Meet the Artist
Q&A with Playwright Matthew Lopez
“I realized that what they are all about is the idea that the world is dangerous and that it is safer inside.”
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The Paintings of Reverberation
The process behind their creation
On the two-level apartment set of Reverberation, designed by Andromache Chalfant, several large canvasses of original abstract paintings can be seen hanging on the walls of the main character’s dwelling.
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American Theatre Magazine
Look at All the Lonely People in Reverberation
“What they (Hartford Stage) have provided me over the years is emotional support and financial support—and they also give me courage,” Lopez says.
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An Interview With Sharon Jepson
A long-time Hartford Stage Donor and Subscriber
“As an audience member, you are taking part in a communal dialogue about what is happening in our community today.”
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Matthew Lopez on Writing Reverberation
A Conversation with Elizabeth Williamson
“Everyone knows what it feels to be lonely, to be afraid they will never find happiness. Everyone understands the need for connection, for intimacy, even if those things ultimately are pretty frightening.”
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Write On
The Curious Eyes of a Writer
It’s an honor to be named an Aetna New Voices Fellow, but it’s also a busy job. For 2014-15 Aetna New Voices Fellow Kimber Lee, that means readings, workshops, community development and education projects, and writing a new play commissioned by Hartford Stage.
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Meet the Staff
Elizabeth Williamson, Senior Dramaturg & Director of New Play Development
“It’s my job as dramaturg to know the play very well, to have done a thorough close reading of it, to have researched the playwright and the context in which the piece was written, and to know the production history.”
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New Plays at Hartford Stage
Commissioning, Developing and Producing New Work
Hartford Stage has a long-standing commitment to developing new plays and has produced over 70 world premieres in its first 50 years.
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Education
Adult Acting Classes—for Onstage and Off
Our Adult Studio offers a variety of classes for all adults – from complete novices to seasoned theatre professionals.
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Short Takes
Other News from Hartford Stage
The 6th Annual Party in the Paint Shop. The “Sammies.” Group Sales specials.
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