Morriseau’s Musical Notations
Skeleton Crew’s more contemporary setting leads Morisseau to use hip hop as the play’s leitmotif.
Walking On The Line
Production Dramaturg Faedra Chatard Carpenter talks about the city of Detroit and Skeleton Crew.
On Participating in the Mobile Unit’s Inaugural Journey
Azariah Gunn talks about her experiences performing with our Mobile Unit.
Five Fun Facts With Sekou Laidlow
Baltimore Center Stage patrons may remember Sekou playing several roles in the 2013/14 production of A Civil War Christmas by Paula Vogel. He returns to Baltimore Center Stage as Reggie in our upcoming production of Skeleton Crew. We sat down with him to learn more about him offstage.
An Inside Look Into Casting The Mobile Unit’s Twelfth Night
When it boils down to the nuts and bolts of casting for the Mobile Unit, talent and training are important because we want the best actors for this work. But it is equally essential to believe in the power of theater and share the passion of storytelling.
Interview with Markita Prescott and Patrice Covington
During the second week of rehearsal, dramaturg Rebecca Adelsheim sat down with actresses Markita Prescott, who plays Alice, and Patrice Covington, who plays the Red Queen (and other roles), to unpack some of their thoughts on Lookingglass Alice. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
Video: Assistant Director Describes Her Baltimore Roots
Lookingglass Alice Assistant Director and Dance Captain Mari Travis is a true embodiment of our Season of Community. Back in her first professional role as a creative, Mari expresses her appreciation for Baltimore Center Stage and its influence on her.
Video: Interview With Rennie Harris
Baltimore Center Stage sat down with world-renowned choreographer Rennie Harris, who we’re thrilled to welcome as choreographer for Lookingglass Alice.
Alice: Of Our Moment
In 2015, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland celebrated 150 years of publication. From academic Oxford to the revolutionary 2018 Pirelli calendar, Alice’s fantastical journeys down the rabbit hole and through the looking-glass have captivated readers, filmmakers, artists, and fashion designers, keeping the Alice stories an indefatigable part of our cultural imagination.
Recap: 2017 Backstage at Baltimore Center Stage
In early November, Baltimore Center Stage hosted over 600 guests at our annual FREE open house, the largest event of its kind in our area.