by Doug Dreisbach | Dec 4, 2018 | ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE
Before rehearsals for Pipeline began, director Steve H. Broadnax III shared what he loves about Dominique Morisseau’s writing, and why he’s excited to return to Actors Theatre and bring this play to life for Louisville audiences.
“I am one of the primary directors of Dominique Morisseau’s work, and she’s also a friend of mine. I just love her voice. It ’s a voice of activism, one that gives a platform to communities who aren’t often heard—especially African-American communities and the working class. Every time I see or work on one of her plays, I’m very moved. She’s amazing! (more…)
by Doug Dreisbach | Dec 4, 2018 | ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE
Overview: Join us on a music-filled journey through the legendary career of Irving Berlin, starring virtuosic performer Hershey Felder. From Berlin’s humble beginnings to hitting it big writing for Broadway and Hollywood, Felder offers a lively portrait of the composer as a Jewish immigrant, American patriot, and devoted husband. Featuring cherished standards such as “God Bless America” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin melds story and song in a love letter to a man whose work helped define our national songbook.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Dec 2, 2018 | ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE, Uncategorized
In an Iraq beset by decades of war and occupation, Jawad faces a difficult choice. Must he follow in his father’s footsteps washing the bodies of the dead—an honored Muslim tradition—or can he pursue his dreams of being an artist? Adapted from Iraqi writer Sinan Antoon’s award-winning novel, The Corpse Washer is a haunting portrait of a young man coming of age and a society’s fight for survival, in a country where life and death are inextricably intertwined.
Audience advisory: Contains strong language and discussion of war violence.
Age recommendation: 16+
adapted for the stage by Ismail Khalidi and Naomi Wallace
from the novel of the same name by Sinan Antoon
directed by Mark Brokaw
commissioned by Actors Theatre of Louisville (more…)
by Doug Dreisbach | Dec 1, 2018 | ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE
When some wealthy white folks offer a big paycheck, a black historian agrees to write the definitive version of The Black Experience™. The problem is, the historian has never met another black person. What emerges is a blisteringly funny satire filled with unforgettable characters, including a brazen Barack Obama here to set the record straight, and a talk show about black people addicted to dating white people. With searing wit and bold candor, Everybody Black explores how we chronicle—and make sense of—Black History.
by Dave Harris
directed by Awoye Timpo (more…)
by Doug Dreisbach | Aug 21, 2018 | ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY CENTER PRESENTS, KENTUCKY OPERA, KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE, LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA, PNC BROADWAY IN LOUISVILLE, Uncategorized
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Audience502 partner, the Bourbon Classic, is excited to announce their return to Louisville to celebrate the best of Bourbon at its seventh annual event, February 20 – 23, 2019.
Highlights will include Top Shelf, a tasting event featuring Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon, Cocktail and Culinary Challenge, showcasing classic and contemporary Bourbon cocktails paired with a chef’s Bourbon-themed culinary complement, Bourbon University, breakout classes focused on a variety of bourbon-themed topics; and TASTE, which will provide ample opportunities for the public to sample top brands of Bourbon, food pairings from featured restaurants and Bourbon-inspired products.
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by Doug Dreisbach | May 5, 2018 | ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY CENTER PRESENTS, KENTUCKY OPERA, KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE, LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA, PNC BROADWAY IN LOUISVILLE, Uncategorized
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