Breaking the fourth wall to give you an inside look at the plays and the players. Hosted by: Darnelle Radford
Breaking the fourth wall to give you an inside look at the plays and the players. Hosted by: Darnelle Radford
Hear ye, hear ye! #KnightlifeRenFaire returns to the digital realm! Join in the spring-time merriment from the comfort of your home as entertainers dazzle with music, art, dance, combat, and beyond streaming from The Hum'n'bards Theater Troupe Facebook page. Beginning at 5pm, we will feature artisans to demonstrate their craft. You will have the chance to win their wares in an online raffle, with proceeds going to Black Theatre Alliance of Philadelphia! Then, join us at 7pm for some #Knightlife entertainment: singing, magic, drag, stage combat, Shakespeare, and so much more!
5-7pm - Artisan Hour
7-9pm - Performances
Saturday, 5/1 from 5:00pm-9:00pm
Live Virtual Theatre Event
Pay What You Can
Registration: On sale April 5th. Click "Buy Tickets" to make a reservation. Register early and you will receive a streaming access link on April 22nd. Register after Philly Theatre Week kicks off and you'll receive an access link in your confirmation email! For access questions, please contact humnbards@gmail.com.
ABOUT SPEAKING OF FAMILY…
A web series about a modern American family. Julia and Dick are married, for now. Julia takes care of her Dad, Kent. Greta helps her son, Troy navigate a sometimes treacherous world. They all want the best for each other, but sometimes, that's hard.
Starring: Carol Ann Graham, Val Uff, Trent Rozycki, and Michelle Pauls. Edited by Mariel Ferry.
For More Information: https://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_family/ and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lUDWYUSHOXM
ROB TUCKER & BILLY BUSTAMANTE
These longtime friends and University of the Arts graduates will present a beautifully curated night of musical theater pieces paying homage to Broadway greats.
Rob Tucker (he/him) is an actor, musician and educator. Regional Theatre: …Deaths of Queens (EgoPo); Twelfth Night (Shakespeare in Clark Park); Big Red Sun, Field Hockey Hot, Dogfight (11th Hour); This Is the Week That Is (1812 Productions); Peter and the Starcatcher (Actors Theatre of Louisville); Pacific Overtures, Sweeney Todd, Light Princess (Arden); A New Brain (Theatre Horizon); I Left My Heart…(Milwaukee Rep); Anyone Can Whistle (Prince); Margaret Garner (Opera Philadelphia). London Theatre: Drag Divas (West End),The Winter’s Tale, Britannicus, and Richard III. Film: The Blues Lover. Training: BFA, University of the Arts; MA, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (London).
Billy Bustamante (he/him) is a NYC-based Performer, Director/Choreographer and Photographer. He grew up in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC sandwiched between two gifted and talented sisters. His love for the arts was sparked at an early age when he discovered he could "re-create" the choreography to Paula Abdul's "Cold-Hearted Snake" and "perform" it for his family members. There is a VHS recording of said performance floating around somewhere. Since then, Billy studied musical theatre at Philadelphia's University Of The Arts and performed on Broadway and regional theaters across the country. He is co-founder of BROADWAY BARKADA, a Filipino cultural organization and is on faculty at JEN WALDMAN STUDIO. He also runs a successful photography business, BILLY B PHOTOGRAPHY.
Memberships are just $50 and include access to all three events, and individual tickets are also available for each event separately for $20 per household. Purchase online at 11thhourtheatrecompany.org/shows/virtual-membershipor by phone at 267-987-9865.
Imagine Apocalypse Now performed by one actor in 60 minutes, recreating some of the most famous scenes from cinema history through Chris Davis' unique theatrical lens. Backed by the soundtrack of the movie, Davis explores the heart of darkness through movement, sound, dance, comedy, drama, lunacy, philosophy and more in this high-octane 60 minute tour-de-force, directed by Mary Tuomanen and sound design by Adriano Shaplin.
VENUE
Your House
RSVP on Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-man-apocalypse-now-live-tickets-104545588670
RSVP on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/2603848103055254/
ABOUT A HUNDRED WORDS FOR SNOW
When 15-year-old Rory’s geography teacher father dies suddenly, she decides to pursue his lifelong dream and journey to the North Pole. Following the route he planned and the advice of the great explorers before her, Rory packs a rucksack and her father’s ashes for a journey of love, loss, and endless snow. A solo show from an exciting new voice in British theatre.
FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION:
http://inisnuatheatre.org
A celebrated part of the Philadelphia theatre season for the past 14 years, This Is The Week That Is delivers hilarious political satire and content that changes with the headlines! This season’s production features new and returning cast members Justin Jain, Sean Close, Tanaquil Márquez, Dave Jadico, Pax Ressler and Brett Robinson!
FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION:
http://1812productions.org
#SuiteReality, by TS Hawkins, is a choreopoem experience that touches upon Women's Rights, Black Lives Matter, and #SayHerName; a campaign that highlights womyn who have been killed by the fragility of masculinity and police brutality.
Cast: Betsy Vivar, Katrina Hall, Maria Genao Beltre, Cynda Purnell
FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION:
www.thebridgephl.org
After their father’s death, Lee and Joey road-trip from Dayton to Philadelphia to scatter his ashes in a meaningful place: the Wawa parking lot. Features Dungeons & Dragons, sibling rivalry, rest stops, tunnel wizards, soda cave wisdom, and a disgusting hoagie legacy that must be upheld.
Featured in NYTimes and Time Out, Sam Morrison's a master at finding hilarity in the awkward adventures of being a closeted gay man… who wants to have sex with your dad. 'Endlessly charming' (Time Out NY). ‘Raw, unashamed, and very funny’ (BroadwayKingdom.com). 'Beautiful and heartbreaking' (BearWorld Magazine). Built off decades of journal entries, Hello, Daddy! weaves stories of gaiety and heartbreak across decades to chronicle Sam’s transformation from shy cucumber-shaped virgin boy into a daddy-f*cking manifesto of a person. This 24-year-old American sensation is making waves. Don’t resist, you’re about to be converted to the fandom.
On today’s podcast, at the nerve center of The 213 Collective, Steve Pacek talks about “The Untitled Project #213”, making its Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut. Here is my interview with Steve Pacek.
On today’s podcast, Nina Chhibber Williams talks about the production, Om Shaadi Om, an unfinished journey to matrimony, with a little help from Mom. Part of a collection of artists from New York City. Here’s my interview with Nina Chhibber Williams.