Magic Theatre Announces All-Female Season for 2015–16
The slate includes new plays by Mfoniso Udofia, Tanya Barfield and Penelope Skinner, as well as a revival of Jessica Hagedorn’s ‘Dogeaters.’
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The slate includes new plays by Mfoniso Udofia, Tanya Barfield and Penelope Skinner, as well as a revival of Jessica Hagedorn’s ‘Dogeaters.’
Phillipa Soo, Josh Grisetti, Julie Halston and Brad Oscar will receive this year’s Actors’ Equity citations.
The slate also includes new work by Lucas Hnath and Sibyl Kempson, with Elevator Repair Service.
Among a busy season of performances, the venue’s theatrical fare will include 9 plays for a variety of ages.
Twelve newcomers will be awarded for their debut performances on Broadway and Off-Broadway.
Sixteen finalists from high schools all over the country gathered in New York to deliver, and connect with, the late playwright’s words.
The theatre’s 41st seasons will include five area premieres and a world premiere from Keith Reddin.
Guirgis’s Pulitzer winner took the play prize, while Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Hamilton’ was named best musical.
Program includes a retreat in upstate New York and an award to a female playwright from the Great Plains Theatre Conference.
Some of America’s newest plays are slated to be performed in West Virginia’s oldest town.