St Louis Actors’ Studio

Taut Tensions in Edgy Relationship Drama ‘The Mercy Seat’ at STLAS

By Lynn Venhaus Messy and unflinching, “The Mercy Seat” is a complicated relationship play between two New Yorkers in the immediate aftermath of Sept. 11,... Details

Fresh Voices Stir, Amuse, Engage in STLAS’ LaBute New Theater Festival

By Lynn VenhausFive original voices made their auspicious LaBute New Theater Festival debut this year, along with the fest’s esteemed namesake with another intriguing new... Details

Strong Female-Forward Works Intrigue In This Year’s LaBute New Theater Festival

By Lynn VenhausNoteworthy for different perspectives and original approaches, a mostly female-forward selection of one-act plays are the highlights of this year’s LaBute New Theater... Details

Six New Works Part of This Summer’s LaBute New Theater Festival

St. Louis Actors' Studio (STLAS) is pleased to present the 11th Annual LaBute New Theater Festival celebrating new works by emerging professional playwrights July 11-27 at The Gaslight Theater.... Details

Bittersweet and Meaningful, STLAS’ ‘With’ Is a Master Class of Acting

By Lynn Venhaus After a lifetime together, Minnie and Clifford Habberdeen prefer to go gentle into that good night. They’re tired of raging against the... Details

STLAS’s Brave ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ Delves into a Dysfunctional Family’s Awful Truths

By Lynn VenhausThe awful truths of a dysfunctional family dealing with addiction and a lifetime of blame games is presented, unvarnished, in Eugene O’Neill’s potent... Details

Take Ten with Joel Moses

By Lynn Venhaus Quickly making a name for himself for his versatile work in local regional professional theater companies, Joel Moses continues to challenge himself... Details

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

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