Stories That Inspire: Insights, News, and Behind-the-Scenes Moments

Our blog brings you the latest news, creative insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from Actors Theatre of Louisville. Stay connected with our vibrant community, explore the intersection of theatre and social impact, and dive into the artistic processes that fuel our productions.

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June 25, 2021
The Wolves Reading
Featuring an all-trans/gender non-conforming cast and creative team, this special reading of Sarah DeLappe’s The Wolves will benefit the ACLU of Kentucky.
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June 18, 2021
Ali Summit
Read about Ali Summit from Jesse Green's Critic's Notebook article about "Plays Too Short to Miss."
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June 16, 2021
The (Un)Known Project
This weekend, we’re celebrating Juneteenth and a historic celebration and site dedication for the (Un)Known Project by Hannah Drake and Josh Miller.
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April 9, 2021
Learning, Growing, and Grace in a Digital Era
Read an interview with Acting Apprentice Brittany “BeeBee” Patillo and Directing Apprentice Reed Flores about the process of creating The Professional Training Company Projects.
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April 6, 2021
#StopAsianHate Virtual Town Hall
Join a panel discussion hosted by Asia Institute – Crane House, World Affairs Council, and Metro’s Office of Globalization
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February 24, 2021
Reckoning with the Moment: How Digital Technology Illuminates "Romeo & Juliet"
As rehearsals and filming got underway, Executive Artistic Director Robert Barry Fleming, the director of this adventurous undertaking, spoke with Dramaturg Amy Wegener about the ideas fueling his production—which envisions the Montagues and the Capulets as prominent families, one Black and the other White, caught in deeply rooted animosity.
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February 13, 2021
Remembering Paul Owen
Join us in remembering Paul Owen (1935–2021), prolific scenic designer and dedicated mentor.
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December 22, 2020
Two New Interactive Projects
Learn about two new interactive project that Actors Theatre has been working on.
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December 16, 2020
If You Can Laugh At It, You Can Live With It
Performer Jessica Wortham, title star of Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End, chats about the filming process and offers her thoughts on how Bombeck's words resonate today.
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