A Note From the Playwright: Madeline Sayet
The writer of Where We Belong on embracing the story as one person's journey along the "Trail of Life," and how coming along with her on that journey might help us see the world differently.
A Conversation with Playwright Lauren Yee & Director Desdemona Chiang
PCS Literary Manager Kamilah Bush sat down with long-time collaborators playwright Lauren Yee and director Desdemona Chiang for a conversation about their relationship, developing new work, and bringing the world premiere of Young Americans to life.
Reviews of Young Americans
"We saw this author’s King of the Yees and loved it. Came into this show with good expectations and really enjoyed it. The watching experience was full of what brings you to live theatre. The man who plays the husband/father inhabited the writing with a life and ...
Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B Plot Summary
Spoiler alert! A brief overview of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B.
List of Sherlock Holmes Stories Referenced in Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B
This is a list of some of the Sherlock Holmes stories referenced in the show, but there are plenty more to watch out for. See if you can find the connections and other books mentioned in this play!
136 Years of Holmes & Watson
With his groundbreaking fictional crime-fighting duo, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created what many consider to be the first modern “fandom.” Holmes and Watson are the most adapted characters in British literature — with thousands of pastiches across all manner of media.
Reviews Choir Boy
“Another must-see, stunning piece of art from playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney. … Put simply, this is a play that demands to be seen, deserves to be seen, and must be seen.” –BroadwayWorld
“Believe the buzz. Choir Boy, the small but mighty coming-of-age play by Tarell Alvin ...
Reviews of *Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson – Apt 2B
"Thought-provoking and progressive, wildly entertaining, whip-smart, and it leaves you with more things to discuss than you can fit into the ride home." –PDXParent
"The play works a formula that playwright Kate Hamill knows well, having made a name for herself devising witty, fresh takes on beloved ...
Reviews of Where We Belong
"I learned so much about indigenous people and their struggles, and to be honest, I thought I was already well-informed. [Jessica Ranville] was amazing. I didn't know what to expect, but I'd frame the show as a history lesson everyone needs to hear."
"Very powerful ...
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Plot Summary
Spoiler alert! A brief overview of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.
Origins & Inspirations for It’s a Wonderful Life
Learn about the works that had an influence on the creation of It's a Wonderful Life.
A Brief History of Christmas
Though Christmas, in some form, has been celebrated since about AD 336, what many modern people consider a "traditional" Christmas began in the Victorian era. Learn more about how the traditions of Christmas have changed over time.
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