Williams’ Timeless Poetic Realism Is Reconstructed in A Bold, Different ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’

Williams’ Timeless Poetic Realism Is Reconstructed in A Bold, Different ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’

By Lynn Venhaus A bold, ambitious “A Streetcar Named Desire” is the centerpiece in this year’s 10th annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis. A contemporary... Details
Six New Works Part of This Summer’s LaBute New Theater Festival

Six New Works Part of This Summer’s LaBute New Theater Festival

 St. Louis Actors' Studio (STLAS) is pleased to present the 11th Annual LaBute New Theater Festival celebrating new works by emerging professional playwrights July 11-27 at The Gaslight Theater.... Details
Gritty, Gutsy and Glorious: An Unforgettable ‘Hamlet’ for Today

Gritty, Gutsy and Glorious: An Unforgettable ‘Hamlet’ for Today

By Lynn Venhaus An invigorating energy, combined with an intriguing neo-noir atmosphere, mark an unforgettable milestone production of William Shakespeare’s most famous work, “Hamlet” as... Details
Social Justice Shorts June 6-8 Features 19 New Works Festival

Social Justice Shorts June 6-8 Features 19 New Works Festival

Bread & Roses Missouri & A Call to Conscience Interactive Theater for Social Change at Metro Theatre CompanySocial Justice Shorts 2025, a dynamic festival of... Details
Funny People Boost Silly ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ As Amusing Fare

Funny People Boost Silly ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ As Amusing Fare

By Lynn Venhaus A silly but harmless light-hearted comedy, “You’re Cordially Invited” is a low expectation streaming movie that turns out to be a welcome... Details
Tennessee Williams St. Louis Returns to Year-Round Programming with 9th Annual Festival Aug. 8-18

Tennessee Williams St. Louis Returns to Year-Round Programming with 9th Annual Festival Aug. 8-18

"I'm determined to do it--and nothing's more determined than a cat on a tin roof--is there? Time goes by so fast. Nothin’ can outrun it.”... Details
LaBute New Theater Festival Offers Clever One-Acts That Resonate

LaBute New Theater Festival Offers Clever One-Acts That Resonate

By Lynn VenhausA walrus and a manatee walk into a polar bear’s bar that’s a comical rant. There is trouble in paradise between Adam, Eve,... Details
Merry Ensemble Enlivens Shakespeare’s Frisky Frolic ‘As You Like It’

Merry Ensemble Enlivens Shakespeare’s Frisky Frolic ‘As You Like It’

By Lynn Venhaus Need a vacation? Escape to Forest Park’s Shakespeare Glen for an idyllic summer treat, for “As You Like It” is a robust,... Details
‘Social Justice Shorts’ Collaborations Are May 17-19 at Greenfinch Theatre

‘Social Justice Shorts’ Collaborations Are May 17-19 at Greenfinch Theatre

Bread and Roses Missouri and A Call to Conscience Interactive Theater for Social Change (C2C) are collaborating to present Social Justice Shorts.Scheduled for May 17-19,... Details
Ten One-Acts from Ten Years of The LaBute New Theater Festival

Ten One-Acts from Ten Years of The LaBute New Theater Festival

St. Louis Actors' Studio Releases Book "Unlikely Japan and Other Plays"  St. Louis Actors' Studio (STLAS) and esteemed film director, screenwriter and playwright Neil LaBute have published a... Details