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2009 Watch Awards

By Laura & Mike Clark • Mar 14th, 2010 • Category: News

The celebration of the 2009 WATCH (Washington Area Theater Community Honors) Awards was held at a public ceremony at The Birchmere on Sunday, March 14, 2010. The awards this year marked the first time that awards were differentiated for musicals and plays.
The ceremony was hosted by actor Fred Nelson. The ceremony, which ran 3 hours [...]



Performance and Audition Schedule Changes for Feb 5-7

By Laura & Mike Clark • Feb 5th, 2010 • Category: News

ShowBizRadio is posting information about shows and auditions that have been canceled this weekend at our Twitter feed. If you’re planning on attending a show or audition this weekend, definitely call ahead to confirm the performance will be taking place.



Show Cancellations for Saturday Jan 30

By Laura & Mike Clark • Jan 30th, 2010 • Category: News

ShowBizRadio is posting information about shows that have been canceled this evening at our Twitter feed. If you’re planning on attending a show this weekend, definitely call ahead to confirm the performance will be taking place.



Helen Hayes Awards Nominations for 2009

By Laura & Mike Clark • Jan 26th, 2010 • Category: News

The nominees for the 26th Annual Helen Hayes Awards were announced on Monday, January 25, 2010 at the National Theatre Helen Hayes Gallery. During 2009, 182 productions were produced that met the Helen Hayes Awards’ eligibility requirements. The 26th Annual Helen Hayes Awards will be presented on Monday evening April 5, 2010, a gala [...]



2010 Maryland One-Act Festival results

By Laura & Mike Clark • Jan 18th, 2010 • Category: News

The Maryland One Act Festival was held this weekend.

Stage Managers Award for Prep: Scene Change (Colonial Players)
Ensemble Crew: Rose Tattoo (Thurmont Thespians)
“Welcome Back” Award for Being in the Festival after all these years: Lunch Break (British Players) (DC’s first entry in a long time)
“There are no Small Roles” Award” Howard Berkowitz (Maitre [...]



2009 WATCH Nominations

By Laura & Mike Clark • Jan 17th, 2010 • Category: News

The nominations for the 2009 WATCH (Washington Area Theater Community Honors) Awards were read at a public ceremony at The Birchmere on Sunday January 17, 2010.



Keegan’s Rent Extended to January 30

By Laura & Mike Clark • Jan 9th, 2010 • Category: News

Keegan Theatre has extended their run of Rent by eight performances, now closing on Saturday, January 30th. Mark A. Rhea, Keegan’s producing artistic director, said:
“We are overwhelmed by the reception that RENT has received from audiences and critics. We always felt that we had something special on our hands – from the moment the cast [...]



Two Companies Join WATCH

By Laura & Mike Clark • Jan 8th, 2010 • Category: News

Two Maryland theater companies have joined WATCH (Washington Area Theatre Community Honors). Damascus Theatre Company (DTC) and Prince George’s Little Theatre (PGLT) were admitted to WATCH in December. Damascus Theatre Company’s next show is the musical I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change performed at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn in February. Prince George’s Little Theatre’s [...]



A Christmas Carol Coming to a Phone Near You

By Laura & Mike Clark • Dec 10th, 2009 • Category: News

American Century Theater will be performing the Christmas classic A Christmas Carol on Sunday evening, December 13th, at 8:00pm, via a free teleconferenc



Port City Playhouse Releases 2010-2011 Season

By Laura & Mike Clark • Dec 6th, 2009 • Category: News

Port City Playhouse has released their planned 2010-2011 season:

Farragut North, September – October 2010
Rashomon, Winter 2011
No Niggers, No Jews, No Dogs, Spring 2011
Mindgame, Spring 2011

Schedule is subject to change due to performance rights conflicts or other issues.
Those interested in directing for Port City are encouraged to submit an application on the PCP web site.