Press Releases

A Thoreau-ly absurd night on Walden Pond with one philosopher, two brothers, and a wisecracking woodchuck Who: PlayMakers Repertory Company What: PRC2 production of “Bewilderness,” written and directed by Zack Fine When: January 9 to 13, 2019, Opening/Press Night January 9 Where: Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill,… Read more »

Mistaken identity, lonely hearts and a soaring score serve up a holiday treat for the whole family Who: PlayMakers Repertory Company What: She Loves Me. Book by Joe Masteroff, Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Directed by Kristen Sanderson. When: November 14 to December 9, 2018. Opening Night & Press Opening Sunday November… Read more »

Jacqueline E. Lawton – Among These Wild Things As Philadelphia’s premier producer of new work, InterAct Theatre Company has been actively involved in the commissioning and development of new plays since our inception in 1988, and are always seeking provocative and dynamic new plays that can be considered for production. To that end, in August… Read more »

Last chapter in the “Detroit Trilogy” explores the plight of America’s blue collar line workers Who: PlayMakers Repertory Company What: Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton When: October 10 to 28; Opening Night & Press Opening, Friday, October 12, 2018 Where: Paul Green Theatre, Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art, 120 Country… Read more »

2018/19 season opens with the timeless story of a hero of the people who takes on the powers that be Who: PlayMakers Repertory Company What: Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood. Directed by Jessie Austrian. Original music by Jack Herrick. When: September 12 to 30; Opening Night & Press Opening Saturday, September 15,… Read more »

Global poet and musician Kane Smego’s odyssey through race, language, and identity Who: PlayMakers Repertory Company presents a production of StreetSigns Center for Literature and Performance What: PRC2 presentation of Temples of Lung and Air; written and performed by Kane Smego, directed by Joseph Megel When: August 22 to 26, 2018; Opening Night August 22… Read more »

Theatre affirms commitment to access and equity (​Chapel Hill, NC, July 21, 2018​) ​PlayMakers Repertory Company​ today announced that its 2018-19 Mainstage season will be led by an all-female group of directors. This is the first season in the theatre’s 42 year history that all of its chief creative artists are women, affirming PlayMakers’ ongoing… Read more »

Inaugural New Play Reading Series, featuring work from local to international playwrights tackling the issues of our time Who: PlayMakers Repertory Company< strong>What: “Making Tracks” A New Play Reading Series When: April 13–15, 2018 Where: Studios 101 and 104, Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC Tickets: Free,… Read more »

PlayMakers’ first full commission is a North Carolina fable that unearths the cycles of history to create a hymn for the future Who:​ PlayMakers Repertory Company What​: World Premiere Mainstage production of “Leaving Eden,” a North Carolina fable by Mike Wiley, with music & lyrics by Laurelyn Dossett. Directed by Vivienne Benesch. When: ​April 4… Read more »

New season marks 100 years of playmaking at UNC-Chapel Hill with a Pulitzer prize winner, several world and regional premieres and a cosmic musical tribute (Chapel Hill, N.C.—March 2, 2018) – A merry romp through Sherwood Forest, a Pulitzer Prize winner, a high-stakes power play between working class and big business, a world premiere of… Read more »