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“Moving Day” by Joseph Haj

Joseph Haj by director Joseph Haj Today is the day we move from the rehearsal room to the theatre to begin tech for Henry IV […]

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“A lotta touch of Harry in the night”

by “a secret source within the rehearsal hall” What’s it like being an actor in The Henrys? A little like being on the march to Agincourt. […]

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Altering Armor for The Making of a King

by Rachel Pollock, Crafts Artisan On deck at work, we are currently well into production on a pair of repertory shows, Shakespeare’s Henry IV and […]

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“Virginia Woolf” Photos Are Here!

Once again we’ve brought in photographer Jon Gardiner to get some production photos at the final dress rehearsal of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? – […]

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The Costumes of “Virginia Woolf”

When working on a period show, the costume shop often has to rely on finding vintage pieces or making similar garments themselves. But luckily for […]

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The Set Design of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

For Alexander Dodge, set designer for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, the design process began with understanding the play’s psychological and emotional tone. “The atmosphere […]

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“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and the Pulitzer Prize

Entertaining? Definitely. Shocking? At times. Wholesome? …maybe not. There’s a lot that can be said about Edward Albee’s 1962 Broadway debut Who’s Afraid of Virginia […]

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Get on the Bus! – Don’t forget your luggage.

1961: The Freedom Riders have gathered from across America.  They are about to travel to the segregated and violent southern states to fight racial prejudice. […]

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The Best of Both Worlds: Undergrads in “The Parchman Hour”

Many of the artists at PlayMakers have ties to UNC-Chapel Hill, but it’s not often that a production features undergrad actors in the cast. However, open […]