Playwright and Screenwriter Nathan Louis Jackson Passes Away at 44
by Blair Ingenthron
- August 26, 2023
Nathan Louis Jackson, playwright and screenwriter, passed away on Tuesday, August 22 at the age of 44. Born and raised in Kansas City, KS, Nathan was a graduate of Washington High School, an alum of Kansas City Kansas Community College and Kansas State University and The Juilliard School where he received his MFA in Playwriting.
About Face Theatre Unveils Exciting Lineup for 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- July 20, 2023
Get ready for an unforgettable entertainment experience as About Face Theatre announces its thrilling lineup for the 2023-2024 season. Explore groundbreaking performances, thought-provoking stories, and exceptional talent that will leave you captivated. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of magic and diversity.
Llewellyn Crain Joins San Diego Opera As Chief Development Officer
by Blair Ingenthron
- July 12, 2023
San Diego Opera has announced that Llewellyn Crain has been appointed to the position of Chief Development Officer after an extensive search. Crain will lead the Company's development department; raising funds through major gifts, membership, planned and annual giving, corporate and foundation support, as well as special events.
Guitarist John Stein Releases New Two-Disc Compilation LIFELINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- June 17, 2022
Lifeline is the new, landmark double album celebrating the career of guitarist John Stein. Lifeline includes selected highlights from Stein's varied discography, capturing his eclectic spirit over decades of brilliant, honey-toned guitar playing.
Ambassador Sam Brownback Joins Conversation On Racial Reconciliation, May 19
by A.A. Cristi
- May 12, 2021
In its tradition of bringing important issues of the day to the community for fact-based, civil discourse, American Public Square at Jewell will host American attorney, politician and diplomat Sam Brownback on Wednesday, May 19 at 6 p.m. (CT) as part of its ongoing “Coffee & Politics” virtual series.
Story Pirates SLEEP SQUAD Starring Lilli Cooper Goes National; Ticket Sales Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- January 14, 2021
By popular demand, The Story Pirates and Tony Award-winning producer Eva Price (Jagged Little Pill, Peter and The Starcatcher) have announced today that SLEEP SQUAD is now available through nine presenting partners, both regional theaters and performing arts centers, across the country. Ticket sales have been extended through February 21, 2021.
Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble Rooms Sypmosium Now Available Online
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- December 14, 2020
Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble's symposium on Anna Sokolow's Rooms that took place on December 5, 2020, is now available online for review. The free event was moderated by Dance Enthusiast Founder and Editor in Chief Christine Jowers, and featured speakers from the Library of Congress, Prof. Neil Baldwin, and dancers who have performed Rooms.
The Soraya Presents DIAVOLO | Architecture In Motion, This Is Me: Letters From The Front Lines
by A.A. Cristi
- June 29, 2020
After celebrating its 25th Anniversary at The Soraya in 2017, DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion returns for its fourth engagement a?" this time with This Is Me: Letters from the Front Lines. From DIAVOLO artistic director Jacques Heim, This Is Me explores how the current climate of isolation has encouraged us to look within ourselves. It is The Soraya's fourth online performance.
Joe Goode Performance Group Announces The Inaugural Gush Festival
by Stephi Wild
- February 28, 2020
Joe Goode Performance Group (JGPG) is pleased to announce GUSH, its inaugural festival of contemporary dance located at the Joe Goode Annex. Featuring works by Bay Area companies GERALDCASELDANCE and NAKA Dance Theater as well as Joe Goode Performance Group, GUSH runs for two weeks with a host of additional free classes and other public events, May 15 a?" 31. Single tickets at $20 will go on sale March 9 at joegoode.org/gush or by phone at 415-561-6565.