REVIEW: “The Pillowman” at Albany Civic Theater

by Dan Mayer Does anyone have the right to say what a writer can and can’t write about? The Pillowman doesn’t really answer this question, but it certainly plays with the idea. Albany Civic Theater showcases an outstanding production of a play that is challenging to watch. It needs to…

Irish-American Heritage Museum Hosts Pre-Show Discussion for “The Pillowman”

Catch the pre-show discussion with the Albany Civic Theater’s Artistic Director Ellen Cribbs and Actor Marty O’Connor as there discuss their creative Theater’s upcoming play, Martin McDonagh’s “The Pillowman.” The free lecture/discussion at the Irish American Heritage Museum’s Flanagan Theater (21 Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY) is February 4, 2025. RSVP…

Favorites of 2024: Barbara Waldinger

NEXT TO NORMAL (Barrington Stage Company): A gorgeous, heartbreaking musical, with a spectacular cast and a clever use of video that enables us to see into the hearts and minds of this broken family. PRIMARY TRUST (Barrington Stage Company): A simple, poignant story narrated by the main character, whose attempts to…

Albany Civic Theater Announces Auditions for “The Pillowman”

Albany Civic Theater announces auditions for “The Pillowman” by Martin McDonagh. Directed by Ellen Cribbs. Audition dates: Monday, Dec 9th and Tuesday, Dec 10th at 7pm at Albany Civic Theater, 235 Second Ave, Albany Show dates: February 14th â€“ March 2nd 2024 (Friday – Sunday performances) Rehearsals will start in December, with a break for the holidays. Rehearsal…

Albany Civic Theater Announces Auditions for “The Pillowman”

Albany Civic Theater announces auditions for “The Pillowman” by Martin McDonagh. Directed by Ellen Cribbs. Audition dates: Monday, Dec 9th and Tuesday, Dec 10th at 7pm at Albany Civic Theater, 235 Second Ave, Albany Show dates: February 14th â€“ March 2nd 2024 (Friday – Sunday performances) Rehearsals will start in December, with a break for the holidays. Rehearsal…

Dorset Theatre Festival Announces Full Casting for “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” & “Sidekicked”

(Dorset, VT – April 9, 2024) Dorset Theatre Festival has announced full casting for The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh and Sidekicked by Kim Powers in their upcoming 2024 Main Stage season, scheduled from June 21 through September 7, 2024 at the Dorset Playhouse (104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT 05251).  “We have more exciting…

Dorset Theatre Festival Announces 2024 Season

(Dorset, VT – March 8, 2024) Dorset Theatre Festival is proud to announce its 47th Main Stage Summer Season beginning June 21, 2024, including Martin McDonagh’s The Beauty Queen of Leenane (June 21 – July 6); Native Gardens by Karen ZacarĂ­as (July 12 – July 21); Sidekicked by Kim Powers (August 2 – 17); and the World Premiere…