Note: This is a cross-posting from Paul Holmquist’s “Neverwhat?” blog, chronicling his research for directing our spring MainStage production of Neverwhere. Orme Passage First things first, as far as I’m concerned, is hitting the actual locations mentioned in the book. By tagging my book and a map I discovered that much of Richard’s journey involves […]
More on the Dooby Dooby Moo opening
Dooby Dooby Moo opened on Sunday, with celebrity guests! This is the fourth book in the Click Clack Moo series, and also our fourth to stage. We’ve been delighted to have author Doreen Cronin and illustrator Betsy Lewin attend the past productions and we were thrilled to have them here on opening day. (We even had […]
London
Note: This is a reprint of Paul Holmquist‘s first post at his new “Neverwhat?” blog, chronicling his preparatory research for directing our spring MainStage production of Neverwhere. We’ll continue to cross-post here from time to time… London About four months ago I decided A) I need a vacation, B) I should travel somewhere and C) […]
Treasure Island EXTENDS!
To accommodate demand, Treasure Island is adding a TWO WEEK extension! This Jeff Recommended, critically acclaimed production now runs Thursdays-Sundays, through its new closing date of November 15, 2009. Buy your tickets NOW! Read reviews here. Meet the cast and designer team here. Check out our promotional video here. […]
Dooby Dooby Moo opening
What a great weekend! Author Doreen Cronin and illustrator Betsy Lewin joined us between the sold-out 11am and 1pm shows on Sunday, Dooby Dooby Moo‘s opening day. Fans had their books signed by Cronin & Lewin, got autographs from the actors, checked out the cast recording, and debated the merits of their favorite barnyard animals. […]
Treasure Island
In November 2007, Greasy Joan & Co. invited playwrights to participate in their Contemporary Classics Series. They were looking for “new adaptations of classic plays or stories.” I had always wanted to adapt Treasure Island for the stage. It’s my second favorite novel ever, next to Cat’s Cradle. (Third favorite novel ever: The Cider House […]
The Mural!
Check out what our Education Director, Lea Pinsky has been up to! She and her husband, Dustin Harris, were lead artists on this stunning new mural a few blocks north of us on Glenwood Ave. They worked with 75 (!) kids from the Howard Area Youth Program. Lea and Dustin led the young people in […]
Catching up on this past summer…
Glenwood Ave Arts Fest The 8th annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest was a total blast! Lifeline’s Mrs. PIggle-Wiggle did a reprise there on both Saturday and Sunday — our first time doing a full show outdoors! Many families who have not yet been to Lifeline were able to see the show. We sold several subscriptions during […]
Sneak Peek pics
Today, we post some pics that Katie snapped at the subscriber-only Treasure Island Sneak Peek event on Sunday. We always look forward to these Sneak Peeks as a great opportunity to connect with our subscribers and share a little bit of our artistic process (and all of our excitement) early in the rehearsal period for […]
The Driveway…
…is finished! Well, yes, there’s a still couple of days of setting and watering to come, but we’ve got a new driveway! The staff ran downstairs this afternoon to participate in the Mandatory Handprint Ceremony associated with fresh concrete everywhere… Rob Kauzlaric Marketing Director […]