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You say, "clafoutis..."

2012-01-17T14:21:00.003-05:00

A savvy, French-speaking patron wrote to us with the following question: Just saw God of Carnage and was really bugged by a small detail. Why did the cast all mispronounce "clafoutis? Surely members of the aspirational class would know to put the accent on the last (NOT the second) syllable. Was this done intentionally to make them seem ignorant? Brooks Ashmanskas enjoys clafoutis in God of

What Audiences Are Saying About GOD OF CARNAGE

2012-01-17T13:48:00.001-05:00

Have you seen God of Carnage? Please share your comments with us.What do you think happens after the curtain goes down? Do the Raleighs bring their their son to apologize to the Novaks'? What happens next between the adults? Playwright Yasmina Reza weaves many symbols into her script, and scenic designer Dane Laffrey teases some of them out through his design. What symbols and scenic elements

Huntington Theatre Company tops honors lists for 2011

2011-12-30T14:27:00.001-05:00

As 2011 comes to a close, we're thrilled and honored to see Huntington productions staged here and elsewhere recognized: The Boston Globe - Don Aucoin #1: Ruined #2: Candide #5: Richard III The Boston Phoenix - Carolyn Clay #2: Candide "Obie-winning director Mary Zimmerman returned to Voltaire's 1759 novella to devise a new book for the Leonard Bernstein satiric operetta based on

GOD OF CARNAGE in Rehearsal

2011-12-22T14:59:00.000-05:00

We're now 10 days into rehearsals for God of Carnage. In the room: Director Daniel Goldstein and a team of top-notch actors. Brooks Ashmanskas (a.k.a. Brooksy) and Christy Pusz play the visiting couple, Alan and Annette Raleigh. Stephen Bogardus (a.k.a. Bogie) and Johanna Day are the home team couple, Michael and Veronica Novak. There’s also Stage Manager Kevin Fitzpatrick, Assistant Stage

POETRY OUT LOUD Registration Continues through Dec. 23

2011-12-08T17:07:00.001-05:00

Registration for Massachusetts’ seventh annual Poetry Out Loud is open through December 23. All Massachusetts high schools are invited to participate. To register or learn more about how to bring POL to your school, visit huntingtontheatre.org/pol. Poetry Out Loud is a national recitation competition that celebrates the power of the spoken word and a mastery of public speaking skills

Desire and Transformation at the Museum of Fine Arts

2011-11-30T14:03:00.006-05:00

by Rebecca Bradshow, Stone Artistic Producing Intern Audiences at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston have been admiring one of the most intriguing and powerful goddesses of the ancient world. “Aphrodite and the Gods of Love” features exquisite sculptures, mosaics, and paintings from the ancient world. In collaboration with the MFA, the Huntington has created an additional interactive element in

What Audiences Are Saying About Captors

2011-11-18T16:24:00.005-05:00

Have you seen Captors yet?Please share your comments with us!How did you feel watching Eichmann get captured for the second time? Was this Nazi war criminal a sympathetic character, or are his actions still irredeemable?Captors is a dramatization of actual historical events that hopefully illuminates the story in a new and unfamiliar light. Even Peter Malkin himself struggled to remember the

Adolf Eichmann: the Man, the Myth, the Monster

2011-11-16T12:40:00.003-05:00

Part of the excitement about producing a show like CAPTORS is the opportunity to learn something new. "But wait," you say, "The story of Captors isn't new — it happened 50 years ago!" And you'd be right to say that. But for some of our audience — and admittedly (embarrassingly) for much of our staff, up until this script came to our attention — the details of Adolf Eichmann's capture were not

Lydia Diamond on Finding Artistic Home in Boston

2011-11-14T10:34:00.002-05:00

We recently had an opportunity to sit down with STICK FLY playwright (and Huntington Playwriting Fellow!) Lydia R. Diamond to discuss her experience with the Huntington Playwriting Fellow program, her artistic life in Boston — and of course, the excitement of seeing STICK FLY on Broadway, once again under the watchful direction of one Kenny Leon, and produced by Alicia Keys.

CAPTORS Video - Huntington Theatre Company

2011-11-12T22:05:00.002-05:00

Director Peter DuBois, playwright Evan M. Wiener, and the cast rehearse and discuss Captors. The Huntington Theatre Company's production of CAPTORS plays now through November 13, 2011 at the Boston University Theatre. Get tickets and information or call our Box Office at 617 266-0800.

In search of a reason to email Oprah? We've got one!

2011-11-04T14:40:00.002-04:00

Many of you remember Oberon K.A. Adjepong, the fabulous actor who played Christian, the traveling salesman and admirer of Mama Nadi, in our production of Ruined last January. Oberon K.A. Adjepong (Christian) and Tonye Patano (Mama Nadi) in Ruined Critics and audiences praised our production, which received the 2011 Elliot Norton Award for Best Production (Large Theatre). We recently

Join us for the 35 Below Fall Crawl — Monday, November 14

2011-11-03T10:50:00.013-04:00

It's been nearly two months since our last (totally awesome!) 35 Below Wrap Party for Candide (actually 53 days, 6 hours, and 47 minutes, but who's counting? What? Oh. Right), and quite frankly, I think we're all starting to feel a little antsy for another rockin' shindig, am I right? Of course I am. Unfortunately, our next big party's not for another 2 months (January 6, to be exact, to

What Audiences Are Saying about Before I Leave You

2011-10-26T16:02:00.009-04:00

Audiences young and old are loving BEFORE I LEAVE YOU! Have you seen the show yet? Share your comments with us below! Whose story did you resonate with the most? The least? Why? What do you think happened to each of the characters after the curtain went down? Did you attend a post show conversation? What comments surprised you or made you think differently about the play? Would you attend

BEFORE I LEAVE YOU: By the Numbers

2011-10-26T13:53:00.001-04:00

Before I Leave You officially opens tonight. In case you missed The Boston Globe's fantastic cover story on October 14, here it is. The cover of The Boston Globe's 'g' section Friday, October 14 The Huntington Theatre Company's production of Before I Leave You plays now through November 13, 2011 only at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA. Get tickets and information or call our Box

Students Connect with CANDIDE

2011-10-24T12:08:00.001-04:00

Contributed by Harry Hobbs, Professional Education Intern It's been about a month since I've begun my journey as a Professional Education Intern here at the Huntington and one of the most pleasurable parts of my work is to visit schools and prep students who come see our shows as part of our Student Matinee program. Student Matinees give middle and high school students across the greater

CANDIDE Closes - Audience Refuses to Leave

2011-10-16T19:32:00.001-04:00

Sunday, October 16, 2011. The Candide cast, orchestra and crew had given a stellar closing performance. They had taken their bows, the house lights were on, the actors had gone down to their dressing rooms, and I had turned off the camera, having recorded the show for our archives. But the audience wasn't done. They continued to stand, they continued to applaud, they continued to holler, they

BEFORE I LEAVE YOU: Feedback

2011-10-15T16:33:00.000-04:00

Ross Bickell and Kippy Goldfarb in Rosanna Yamagiwa Alfaro's BEFORE I LEAVE YOU. Now through November 13 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA. huntingtontheatre.org. Photo: T. Charles Erickson Have you seen Before I Leave You? Please share your comments with us. Whose story did you resonate with the most? The least? Why? What do you think happened to each of the characters after the

Painting It Red: A Sheep on the Town

2011-10-11T15:23:00.001-04:00

Let me tell you, ever since I arrived in Boston at the end of August to start preparing for my upcoming theatrical debut in Candide, I’ve been so busy. You’d think oh, being a sheep shouldn’t be so hard, right? Uh, wrong. There is so much to learn from our wonderful director Mary Zimmerman and all of the cast and crew. I wasn’t just typecast here; it’s a lot of work to truly embody such a unique

Education at the Huntington: Attracting New Schools

2011-10-03T10:57:00.003-04:00

contributed by Lynne Johnson, Associate Director of Education A few people were asking about what was going on in Education last night from 4 - 6, so Donna thought it would be a good idea to let you know about it. We are always recruiting new schools for all of our programs, but last night we were highlighting Student Matinees and Poetry Out Loud. We did some networking and invited school

5 Ways To Be a Theatre Locavore

2011-09-29T13:01:00.005-04:00

contributed by Lisa Timmel, Director of New Work Picture a playwright. If the person you picture is dead, white, and male, I have news for you. Playwrights walk among us, living, breathing, and creating. One may be sitting next to you right now. (Generally speaking, they tend to love theatre) Unlike actors, they can be hard to spot, but if you look carefully, you can find them in warm

CANDIDE: Audience Comments

2011-09-21T14:58:00.011-04:00

Lauren Molina (Cunegonde) and Geoff Packard (Candide) Have you seen Candide? Please share your comments with us. What do you make of the philosophies put forth in Candide -- that everything happens for the best as Dr. Pangloss teaches, or for the worst, as Martin believes? Have you seen other productions of Candide? How did this one differ? Were any storytelling techniques

An Interview with playwright Rosanna Yamagiwa Alfaro

2011-09-19T14:22:00.001-04:00

contributed by Charles Haugland: I recently interviewed playwright Rosanna Yamagiwa Alfaro to write a note for the program of her upcoming show, BEFORE I LEAVE YOU. Parts of the interview were excerpted, so we are offering the whole, uncut interview here on the blog. Enjoy! Rosanna Yamagiwa Alfaro Charles Haugland: What was your first play about? Why did you write it? Rosanna Yamagiwa

'Candide' at the Huntington: Then and Now

2011-09-19T14:22:00.000-04:00

contributed by Charles Haugland Candide is one of three shows we have done twice at the Huntington – along with Heartbreak House (1986 and 2001) and As You Like It (1994 and 2003). Candide was seen on the B.U.T. stage in 1989. At the post-show conversations, people have been asking what was different about that production. So, I

Huntington Audiences donate to flooded Weston Playhouse

2011-09-18T16:33:00.001-04:00

Cast member Tom Aulino, Production Manager Todd Williams, and the cast of CANDIDE collected over $3800 in donations to benefit the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company Flood Relief Fund at CANDIDE performances on Thursday and Friday evenings of this week. To learn more about the damage to the Weston Playhouse visit facebook or westonplayhouse.org. Here's a letter from Producing Director Mal Ewen:

Celebrating 30 Years of Timeless Theatre

2011-09-16T14:00:00.001-04:00

It's our 30th Season! We want your Huntington stories. Help us celebrate our anniversary by sharing your memories with us. What is your favorite production? Who introduced you to the Huntington? Do you have a ritual for each time you come? Click here to submit your memories online or email your thoughts to tickets@huntingtontheatre.org Video and Audio testimony also welcome PS; We're having

CANDIDE Cast to sing at Red Sox game!

2011-09-13T12:53:00.000-04:00

Contributed by Todd Williams Newsflash! Fifteen members of the cast of the Huntington Theatre Company’s production Candide will perform the National Anthem at the 1:35pm Boston Red Sox game on Wednesday, September 14. A duck boat provided by Boston Duck Tours will transport the group from Fenway Park to the Huntington Theatre Company’s BU Theatre on the Avenue of the Arts/Huntington

CANDIDE - Production Photos

2011-09-12T17:50:00.001-04:00

Here are some photos from our production of CANDIDE. Hope to see you in the theatre. The Huntington Theatre Company's CANDIDE plays September 10 thru October 16, 2011 at the B.U. Theatre. Get tickets and information or call our Box Office at 617 266-0800.

CANDIDE Meet and Greet

2011-08-30T15:49:00.000-04:00

The CANDIDE cast and Huntington Theatre Company staff gathered this morning for a traditional Meet and Greet. The Huntington Theatre Company's CANDIDE plays September 10 thru October 16, 2011 only at the B.U. Theatre. Get tickets and information or call our Box Office at 617 266-0800.

A CANDIDE Conversation with Peter DuBois

2011-08-24T10:59:00.004-04:00

Artistic Programs/Dramaturg Charles Haugland sat down recently with Artistic Director Peter DuBois in his South End home to discuss our upcoming 30th Anniversary Season. Over the course of the hour, Charles and Peter had a lively conversation about the season and their decision-making process behind each production. Below, you'll find the first part of that conversation, in which Peter and

The Making of CANDIDE

2011-08-19T16:07:00.000-04:00

Contributed by Todd Williams Enjoy this fun video of the build, rehearsals, set install, and performance of CANDIDE from our friends at The Goodman and Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). The production was built and first produced at the Goodman, them moved to STC where they rehearsed it again and made a few adjustments. Now it's all been delivered to our production center on Huntington Ave

Ready for CANDIDE Rehearsals

2011-08-18T11:06:00.002-04:00

Contributed by Todd Williams The rehearsal hall is packed with Props for Candide - it's quite a sight! Enjoy the slide show. Over the next few days the stage management staff will work with props to get the room organized, tape out the ground plan of the set on the floor, and otherwise get ready to start rehearsing. On Tuesday next week Music Director the new members of the cast will arrive

STICK FLY lands on Broadway

2011-08-16T08:45:00.001-04:00

Lydia Diamond, Kenny Leon, and producer Alicia Keys talk about Stick Fly on Broadway. Did you see the Huntington Theatre Company/Arena Stage production? Are you planning to see it in NY? Comment here Huntington Theatre Company Celebrating 30 Years of Timeless Theatre. Avenue of the Arts - Boston University Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave, Boston MA 02115. South End - Calderwood Pavilion at the

The Huntington Theatre Company in 3D

2011-08-10T13:58:00.000-04:00

Musings from Managing Director Michael Maso (who celebrated a birthday yesterday) on the 3D craze. The Huntington Theatre Company - Avenue of the Arts - South End - Celebrating 30 Years of Timeless Theatre. Tickets for our 2011-2012 on sale TODAY! Get tickets and information or call our Box Office at 617 266-0800.

Propeller's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and RICHARD III: Audience Comments

2011-06-03T12:57:00.002-04:00

Dugald Bruce-Lockhart and Richard Frame in The Comedy of Errors. Photo: Manuel Harlan Have you seen Propeller's The Comedy of Errors or Richard III? How did it differ from other productions of Shakespeare's plays you've seen? Other productions of Comedy or Richard? Did you attend a post show conversation? What comments surprised you or made you think differently about the play? Would

The Darling Buds of...June?

2011-06-01T14:51:00.006-04:00

I woke up this morning and the first thing I thought to myself was "June? When did it suddenly become June?" Now, logic would dictate that it became June after the month of May was all said and done, but for those of us here at the Huntington, the entire month of May has been something of a blur. My internal clock still doesn't know if we closed Sons of the Prophet last week, last month, or last

The Huntington Theatre Co Recieves $10 Million Endowment gift from Calderwood Charitable Foundation

2011-04-28T12:36:00.002-04:00

That's a $10,000,000 check! The Huntington Theatre Company received today a $10,000,000 donation from the Calderwood Charitable Foundation. The Calderwood contribution is intended to provide the Huntington with about $500,000 in annual operating support -- replacing the same amount the foundation has given it in each of the past three years. The gift is meant to perpetuate that funding,

Now Accepting Applications for Huntington Playwriting Fellows Program

2011-04-14T13:37:00.002-04:00

Huntington Theatre Company is now accepting applications for the 2011-2013 cohort of Huntington Playwriting Fellows (HPFs). Huntington Playwriting Fellows have a home at the Huntington with two-year residencies during which they participate in a writers’ collective with the artistic staff, attend Huntington productions and events, are eligible for readings and support through the Breaking

SONS OF THE PROPHET: Audience Comments

2011-04-08T12:37:00.001-04:00

Have you seen Sons of the Prophet? Please share your comments with us. Jonathan Louis Dent, Dan McCabe, Kelsey Kurz, and Yusef Bulos in Sons of the Prophet Which characters did you relate to? What aspects of their lives struck you as most relevant to your own? What do you think happens to each of the characters after the curtain comes down? Did you attend a post show conversation? What

Staff Profile: Larry Dersch

2011-03-31T15:55:00.003-04:00

contributed by Rebecca Bellan Larry Dersch The Huntington Theatre Company is known for their fabulous productions, well-acted plays, and beautiful sets. What goes on behind the scenes is equally important as what happens on stage. That’s why the Huntington is lucky to have hard-working and dedicated Larry Dersch as Master Carpenter. Larry, wearing a plaid shirt and a smile and sipping on his

Huntington Announces 2011-2012 Season

2011-03-29T12:05:00.001-04:00

PRESS RELEASE Huntington Theatre Company celebrates 30th Anniversary Season in 2011-2012 with a dynamic line-up that includes new plays and classics. Features Leonard Bernstein, Mary Zimmerman, August Wilson, Molière, Boston playwrights, and more!(BOSTON) — To celebrate its 30th Anniversary Season, the Huntington Theatre Company will mount an ambitious 2011-2012 Season that includes the

EDUCATING RITA: Audience Comments

2011-03-23T12:07:00.001-04:00

Have you seen Educating Rita? Please share your comments with us. Jane Pfitsch and Andrew Long, photo by T. Charles Erickson How does Rita's experience as a student remind you of or differ from your own? Did Rita or Frank change in surprising ways? What do you think happens to them after the curtain comes down? Did you attend a post show conversation? What comments surprised you or

SONS OF THE PROPHET: 5 Days till Tech Rehearsals

2011-03-22T10:34:00.001-04:00

Contributed by Rebecca Bellan Sons of the Prophet, a surprising comedy about two brothers dealing with the death of their father and the illness of their uncle, is well on its way to production. Tech is this Sunday, so the shops are working hard to get the set and costumes ready. FrankenJeans “We had a very full week of fittings last week,” said Anita Canzian, who was busy at work in the

A VIP Opening Night Experience at Educating Rita for Catherine Pisacane and friends!

2011-03-18T17:01:00.002-04:00

Contributed by Anne G. Morgan The Huntington recently awarded one lucky Facebook fan with a VIP Opening Night Experience for Educating Rita. After opening on Wednesday night, our winner, Catherine Pisacane, sent us the following note and picture. Facebook contest winner Catherine Pisacane and her guests. Hi, I wanted to thank you again for the VIP ticket package to Educating Rita. My friends

May Day Performance Challenge

2011-03-18T10:02:00.000-04:00

As part of the launch for the 2011 Emerging America Festival, the Huntington Theatre Company is seeking performance groups to participate in the May Day Performance Challenge, a fun new event aimed at showcasing the creative skills of local Boston performers. Given a short script and a quirky style, relating to the pieces presented as part of the Emerging America Festival, groups will be asked

EDUCATING RITA: Dress for Success

2011-03-17T13:56:00.003-04:00

Contributed by BU Today Watch this video on YouTube In the slideshow above, costume designer Nancy Brennan works behind the scenes on the Huntington Theatre Company production of Educating Rita at the BU Theatre. Slideshow by Kimberly Cornuelle. Photos by Kalman Zabarsky Today’s theatergoers are used to extreme stunts: think Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Compared to such spectacles, the

Poetry Out Loud

2011-03-17T13:44:00.002-04:00

Contributed by Lynne Johnson, Associate Director of EducationChampion Michaela Murray recitesFor the past several months, the Huntington’s Education Department has been busy gearing up for the sixth annual Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest for the state of Massachusetts. The Huntington Theatre Company’s Education Department is the

EDUCATING RITA: Win a VIP Opening Night package for 10

2011-03-09T12:31:00.002-05:00

Become a Facebook Fan of the Huntington TODAY (March 9), and be eligible to win a VIP Opening Night experience! - Prime seats for you and nine friends to the Opening Night of "Educating Rita," Wednesday, March 16 at 7pm - Complimentary parking for up to four cars at one of several parking garages located near the B.U. Theatre - Complimentary champagne (or other beverage) and snacks in the

Script Club!

2011-03-09T12:30:00.001-05:00

Contributed by Margaret J. White, Director of Major Gifts On Monday, we held the Huntington’s inaugural Script Club meeting, which was hosted by our Artistic Director, Peter DuBois, and was great fun! Set up like a book club, members had previously read the script for Sons of the Prophet (our next production, playing April 1 – May 1 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA), and then gathered to

EDUCATING RITA vs SONS OF THE PROPHET

2011-03-07T15:34:00.001-05:00

contributed by Rebecca Bellan 03/02/11 Most of the shops on Huntington Ave are busy juggling two productions. With Educating Rita opening in two weeks and Sons of the Prophet beginning rehearsal next week, Props, Paints, and Sound have a lot on their hands. Antique Morris chair In the Props shop, Kris Holmes said that they are still not done with Educating Rita. “We have a chair to

EDUCATING RITA: First Rehearsal Day for Props and Costumes

2011-03-07T15:11:00.001-05:00

contributed by Rebecca Bellan 2/15/11 Progress in Costumes and Props is underway for the upcoming production of Educating Rita. The first rehearsal for the play was yesterday, and the costume shop used this opportunity to sketch out the many quick costume changes that the main character, Rita, has to make throughout the show. Raincoat under construction “Because of the early build, we

EDUCATING RITA and Obama's plan for US Community Colleges

2011-03-07T14:53:00.002-05:00

contributed by Charles Haugland Educating Rita starts previews this Friday, and in a fascinating coincidence, the subject of adult learners and continuing education is all over the news. In the play, Rita is a hairdresser who discovers a passion for learning and English Literature, and decides to take courses from the Open University, a kind of correspondence college that revolutionized

Educated By Rita

2011-03-03T15:13:00.006-05:00

More exciting insight from Educating Rita Assistant Director Nicholas Vargas: The astounding thing about the theatre is how it requires a level of excellence and precision equal to, if not greater than, film and TV — but it's live! A not-so-brilliant or original realization, I know, but one that needs restating as often as possible. As the rehearsal process progresses I find it isn't just

Educating Rita with a Hot Pot of Coffee

2011-02-22T16:15:00.002-05:00

Educating Rita Assistant Director Nicholas Vargas has been receiving his own education in the rehearsal room, mainly involving British dialects and slang terms. He shares his thoughts and observations following the first week of rehearsal working alongside director Maria Aitken:A "two hander" — a play with two people. This is what I assume Director Maria Aitken means when she uses the term in

Inaugural August Wilson Monologue Competition

2011-02-10T12:50:00.001-05:00

Contributed by Donna Glick, Education DirectorMariah Watkins, winner of the August Wilson Monologue Competition I wanted to share with everyone that Huntington Theatre Company's Education Department kicked-off our new program -at least to the public- the August Wilson Monologue Competition, on Saturday, February 5, with great success. We have

Enjoying the view

2011-01-19T07:45:00.000-05:00

contributed by Todd Williams This morning finds me on the Acela to New York for a meeting with the folks at Roundabout Theatre Company. We are co-producing the world premiere of Stephen Karam's Sons of the Prophet together. We'll mount it this spring and the production will head to NY in the Fall. It's directed by Peter DuBois. I'm with technical director Dan Ramirez and associate producer

RUINED Sweeps Awards at San DiegoTheatre Critics Circle

2011-01-13T09:44:00.000-05:00

from the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle SAN DIEGO (1/10/11) ---- La Jolla Playhouse’s production of Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Ruined” earned top honors Monday at the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle’s 2010 Craig Noel Awards for Theatrical Excellence. The Playhouse’s “Ruined” co-production (with Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Huntington Theatre Company) was honored in the

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS - Pre-production Photos

2011-01-11T14:49:00.000-05:00

contributed by Anne G. Morgan Propeller Theatre Company is busily rehearsing The Comedy of Errors, which they'll present along with Richard III at the Huntington in the spring. They've shared some photos from their rehearsal process and it looks like the show will be a lot of fun. Edward Hall (Director) in THE COMEDY OF ERRORS rehearsals. Photo: Drew Hart Jon Trenchard (Dromio of Ephesus)

RUINED: Audience Comments

2011-01-07T15:44:00.002-05:00

Have you seen Ruined? Please share your thoughts with us.Oberon K.A. Adjepong and Tonye Patano, photo by Kevin BerneWhose stories moved you? How and why?What do you think happens to Mama Nadi, Christian, Sophie, and Josephine after the curtain comes down?Did you attend a post show conversation? What comments surprised you or made you think differently about the play? Would you attend a post

RUINED by Lynn Nottage: Coming Soon!

2010-12-13T17:59:00.000-05:00

contributed by Todd Williams Where did the fall go??? I can't believe the holidays are upon us and we're gearing up for production #4 of the season. Ruined is currently running at La Jolla Playhouse to great response. The Vengeance is the Lord's set has been cleared from the BU Theatre stage and we've been working with the LJP tech staff and Ruined designers to make all the arrangements to get

How Richard Gave Me Back My Mojo

2010-12-01T16:24:00.002-05:00

Tony Bell: Diary of A GossipWeek One - Coventry Actor Tony Bell plays Margaret in Richard III and Pinch in The Comedy of Errors, the two plays Propeller will perform in repertory when they visit the Huntington in the spring. Below, Tony writes about his experience working with Propeller again after time away. I’ve got a confession to make. After I left Propeller in 2007 following the Twelfth

VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S: Audience Comments

2010-12-01T13:49:00.002-05:00

Have you seen Vengeance is the Lord's? Please share your thoughts with us.Roberta Wallach, Lee Tergesen, Katie Kreisler, Larry Pine, and Karl Baker Olson, photo by T. Charles EricksonDid the Horvaths display any family traits that you recognize in your own?How did you think the play would end? What do you think happens to Donald after the curtain comes down?Did you attend a post show

VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S: Turkey Time

2010-11-30T15:15:00.001-05:00

Kris Holmes serves up a feast It's time for a family dinner. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and Easter all happen onstage at the Huntington's production of VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S. Read all about it on BU Today. The Huntington Theatre Company's Production of Vengeance is the Lord's is playing November 12 through December 12, 2010 at the Boston University Theatre,

Thanks for a great Evening with Sutton Foster!

2010-11-19T14:10:00.002-05:00

contributed by Michelle Cicerano Peter DuBois, Sutton Foster, and Michael Maso celebrate following the show On behalf of the entire Development team, I'd like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone involved with the many pieces of the puzzle that all came together so beautifully for Monday night's fundraising events and performance of An Evening with Sutton Foster! From the very beginning,

TCG: Stage Matters

2010-11-18T18:21:00.001-05:00

contributed by Todd Williams Here's a really interesting video about how/why theatre matter from some of our friends from around the country and right here in Boston. You might be surprised. Produced by our friends at TCG. It's a little small here - so I recommend you watch it full screen. Stage Matters from Theatre Communications Group on Vimeo. Why does Theatre matter to you?

Judgement Day: Richard III The Musical?

2010-11-16T16:46:00.000-05:00

The actors of Propeller Theatre Company all do double duty, playing characters in both Richard III and The Comedy of Errors, the two plays that will be performed in repertory when Propeller visits the Huntington in the spring. Jon Trenchard does triple duty; in addition to playing Lady Anne/Mayor in Richard III and Dromio of Ephesus in The Comedy of Errors, he is also responsible for arranging

RUINED Actor's Blog: Adrien Roberts

2010-11-15T12:10:00.000-05:00

Ruined is currently in rehearsals at La Jolla Playhouse and will come to the Huntington in Boston. Actor Adrian Roberts offers an inside look at the process.Greetings from the Congo,We have been in rehearsal now for two weeks. It has been both inspiring and challenging. The cast and stage management staff have immersed ourselves in the world of this play. From doing choreography with Randy Duncan

Aiming High: The Richard III Requiem Mass

2010-11-12T14:05:00.004-05:00

Shirley, VT Young Artist Blogs: Gregory Pember

2010-11-12T10:54:00.001-05:00

From Gregory Pember ("Jared" in SpeakEasy Stage Company's production of Body Awareness):It’s hard to imagine that in two weeks I will no longer be a part of this amazing show or working so intimately with this creative and supportive cast. This show holds a very special place in my heart and always will because it is about the love of a family and every night we get to reshape and tell this

My Night in Shirley

2010-11-11T17:44:00.003-05:00

Meg Wieder Contributed by Meg Wieder, education department manager As most of my time is spent working with high school students, it’s always a great pleasure when I am able to utilize my teaching skills with a group of adults. Annie Baker’s Circle Mirror Transformation is currently playing, and I have just spent an incredible night in her world of Shirley, Vermont. Our Marketing

Shirley, VT Young Artist Blogs: Marie Polizzano

2010-11-11T10:47:00.005-05:00

From Marie Polizzano ("Lauren" in Circle Mirror Transformation): Marie Polizzano So here we are, only ONE more week left of Circle Mirror Transformation. I have to admit, I am already feeling a bit blue! This experience has been incredibly special to me for so many reasons, and I keep learning something new (about the play, or about myself, or about the art of making theatre) with each

RUINED Actor's Blog: Adrien Roberts

2010-11-10T11:23:00.013-05:00

Ruined is currently in rehearsals at La Jolla Playhouse and will come to the Huntington in Boston. Actor Adrian Roberts offers an inside look at the process. The Ruined cast for the La Jolla Playhouse/Huntington Theatre Company/Berkley Rep production, directed by Liesl Tommy, gathered in NYC on October 14 for three days of table work before coming to the Playhouse for rehearsals. Meeting

VENGEANCE: All in the family

2010-11-09T21:55:00.003-05:00

contributed by Todd Williams Roberta Wallach Roberta Wallach, who plays mom Margaret Horvath in Vengeance is the Lord's, will soon be celebrating with her Dad - Eli Wallach. The occasion? An honorary Oscar celebrating Mr. Wallach's lifetime achievement - just in time for his 95th birthday. You know Eli - or I think you will as soon as you see the photos in this NY Times article (written by Mr.

In the News: CIRCLE MIRROR... and VENGEANCE...

2010-11-09T19:57:00.010-05:00

Contributed by Rebecca Curtiss, communications manager With all that we've got happening at the Huntington these days, it's not surprising that we've been popping up in the news. In case you missed them the first time around, here are a few items you may want to check out. Betsy Aidem (Marty) in Circle Mirror Transformation, photo by T. Charles Erickson Regarding Circle Mirror Transformation,

VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S: from shops to stage

2010-11-09T15:55:00.003-05:00

contributed by Rebecca Bailan It’s nice to see how the puzzle pieces fit together to create something great. A week ago, the pieces of production for Vengeance in the Lord’s were still in their shops. But since then the staff have been busy making a masterpiece on stage. With dress rehearsal so soon, it’s no surprise that they've got their stuff together. The costume designer has given a

VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S - Lights and Sound

2010-10-29T18:00:00.000-04:00

Contributed by Rebecca Bellan Paints, props, and costumes aren’t the only shops that are making waves in the production of Vengeance is the Lord’s. In fact, lighting and sound departments are putting into action some really cool ideas for the upcoming production. Kat Herzig, master electrician, said that the show will be set on a turn table, so lights is working with the scene shop to bring

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION - Audience Comments

2010-10-26T17:10:00.000-04:00

contributed by Todd Williams Michael Hammond (James), Betsy Aidem (Marty), Marie Polizzano (Lauren), Nadia Bowers (Theresa), and Jeremiah Kissel (Schultz) in the Huntington Theatre Company’s production of Circle Mirror Transformation, by Annie Baker, playing October 15 – November 14, 2010 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA as part of the Shirly, VT Plays Festival. Photo: T. Charles

Honk if you love the Huntington

2010-10-26T16:36:00.001-04:00

contributed by Todd Williams We've finally retired our 1995 Ford Cargo Van. You may have seen it parked out front - you know the one with the yellow pinstripes and three bandaids? I haven't had a chance to take the new one it for a spin yet myself, but it's already got it's first parking ticket. That's city living for ya. Anyway - here's a couple photos of our new baby. Expected retirement -

In the Shops - Thanksgiving Dinner

2010-10-26T15:09:00.024-04:00

Contributed by Rebecca Bellan Production for Vengeance is the Lord’s is moving right along. The shops on Huntington Ave. are busy working hard and working on schedule. extension wall The Paint shop is doing almost everything at once right now. They are working on varnishing the wood, painting green walls, setting up the exterior, and plotting wallpaper. The only thing they are not thinking

Press Update

2010-10-25T12:22:00.004-04:00

contributed by Rebecca Curtiss In addition to Friday's terrific Boston Globe review for Circle Mirror Transformation, we've now seen great ones in the Boston Herald and on Hub Review, Blast Magazine, and South End Patch. B.U. Today ran a great feature/audio slide show about the show and scenic designer Cristina Todesco last Thursday. Last Thursday's Metro included a nice feature about

Shirley, VT Young Artists' Blog: Marie Polizzano

2010-10-22T15:24:00.011-04:00

Contributed by Marie Polizzano ("Lauren" in Circle Mirror Transformation): Hi there! This is Marie writing again to update you on our status withCircle Mirror Transformation. We opened on Wednesday night, and from the moment I stepped into the theatre that day, there was an exciting buzz in the air. Because we made a lot of progress throughout our rehearsals and preview performances in the

VENGEANCE IS THE LORD'S - Construction begins!

2010-10-21T15:27:00.001-04:00

Contributed by Rebecca Bellan Production is starting out beautifully for the world premiere of Bob Glaudini’s play Vengeance is the Lord’s. The show will begin performances at the BU Theatre on Nov. 12 and continue on to Dec. 12, 2010. Peter DuBois, Artistic Director of the Huntington Theatre Co. and director of this upcoming play, is no stranger to Glaudini’s work having directed the NY

Connection Rather Than Catharsis: Gregory Pember

2010-10-18T10:32:00.004-04:00

For our third entry in the Shirley, VT Young Artist Blogs, Body Awareness actor Gregory Pember continues his character research on a visit to the Asperger's Association of New England, and also shares with us his new rehearsal mantra. Rehearsals are well on their way and every day is a whole new learning experience. Today was exceptionally eye-opening as our awesome Stage Manager (Victoria

New Meets Old - BUS STOP and CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION

2010-10-14T10:58:00.003-04:00

contributed by Lisa Timmel, Director of New WorkCircle Mirror Transformation begins at the Calderwood Pavillion this weekend, Bus Stop winds down its run over at the B U Theatre. I think I’m alone in this, but my favorite times during the season are when shows overlap, perhaps because there’s nothing sadder or spookier than a dark theatre. I especially love overlapping shows when there are

Developing Asperger's in Shirley, VT: Gregory Pember

2010-10-13T12:29:00.005-04:00

The next entry in our Shirley, VT Young Artist Blogs comes from Gregory Pember, who will be appearing as Jared in SpeakEasy Stage Company's production of Body Awareness. Gregory discusses the challenges of creating and portraying a character with a unique psychological condition; in this case, Asperger syndrome.My name is Gregory Pember and I am playing Jared in Annie Baker’s Body Awareness at

Shirley, VT Young Artist Blogs: Marie Polizzano

2010-10-12T13:28:00.006-04:00

The three plays in the Shirley, VT Plays Festival are full of different, unique, and often times, conflicting perspectives. To expound upon this, we asked the youngest cast members of each production to share with us some insight into their experiences in the rehearsal room, and what it's like getting into the minds of the unique characters that inhabit this small, fictional town.Special thanks

"A Half-Constructed House," Circle Mirror Transformation

2010-10-08T15:35:00.002-04:00

Contributed by Lisa Timmel, Director of New Work One of the great pleasures of working behind the scenes at a theatre company is the joyful terror of a first real run-through. On Wednesday, a handful of staff members including Bethany Ford (associate production manager), Charles Haugland (literary associate), Christopher Wigle (producing diretcor), and myself attended a run thru of Circle Mirror

Spreading the word about Poetry Out Loud

2010-10-07T13:57:00.007-04:00

From Lynne Johnson, associate director of education: Poetry Out Loud recruitment took a new turn by way of a Poetry Out Loud Informational Get-Together, hosted by the Huntington's Education Department (MA State Coordinators for Poetry Out Loud) on Tuesday, October 5th. Twelve high school teachers, interested in learning more about POL came to the Huntington's conference room to meet with

A Postscript to Michael Maso's Post about Travel

2010-10-01T11:39:00.010-04:00

Huntington Managing Director Michael Maso wasn't the only one with travel troubles last evening. One of the actors in Bus Stop made a quick trip down to New York yesterday morning for an audition. Her return train was supposed to leave New York at 12:30pm and arrive in Boston at 4:40pm - in plenty of time for the evening's 7:30pm curtain. Or so we thought. When the actor learned that her train

Travel Karma

2010-10-01T11:29:00.006-04:00

Managing Director Michael Maso, from the train last night at 10:30pm: In fairness and deep appreciation to all Huntington subscribers I would like to issue the following advisory: if you ever find yourself on a plane or train with me heading from NY to Boston, CHANGE YOUR PLANS! Two weeks ago I was in NYC and heading back to Boston on the 5:00 US Airways shuttle when tornados (I'm not

Bus Stop Audience Comments

2010-09-29T12:32:00.001-04:00

Ronete Levenson (as Elma Duckworth), Noah Bean (as Bo Decker), Karen MacDonald (as Grace Hoylard) and Will LeBow (as Carl) in the Huntington Theatre Company's Production of Bus Stop playing through October 17, 2010 at the Boston University Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave, Boston MA The post show feedback has been very positive with our audiences; Bus Stop seems to be a hit. Audience members are

Breaking Ground Series continues

2010-09-22T18:59:00.002-04:00

Contributed by Lisa TimmelWe’ve been busy and we haven’t been blogging! Readings, readings, readings! FIRE ON EARTHWe kicked of this year’s Breaking Ground Reading Series in late August with HPF Patrick Gabridge’s powerful historical drama FIRE ON EARTH which chronicles the struggles of William Tyndale and his friends as they illegally translate the Bible into English. Recently, Patrick wrote a

Subscriber and Friends Reception

2010-09-21T14:49:00.004-04:00

Hi everyone! Temple Gill, Director of Marketing, here. I generally feel strongly that you all want to hear more from our artistic and production departments rather than from marketing folk, but wanted to share some news with you about our Subscriber and Friends Reception.Last night, we opened our doors to about 120 Huntington subscribers and guests for our annual subscriber reception.

Bus Stop Mini Video Documentary

2010-09-17T19:47:00.004-04:00

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Working with Nicky Martin - Bus Stop

2010-09-16T18:25:00.000-04:00

We recently asked Jared Craig to tell us what it's like to work with Nicholas Martin on Bus Stop. Here's what he had to say! Working with Nicholas Martin has been incredibly inspiring to me both as an actor in THE CORN IS GREEN and as his assistant for BUS STOP. My experience with him on BUS STOP has given me the opportunity to observe actors working with one of the wittiest, funniest, and

All in a Day's Work

2010-09-15T14:52:00.001-04:00

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35 Below - Join the Party

2010-09-14T17:56:00.004-04:00

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Raising the roof with the scene shop

2010-09-14T13:02:00.001-04:00

The snowy roof of the BUS STOP diner is raised during the installation of the set onstage last week. Comment on this video

Smart. Fun. Peter DuBois on the Huntington's 2010-2011 Season

2010-09-14T12:44:00.016-04:00

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The Taming of the Shrew

2010-08-03T20:20:00.002-04:00

Lynne Johnson, Donna Glick, and Meg Campbell Contributed by Donna Glick On behalf of Associate Director of Education, Lynne Johnson and Education Manager, Meg Wieder, I'm writing with a special invitation to the 5th Codman Academy Shakespeare summer production. We are presenting Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew on Wednesday and Thursday, August 4th and 5th at 7:00 in the Wimberly

Red Hot Summer Fun - Huntington Style

2010-07-23T15:32:00.014-04:00

Are you bummed that we don't produce over the summer? Have no fear. There's plenty going on and we have some recommendations: THURSDAY, JULY 29: We're all grabbing red blankets and picnic baskets and heading to Boston Common for a Huntington flash mob of sorts at Commonwealth Shakespeare's production of Othello. Join us and show your support for Comm Shakes and your love for the Huntington.