Theatre Jul 4, 2024 WILBUR DANIEL STEELE (1886 – 1970) BOOKS ::: ART ::: THEATRE ::: America’s recognised master of the popular short story. Land’s End isn’t about a place — it’s about what people become when the map runs out. Wilbur Daniel Steele… Jul 4, 2024 EUGENE O’NEILL (1888 – 1953) ART ::: THEATRE ::: He was lured to Provincetown in 1916 by Louise Bryant wife of journalist and founder of the Communist Labor Party of America John Reed, where many of his earlier… Jun 27, 2024 ROBERT ‘BOBBY’ EDMOND JONES (1887 – 1954) ART ::: THEATRE ::: Bobby Jones was a significant figure in the American theater scene, particularly known for his contributions to stagecraft. His work encompassed various aspects of theater production, including scene design,… Jun 27, 2024 GEORGE ‘JIG’ CRAM COOK (1873 -1924) ART ::: THEATRE ::: George Cram Cook’s arrival in Provincetown catalyzed a movement towards experimental theater that emphasized originality over commercial success. His founding of the Provincetown Players created opportunities for many writers… Jun 27, 2024 HUTCHINS HAPGOOD (1869 – 1940) BOOKS ::: Power couple Hutchins Hapgood and his wife, Neith Boyce began spending summers in Provincetown around 1915. They were drawn to this vibrant artistic community, which included other influential figures… Jun 26, 2024 SUSAN GLASPELL (1876 – 1948) BOOKS ::: ART ::: THEATRE ::: Before she became a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Susan Glaspell was a newspaper reporter in Davenport, Iowa, covering courts, political debates, and one notorious murder trial whose echoes would… Jun 26, 2024 NEITH BOYCE (1872 – 1951) ART ::: THEATRE ::: Her 1915 play, Constancy, is considered to be first of its kind and helped launch Modern American Theatre. Relying on a realistic approach to dialogue, Boyce and her cronies penned… Jun 26, 2024 RYAN LANDRY ART ::: THEATRE ::: He is known for his multifaceted talents as a painter, playwright, musician, and performer. Born in 1968, Landry grew up in a creative environment that fostered his artistic inclinations… « Previous 1 2
