“Leaving Eden” may be Laurelyn Dossett’s first time working with PlayMakers, but she’s no stranger to composing for theatre about North Carolina life.
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Meet Laurelyn Dossett
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Welcome Home, Mike Wiley
UNC’s newest Distinguished Alumnus returns to PlayMakers for the final piece of a season bookended with productions about life and social disparity in North Carolina.
What’s the first thing you’ll notice when you step into the Paul Green Theatre “Leaving Eden”? Stuff—tons and tons of miscellaneous objects lining the perimeter of the stage.
In Part II, we continue our look at the production process for “Leaving Eden,” cornering scenic charge Jessica Secrest to learn the secrets of painting one thing to look like another.
Get an insider’s look at the scenic production process for “Leaving Eden.” In Part I, we catch up with scenic designer Jan Chambers and the beginning of the construction process.
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Step Into Those Shoes
Playwright and documentarian Mike Wiley is ever-mindful of history’s echoes. And never more so than in his upcoming new play “Leaving Eden,” with music by Laurelyn Dossett.
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Two is Better Than One!
This year we even got some guest artists in on the excitement of the rotating repertory. But have you ever thought about what it’s like being part of the rep?
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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.