A new play by Beth Henley and residencies for playwrights J.T. Rogers and Sarah DeLappe are all on the docket at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s 2018 National Playwrights Conference.
The longrunning, annual developmental program, which has helped launch the careers of notable playwrights including August Wilson, Wendy Wasserstein and John Guare, has selected a total of eight new scripts to be showcased this summer in public readings that cap off a week of development for each play. “Lightning,” the latest by “Crimes of the Heart” playwright Henley, is on a list that also includes Jeremy O. Harris’ “Slave Play,” already set for a fall run at Off Broadway’s New York Theatre Workshop, and Cori Thomas’ “Lockdown,” scheduled to bow at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in spring 2019.
The conference’s two writers-in-residence, meanwhile, are tapped to spend time at the O’Neill campus in Waterford, Conn., developing their own new works.
The longrunning, annual developmental program, which has helped launch the careers of notable playwrights including August Wilson, Wendy Wasserstein and John Guare, has selected a total of eight new scripts to be showcased this summer in public readings that cap off a week of development for each play. “Lightning,” the latest by “Crimes of the Heart” playwright Henley, is on a list that also includes Jeremy O. Harris’ “Slave Play,” already set for a fall run at Off Broadway’s New York Theatre Workshop, and Cori Thomas’ “Lockdown,” scheduled to bow at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in spring 2019.
The conference’s two writers-in-residence, meanwhile, are tapped to spend time at the O’Neill campus in Waterford, Conn., developing their own new works.
- 4/17/2018
- by Gordon Cox
- Variety Film + TV
Stephen Baldwin has joined the cast of a limited engagement 9/11-themed play featuring Samuel L. Jackson and Oscar winner Melissa Leo.
The trio will join Jeremy Piven, Tony Shalhoub, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Vincent Piazza, Billy Crudup, Kathleen Turner and Annabella Sciorra, among other big names, for the two-night performance of Sarah Tuft's 110 Stories at New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (08-09Sep11).
Proceeds from the production will benefit volunteer service New York Says Thank You Foundation.
The play is based on first-person accounts of the 9/11 atrocities in 2001 and Baldwin is honoured to be a part of the show, stating, "My motivation for joining the 110 Stories cast was due in part that it was inspired by getting back to that place of unity and remembering what makes our country great regardless of personal or political point of view."...
The trio will join Jeremy Piven, Tony Shalhoub, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Vincent Piazza, Billy Crudup, Kathleen Turner and Annabella Sciorra, among other big names, for the two-night performance of Sarah Tuft's 110 Stories at New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (08-09Sep11).
Proceeds from the production will benefit volunteer service New York Says Thank You Foundation.
The play is based on first-person accounts of the 9/11 atrocities in 2001 and Baldwin is honoured to be a part of the show, stating, "My motivation for joining the 110 Stories cast was due in part that it was inspired by getting back to that place of unity and remembering what makes our country great regardless of personal or political point of view."...
- 9/8/2011
- WENN
In the days leading up to the 10th anniversary of 9/11, many are already using this as a time to reflect on the tragic events of that terrible September morning. In addition to a bevy of TV specials that are airing throughout the week, a celebrity benefit reading of Sarah Tuft’s heartbreaking play 110 Stories will take place over two evenings on the stage of Nyu’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, beginning tomorrow, Sept. 8.
Tuft’s play, which tells harrowing, true stories from those who were down at Ground Zero in the wake of the horror that unfolded (“I wrote 110 Stories to preserve,...
Tuft’s play, which tells harrowing, true stories from those who were down at Ground Zero in the wake of the horror that unfolded (“I wrote 110 Stories to preserve,...
- 9/7/2011
- by Aly Semigran
- EW.com - PopWatch
Samuel L. Jackson and Entourage star Jeremy Piven have teamed up to perform a special tribute play to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of 9/11.
The Pulp Fiction actor and Piven will take the stage for 110 Stories, a production which highlights the hope and human compassion that erupted after the devastating terrorist attacks in New York City on September 11, 2001.
Playwright Sarah Tuft says, "I wrote 110 Stories to preserve, not just history, but also a window into who we really are as revealed by our behaviour under extreme circumstances. I am thrilled at the overwhelming support from the acting community to participate in this production."
Body Heat star Kathleen Turner, Oscar-winner Melissa Leo, Boardwalk Empire's Vincent Piazza, and The Sopranos actress Jamie-Lynne Sigler have also signed on to bring Tuft's work to life.
The play will be staged at New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts for two nights in September (08-09Sep11).
Proceeds from the production will benefit the New York Says Thank You Foundation, an organisation which provides volunteers to needy U.S. communities as a means of showing the city's thanks for the continued support it received in the aftermath of the World Trade Center tragedy.
The Pulp Fiction actor and Piven will take the stage for 110 Stories, a production which highlights the hope and human compassion that erupted after the devastating terrorist attacks in New York City on September 11, 2001.
Playwright Sarah Tuft says, "I wrote 110 Stories to preserve, not just history, but also a window into who we really are as revealed by our behaviour under extreme circumstances. I am thrilled at the overwhelming support from the acting community to participate in this production."
Body Heat star Kathleen Turner, Oscar-winner Melissa Leo, Boardwalk Empire's Vincent Piazza, and The Sopranos actress Jamie-Lynne Sigler have also signed on to bring Tuft's work to life.
The play will be staged at New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts for two nights in September (08-09Sep11).
Proceeds from the production will benefit the New York Says Thank You Foundation, an organisation which provides volunteers to needy U.S. communities as a means of showing the city's thanks for the continued support it received in the aftermath of the World Trade Center tragedy.
- 8/24/2011
- WENN
To commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11, a highly distinguished cast of film, TV & stage actors will gather for a benefit reading of Sarah Tuft’s “110 Stories” on September 8th & 9th at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in Manhattan.
The illustrious cast – including, subject to availability, Lauren Ambrose, Andre Braugher, Billy Crudup, Edie Falco, Melissa Leo, Aasif Mandvi, Chris Noth, Vincent Piazza, Andre Royo, Susan Sarandon, Stelio Savante, Pablo Schreiber, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Michael Stuhlbarg, Kathleen Turner, Merrit Wever & others Tba – will share first person accounts of the tragedy.
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The illustrious cast – including, subject to availability, Lauren Ambrose, Andre Braugher, Billy Crudup, Edie Falco, Melissa Leo, Aasif Mandvi, Chris Noth, Vincent Piazza, Andre Royo, Susan Sarandon, Stelio Savante, Pablo Schreiber, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Michael Stuhlbarg, Kathleen Turner, Merrit Wever & others Tba – will share first person accounts of the tragedy.
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- 7/25/2011
- Look to the Stars
Like every American old enough to remember, I can recall where I was when it happened. I was at my desk in study hall that September morning in 2001 when young, tearful Mrs. Aberle announced that the World Trade Center towers had been attacked. I won’t ever forget the way her voice quavered when she said it — I couldn’t if I tried.
We all have harrowing memories of Sept. 11. Ten years later, though, the New York Says Thank You Foundation has found a way to turn these painful memories into positive change. This September, Manhattan’s Skirball Center for...
We all have harrowing memories of Sept. 11. Ten years later, though, the New York Says Thank You Foundation has found a way to turn these painful memories into positive change. This September, Manhattan’s Skirball Center for...
- 7/22/2011
- by Ashley Fetters
- EW.com - PopWatch
To commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11, a highly distinguished cast of film, TV & stage actors will gather for a benefit reading of Sarah Tuft’s “110 Stories” on September 8th & 9th at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts i n Manhattan. The illustrious cast – including, subject to availability: Lauren Ambrose, Andre Braugher, Billy Crudup, Edie Falco, Melissa Leo, Aasif Mandvi, Chris Noth, Vincent Piazza, Andre Royo, Susan Sarandon, Stelio Savante, Pablo Schreiber, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Michael Stuhlbarg, Kathleen Turner, Merritt Wever & others Tba - will share first person accounts of the tragedy. According to 110 Stories’ Playwright/Creative Producer Sarah Tuft, "It's the human side of history, without politics & agenda, giving voice to those who experienced 9.11 directly.” A love letter to New York City, the play was most recently performed by an esteemed cast at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles in 2010 with proceeds going to La Red Cross for Haiti relief.
- 7/22/2011
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
A highly esteemed cast of celebrities will perform Sarah Tuft’s play ‘110 Stories’ this coming 9/11 as a love letter to NY to benefit a related charity.
To commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11, artists including Susan Sarandon, James Gandolfini, Matt Dillon, Edie Falco, Sam Shepard, Patricia Clarkson, Kathleen Turner, Angela Bassett, John Turturro, Andre Braugher, Josh Lucas, John Hawkes, Michael Shannon, Stelio Savante, Michael Stuhlbarg, Aasif Mandvi and Daniel Sunjata will share first hand accounts of the tragedy.
“110 Stories” has been performed annually on Sept 11th at The Public Theater (2004), The Geffen Playhouse (2010), The Vineyard Theatre (2003), as part of “Brave New World” at Town Hall (2002) and at The Grove Street Theater (2001). Proceeds have gone to The Leary Firefighters Foundation, La Red Cross for Haiti Relief, New York Children’s Foundation and The Salvation Army.
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To commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11, artists including Susan Sarandon, James Gandolfini, Matt Dillon, Edie Falco, Sam Shepard, Patricia Clarkson, Kathleen Turner, Angela Bassett, John Turturro, Andre Braugher, Josh Lucas, John Hawkes, Michael Shannon, Stelio Savante, Michael Stuhlbarg, Aasif Mandvi and Daniel Sunjata will share first hand accounts of the tragedy.
“110 Stories” has been performed annually on Sept 11th at The Public Theater (2004), The Geffen Playhouse (2010), The Vineyard Theatre (2003), as part of “Brave New World” at Town Hall (2002) and at The Grove Street Theater (2001). Proceeds have gone to The Leary Firefighters Foundation, La Red Cross for Haiti Relief, New York Children’s Foundation and The Salvation Army.
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- 5/5/2011
- Look to the Stars
Susan Sarandon is generally known for her on-screen roles, but soon, she will be known for her on-stage role as she joins an illustrious cast of Sarah Tuft’s play “110 Stories”. Sarandon joins artists including James Gandolfini, Matt Dillon, Edie Falco, John Hawkes, Sam Shepard, Patricia Clarkson, Kathleen Turner, Angela Bassett, John Turturro, Andre Braugher, Josh Lucas, Michael Shannon, Stelio Savante, Michael Stuhlbarg, Aasif Mandvi, & Daniel Sunjata. All Schedule Permitting. The play brings together more than 30 personal stories about the Sept. 11 attacks on America. According to the press release, this play is the only non-political, non-sensationalized version of the accounts from people directly affected by 9/11. Susan...
- 5/4/2011
- by monique
- ShockYa
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