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Writers’ Showcase reading series returns to a new Scranton venue on June 27

Writers’ Showcase reading series returns to a new Scranton venue on June 27

From a press release: The Writers’ Showcase reading series, hosted by local poets Brian Fanelli and Dawn Leas, will make its return at a new venue, the Olde Brick Theatre (126 W. Market St., Scranton), on Saturday, June 27 at 7 p.m. Formerly, the series was held monthly at New Visions Studio & Gallery and […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Scranton play tells Abraham Lincoln assassination story from the witnesses’ side

Scranton play tells Abraham Lincoln assassination story from the witnesses’ side

From a press release: In April of 1865, the lives of those who witnessed the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln changed forever. As the 150th anniversary of this tragic time in American history approaches, an original play written and directed by Scranton playwright Caleb-Matthew C. Williams brings the story of the witnesses to center stage. […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Improv comedy group Here We Are In Spain hold special performance in Scranton on March 28

Improv comedy group Here We Are In Spain hold special performance in Scranton on March 28

From a press release: Local improvisational theatre group Here We Are In Spain takes quick thinking and comedy to new heights with shows that are unscripted and truly one-of-a-kind. Their unique comic stylings are coming to Diva Productions at the Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton for a special performance on Saturday, March 28 at 8 […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

‘Short Works from the Big Guy’ shows funny side of Scranton playwright K.K. Gordon on Feb. 26-March 1

‘Short Works from the Big Guy’ shows funny side of Scranton playwright K.K. Gordon on Feb. 26-March 1

From a press release: Those close to Scranton playwright K.K. Gordon know that he has a highly developed sense of humor, but in more than a decade of writing, his comedic side hasn’t really been reflected in his work – until now. Best known for penning dark dramas and taking on roles in horror films, […]

 Rich Howells

PHOTOS: Synaesthesia Social’s private Synaesthetic Birthday Celebration, 02/08/15

PHOTOS: Synaesthesia Social’s private Synaesthetic Birthday Celebration, 02/08/15

Synaesthesia Social founder Ted Michalowski celebrated his birthday in the only way an eccentric illustrator should – by holding a private Synaesthetic Birthday Celebration at the Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton on Sunday, Feb. 8, featuring live music, illustration, performance art, and even circus acts. Music was provided by the Improvisational All-Star Syntet (Jason Smeltzer, […]

 Rich Howells

EXCLUSIVE: Watch a video of the creative chaos of Synaesthesia Social’s private Synaesthetic Birthday Celebration

In celebration of Synaesthesia Social founder Ted Michalowski‘s birthday, he held a private Synaesthetic Birthday Celebration at the Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton on Sunday, Feb. 8, but if you missed it, don’t feel left out – NEPA Scene has your invitation right here. Before its premiere on Monday, Feb. 16 on local television station […]

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Auditions for K.K. Gordon’s ‘Short Works by the Big Guy’ to be held Jan. 18 in Scranton

Auditions for K.K. Gordon’s ‘Short Works by the Big Guy’ to be held Jan. 18 in Scranton

From a press release: Diva Productions at the Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton brings six original shorts by local playwright K.K. Gordon to the stage next month with “Short Works by the Big Guy.” Auditions will be held at the theater (126 W. Market St., Scranton) on Sunday, Jan. 18, from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. There […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

8 one-act plays by locals presented as ‘Very Vignette’ by Diva Productions in Scranton

8 one-act plays by locals presented as ‘Very Vignette’ by Diva Productions in Scranton

From a press release: Sometimes, brevity is best. Just ask the select group of local playwrights whose one-acts will be featured in “Very Vignette,” the first show of 2015 for Diva Productions at the Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton. The show runs Jan. 23-25. They’ve condensed all the best aspects of full-length plays into shorter […]

 Rich Howells

THEATRE REVIEW: ‘The Darling Core’ is as original and intriguing as its name

THEATRE REVIEW: ‘The Darling Core’ is as original and intriguing as its name

“The Darling Core” is a title that is both unusual and intriguing, which is also a fair description of what transpires over the next hour. It’s best not to enter this original one-act play knowing too much about it other than its basic premise – Adam and Lilith are a vaudeville duo called the Darling […]

 Rich Howells

PHOTOS: Pink Hex at Synaesthesia Social, 11/23/14

PHOTOS: Pink Hex at Synaesthesia Social, 11/23/14

Pink Hex, a self-described “experimental/avant-garde/ambient/noise/drone/free form jazz band from Lehigh Valley,” is just the type of act made for an event like Synaethesia Social at the Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton. As described by organizer and artist Ted Michalowski in a press release: Synaethesia Social combines live music, drawing, poetry, and theatre: the performers are […]