Reverse Ageism

Reverse Ageism

I am apparently Palm Beach County’s youngest usher. This isn’t based on any scientific data, just on my own casual observation. That, and the fact that an artistic director recently approached me and said “You’re too young for this job!” And I reply, “I most heartily am not!” Sure, there are demands on the free … Continue reading »

It’s All About the Benjamins…

It’s All About the Benjamins…

Picture it: Friend A is starring in a local-but-professional theater production. Friend B wants to go see Friend A’s show, but just can’t bring herself to pay the $40+ ticket price (and that’s for one ticket). So Friend B is considering an alternate plan: PRETEND she saw the show, telling Friend A how wonderful she … Continue reading »

Decommissioned

I’ve been a civilian now for about 6 months. Meaning that I’m no longer directly involved in the day-to-day operations of a professional theater company in South Florida. The theater community here is not terribly dense, so very quickly you know everyone’s name, what’s playing where, and who’s doing what. You’re not just in the … Continue reading »

Buy Us!

Buy Us!

You can now purchase your own copy of Oedipus for Kids! Buy from the publisher Buy from The Drama Book Shop Buy from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or anywhere else you find it. Just buy!

FringeNYC Cast Bios

Kimberly Patterson (playwright): is the Artistic Director of Rake Theater, now based in Boynton Beach, Florida. She spent the last 10 years in New York, working in Off- and Off-Off Broadway theater in almost every capacity possible (with the notable exception of acting). Her plays have appeared in the Midtown International Theater Festival: The Goat Song … Continue reading »

Fluency at NYTheatre.com

The full article can be found here.   Fluency Produced by Rake Theater Author: Kimberly Patterson Fluency is about the relationship of Jack and Olivia, two opposites who fumble through the performance of falling in love. Olivia is a playwright and Jack is an actor; some scenes take place in a real theater, while others exist … Continue reading »

FringeNYC Press Release

Rake Theater Presents FLUENCY   The New York International Fringe Festival – Fringe NYC A production of The Present Company August 8th-24th Tickets: $15. For tickets visit www.FringeNYC.org     Boynton Beach, FL – July 1, 2008 – Rake Theater is proud to present Fluency as part of the 11th annual New York International Fringe … Continue reading »