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Meet the 2013 New Voices Playwrights!
An evening of new ten-minute plays written by high school students from around the region.
Presented by the Apprentice/Intern Company and Actors Education.
2013-2014 Student Matinee Online Reservations NOW Available!
CLICK HERE to fill our your Online Reservation Form TODAY for the 2013-2014 Student Matinee Season! Click Here for a detailed performance listing! For additional reservation information, contact the Group Sales Department 502-585-1210 GroupSales@actorstheatre.org
Actors Theatre Announces Schedule of Local Auditions for Non-Equity Adult, Teen & Child Actors April 12 & 13, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2013 Contact: Kirsty Gaukel Public Relations Manager 502-584-1265 x3041 kgaukel@actorstheatre.org Lacy Mudd Public Relations Intern 502-585-1265 x3043 Communications3@actorstheatre.org Actors Theatre Announces Schedule of Local Auditions for Non-Equity Adult, Teen & Child Actors April 12 & 13, 2013 Louisville, KY –Actors Theatre of Louisville will hold auditions for non-Equity adults, [...]
Actors Theatre of Louisville announces New Voices Young Playwrights Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2013 Contact: Lacy Mudd Public Relations Intern 502 584 1265 x 3043 Communications3@actorstheatre.org Kirsty Gaukel Public Relations Manager 502 584 1265 x 3041 Kgaukel@actorstheatre.org Actors Theatre of Louisville announces NEW VOICES YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL An evening of new ten-minute plays written by local and regional high school students presented by [...]
Actors Theatre Announces its 50th Anniversary Season Lineup
Actors Theatre of Louisville Announces its 50th Anniversary Season!
Actors Theatre and University of Louisville announce a high flying program of events inspired by Sleep Rock Thy Brain, slated to premiere during the 37th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays
Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are thrilled to join President Dr. James R. Ramsey and Provost Dr. Shirley Willihnganz of the University of Louisville to announce a cultural program of events in conjunction with the world premiere of Sleep Rock Thy Brain by Rinne Groff, Lucas Hnath and Anne Washburn during the 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays, February 27-April 7, 2013.
Meet the Actors Theatre Intern Company: Working on Jeff Augustin’s play Cry Old Kingdom
All of the interns are hard at work on the Humana Festival of New American Plays. This week, Michael Whatley (Directing Assistant) and Kathryn Zukaitis (Assistant Dramaturg) tell us about their work on Jeff Augustin’s play Cry Old Kingdom (dir. Tom Dugdale).
National Corporate Theatre Fund (NCTF) to honor Actors Theatre of Louisville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Vanessa Williams to be Honored at National Corporate Theatre Fund Chairman’s Awards Gala American Express Corporate Honoree; George Takei Emcees; and Five Resident Theatres Marking 50th Anniversary Receive Honors New York, NY (March 1, 2013): On Monday, April 29th, at New York City’s Pierre Hotel, the National Corporate Theatre Fund (NCTF) will honor Vanessa [...]
Actors Theatre of Louisville presents Gnit by Will Eno as part of the 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays
Louisville, KY- Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are pleased to announce the world premiere of Gnit by Will Eno, directed by Artistic Director Les Waters. The play will run in the Pamela Brown Auditorium and will begin previews on March 15, open March 17 and run through April 7. Tickets are [...]
Meet The Actors Theatre Intern Company: Arts Administration and College Days
Each week we’ll go behind the scenes to learn more about the Actors Theatre Interns, twenty-one emerging professionals honing their skills during intensive nine-month residencies. This week Lizzy Thomas (Arts Administration) tells us what it takes to keep everyone happy. PLUS, a sneak peak at the Education Interns’ preparation for College Days.
Actors Theatre of Louisville Announces College Days Weekend Itinerary: Part of the 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays
March 22 – 24, 2013 NEW PLAYS, WORKSHOPS AND NETWORKING EVENTS Louisville, KY – Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are delighted to announce the lineup of events that comprise the annual College Days Weekend as part of the 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays. This year College Days [...]
Actors Theatre of Louisville Presents Cry Old Kingdom by Jeff Augustin as part of the 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays
Louisville, KY- Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are thrilled to announce the world premiere of Jeff Augustin’s Cry Old Kingdom as part of 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays. The play will be directed by Tom Dugdale and runs in the Bingham Theatre. Cry Old Kingdom begins previews March 8, [...]
Actors Theatre of Louisville Presents Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins as part of the 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays
Louisville, KY- Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are delighted to announce the world premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Appropriate, directed by Gary Griffin, appearing as part of the 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays. Appropriate begins previews on March 5, opens March 7 and runs through April 7. Tickets are on [...]
Actors Theatre of Louisville Opens 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays with The Delling Shore by Sam Marks
Louisville, KY- The 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays, made possible by a generous grant from the Humana Foundation, opens with the world premiere of Sam Mark’s The Delling Shore, directed by Actors Theatre’s associate artistic director Meredith McDonough. The Delling Shore is playing in the Bingham Theatre and begins previews on February 27, [...]
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37th Humana Festival Performance Calendar
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Meet Actors Theatre’s Intern Company: Naomi Shafer and Kathryn Zukaitis: Dramaturgy/Literary Management
Each week we’ll go behind the scenes to learn more about the Actors Theatre Interns, twenty-one emerging professionals honing their skills during intensive nine-month residencies. This week we checked in with Naomi Shafer and Kathryn Zukaitis (Dramaturgy/Literary Management) Find out what they do, who they are and why they make theatre.
Meet Actors Theatre’s Intern Company: Production Management and Apprentice Company Administration
This week we checked in with Megan Lamasney (Production Management) and Michael Whatley (Apprentice/Intern Company Administration).Find out what they do, who they are and why they make theatre.
Actors Theatre of Louisville & Chef Edward Lee Announce New Restaurant Name & Concept
Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Managing Director, Jennifer Bielstein and Artistic Director, Les Waters are thrilled to announce that nationally recognized Executive Chef Edward Lee’s much-anticipated new restaurant MilkWood will open to the public officially on February 8.
Meet Actors Theatre’s Intern Company: Lighting & Set Design
John Allerheiligen (Lighting Design) and Aaron O’Neill (Set Design) tell us why “the biggest requirement in this job is passion.”
Meet Actors Theatre’s Intern Company: Development & Marketing
Jessica Angima (Development) and Sean Espinal (Marketing) tell us why they love “being part of the team.”
Actors Theatre’s Apprentice/Intern Company presents ‘The Tens’
Actors Theatre’s Apprentice/Intern Company present an evening of ten-minute plays featuring works selected from Actors National Ten-Minute Play Contest.
Actors Theatre of Louisville Announces Cast and Creative Team for ‘The Whipping Man’
Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are pleased to announce the cast and creative team for ‘The Whipping Man’ by Matthew Lopez and directed by Associate Artistic Director Meredith McDonough, January 8 – February 2.
Actors Theatre of Louisville treats James Graham Brown Cancer Center patients
Actors Theatre of Louisville will treat James Graham Brown Cancer Center patients to showing of ‘A Christmas Carol’ on December 12 as part of a new partnership aimed at offering some respite to patients undergoing chemotherapy and infusion treatment.
Rave Reviews Roll in for Sarah Ruhl’s new play ‘Dear Elizabeth’ directed by Les Waters
While we’ve been busy opening A Christmas Carol, Les Waters has been in New Haven opening the world premiere of Sarah Ruhl’s new play, Dear Elizabeth. Please see below some more information and the rave reviews that the production has received to date.
Meet Actors Theatre’s Intern Company: Education
Each week we’ll go behind the scenes to learn more about the Actors Theatre Interns, twenty-two emerging professionals honing their skills during intensive season-long residencies. This week, LeShawn Darnell Holcomb and Lori Pitts tell us why working in the Education Department is more than a “come here, watch this, get me coffee” type of internship. Find out what they do, who they are, and why they make theatre.
Actors Theatre of Louisville receives NEA grant to support Humana Festival of New American Plays
Actors Theatre Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are thrilled to announced that Actors Theatre of Louisville is the proud recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Art Works grant in support of its 37th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays.
Traffic Advisory for Light Up Louisville
During Light Up Louisville festivities Nov. 21 to Nov. 23, Main Street will be closed from 3rd Street to 5th Street, please review the traffic pattern suggested below and plan accordingly.
Actors Theatre of Louisville Announces Lineup for 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays
Featuring World Premieres by Jeff Augustin, Mallery Avidon, Will Eno, Rinne Groff, Lucas Hnath, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Sam Marks, Sarah Ruhl and Anne Washburn
Traffic Advisory: Sunday November 11
Please be advised that due to Louisville’s Veteran’s Day Parade, the eastbound lane on Main Street will be closed from Fourth Street to Third Street between 1:30 and 4 p.m. this Sunday, November 11.
Single Tickets Now On Sale for ‘The Whipping Man’ and ‘Girlfriend’
Single tickets for ‘The Whipping Man’ and ‘Girlfriend’ went on sale today to the general public. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 502-584-1205.
Les Waters Makes Directing Debut as Artistic Director with O’Neill’s Masterpiece ‘Long Day’s Journey into Night’
Actors Theatre’s Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are pleased to announce that Waters’ will stage his inaugural production as Artistic Director with ‘Long Day’s Journey into Night’ by Eugene O’Neill, October 9-October 28.
Actors Theatre presents Fifth Third Bank’s ‘Dracula’
Louisville’s Favorite Halloween Tradition returns September 14-October 31, 2012. Tickets now on sale!
Last Surviving Member of Actors Theatre’s Senior Players Dies
Actors Theatre is saddened by the news that former Actors Theatre Senior Player, Anne. A “Addie” Everhart passed away this past weekend.
Actors Theatre of Louisville and Nationally Acclaimed Chef Edward Lee Announce New Creative Partnership
Nationally recognized Executive Chef and owner of 610 Magnolia and farm-to-table pioneer Edward Lee has selected the theatre’s downtown location as the site for his much-anticipated new restaurant.
Actors Theatre of Louisville Announce Cast and Creative Team for ‘Romeo and Juliet’
JUST ANNOUNCED: Cast and Creative team announced for 2012-2013 Season opener, ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
Actors Theatre Children’s Casting Call
The Final Search for Ralphie.
Calling all talented boys, aged 11-13. Actors Theatre of Louisville will host auditions on Saturday, July 28, 2012 in the hope of finding a talented youngster to play the beloved pint-size hero Ralphie Parker in the final run of ‘A Christmas Story’.
My Actors Theatre is… a chance to win Season Tickets!
Tell us what Actors Theatre means to you, today and you can be entered to win 2 Season Ticket Packages.
Actors Theatre Make Final Round of Social Madness Contest
Actors Theatre secure a top spot in local Social Madness contest
Actors Theatre of Louisville Presents World Premiere of Will Eno’s Gnit
JUST ANNOUNCED: Actors Theatre adds a world premiere to its 2012-2013 Brown-Forman Series Season lineup.
Artistic Director Les Waters and playwright Will Eno will collaborate on Eno’s newest work set to showcase during the 37th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays.
Award-winning Adam Rapp to direct True West
Actors Theatre Complete Director lineup for 2012-2013 Season Louisville, KY – Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are thrilled to announce that award-winning playwright and director Adam Rapp will direct Sam Shepard’s True West in Actors Theatre’s 2012-13 Season. True West will run in the Bingham Theatre as part of the Brown-Forman [...]
Humana Festival 2011: The Complete Plays Now Available!
Actors Theatre of Louisville is excited to announce the release of Humana Festival 2011: The Complete Plays, now available from our publishing partner, Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com). To order the book, simply click here. Humana Festival 2011: The Complete Plays brings together all ten scripts from the 2011 Humana Festival of New American Plays, Actors Theatre [...]
Meredith McDonough Appointed as Associate Artistic Director of Actors Theatre of Louisville
Former Associate Director of the A/I Company and Humana Festival Artist Returns to Actors Theatre Louisville, KY – Today, Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein announce the appointment of Meredith McDonough as the Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director. McDonough is an award-winning director and has worked with new play [...]
2012 – 2013 Student Matinee Performances Now on Sale!
Educators, don’t miss out on our exciting upcoming season! Submit your student matinee reservation request today!
Actors Theatre Announces 2012-2013 Season
Actors Theatre is thrilled to announce the lineup for our 49th season!
We proudly announce our new Artistic Director: Les Waters
After a six-month nationwide search, we have named our next Artistic Director. It is with great pleasure that we share with you that Les Waters will be joining the leadership team at Actors Theatre.
Actors Theatre Remembers Owsley Brown II
Owsley Brown II passed away on September 26th, 2011. We are incredibly sad over this loss and our hearts and condolences are with his wife Christy, his children, grandchildren and his extended family. Owsley Brown was a big part of the life of this community and of the life of Actors Theatre of Louisville.
Season Tickets
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Humana Festival play “Maple and Vine” to have New York premiere
Actors Theatre of Louisville congratulates playwright Jordan Harrison, whose play “Maple and Vine” premiered in the 35th annual Humana Festival of New American Plays. “Maple and Vine” is now set for its New York City debut.
Student Matinee Reservation Request Forms Available Online
Starting today, teachers and educators can submit Student Matinee reservation requests online!
Actors Theatre of Louisville Announces 2011-2012 Season
From classic storytelling to thought provoking writing, From an off-Broadway premiere to a Tony Award-nominated drama, Marc Masterson’s Final Season Line up Promises a Diverse Array of Exciting Productions
Actors Theatre of Louisville announces O Guru Guru Guru, or why I don’t want to go to yoga class with you by Mallery Avidon as part of the 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2013 Contact: Kirsty Gaukel Public Relations Manager 502 584 1265 x 3041 Kgaukel@actorstheatre.org Lacy Mudd Public Relations Intern 502 584 1265 x 3043 Communications3@actorstheatre.org Actors Theatre of Louisville announces O Guru Guru Guru, or why I don’t want to go to yoga class with you by Mallery Avidon as part [...]
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