Theater/Drama


"All the world's a stage,

And all the men and women merely players:

They have their exits and their entrances;

And one man in his time plays many parts..."

As You Like It
, Act ii Sc. VII

William Shakespeare


Leadership

Chair: Marguerite Yaghjian
Co-Chair:
Linda Selman

Members:
Margot Astrachan   
Jeffrey Stocker
Jo Anne Bonn Dorothy Wiggins
Robin Lane Carol Wilder
Maria Soccor  

Est: 1898
Contact: theatrearts@thenationalartsclub.org

Mission

To foster the appreciation of the theatre arts by showcasing dramatic talent from the point of view of the actor, playwright and creative product; To bring traditional works and new pieces before the membership ranging from play readings to full stage productions.



Programming

Brief, written proposals and/or scripts for all Theatre Arts events may be submitted to any member of the Committee for approval.  The Committee will review all requests submitted.  Upon approval, arrangements for booking, NAC Calendar copy and playbills will go forward . 



Speaking of Shakespeare

As part of our educational outreach, the Theatre Arts Committee presents Speaking of Shakespeare.  This program is dedicated to bringing actors, writers, directors, producers, critics and scholars to The National Arts Club in order to discuss the work of history's greatest English writer, William Shakespeare, and his continuing impact.  A main focus has been intimate discussions with great classical actors talking about Shakespeare in performance. 

Speaking of Shakespeare is presented by John F. Andrews, President of the Shakespeare Guild, in conjunction with the Theatre Arts Committee.