PJ Paparelli, Former PT Artistic Director Director Dies at 40

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Perseverance Theatre lost one of our own when former Artistic Director PJ Paparelli passed away earlier this week. His time in Alaska was filled with great productions of musicals like Tommy and Hair, work of his own such as Columbinus, a play about the Columbine school shooting, and supporting other writers, such asThe People’s Temple, a play by the Tectonic …

END OF SEASON BASH!

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Come dance the night away with SUSU AND THE PROPHETS! Join us for live music and dancing, a no-host bar, our travel raffle drawing (and last chance to buy tickets!) surprise special performances, backstage tours and more! Meet your favorite theatre artists and say thank you to volunteers and supporters at this celebration of the closing of Perseverance Theatre’s 2014-2015 …

The Sneeze at UAS

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The Sneeze By Anton Chekhov Translated by Michael Frayn Directed by Christina Apathy April 17, 18, & 19 at 7:30pm Theatre at Hendrickson Room 113 at UAS General Admission – $10 Student – $5

2nd Alaska One-Minute Play Festival

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The One-Minute Play Festival (#1MPF) and Perseverance Theatre present THE 2nd ALASKA ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL  THREE PERFORMANCES ONLY: SUNDAY APRIL 12TH, MONDAY APRIL 13TH, & TUESDAY APRIL 14TH ALL AT 8:00pm AT: Sydney Laurence Theatre, Alaska Center for the Performing Arts 621 West 6th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 Tickets are $22.25 and available at Centertix box office, online at Centertix.net, or …

Cohos Bar & Grill Special Odd Couple Menu

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Did you miss meeting the cast at Cohos Bar & Grill last Saturday? Well, you still have a chance to support the theatre by enjoying their special Odd Couple-Themed Prix Fixe menu all through the run of the play. $5 from each meal will be donated to the theatre. Thank you Cohos for being a great supporter of Perseverance!

Alaska Dispatch News Reviews The Mountaintop

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Review: ‘The Mountaintop’ adds humor, humanity to the story of Martin Luther King Jr. “Rarely does a play satisfactorily deliver both humor and meaning. Perseverance Theatre’s production of “The Mountaintop,” now onstage at the Sydney Laurence Theatre, succeeds on both levels.” http://www.adn.com/article/20150214/review-mountaintop-adds-humor-humanity-story-martin-luther-king-jr

Spring Break Camp 2015

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Spring Break Camp Classes for Young Theatre Artists March 16-20, 2015 Creative Dramatics, ages 6-8 10am – 12pm Develop new acting skills in this lively class with theatre exercises and creative play. Improvisation, ages 9-14 12:30pm – 2:30pm Learn the basics of theatre improvisation and the art of thinking quickly on your feet. Acting, ages 12-18 12:30pm – 2:30pm Practice …