Tag: Writing Center
-
Rave reviews for Sutton as ‘Searching for Romeo’ wraps up New York run
By
|
“Clever and charming,” “hysterical” and “refreshing” were just a few of the words critics used to describe Brian Sutton’s original musical, “Searching for Romeo,” which wrapped up its New York Musical Theatre Festival run on Sunday (July 13). Sutton earned rave reviews from such websites as Broadway Spotted and Show Showdown — not to mention…
-
In the news: Sutton’s original play gets ink in ‘Wall Street Journal’
By
|
Associate Prof. Brian Sutton’s original musical opened to a full house and ended with a standing ovation Tuesday (July 8), as “Searching for Romeo” made its debut as a full production at the New York Musical Theatre Festival. The play also drew the attention of arts reporter Pia Catton of The Wall Street Journal, who…
-
In the news: Local coverage of Sutton’s New York play, opening Tuesday
By
|
Tomorrow’s the big day for Associate Prof. Brian Sutton, as his original musical, “Searching for Romeo” opens on the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMTF) stage. It’s the first of a five-show run for Sutton’s play, which debuted two years ago here on campus and enjoyed a staged reading during last year’s NYMTF. “Romeo” is…
-
More “Searching”: Latest Broadway World post has photos of Sutton’s cast
By
|
We told you here last week about a Broadway World website write-up for Associate Prof. Brian Sutton’s original musical, “Searching for Romeo,” which will enjoy a five-performance run at the prestigious New York Musical Theatre Festival next month. As of Friday, there’s a new post on the site, this one with plenty of photographs of…
-
Hardenbrook, Meacham, Sutton lead CATL workshop on teaching writing
By
|
The workshop “Teaching and Writing Effectively in Any Course” is being offered from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday (Nov. 15), in MAC Hall 301, open to all and hosted by UW-Green Bay’s Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning. Presenters are Joe Hardenbrook, Rebecca Meacham and Brian Sutton. Hardenbrook, an instruction and reference librarian,…
-
Sutton’s ‘Romeo’ takes national stage at New York theatre festival
By
|
Brian Sutton isn’t a member of UW-Green Bay’s Theatre or Music faculty. He teaches English, but not creative writing. And yet Sutton has written, directed, produced and even performed in his own musical comedy, “Searching for Romeo,” with great success — and great University support.
-
Romeo revisited: Sutton’s play finds love, after all, in NYC
By
|
Congratulations to moonlighting Writing Center Director and Humanistic Studies Prof. Brian Sutton, whose efforts as a playwright, producer and songwriter have paid off with some nice recognition from the New York Music Theatre Festival. Sutton’s Searching for Romeo will have a three-performance run as a staged reading in a mid-Manhattan theatre this coming July as…
-
‘Romeo’ slideshow: Prof-turned-playwright opens new musical comedy
By
|
The curtain lifts July 12 at the Weidner Center on the world premiere of “Searching for Romeo,” an original musical comedy penned by UW-Green Bay English Prof. Brian Sutton. Curtain time is 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Jean Weidner Theatre, with an additional performance added at 2 p.m. Saturday (July 14) in…
-
Positive reviews for Sutton’s plays at Venture Theatre
By
|
If you haven’t yet seen the pair of new one-act plays written by our friend, Prof. Brian Sutton, and staged at De Pere’s Venture Theatre, there’s another chance this week. What’s more, Press-Gazette reviewer Warren Gerds suggests the music and comedy of “Running Mates” and “Can I Buy You a Drink?” are well worth your…
-
Reminder on Sutton’s plays (and a rave mini-review)
By
|
In case you didn’t catch it opening night (or even if you did), there are still three chances to check out Prof. Brian Sutton’s paired one-act plays at Venture Theatre in De Pere. Sutton will stage romantic comedy Running Mates and music revue Can I Buy You a Drink?, featuring 12 of his original songs,…