Take Ten with Eric Dean White

Take Ten with Eric Dean White

By Lynn Venhaus When you see actor Eric Dean White's name in a cast, you know that he will deliver an authentic performance. His latest... Details
Take Ten with Donna Weinsting

Take Ten with Donna Weinsting

By Lynn Venhaus Whether you describe her as a grand dame or a beloved veteran, the multi-talented Donna Weinsting is a true all-around champion in... Details
LaBute New Theater Festival Offers Clever One-Acts That Resonate

LaBute New Theater Festival Offers Clever One-Acts That Resonate

By Lynn VenhausA walrus and a manatee walk into a polar bear’s bar that’s a comical rant. There is trouble in paradise between Adam, Eve,... Details
‘Something Old Something New’ in St. Louis Actors’ Studio’s 17th Season

‘Something Old Something New’ in St. Louis Actors’ Studio’s 17th Season

February 2025 will mark the beginning of St. Louis Actors’ Studio’s 17th season, themed “Something Old Something New." The season includes productions of Eugene O'Neill's... Details
Ten One-Acts from Ten Years of The LaBute New Theater Festival

Ten One-Acts from Ten Years of The LaBute New Theater Festival

St. Louis Actors' Studio Releases Book "Unlikely Japan and Other Plays"  St. Louis Actors' Studio (STLAS) and esteemed film director, screenwriter and playwright Neil LaBute have published a... Details
Exemplary Cast Delivers Emotional Honesty in Prodigious ‘The Whale’

Exemplary Cast Delivers Emotional Honesty in Prodigious ‘The Whale’

By Lynn Venhaus Anyone who has experienced grief knows that moving forward, life is measured by “Before” and “After.” “The Whale” delves into the mental... Details
Take Ten with William Roth

Take Ten with William Roth

By Lynn VenhausEmbarking on his most challenging role to date in an acting career spanning 35 years, William Roth has transformed himself into Charlie, the... Details
John Contini Triumphs in Vibrant Production of ‘Barrymore’ at STLAS

John Contini Triumphs in Vibrant Production of ‘Barrymore’ at STLAS

By Lynn Venhaus Local treasure John Contini is at his best in a vibrant, vigorous portrayal of legendary actor John Barrymore that is both funny... Details
Take Ten with Actor-Director-Writer John Contini

Take Ten with Actor-Director-Writer John Contini

By Lynn Venhaus Back in his day, John Barrymore was considered one of the most influential and idolized actors of stage and screen. He died... Details
Take Ten with Playwright Liza Birkenmeier

Take Ten with Playwright Liza Birkenmeier

By Lynn Venhaus In what she describes as a dream, Liza Birkenmeier came home to St. Louis to oversee the mounting of her play “Dr.... Details