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17 MINUTES

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17 MINUTES

Jun 13, 2022 | News, The Room

Join us for a powerful and relevant reading on Zoom.

Backstage Guide for August Wilson’s FENCES and Additional Resources

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Backstage Guide for August Wilson’s FENCES and Additional Resources

Jun 6, 2022 | Fences, News

Inside look at August Wilson’s FENCES – read interviews, see designs, & learn more about the production.

Director’s Note for August Wilson’s FENCES

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Director’s Note for August Wilson’s FENCES

Jun 6, 2022 | Fences, News

Read Director Monty Cole’s note for his re-imagined vision of August Wilson’s masterpiece.

Artistic Director’s Note for August Wilson’s FENCES

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Artistic Director’s Note for August Wilson’s FENCES

Jun 6, 2022 | Fences, News

Read the welcome note by Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside.

2022 THE RIPPED FESTIVAL

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2022 THE RIPPED FESTIVAL

Jun 1, 2022 | The Ripped Festival

Read 30 short works in 30 days! Visit each Monday for the next week’s offerings.

#ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence – 2022

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#ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence – 2022

Apr 13, 2022 | #Enough: Plays to End Gun Violence, News

Proud sponsor of nationwide reading of 8 short plays by teen writers.

Announcing Our First Home

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Announcing Our First Home

Mar 16, 2022 | News

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of “Our First Home” campaign and purchase of a property!

Backstage Guide for STAND UP IF YOU’RE HERE TONIGHT & Additional Resources

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Backstage Guide for STAND UP IF YOU’RE HERE TONIGHT & Additional Resources

Mar 2, 2022 | News, Stand Up If You're Here Tonight

Inside look at STAND UP IF YOU’RE HERE TONIGHT – read interviews, see designs, & learn more about the production.

Artistic Director’s Note for STAND UP IF YOU’RE HERE TONIGHT

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Artistic Director’s Note for STAND UP IF YOU’RE HERE TONIGHT

Feb 20, 2022 | News, Stand Up If You're Here Tonight

Read the AD note for STAND UP IF YOU’RE HERE TONIGHT.

2022 Blue Ink Award Online Library

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2022 Blue Ink Award Online Library

Feb 16, 2022 | Blue Ink Playwriting Award, News

Read 5 award-winning scripts from the 2022 Blue Ink Awards for playwriting.

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