Posts Tagged ‘Artists’

An Old Tale Set to a New Beat

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 by admin

This fun and informative piece comes from Arthur T. Wilson of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, where P.Nokio: a Hip-Hop Musical will be touring after it closes at Imagination Stage on March 11. This piece gives an in-depth look at Psalmayne 24 (writer/director/actor), his work, and why the classic tale of Pinnochio lends itself to a Hip-Hop inspired remix.

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Kids Say the Darndest Things: Performing for an Early Childhood Audience

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 by admin

I am extremely fortunate to have –and grateful for—the experience to help create, and perform in, some of our My first Imagination Stage productions (specifically for ages 1-5). When I was asked to write a blog about my experience as Amelia Mouse in Mouse on the Move, the first thing that came to mind was the wonderful, and often funny things, I hear from our youngest patrons on a day-to-day basis. I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite early childhood theatre stories.

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Go Behind-the-Scenes with the Dr. Dolittle Cast!

Monday, November 21st, 2011 by admin

A special video interview with all seven cast members of our upcoming show, Dr. Dolittle, running November 22-January 8.

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Kids Euro Festival 2011

Monday, October 17th, 2011 by admin

One of the perks for families in Washington each fall is Kids Euro Festival running from October 14-November 10. All 27 countries of the European Union send representative theatre, magic, music, puppet, dance, and film pieces to our capital city as a way of introducing local children to stories and artists from across the Atlantic.

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Actors Sandy Murphy and MJ Casey Discuss Friendship

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 by admin

George and Martha are two hippos who are best friends! But did you know that the actors who play George and Martha are good friends off-stage? Sandy Murphy and MJ Casey took a few minutes to talk our staff member, Tyler Stoltenberg, about their own best friends.

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From Charles Way, playwright of PIRATES! A BOY AT SEA

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 by admin

The following is a post sent by Charles Way, playwright of PIRATES! A BOY AT SEA. All of us at Imagination Stage are grateful to Charles for his wonderful script and collaborative spirit.

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PETER playing to packed houses

Thursday, February 25th, 2010 by admin

Making up for lost time, PETER & THE WOLF is playing to packed houses at field trip and weekend general public shows! Here are quotes from the four reviews that have come in so far:

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Imagination Stage Receives 4 Helen Hayes Award Nominations!

Friday, January 29th, 2010 by admin

On Monday, January 25, the nominees for the 26th Annual Helen Hayes Awards were announced.

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An Actress Meets the Extraordinary Woman She Portrayed

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 by admin

On October 21, percussionist Evelyn Glennie played in concert at Strathmore. The photo to the right was sent to us by actress Erica Seigel, who portrayed Evelyn as a young woman in Imagination Stage’s American premiere of Charles Way’s PLAYING FROM THE HEART.

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Jim and Carol Trawick Donate $2.5 Million to Imagination Stage!

Thursday, October 29th, 2009 by admin

Imagination Stage’s Board, staff and friends are celebrating the gift of $2,500,000 from Jim and Carol Trawick. This extraordinary donation, to be given over 10 years, will complete Phase One of Imagination Stage’s “Campaign to Secure the Future.”

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