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You don't go into a show called The Annotated History of the American Muskrat without some very specific preconceptions. While you may have no idea what the piece is actually going to be about, you know it's probably safe to say that it isn't about to be your standard Tennessee Williams drama. The Circuit Theatre Company's production of this brand new show, written for them by Boston playwright John Kuntz, certainly fulfilled the preconceived notions that filled my head.

Kathleen Tolan ('Memory House') has granted the side project the world premiere rights to her exploration of memory, history and music, What to Listen For, opening June 3, 2014. The company will also present the Midwest premiere of Washington State-based playwright/performer Kristen Kosmas' Hello Failure, commencing June 15, as it continues its 2013-14 season of repertory plays. Overall, the June Rep, featuring two of America's most fascinating female playwrights, will explore themes of loss and the search for lasting connections.

Kathleen Tolan ("Memory House") has granted the side project the world premiere rights to her exploration of memory, history and music, What to Listen For, opening June 3, 2014. The company will also present the Midwest premiere of Washington State-based playwright/performer Kristen Kosmas' Hello Failure, commencing June 15, as it continues its 2013-14 season of repertory plays. Overall, the June Rep, featuring two of America's most fascinating female playwrights, will explore themes of loss and the search for lasting connections.

The Museum of Modern Art announces its May and June events and exhibitions.

Fort Point Theatre Channel pairs Samuel Beckett's KRAPP'S LAST TAPE with THE ARCHIVES by local playwright Skylar Fox for an engaging double bill. Steven Barkhimer in the former and Sally Nutt, Allison Smith, and Karin Trachtenberg in the latter all give quality performances in two one-acts that reflect on memory, regret, and preservation.

Reel To Reel: double bill with Krapp's Last Tape and The Archives; presented by Fort Point Theatre Channel. Performances run today, March 27-April 12: Thurs.-Sat. at 8 pm, with special 4 pm matinees on Sun. Mar. 30, Sun. April 6, and Sat. April 12.

Reel To Reel: double bill with Krapp's Last Tape and The Archives; presented by Fort Point Theatre Channel. Performances run March 27-April 12: Thurs.-Sat. at 8 pm, with special 4 pm matinees on Sun. Mar. 30, Sun. April 6, and Sat. April 12. Tickets: $20, $15 for students & seniors. Held at The Factory Theatre, 791 Tremont St., Boston 02118. For general information, www.fortpointtc.org, 617.750.8900; for advance tickets, call 800.838.3006 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/582020.

'WITH LOVE' is a new one-act play that finds Jack unintentionally stuck in a waiting room with Fish as he is forced to confront his own issues of homosexuality, religion, bullying, and suicide, while Angelica and Claire struggle in their own pursuit for teenage love and acceptance.

Juxtapositions create a multifaceted whole in Dance Innovations: counter/point, the latest production of York University's Department of Dance. York's rising young dance artists are featured in this choreographic showcase, with two distinctive programs of newl works running today, Nov. 28 to the 30th in the McLean Performance Studio, 244 Accolade East Building on York's Keele campus.

Juxtapositions create a multifaceted whole in Dance Innovations: counter/point, the latest production of York University's Department of Dance. York's rising young dance artists are featured in this choreographic showcase, with two distinctive programs of newl works running Nov. 28 to 30 in the McLean Performance Studio, 244 Accolade East Building on York's Keele campus.

Early this summer, P. Allen Smith (http://www.PAllenSmith.com) visited Charlotte to speak to a select gathering at allison sprock fine art (http://www.allisonsprockfineart.com). He discussed design projects, gardening observations, and a love of beautiful art and architecture. Further, Smith, a nationally renowned food, garden, and landscape expert, author, artist, and host of multiple PBS and syndicated television and radio shows, presented his 2013 watercolor collection, which will be on display at allison sprock fine art though December 2013.

Following its critically acclaimed Broadway run, AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to present the Chicago premiere of the Tony Award-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL by Geoffrey Nauffts, directed by Derek Bertelsen, playing April 25 - May 25, 2013 at The BoHo Theatre @ Heartland Studio, 7016 N. Glenwood Ave. in Chicago. NEXT FALL features Mark Jacob Chaitin, Ryan Hamlin, Curtis Jackson, Lona Livingston, Jim Morley and Aja Wiltshire. Tickets are currently available at www.astonrep.com or by calling (773) 828-9129. The press opening is Friday, April 26 at 8 pm.

A tiger has broken loose from the local zoo, but Sherry has bigger problems. She's a recent college graduate with a master's degree in art therapy. But like so many 20-somethings who find themselves back at home, here she sits, unemployed, overwhelmed and dealing with her depressed family. Happily, things begin to brighten up when she gets hired as a high school art teacher. Now if only the principal would leave his rifle at home, her sister would get off the couch, her mother would come downstairs, her first patient would just do one of his art therapy assignments, and someone would catch the damned tiger, everything would be perfect.

Following its critically acclaimed Broadway run, AstonRep Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of the Tony Award-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL by Geoffrey Nauffts, directed by Derek Bertelsen, playing April 25 - May 25, 2013 at The BoHo Theatre @ Heartland Studio, 7016 N. Glenwood Ave. in Chicago. NEXT FALL features Mark Jacob Chaitin, Ryan Hamlin, Curtis Jackson, Lona Livingston, Jim Morley and Aja Wiltshire. Tickets are currently available at www.astonrep.com or by calling (773) 828-9129. The press opening is Friday, April 26 at 8 pm.

Following its critically acclaimed Broadway run, AstonRep Theatre Company is pleased to present the Chicago premiere of the Tony Award-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL by Geoffrey Nauffts, directed by Derek Bertelsen, playing April 25 - May 25, 2013 at The BoHo Theatre @ Heartland Studio, 7016 N. Glenwood Ave. in Chicago. NEXT FALL features Mark Jacob Chaitin, Ryan Hamlin, Curtis Jackson, Lona Livingston, Jim Morley and Aja Wiltshire. Tickets are currently available at www.astonrep.com or by calling (773) 828-9129. The press opening is Friday, April 26 at 8 pm.

SculptureCenter, in collaboration with the Vera List Center for Art and Politics at The New School, is thrilled to continue the artist-led lecture series Subjective Histories of Sculpture. This program, initiated in 2006, furthers SculptureCenter's exploration of how contemporary artists think about sculpture, its history, legacies, and potential for innovation.

ANNIE, the new production of the Tony Award®-winning musical, opens November 8, 2012 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Looking to expand your knowledge on the history of ANNIE before the revival's big opening night? Check out some vintage photos of the original Broadway production and more below!

Vitalist Theatre presents the Midwest premiere of Mark Ravenhill's pool (no water) at Downstairs Studio at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave, August 22 - September 30.