http://www.fstalaska.org Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:30:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman Announces 2010-2011 Shakespeare for A New Generation Grants April 30, 2010 Washington, DC – The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) today announced that 40 nonprofit, professional theater companies will receive grants of $25,000 each to participate in Shakespeare for a New Generation from ... http://www.fstalaska.org/2010/07/fst-chosen-for-national-endowment-for-the-arts-grant/ Transcribed from Fairbanks News-Miner by Suzanna Caldwell “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” isn’t your typical bit of Shakespeare. First, it’s set in South America. Second, it’s a rock musical. Using the score and script from the Tony award-winning musical, director Brandon Michael said it’s the “goofiest piece of musical theater I’d ever encountered.” The musical, presented ... http://www.fstalaska.org/2010/07/shakespeare-rocks/ Transcribed from Fairbanks News-Miner New-look 'Antigone' unafraid to take big risks by Scott McCrea / scmcrea@gmail.com FAIRBANKS - The word "bold" comes to mind when looking for the best way to summarize Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre's production of Antigone, or I really wish you hadn't done that. How bold? Well, take the classic Sophocles play, turn ... http://www.fstalaska.org/2010/04/bold-baby-bold/ Reprinted from Fairbanks News-Miner 'Antigone' finds new life in Fairbanks Shakepeare Theatre's post-apocalyptic future by Glenn Burnsilver / gburnsilver@newsminer.com FAIRBANKS - When one of the world’s oldest plays finds a new time zone in a post-apocalyptic future, one where the history of the Kennedy family is the basis for a new society, well, expect ... http://www.fstalaska.org/2010/04/antigone-featured-in-news-miner/ Opening this weekend! Special Events: Pay-What-You-Can Preview - Thursday April 8 Bring two cans of food and at least $6. Anything more than that is up to you. Seating is general admission. Opening Night - Friday April 9 Opening night party sponsored by Bobby’s Downtown. Happy Hour and a Half - Thursday April 15 Complimentary wine and ... http://www.fstalaska.org/2010/04/antigone-opens-april-8/ No Shame Theatre returns March 12! Back by popular demand, watch out for the return of No Shame Theatre, created and performed by you! There are only 3 rules of No Shame theatre: Performers get five minutes. Work must be original. Nothing can be broken. We need writers with scripts, actors/dancers/clowns/musicians/poets who want to perform, directors ... http://www.fstalaska.org/2010/03/no-shame-theatre-and-30-plays-in-60-minutes/