Category Archives: In the Green Room
An Interview with Patrick A’Hearn, Director of ‘Cabaret’ at Riverside Center
Riverside Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia is currently producing an edgy, dark version of Cabaret at their dinner theatre. Continue reading
Interview with The Bay Theatre Company Inc.’s Artistic Director Janet Luby
The Bay Theatre Company Inc. has built its fine reputation as the Annapolis area’s leading venue for stimulating theatre since 2002. C0-founder and Artistic Director Janet Luby carefully chooses her season selections – balancing a family choice around the holidays with some picks for comedy, and at least one ‘thinker’ that carries cerebral merit, throughout the year. Continue reading
Theatre Kibbitz: Playwright Allyson Currin and Director Jessica Lefkow on ‘Hercules in Russia’
Playwright Allyson Currin and Director Jessica Lefkow have joined forces to present the World Premiere of Allysson’s new play Hercules in Russia at Doorway Arts Ensemble. I asked Allyson and Jessica to take us on their Herculean journey from writing the play, auditions, … Continue reading
Theatre Kibbitz: Tasty Monster Productions Presents ‘Personals – A Love Story for the Rest of Us’
When Heather Bagnall Scheeler and Luke Tudball first met at a rehearsal in August they had no idea that their meeting would result in the newest arts organization in DC – but what a difference a few months can make. Continue reading
Theatre Kibbitz: Zurin Villanueva on playing Josephine Baker in ‘Josephine Tonight’ at MetroStage
I met Zurin Villanueva at The Lincoln Theatre three years ago, and instantly realized that she had all the skills to become a big star on the stage. I am very happy to have this opportunity to talk with Zurin again… Continue reading
Theatre Kibbitz: Renee Calarco on ‘The Religion Thing’ and Working with Brother Joe
During the run of The Religion Thing, which closed on January 29th, I asked Renee Calarco to talk about writing the play and the production at Theatre J and working with her brother Joe, who directed the show. Continue reading
Theatre Kibbitz: Matthew Gardiner and Paul Downs Colaizzo on Directing and Writing ‘Really Really’
I really really wanted to know more about this new play that I have heard so much about lately. A young playwright and a young director are working together at Signature Theatre to bring a ‘terrifying’ examination of the ‘Generation Me’ to The Ark. Paul Down Colaizzo tells us about writing his play and working with Director Matthew Gardiner, and Matthew introduces us to his talented cast and gives us some insight into directing Really Really. Continue reading
Theatre Kibbitz: Eleanor Holdridge on Directing Folger’s ‘The Gaming Table’ and Playing ‘Basset’
Director Eleanor Holdridge enlightens us on her journey of casting and directing Folger Theatre’s upcoming The Gaming Table, introduces us to her cast and designers and the ‘look’ of the production. She also offers some great pointers on becoming a better Basset player. Continue reading
Theatre Kibbitz: Rita McKenzie on ‘Ethel Merman’s Broadway’ This Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 8 PM at Strathmore
I am a big fan of of two women of power – Ethel Merman and Rita Mckenzie. I can’t remember when I had such a great time interviewing anyone as when I just interviewed the sassy and hysterically talented Rita McKenzie, who will be singing lots of songs Ethel Merman made famous – this Saturday, January 21st at 8 PM – at The Music Center at Strathmore – in Ethel Merman’s Broadway starring Rita McKenzie. Continue reading
Interview with Suzi Eldridge on McDonogh School’s Benefit This Friday and Saturday January 20 and 21, 2011 @ 7 PM
McDonogh School in Owings Mills Maryland has long been highly regarded for its flourishing performing arts programs. Here, Suzi Eldridge, onstage director for the middle school, shares what makes McDonogh special, and explains the upcoming benefit performance of Children’s Letters to God, and why it is close to her heart. Continue reading
Theatre Kibbitz: Nu Sass Goes ‘Into The Woods’ and Socks it to the Audience!
Once upon a time, in the summer of 2011, local singer and karaoke host Libby Sinback had this sort of crazy idea. “I wish!” She thought, “I wish I could produce a concert version of a musical I loved as a kid growing up, and take a lead role in it.”
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Playwright and Composer Michael Penny on ‘Glen or Glenda: A New Musical’
Avant garde playwright and composer Michael Penny shares his inspirations and the story and behind his unusual and intriguing works, including his musical version of Ed Wood’s cult film Glen or Glenda. Continue reading
Theatre Kibbitz: DC Area’s Benjamin Cook on Playing Michael in Billy Elliot the Musical at The Kennedy Center
Virginia’s own Benjamin Cook has been in two Broadway shows already – Ragtime and Billy Elliot, and local theatregoers can see Ben perform the role of Billy’s best friend and fashion expert Michael at The Kennedy Center through January 15th, Continue reading
Theatre Kibbitz: She Can’t Stop That Beat! A Chat with Hairspray’s Carolyn Cole
When I first saw Carolyn Cole perform as Lucy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown and sink the heck out of some Stephen Schwartz songs at No Rules Theatre Company, I knew that I was in the midst of a star, and now Carolyn is wowing audiences as Tracy Turnblad in Signature Theatre’s bubby production of Hairspray. Let’s find out more about this rising star. Continue reading
