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Shining the Spotlight Backstage

Here at PlayMakers we have a permanent professional team of actors, designers, artisans, and technicians working on every show. So, we wanted to give YOU the chance to meet our team.

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Saheem Ali: When the Play Chooses You

After working at numerous theatres across the country, Saheem Ali is bringing his artistic talent to PlayMakers for Molière’s “Tartuffe,” in a dynamic new adaptation by David Ball.

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Interview with Director Preston Lane

Recently, we had the opportunity to speak with “The Christians” director Preston Lane about his early beginnings, directing process, and what excites him about directing this play now.

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The Pulpit and the Stage

In this play, we meet a group of people in conflict. The caretaker of their souls asks a powerful question that cracks open their foundation and shifts their understanding of the world.

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5 Reasons We Love a Rep

Producing two plays on the same stage at the same time certainly involves a whole lot of craziness. Still, we’ve got 5 reasons we love a rep.

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Repping the Rep at PlayMakers

The rotating repertory—two shows running in rotation over a the same six-week period—is a PlayMakers tradition seasons in the making.

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What Does “Repertory” Mean, Anyway?

It’s happened to all of us. Upon hearing where we work, new acquaintances often ask, “PlayMakers Repertory Company, huh? What does that mean?” Well, really, it’s all in the name.

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Dealing With Illness: The Inspiration Behind “Dot”

Colman Domingo’s “Dot” uses humor to examine the complexity of family conflict when a matriarch is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

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“Dot” and that Universal Family Feeling

When you walk into director Nicole A. Watson’s rehearsal room, you cannot feel uncomfortable. It’s full of warmth, vitality, and just a little bit of mischief.