I have seen 101 shows in 2010 (not including shows I was involved in). I don't anticipate seeing anything in the next six days, so here are just a few thoughts on a year's worth of theatre from the perspective of a young director.
Of those 101, 8 were on Broadway (4 plays and 4 musicals), 17 Off-Broadway, 2 outside of NYC, and 24 readings.
A few highlights:
Best Play of 2010: NEIGHBORS by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Nigel Smith as part of Public LAB.
This will come as no surprise to anyone who has read earlier blog posts (and if you haven't, well, now's your chance to go back and find out why this was my favorite play).
Best Musical of 2010: SCOTTSBORO BOYS on Broadway directed & choreographed by Susan Stroman with music by Kander & Ebb and book by David Thompson
In retrospect, I see a lot of its holes and issues. However, the experience of seeing it was quite magical.
Best Direction of 2010: IN THE WAKE by Lisa Kron and directed by Leigh Silverman. I learned so much about perspective from this play and how to manipulate it (in conjunction with 16 hours of directing instruction from the phenomenal Ms. Silverman).
Best Reading of a New Play (TIE): HURT VILLAGE by Katori Hall and directed by Lucie Tiberghien at Atlantic Theatre Company. I hope this gets produced soon so I can see it again.
Best Reading of a New Play (TIE): CLEMENTINE IN THE LOWER NINE by Dan Dietz and directed by Leah Gardiner at Lark Play Development Center Playwrights' Week. This actually isn't included in my 101 plays because I stage managed. I was so lucky to be a part of this for ten hours... truly can't wait to see it come to life!
Honorable Mention:
THE ALIENS by Annie Baker and directed by Sam Gold at Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre
Biggest Regrets About Not Seeing:
AFTER THE REVOLUTION by Amy Herzog at Playwrights Horizons
IN THE FOOTPRINT by the Civilians
and dozens of others.
Looking forward to another amazing year of theatre in 2011!
Merry Christmas everyone!
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