awards.

February 21, 2019
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt
Spelman College and Morehouse College theater students rehearse for "R+J" production.

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  • Theater

Shakespeare's 'Romeo And Juliet' Gets Makeover At Spelman College

Spelman College students are giving an old classic new features with their presentation of "R+J" ahead of Valentine's Day weekend. "R+J" is an...

February 13, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
Jamil Jude directs Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company's production of "Skeleton Crew."

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  • Theater

Detroit Auto Workers Face An Uncertain Future In Play 'Skeleton Crew'

Auto company General Motors recently announced it is shutting down production at five plants across North America, leaving thousands of workers without...

February 13, 2019
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By:
  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott
High school actors from all over the state gather in Columbus this weekend for the annual Georgia Thespian Conference.

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  • Theater

High School Theater Students Gather In Columbus For Georgia Thespian Conference

Columbus takes center stage for the annual Georgia Thespian Conference this weekend. Thousands of high school theater students with gather there for...

February 08, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
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