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PlayMakers Repertory Company provides a ‘theater utopia,’ say ‘Noises Off’ cast members

By Kendra Benner | April 15

For an actress trying to make it big in theater, New York City is the place where dreams come true.

PlayMakers piece on Proposition 8 precedes NC Amendment One vote

By Grace Tatter | April 8

It’s a coincidence that a local theater company is producing a dramatic reading about Proposition 8 less than a month before the state will vote on ...

High energy, expert execution make PlayMakers’ ‘Noises Off’ shine

By Steven Norton | April 8

The energy and cohesion the cast brings creates a hilarious and acrobatic tour de force that’s nothing short of impressive.

PlayMakers' 'Noises Off' displays chaos on and off the stage

By Kendra Benner | April 3

Michael Michetti is no stranger to the issues that can develop among actors offstage.

Kenneth P. Strong Gallery opens after 6 years of planning

By Ari Hires | March 22

A new gallery in the Center for Dramatic Art was a long time coming. After six years of planning, UNC’s dramatic arts students will celebrate the completion ...

PlayMakers Repertory Company releases its 2012-13 season

By Katelyn Trela | March 14

In September, an intriguing line-up of modern American stories and commissioned premieres will begin for PlayMakers Repertory Company.

PlayMakers tries out live captioning to make plays more accessible

By Grace Tatter | February 27

Live caption services were offered for one performance of both “Henry IV” and “Henry V” in February. They will also be used for “Noises Off” ...

PlayMakers artists to stage new version of ‘Henry V’ at Oregon Shakespeare Festival

By Carson Blackwelder | February 26

Joseph Haj, producing artistic director for PlayMakers Repertory Company, and Jan Chambers, a PlayMakers’ scenic designer, will work with the Oregon ...

PlayMakers summer program gives teens a chance to shine

By Kendra Benner | February 21

At PlayMakers Repertory Company this summer, high school students will dominate the stage.

Q&A with Chris Hedges

By Grace Tatter | February 12

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges has reported on war from more than 50 countries. But at a PlayMakers Repertory Company community forum ...

The Red Clay Ramblers perform in the Beasley-Curtis Auditorium at Memorial Hall on Wednesday night. The band changed from the opening act to the main event when it was announced that Earl Scruggs was too ill to play.

Red Clay Ramblers to be honored at PlayMakers Ball

By Caroline Pate | February 9

This year’s PlayMakers Ball will mix a little country in with its usual glitz and glamour. The ball’s theme, “Diamonds and Denim Hoedown,” is ...

Shakespeare’s words made authentic by dramaturg in ‘Making of a King’

By Deborah Strange | February 6

After years of experimenting in every aspect in theatre, Adam Versenyi decided to focus on informing rather than performing.

A drinking game worthy of a king

By Katherine Proctor | February 2

PlayMakers’ “The Making of a King” consists of three of Shakespeare’s history plays and has a total running time of six hours. Here follows ...

‘The Making of a King’ an epic journey for PlayMakers

By Grace Tatter | January 25

The 24 cast members of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s production of “Henry IV” and “Henry V” will more or less live in Paul Green Theatre until ...

PlayMakers produces ‘Henry IV’ and ‘Henry V’ in epic event

By Katelyn Trela | January 23

Once abundant, resident theater companies have become a rarity.

PlayMakers' 'The Making of a King' series will open next week

By Kendra Benner | January 18

PlayMakers Repertory Company has found the contemporary edge within Shakespeare’s histories “Henry IV” and “Henry V.”

Carolina Performing Arts takes a break in January to ready for spring season

By Deborah Strange | January 16

This month is relatively empty for Carolina Performing Arts. Rather than its usual four or five performances per month, Carolina Performing Arts presented ...

Q&A with Nilaja Sun

By Grace Tatter | January 10

Since 2007, Nilaja Sun has traveled around the country performing her one-woman show “No Child…,” the title of which refers to the No Child ...

PlayMakers has a smash success with 'Virginia Woolf'

By Nick Andersen | December 4

The promotional posters for PlayMakers Repertory Company’s latest production, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” bill the drama as a “dysfunctional ...

Veteran professors play dueling spouses in ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’

By Katelyn Trela | November 29

Beginning tonight, Ray Dooley and Julie Fishell will take the Paul Green Theatre stage as George and Martha, the dysfunctional husband-and-wife pair leading ...