BWW Reviews: THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN Takes Us On a Soulful Ride at the Strand
by Giordana Segneri
- Feb 10, 2013
While the musical production-a collaborative effort between the Strand Theater Co. and StillPointe Theatre Initiative-tackles such weighty issues as racism, sexism, feminism and even terrorism, it is by no means a somber performance; to the contrary, it is jubilant, joyous, soulful and energizing, and the enormous (at least for this space), 12-actor cast shakes, shimmies and grooves along to the music of a five-piece live band through Childs' delightful lyrics and hilarious script, reminding us (and perhaps reminding herself) not to take things too seriously.
Strand Theater and StillPointe Present THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN, Now thru 2/23
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 8, 2013
Strand Theater Company joins forces with StillPointe Theater Initiative to co-produce The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin - an Obie Award-Winning, autobiographical, 'smartly sweet' musical about a woman named Bubbly learning to embrace her color, as she pursues a dream of becoming the greatest dancing star in the world. Directed by Ryan Haase. The production will begin with Previews tonight, February 8-14, will officially open on February 15, and run through February 23.
Strand Theater Company and StillPointe Theater Initiative Will Present 'The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin,' Beginning 2/8
by Kelsey Denette
- Feb 6, 2013
Strand Theater Company joins forces with StillPointe Theatre Initiative to co-produce The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin - an Obie Award-Winning, autobiographical, "smartly sweet" musical about a woman named Bubbly learning to embrace her color, as she pursues a dream of becoming the greatest dancing star in the world. Directed by Ryan Haase. The production will begin with Previews on February 8-14, will officially open on February 15, and run through February 23. Tickets to Previews are $15, Opening Night - $25, general admission $20, Seniors $15, Students $10.
Pumpkin Theatre Presents World Premiere of QUEST OF THE ZIZ BIRD, Now thru 2/3
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 26, 2013
Pumpkin Theatre continues our 45th Anniversary Season, "A Celebration of Imagination" with Quest of the ZIZ Bird. A NEW PLAY with book and lyrics by Pumpkin Theatre Producing Artistic Director, Jimi Kinstle and music by Ryan Michael Haase (Artistic Director, Stillpointe Theatre Initiative) based on the children's book The Hardest Word, by Jacqueline Jules. Quest of the Ziz Bird has been adapted to the stage by Pumpkin Theatre in collaboration with the Louise D & Morton J Macks Center for Jewish Education (CJE) (www.cjebaltimore.org) and the PJ Library as part of an outreach project for both organizations.
Strand Theater and StillPointe to Present THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN, 2/8-23
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 22, 2013
Strand Theater Company joins forces with StillPointe Theater Initiative to co-produce The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin - an Obie Award-Winning, autobiographical, 'smartly sweet' musical about a woman named Bubbly learning to embrace her color, as she pursues a dream of becoming the greatest dancing star in the world. Directed by Ryan Haase. The production will begin with Previews on February 8-14, will officially open on February 15, and run through February 23.
Pumpkin Theatre Presents World Premiere of QUEST OF THE ZIZ BIRD, 1/26-2/3
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 16, 2013
Pumpkin Theatre continues our 45th Anniversary Season, "A Celebration of Imagination" with Quest of the ZIZ Bird. A NEW PLAY with book and lyrics by Pumpkin Theatre Producing Artistic Director, Jimi Kinstle and music by Ryan Michael Haase (Artistic Director, Stillpointe Theatre Initiative) based on the children's book The Hardest Word, by Jacqueline Jules. Quest of the Ziz Bird has been adapted to the stage by Pumpkin Theatre in collaboration with the Louise D & Morton J Macks Center for Jewish Education (CJE) (www.cjebaltimore.org) and the PJ Library as part of an outreach project for both organizations.
Pumpkin Theatre Presents World Premiere of QUEST OF THE ZIZ BIRD, Opening 1/26
by Kelsey Denette
- Dec 19, 2012
Pumpkin Theatre continues our 45th Anniversary Season, "A Celebration of Imagination" with Quest of the ZIZ Bird. A NEW PLAY with book and lyrics by Pumpkin Theatre Producing Artistic Director, Jimi Kinstle and music by Ryan Michael Haase (Artistic Director, Stillpointe Theatre Initiative) based on the children's book The Hardest Word, by Jacqueline Jules. Quest of the Ziz Bird has been adapted to the stage by Pumpkin Theatre in collaboration with the Louise D & Morton J Macks Center for Jewish Education (CJE) (www.cjebaltimore.org) and the PJ Library as part of an outreach project for both organizations.
Pumpkin Theatre Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Now thru 12/16
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 8, 2012
Pumpkin Theatre continues the 45th Anniversary Season "A Celebration of Imagination" with Beauty and the Beast. This show is a tribute to Pumpkin Theatre's 45th Season and its founder Sister Kathleen Marie Engers. This interactive play, written by Moses Goldberg, is done in the style that first made Pumpkin Theatre so popular.
Pumpkin Theatre Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, 12/8-16
by Kelsey Denette
- Nov 13, 2012
Pumpkin Theatre continues the 45th Anniversary Season "A Celebration of Imagination" with Beauty and the Beast. This show is a tribute to Pumpkin Theatre's 45th Season and its founder Sister Kathleen Marie Engers. This interactive play, written by Moses Goldberg, is done in the style that first made Pumpkin Theatre so popular.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Strand Theater's MOTHER MAY I
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 20, 2012
Strand Theater Company presents its inaugural show of its 2012 -13 season, Mother, May I by Dylan Brody, previewing on September 20th, with an opening night set for September 21 and running through October 12. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the production photos below.
WELL Done
by Brent Englar
- Jun 7, 2012
Rain Pryor, the new artistic director at Baltimore's Strand Theater, directs a moving production of Lisa Kron's WELL.
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