Southern Rep
Southern Rep (Southern Rep Theatre) is a regional theatre located in New Orleans, Louisiana.[1] It is a member of National New Plays Network and Theatre Communications Group.
Founded in 1986 by Dr. Rosary O'Neill, it is now led by Producing Artistic Director Aimee Hayes. Southern Rep has been the recipient of the Governor's Arts Organization Award from Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu and the State Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.[2][3]
History
[edit]After its founding in 1986 by playwright and scholar Dr. Rosary O'Neill, Southern Rep focused on producing work that reflects Southern heritage. From 2002 through 2007, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Ryan Rilette, Southern Rep began focusing on developing new plays by American playwrights, featuring regional premieres of national work, and joining the National New Play Network. Marieke Gaboury joined as Managing Director in 2010 and left in 2012.Aimee Hayes was appointed Artistic Director in 2008. Aimee Hayes left in 2020. Sacha Grandoit is The Current Interim Artistic Director, as August 2021 of [4][5]
In 2019, the theater took up permanent residence in the former St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.[6] It closed in 2022.[7]
Former locations
[edit]The company's primary location was at One Canal Place. The theater has also performed at Mid-City Theater, Loyola University's Marquette Hall, Michalopoulos Gallery, Ursuline Academy auditorium theater, Ashé Power House theater and The Contemporary Arts Center, NewOrleans.[8]
Katrina
[edit]In 2005, Southern Rep had to temporarily close its doors during Hurricane Katrina and ensuing aftermath. It reopened to the public in the months after Hurricane Katrina.[9]
Production history
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Southern Rep Theatre". neworleansonline.com. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
- ^ "Southern Rep's achievements recognized | NOLA.com". blog.nola.com. Archived from the original on 2012-08-29.
- ^ "Southern Rep awarded Governor's Arts Award | NOLA.com". blog.nola.com. Archived from the original on 2012-08-29.
- ^ "Southern Rep names Aimee Hayes new artistic director - David Cuthbert - Times-Picayune - NOLA.com". blog.nola.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-14.
- ^ "Rilette leaving Southern Rep theater for California stage - Living/Lagniappe - Times-Picayune - NOLA.com". blog.nola.com. Archived from the original on 2007-12-20.
- ^ Wilkinson, Missy (2019-01-24). "Southern Rep Theatre celebrates the grand opening of its new home in the St. Rose de Lima church". Curbed New Orleans. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
- ^ Sisco, Annette (2022-07-06). "Southern Rep theater closes doors after 36 years, was known for presenting new work". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ MacCash, Doug. "Southern Rep Theatre finds a home". nola.com. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
- ^ "Theatre Communications Group - American Theatre - May/June 2010". tcg.org. Archived from the original on 2010-05-07.