Monthly Archives: May 2012

TCG in Boston- Bari Newport, Penobscot Theatre Company

One of the most common phenomena associated with running a regional theatre, but one which is rarely publicly acknowledged, is a feeling of isolation. It is difficult to imagine from the outside – how a profession so full of human … Continue reading

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Join the Circle!

It’s that time of year again!  Time to make sure that your theater company is taking advantage of a valuable and much appreciated audience development tool. I’m talking, of course about the Circle of Friends card. The Circle of Friends … Continue reading

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The Nortons

The Nortons are 30 years old. I went to some of the very early Norton award ceremonies. I distinctly remember Ian McKellen getting his award on a bare stage at the Colonial Theatre. (It is a pretty famous moment.)  I have other, … Continue reading

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Ten Reasons to go to the Boston Theater Marathon this Sunday

The Boston Theater Marathon is this Sunday. Still on the fence about going to the Calderwood Pavillion between 12-10? Here are ten reasons to go. The value. Seriously, 53 plays for $30?  The playwrights. 53 playwrights have their work on … Continue reading

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Pat Gabridge: See You at the Marathon!

I look forward to the Boston Theater Marathon all year.  For me, it’s like the theatrical version of the Patriots or the Red Sox in the playoffs.  I don’t like to miss a minute.  For a single day, a huge swath of the … Continue reading

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Put the Blame on Mom

This is entirely my mother’s fault. For Mother’s Day I went digging through some old albums and posted some pictures on Facebook of my mom and me doing theater back when I was a kid.  It got me thinking about … Continue reading

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An Open Letter about Open Auditions

Actress and StageSource member Stephanie Clayman weighs in on the Audition process. To Producers and Directors: an Open Letter about Open Auditions I’ve been thinking a great deal about annual open calls, specifically the question of “Why don’t the Equity … Continue reading

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The Boston theatre scene gets some color

The 2011/2012 season has been a decent year for actors of color in Boston and the 2012/2013 season seems like it’s gonna be another good year for us.  Between New Rep, The Huntington, Central Square Theatre, SpeakEasy Stage, Lyric Stage … Continue reading

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