Some folks call it Little Christmas. In the church community it’s the Epiphany. But in a traditional Irish home, Saturday, January 6 is Nollaig na Ban, or “Women’s Little Christmas,” and O’Connell & Company will celebrate it from 5pm to 10pm at the American Legion Post 1041 (533 Amherst St. in Buffalo). The event began … Continue reading O’Connell & Company Celebrates ‘Women’s Little Christmas’
By Cherie Messore
Get Spooked at The Kav
When you buy a theatre ticket, the price you’re paying only covers a portion of the expense of mounting the production. This means theatre companies have to be resourceful and creative when it comes to fundraising. Sure, corporate sponsorships are important, and the annual fund campaigns can’t be ignored, and grants can and do help. … Continue reading Get Spooked at The Kav
Second Generation Theatre Company Announces Theater Workshops and Classes
Second Generation Theatre Company is preparing to move into the former Shea’s Seneca Theatre on Seneca Street in South Buffalo next year, and is taking a year off from mounting a full production this season. That doesn’t mean this popular and acclaimed company is out of commission. Among its between-season offerings is a series of … Continue reading Second Generation Theatre Company Announces Theater Workshops and Classes
Contemporary Work Visits Torn Space Theater
There’s more to theatre than the familiar shows or the ones that make headlines when they open or close or win an award. Theatre – like all art forms – is supposed to be risky, daring, with dramas that sandpaper your mind and comedies that push the envelope beyond absurd. Buffalo’s robust theatre community has … Continue reading Contemporary Work Visits Torn Space Theater
The Art of Theatre: O’Connell & Company’s New Season Features Original Artwork
Every theatre company struggles with new ways to engage the next generation audience. For Mary Kate O’Connell, executive and artistic director of O’Connell & Company, two bold moves are keeping her company in close connection with tomorrow’s actors, artists, and patrons. First her company has been in residence at The Park School of Buffalo for … Continue reading The Art of Theatre: O’Connell & Company’s New Season Features Original Artwork
