Tag Archives: Todd Olson

Busy “bees” at American Stage

Things are buzzin’ around here at American Stage. There are two shows running on the Main Stage. When The World Was Green (A Chef’s Fable) by Sam Shepard and Joseph Chaikin is a hauntingly lyrical memory play about an old man – … Continue reading

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August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson has Finally Arrived!

The first preview came in today from John Fleming with Tampa Bay Times. Read more about the director, the play and why it’s going to be one of our top productions of the year! http://bit.ly/10hFrRF

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Changing Lives through Art. Wit is a Hit. The reviews are in!

Read why not to miss Wit starring Kim Crow. Two amazing reviews are in. This play will take you on a unique journey. Click on the links below to read the full reviews. Closes Winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize … Continue reading

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Behind the Scenes with American Stage Theatre

American Stage Theatre is bringing even more theatre to life in St. Petersburg with their 2012.2013 season schedule.  In an effort to offer patrons and subscribers more variety, this professional theatre company added more programming.  This move enabled the creation … Continue reading

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The reviews for HYSTERIA are setting in

“Hysteria is funny, sad, superficial, profound, scatterbrained and very wise. I’ve never witnessed anything else quite like it. The acting in this unpredictable thought-romp is universally excellent.” – Mark E. Leib, Creative Loafing Check out the new review by Mark … Continue reading

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HYSTERIA buzz is starting to hit the BURG!

Stay tuned to BAY NEWS 9 ON DEMAND. Ashley Jeffery, Video Journalist was at American Stage Theatre Company and interviewed actors from our season opener, HYSTERIA: OR FRAGMENTS OF AN ANALYSIS OF AN OBSESSIONAL NEUROSIS. http://americanstage.org/hysteria.php  

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We are Rolling into Our 12-13 Season with MORE LAUGHS! Check out our FALL SERIES

by Terry Johnson Co-production with Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (W.H.A.T.) We are rolling into our 12-13 Season with MORE LAUGHS! American Stage Subscribers Share a Passion for Live Theatre! Who’s Ready for HYSTERIA to take over AMERICAN STAGE THEATRE? Get … Continue reading

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2012 Jeff Norton Awards Announced

Last Monday was a special night for actors in the Tampa Bay area with the 2012 Jeff Norton Awards. The Jeff Norton Awards celebrate the best of professional theatre in Tampa Bay. The Jeff Norton Awards are produced by Theatre … Continue reading

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You Play the Most Important Role. Help Support Live Theatre!

Many thanks to the John Fleming and the Tampa Bay Times for raising community awareness surrounding our current season’s fiscal challenges.  Producing artistic director Todd Olson shared an open dialogue with John recently.  Here is a link the Tampa Bay … Continue reading

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A Ride Like No Other… Fasten YOUR seatbelt!

Lisa Kay Powers is pure perfection. This one-woman cast commands the audience and connects like no other. She will make you cry and laugh while shocking you when you least expect it. Get in line for the ride of your … Continue reading

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