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“Hurry up and wait!”: An intern’s year at the Arden
2016/17 Stage Management Intern, Jackie Leibowitz, shared her year-long experience interning at the Arden. We loved having Jackie work with and learn from us and wish her all the best during…
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Soaking up the magic: An interview with Emily Gardner Xu Hall
The multi-talented Emily Gardner Xu Hall is currently delighting audiences in THE LIGHT PRINCESS as the Queen. Get to know Emily better and her experience working on this world premiere musical…
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Get to know the versatile Emily Kleimo!
Philadelphia actress Emily Kleimo, who makes her Arden debut in Gypsy, introduces us to her many talents on stage and off! You’re a voice actor, too. Tell us a little…
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Crafting a career from a habit: An Interview with H. Michael Walls
Veteran actor, H. Michael Walls, returns to the Arden for the 2016/17 season production of Gypsy. He discusses his journey towards a life in the spotlight and penchant for Shakespeare as he…
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Revealing: Caroline Dooner on Acting, Body Image & Burlesque
Caroline Dooner returns to the Arden to play Louise in Gypsy this May 18- June 18. In this interview, Caroline speaks candidly on her acting career, body image, and introduction…
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Inside The Writers’ Room: Alex Bechtel and Tony Lawton
Meet Tony Lawton and Alex Bechtel, the writers of Arden Theatre Company’s original musical The Light Princess. They’ve shared stories about the creation of this new work, their inspirations, and the lessons…
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Reawakening “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Reawakening “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Paige Farestveit In 1998, the Arden Theatre Company’s brand new F. Otto Haas Stage opened with a remarkable production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed…
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“Whimsical stuff and things”: A Scenic Designer Sets the Stage
“Paige Hathaway’s scenic design evokes a weathered downtown warehouse with stark steel ladders and a sumptuous moon hanging high over the various found objects in the background. At times the…
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Dangerous Questions: An Interview with Dan Hodge
The Arden Theatre Company is thrilled to welcome Philadelphia artist Dan Hodge to our stage to play Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Enjoy this interview with him in which he…
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Mastering the Magic: Matt Pfeiffer Directs & Teaches Shakespeare
Philadelphia director Matt Pfeiffer brings the Bard to the Arden Theatre this spring. Not only is Pfeiffer directing a unique and vibrant production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, but he is…
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