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TWO OF MY PLAYS RECEIVE PUBLISHING CONTRACT
Last winter we opened and ran my play BOSWELL Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters. The success of that sold-out run led to many opportunities, including a publishing contract. BOSWELL is about to be published by Dramatic Publishing, along with MIDNIGHT & MOLL FLANDERS. I am thrilled.
More information on the availability of electronic and print scripts will be shared soon!
NEW PRODUCTION OF MIDNIGHT AND MOLL FLANDERS!
My play MIDNIGHT AND MOLL FLANDERS was performed by the Burlington Players in Massachusetts this past November 3-18. They invited me to come and witness, and I was impressed and inspired!
BOSWELL: The Official Trailer
To learn more about producing this two-period dramedy about friendship, travel, and the written word, contact me at writer.mariekohler@gmail.com.
BOSWELL: A CHAT AND SCENE READING
This September Boswell Book Company hosted me at their store for a special evening. I shared stories about the journey of my play BOSWELL from my discovery of Boswell's Journals in the family library, to the first version being performed at Renaissance Theaterworks, to its successful run at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival... and now to its exciting opening Off-Broadway this fall. BOSWELL director Laura Gordon and accomplished actors Brian Mani and Ty Fanning also performed scene readings from the play.
The Plays that Stay
This past January I participated in Forward Theater's wonderful "The Plays That Stay" podcast. I credited seeing CLOUD 9 in New York City in 1982 as having rocked my world. Two years later, Sharon McQueen of Clavis Theatre asked me to be a part of their production of CLOUD 9. Turns out that playing Mrs. Saunders (whip in hand), and Betty, struggling for her equilibrium/independence, was a peak personal experience and the start of my professional theater career.
THE FIRST REHEARSAL
I'm excited to share “The First Rehearsal”! This childhood memory was key in forming my career as a theater maker. Thank you to local filmmaker Ellen Suhr for her great visuals and music, and thank you to Next Act Theatre and Renaissance Theaterworks for the use of their space.
A SNEAK PEEK AT MAYBE WE’LL FLY, AT THE WITCH HOUSE
Marie has been working with composer Josh Schmidt on a musical adaptation of her play MAYBE WE’LL FLY, AT THE WITCH HOUSE (working title). Here is a clip of the song “Sorrow,” featuring Tracy Michelle Arnold with additional vocals from Alys Dickerson, Rob Doyle, Eva Nimmer, and Marcus Truschinski.
Marie Kohler Reflects On Her Experience Directing Via Zoom
In February, Marie directed a reading of Lucy Kirkwood's THE CHILDREN for Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay, WI via Zoom. “It makes you focus highly on the words, which is one of my favorite things anyway.” Watch the link below to hear more about her experience.
Marie Kohler Talks About Her Full-Length Drama A GIRL OF THE LIMBERLOST
YouthPLAYS, the publisher of A GIRL OF THE LIMBERLOST, gave Marie an opportunity to talk a little bit about what Elnora's story of perseverance means to her and why so many other women have been inspired by her. Check out the full video below.
Laura Gordon named Best (mostly solo) performance in Renaissance Theatreworks’ Happy Days, Directed by Marie Kohler
“…Gordon communicated volumes in the smallest gestures and captivated with the tiniest changes in her facial expressions.”
MArie Kohler Named Milwaukee Arts Board 2020 Friend of the Arts
Milwaukee Arts Board announces Marie Kohler and Fatima Laster as 2020 Friends of the Arts. Marie was previously honored as “Artist of the Year” by the Milwaukee Arts Board in 2005.
New Musical Adaptation of WITCH HOUSE In Development: MAYBE WE’LL FLY, AT THE WITCH HOUSE
A two week workshop in August 2020 to develop Marie’s play, MAYBE WE’LL FLY, AT THE WITCH HOUSE (working title) with Two Crows Theatre Company, music by Josh Schmidt, and some fabulous, collaborative artists!
Marie Kohler Shares her ‘First Rehearsal’ experience on Milwaukee’s NPR Affiliate
It’s hard to know what events – what little moments – will change your life. Marie discovered her passion for the theater at the urging of her mother.
Marie Kohler explores Connectivity, hope, and community in monologue, ‘THE PHOTOGRAPH’
‘The Photograph,’ an original monologue commissioned through the Milwaukee Rep’s John (Jack) D. Lewis New Play Development program and their Our Home to Your Home project, centered on themes of connectivity, hope, and community.
MARIE KOHLER AS GUEST ON THIRD AVENUE PLAYHOUSE “TAP TALKS”
TAP Talks features playwright, director, and producer Marie Kohler. TAP produced Marie's play THE DIG during the 2019 summer season.
AN INTERVIEW WITH UNLV ARTISTS ABOUT TAKING BOSWELL TO THE EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL
During this weekly edition of UNLV’s Arts Worldwide episode, UNLV artists share their experience of bringing BOSWELL by Marie Kohler to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland during the summer of 2019.