Cate Ross Returns to the Perseverance Mainstage Not Medea, the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere by Allison Gregory, features three actors: Shelley Virginia of Anchorage as “Woman,” Perseverance’s actor-in-residence Enrique Bravo as Jason, and long-time company member Cate Ross–the youngest member of the cast–as Chorus. Cate Ross, born in Juneau, is not new to Perseverance. In fact, she has been …
Enter the Audience: The Collaboration Continues at Peter and the Starcatcher
One of the fun things about Peter and the Starcatcher is the interaction between the ensemble on the stage and the audience in their seats. So last night, the first time that we had a big crowd in the theatre to watch the first preview, was an important moment for all the artists involved. The actors start to hear and feel …
A Swirl of Collaboration Brings Peter and the Starcatcher to Life
Artistic director Art Rotch just spent his birthday in “tech.” I get the feeling that’s how he’d like it to be. For designers–the artists that create the world of the theatre through sound, lighting, set, paint, costume, props, and more–technical rehearsals are when everything is finally layered together in real time with the acting and movement on the stage. Art snapped …
Raffle Winners Announced for 32nd Annual Travel Raffle
Perseverance is happy to announce the winners of our 32nd Annual Travel Raffle. Grand Prize Carolyn Garcia 2nd Prize Christ Goard 3rd Prize John Parsi 4th Prize Anya Maier 5th Prize Dave Lefebvre 6th prize Roger Birk 7th Prize Rafie Wilson 8th Prize Munkh-Urguu 9th Prize Barb Potter 10th Prize Adam Wilkinson 11th Prize Elaine Loopstra 12th Prize Laura Stats …
Moving Mountains: Annapurna goes from Anchorage to Juneau
…as if when you see the play it’s like a big a can opener had been taken to the trailer so we can peak inside.
STAR 2016
STAR 2016 Summer Theatre Arts Rendezvous Rehearsals and performances at Perseverance Theatre Summer Theatre Arts Rendezvous (STAR), Perseverance Theatre’s five-week youth acting program, provides theatrical training and performance opportunities to students who are excited about theatre. It is time to register for Perseverance Theatre’s Summer Theatre Arts Rendezvous! Work with local and out-of-town professional directors and designers on one of …
New Class Starting at The Drama School at Perseverance Theatre
Improvisation Monday Night Series: March 21, March 28, and April 4, 2016 $200 Adult and High School 6-9pm This fun, high-energy class will help both beginning and intermediate actors. Improvisational games, exercises, and long-form improv help the actor think quickly and creatively. Learn how to integrate improv into scene work, build teamwork skills, and make courageous choices onstage. …
Creating the sounds in the next room, Part 1
Theatre is an amazing collaboration among artists–not just playwrights, directors, and actors. Here’s a note from our sound designer, Lucy Peckham about the music she composed for In the Next Room, or the vibrator play. “As a composer, each show presents a unique challenge. For In the Next Room, or the vibrator play, the three pieces of music heard within …
2016-2017 Season Announced
The 38th season marks a first for Perseverance, with a seven show season in Juneau and a six show season in Anchorage February 17, 2016 – Overview: Perseverance Theatre announces its 38th season producing professional theatre by and for Alaskans. Perseverance season includes performances in both Juneau and Anchorage, continuing the theatre’s work to make theatre available to more Alaskan …
VIDEO – Our Voices Will Be Heard
Our Voices Will Be Heard – Anchorage A short video about Our Voices Will Be Heard with Playwright Vera Starbard and actor Jack Dalton, who plays the Story Teller Posted by Perseverance Theatre on Monday, February 1, 2016