by Blues | Feb 16, 2022 | Blue Ink Playwriting Award, News
We’re proud to announce the 2022 Blue Ink Award to The Reapers on Woodbrook Avenue by Mardee Bennett. Featured finalists include Gina Femia (Staff Retreat), Rachel Lynett (White People By the Lake), Matthew Paul Olmos (a home what howls (or the house what...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Blues | Feb 16, 2022 | Blue Ink Playwriting Award, News
Congratulations to Mardee Bennett, winner of the 2022 Blue Ink Award for The Reapers on Woodbrook Avenue. As part of the award, Bennett receives a $2,500 cash prize, a staged reading at American Blues Theater, and the opportunity to further develop his script with our...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Blues | Feb 3, 2022 | News, The Room
Margaret is working two jobs to pay down her debt. During the day, she’s wading through office triviality at The Services Corporation, and by night, she’s working the drive-through of The Burg, a 24/7 fast food restaurant. Overtired, ungrounded, and...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Blues | Jan 20, 2022 | News
JOB DESCRIPTION: General Manager Who is American Blues Theater? Winner of American Theatre Wing’s prestigious National Theatre Company Award, American Blues Theater (BLUES) is a premier arts organization with an intimate environment that patrons, artists, and all...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Blues | Dec 9, 2021 | News
It is with great sorrow we share the news that Ensemble member John Mohrlein passed away on December 8 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He passed peacefully surrounded by those who loved him deeply. Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside shares, “John was...