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Audiences worldwide know the von Trapp family’s story is one of faith, courage and love. But what happened after leaving Austria?

Spamalot’s Quest for the Holy Grail of Humor Let’s start by getting the vocabulary straight. The word pythonesque means long, scaly, and capable of devouring a Bornean bearded pig in a single bite. By contrast, the word Pythonesque (capital P this time) means absurd, sharp-witted, and otherwise reminiscent of the British comedy troupe Monty Python, […]

by Sally Gass The Tempest was first performed in 1611 at Whitehall Castle for King James and his court. Two years later, it was presented as elaborate entertainment at the marriage of Elizabeth, James’ daughter, to Frederick, the Elector of Palatine. No specific plot sources can be found for the play, but there are general […]

  The Bobby G Awards honored exceptional student performers, designers, and educators from across the state during the annual awards ceremony on May 15. The program recognizes outstanding achievement in performance, technical theatre, and overall production. This year’s awards highlighted the depth of talent and collaboration present in Colorado high schools, from powerful ...

This article was created by Marcos Nájera for the national tour of The Sound of Music by Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles’ preeminent non-profit theatre company.    MARCOS NÁJERA: If you don’t mind indulging me the pun, “Let’s start at the very beginning.” How would you describe what your job is as a theatre director […]