STLAS’ ‘Dr. Ride’s American Beach House’ Reflects A Different Frontier

STLAS’ ‘Dr. Ride’s American Beach House’ Reflects A Different Frontier

By Lynn Venhaus Women leading lives of quiet desperation are hanging out on a rooftop one sweltering summer evening in red brick south city St.... Details
Ninth Annual LaBute New Theater Festival Celebrates Emerging Writers

Ninth Annual LaBute New Theater Festival Celebrates Emerging Writers

St. Louis Actors' Studio (STLAS) is pleased to present its ninth annual LaBute New Theater Festival celebrating new works by emerging professional and high school playwrights July 7-23 at... Details
St. Louis Actors’ Studio Announces 16th Season: ‘A Way Forward’

St. Louis Actors’ Studio Announces 16th Season: ‘A Way Forward’

St. Louis Actors' Studio (STLAS) is pleased to announce its thrilling16th Season at The Gaslight Theater – 'A Way Forward,' including the following productions: Liza Birkenmeier Dr... Details
Chekhov’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ Is An Acting Showcase at St. Louis Actors’ Studio

Chekhov’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ Is An Acting Showcase at St. Louis Actors’ Studio

By Lynn Venhaus Ah, existential angst. Few acting roles are as consequential as the ones in Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya,” and few casts are up... Details
Pieces of Magic Spun as Inner Peace Memoir in Original ‘Forget-Me-Not’

Pieces of Magic Spun as Inner Peace Memoir in Original ‘Forget-Me-Not’

By Lynn Venhaus A fascinating piece that combines intricate magic feats with intimate storytelling, “Forget Me Not” is an uncommon presentation. Illusionist Kyle Marlett engages... Details
Twisty ‘Fiction’ Explores Blurred Lines in Relationships at Actors’ Studio

Twisty ‘Fiction’ Explores Blurred Lines in Relationships at Actors’ Studio

By Lynn Venhaus Sympathies shift as does time in the twisty relationship drama “Fiction,” presented by the St. Louis Actors’ Studio as a study in... Details