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Donald Margulies
Donald Margulies (born September 2, 1954) is an American playwright and academic. In 2000, he won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play '' Dinner with Friends''. Background and education Margulies attended John Dewey High School in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Purchase College where he received a BFA in Visual Arts. Margulies lives with his wife, Lynn Street, a physician, and their son, Miles, in New Haven, Connecticut.Rizzo, Frank"Play Is About Expensive Art Sold `Sight Unseen'"''Hartford Courant'', November 24, 1993 He is a Professor in the Practice of English and Theatre & Performance Studies at Yale University. Theater Margulies' notable works include ''The Country House'' (2014), '' Time Stands Still'' (2009) and '' Brooklyn Boy'' (2004). '' Sight Unseen'' and '' Collected Stories'' were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, in 1992, and 1997, respectively; '' Dinner with Friends'' was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2000. Margulies said of ''Sight Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is a Boroughs of New York City, borough of New York City located at the westernmost end of Long Island in the New York (state), State of New York. Formerly an independent city, the borough is coextensive with Kings County, one of twelve original counties established under English rule in 1683 in what was then the Province of New York. As of the 2020 United States census, the population stood at 2,736,074, making it the most populous of the five boroughs of New York City, and the most populous Administrative divisions of New York (state)#County, county in the state.Table 2: Population, Land Area, and Population Density by County, New York State - 2020 New York State Department of Health. Accessed January 2, 2024. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manhattan Theatre Club
Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC) is a theatre company located in New York City, affiliated with the League of Resident Theatres. Lynne Meadow has been the company’s Artistic Director and visionary since 1972. Barry Grove joined the company in 1975 and was Meadow’s partner until 2023. Chris Jennings is now Executive Director. Manhattan Theatre Club has grown since its founding in 1970 from an Off-off Broadway showcase into one of the country's most acclaimed theatre organizations. MTC's many awards include 31 Tony Awards, seven Pulitzer Prizes, 49 Obie Awards and 51 Drama Desk Awards, as well as numerous Drama Critics Circle, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Awards. MTC has won the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Achievement, a Drama Desk for Outstanding Excellence, and a Theatre World for Outstanding Achievement. MTC produces Broadway and Off-Broadway plays and musicals. Notable productions * '' Eastern Standard'' by Richard Greenberg * '' Ruined'' by Lynn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emily Swallow
Emily Swallow (born December 18, 1979) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as The Armorer in the ''Star Wars'' series ''The Mandalorian'' (2019–present) and '' The Book of Boba Fett'' (2022). She is also known for her roles as Kim Fischer in ''The Mentalist'' (2013–2014), Amara / The Darkness in ''Supernatural'' (2015–2020), Lisa Ţepeş in ''Castlevania'' (2017–2021), and Puck in '' Pac-Man: Circle'' (2024). She also had a minor role as Emily in the video game '' The Last of Us Part II''. Early life Swallow was born on December 18, 1979, in Washington, D.C. She grew up in Sterling, Virginia and Jacksonville, Florida. While at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville, she began acting in various college, amateur, and professional theatre productions. She graduated in 2001 with a BA in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Virginia, and then studied for an MFA in Acting from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Career Swa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Foley
Scott Kellerman Foley (born July 15, 1972) is an American actor, director and producer, who is known for roles on shows such as ''The Unit'', '' Scrubs'', '' Felicity'', and ''Scandal''. In film, he's most known as Roman Bridger in ''Scream 3''. He has also guest starred on ''Grey's Anatomy'', ''Dawson's Creek'', and ''House''. Early life Foley was born on July 15, 1972, in Kansas City, Kansas, the first of three boys for Constance and Hugh Foley. His father was an international banker, and the family lived in Japan and Australia during Foley's childhood. The family settled in St. Louis, Missouri, when Scott was 15 years old. That same year, his mother died from ovarian cancer. Foley attended Ladue High School, before graduating from Clayton High School. His ancestry is Northern European: English, German, Irish and Scottish. Career Foley's breakthrough role was playing Noel Crane on '' Felicity''. He had recurring guest appearances on '' Scrubs'' as Elliot Reid's boyfriend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Steele
Sarah Jane Steele (born September 16, 1988) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Marissa Gold on the CBS legal drama series ''The Good Wife'' (2011–2016) and its CBS All Access spinoff series ''The Good Fight'' (2017–2022). Early life Steele was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her mother, Katherine A. High, is a hematology oncology physician at the University of Pennsylvania, and her father, George Steele, is an internal medicine physician specializing in nutrition who was on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Steele graduated with the class of 2006 from The Episcopal Academy, a private school in southeast Pennsylvania. She graduated from Columbia University in 2011 with a B.A. in English. Career Steele had her breakout role as Bernice in the 2004 comedy drama film ''Spanglish''. Steele went on to appear in an episode of the crime drama series ''Law & Order''; the dark comedy film '' Mr. Gibb'', which co-stars Hayden Panet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Rasche
David Rasche ( ;) (born August 7, 1944) is an American theater, film, and television actor who is best known for his portrayal of the title character in the 1980s satirical police sitcom '' Sledge Hammer!''. Since then he has often played characters in positions of authority, in both serious and comical turns. In television he is known for his main role as Karl Muller in the HBO drama series '' Succession'' and his role as Alden Schmidt in the TV Land comedy series '' Impastor'', as well as recurring and guest performances in numerous programs including ''L.A. Law'', ''Monk'', '' The West Wing'', '' Veep'', '' Bored to Death'', and ''Ugly Betty''. Early life Rasche was born in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was a minister and farmer. Rasche graduated from Elmhurst College in 1966; his grandfather was also an alumnus. Coming from "a long line of Evangelical and United Church of Christ ministers", he attended the University of Chicago Divinity School for two years, then quit. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Lange
Eric Lange (born February 19, 1973) is an American actor. He is known for his extensive work on television, where he has appeared in a wide variety of both supporting and leading roles. Lange played the recurring roles of Stuart Radzinsky on the ''ABC'' series '' Lost'' (2009) and Erwin Sikowitz in the Nickelodeon series ''Victorious'' (2010–13), and had his mainstream breakthrough for playing David Tate/Kenneth Hasting on the FX series '' The Bridge'' (2013). He earned acclaim for starring as Bill Stechner on the crime drama '' Narcos'' (2016), Lyle Mitchell on Showtime's '' Escape at Dannemora'' (2018) which earned a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries, Lou Burke on the Netflix original series '' Brand New Cherry Flavor'' (2021), Detective Gene Holcomb on the HBO series '' Perry Mason'' (2020-2022), and Byron Stallings on the Apple TV+ series ''Sugar'' (2024) Lange's film roles include Sam Larson in the ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blythe Danner
Blythe Katherine Danner (born February 3, 1943) is an American actress. Accolades she has received include two Primetime Emmy Awards for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Izzy Huffstodt on ''Huff (TV series), Huff'' (2004–2006), and a Tony Award for Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play, Best Featured Actress for her performance in ''Butterflies Are Free (play), Butterflies Are Free'' on Broadway theatre, Broadway (1969–1972). Danner was twice nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for portraying Marilyn Truman on ''Will & Grace'' (2001–06; 2018–20), and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie, Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for her roles in ''We Were the Mulvaneys (film), W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Williamstown Theatre Festival
The Williamstown Theatre Festival is a resident summer theater on the campus of Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1954 by Williams College news director Ralph Renzi and drama program chairman David C. Bryant. It was awarded a Tony Award in 2002 and the Massachusetts Cultural Council Commonwealth Award in 2011. History Inception The Williamstown Theatre Festival was conceived as a way to use the Adams Memorial Theatre on Williams College campus for a resident theatre company. Marcia Henderson, a Theatre World winner and Williamstown native, performed in the first play of the festival. Her co-star was Canadian actor Jonathan Frid, who portrayed Barnabas Collins on the gothic television serial ''Dark Shadows''. Other notable actors have since participated in the festival, including Sigourney Weaver, Gwyneth Paltrow, Christopher Reeve, Christopher Walken, Nathan Lane, Richard Chamberlain, Kate Burton, Olympia Dukakis, Paul Giamatti, Bradle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berkshires
The Berkshires () are highlands located in western Massachusetts and northwestern Connecticut in the United States. Generally, "Berkshires" may refer to the range of hills in Massachusetts that lie between the Housatonic and Connecticut Rivers. Highlands of northwest Connecticut may be seen as part of the Berkshires and sometimes called the Northwest Hills or Litchfield Hills. The segment of the Taconic Mountains in Massachusetts is often considered a part of the Berkshires, although they are geologically separate and are a comparatively narrow range along New York's eastern border. Also referred to as the Berkshire Highlands, Berkshire Hills, Berkshire Mountains, and Berkshire Plateau, the region enjoys a vibrant tourism industry based on music, arts, and recreation. Geologically, the mountains are a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains. The Berkshires were named among the 12 Last Great Places by The Nature Conservancy. Definition The term "The Berkshires" has overlappi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Wolff
Alexander Draper "Alex" Wolff (born November 1, 1997) is an American actor, musician, and singer-songwriter. He first gained recognition for starring alongside his older brother, Nat, in the Nickelodeon musical comedy series '' The Naked Brothers Band'' (2007–2009) that was created by his mother, Polly Draper. Wolff's father, Michael Wolff, co-produced the series' soundtrack albums '' The Naked Brothers Band'' (2007) and ''I Don't Want to Go to School'' (2008), both of which were placed on the ''Billboard 200'' charts. After the Nickelodeon series ended, Wolff and his brother formed a music duo called Nat & Alex Wolff, and they released the albums ''Black Sheep'' (2011), ''Public Places'' (2016) and ''Table for Two'' (2023). He focused his career on film roles, portraying Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in '' Patriots Day'' (2016) and John "Derf" Backderf in ''My Friend Dahmer'' (2017). Wolff made his directorial debut with the drama film ''The Cat and the Moon'' (2019). His other acti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Tergesen
Lee Allen Tergesen (; born July 8, 1965) is an American actor. He is known for his portrayals of Chett Donnelly on USA Network's '' Weird Science'' (1994–1998), Tobias Beecher on HBO's '' Oz'' (1997–2003), Peter McMillan on the second season of ''Desperate Housewives'' (2006), and Evan Wright in the 2008 miniseries '' Generation Kill''. Tergesen's film credits include ''Point Break'' (1991), ''Wayne's World'' (1992), '' Wayne's World 2'' (1993), '' Shaft'' (2000), ''Monster'' (2003), '' The Forgotten'' (2004), '' The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning'' (2006), '' Red Tails'' (2012), and '' The Collection'' (2012). Early life, family and education Lee Allen Tergesen was born in Ivoryton, Connecticut and graduated from Valley Regional High School in nearby Deep River. He moved to New York City to become an actor. He graduated from the two-year program at American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Manhattan. Career From 1986 to 1989, he worked at the Empire D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
