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American Repertory Theater of Western New York was a theatre company located in Buffalo, New York. Established in 2007 by Matthew LaChiusa, the company produced contemporary comedies including Greater Tuna[1] and Laughter on the 23rd Floor,[2] musicals such as Floyd Collins,[3][4][5] premieres of new plays such as Fred's Requiem,[6][7] well-known dramas such as The Gin Game,[8] and edgier fare such as Killer Joe and "Heathers: The Musical".[9] The theatre also showcases the work of local Buffalo playwrights and other new playwrights in their annual One-Act Showcase[10][11] and Young Playwrights Festival.[12] The company's stated mission is "to produce both classic and contemporary theatrical works and support a new generation of playwrights...[and to] serve as a catalyst for community dialogue and action that will result in sustained economic growth."[13][14]

References

  1. ^ "Anthony Chase reviews "Greater Tuna" at Alleyway's Cabaret - Artvoice TV". Archived from the original on 2015-04-03. Retrieved 2012-06-15.
  2. ^ "Theatre Talk: Theatre for the Rapture".
  3. ^ "Index of /issues/v10n38/theaterweek/floyd_collins". Archived from the original on 2012-11-07. Retrieved 2012-06-15.
  4. ^ "Theatre Talk: Recap of Buffalo's theatre scene".
  5. ^ "Theatre Talk".
  6. ^ "Index of /issues/v10n47/theaterweek/freds_requiem". Archived from the original on 2012-11-07. Retrieved 2012-06-15.
  7. ^ "Onstage: Noteworthy in November".
  8. ^ "Index of /issues/v11n4/theaterweek/the_gin_game". Archived from the original on 2012-11-09. Retrieved 2012-06-15.
  9. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-06-14. Retrieved 2012-06-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-05-27. Retrieved 2012-06-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. ^ http://www.buffalonews.com/entertainment/gusto/theater/theater-reviews/article382829.ece [dead link]
  12. ^ "American Repertory Theater of WNY".
  13. ^ "www.artofwny.org".
  14. ^ "www.artofwny.org".