Phil Reno on Stephen Sondheim
March 10, 2023
The following note originally appeared in the playbill for PTC’s Putting It Together (March 3 – 18, 2023): When Stephen Sondheim passed away in November 2021, at age 91, theatre
Category: Director’s Brief
Get to Know: Stephen Wrentmore
September 13, 2022
PTC’s upcoming production of Scapin is a new adaptation by director/playwright Stephen Wrentmore. Originally written in 1671 by Molière, this version of Scapin has a contemporary twist, but is still a
Director’s Brief: Something happened that really bugged me.
December 16, 2020
Hi everyone! Happy Holidays! It’s been a while since I’ve updated here. For most producing theatres, this has been a very weird time. We’ve seen our industry across the country
Director’s Brief: “Cagney” and Concert Productions
September 20, 2019
Happy Opening Night! Wow. I have been delinquent in my blogging. So sorry. Cagney opens tonight. It has been a whirlwind—rehearsing and refining this charming piece. The technical
Director’s Brief: We’re Baaack!
August 9, 2019
We’re baaaack! I know it seems like I just signed off for the summer but things are bustling at PTC as we prepare for the arrival of the cast of
The Passing of a Legend
July 31, 2019
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Harold Prince, a game-changer, uniting voice, and the heart and soul of Broadway. To the world his name and legacy was larger
Director’s Brief: Summer Vacation
June 21, 2019
I took a trip to Israel this summer after a much needed break from the season. Went to the cutest theatre in Jerusalem – perfect to be a second stage
Director’s Brief: PTC actors show up at the Tonys
June 7, 2019
I want to give a shout out and a huge congratulations to some of our PTC actors. They are having the celebration of their lives this weekend with Sunday’s Tony
Director’s Brief: There’s a first time for everything….
May 10, 2019
There is a first time for everything….. I am missing opening night of Grease tonight because I am on my way to Pennsylvania for my son’s college graduation. It is
Director’s Brief: Tech for ‘Grease’ underway
May 6, 2019
Tech for Grease begins today. We’re firing on all cylinders (no Greased Lightning subtext intended) and working some very, very long hours. There’s activity in this building from probably
