Today's Theatre in Community interview is Part 1 of our conversation with the Washington Stage Guild’s Ann Norton, Laura Gianarelli, and Bill Largess.
WASHINGTON STAGE GUILD is a 37-year-old theatre organization, founded in 1986 by an ensemble of professional theatre artists. As noted on their website, Washington Stage Guild is known for its “acclaimed repertoire of neglected classics, unfamiliar works by familiar playwrights, and stimulating new plays from around the world is presented in a style that is the Guild’s own—direct and clear, with a strong commitment to adhering to the author’s intent.”
Ann Norton has been involved in theater since she came home from playing in the park to announce that she had been cast as the Miller's daughter in Rumpelstiltskin at age six. Her parents, also in the biz, were relieved that she had “found her own way without any influence from them.” She received her degree in drama from Catholic University. She is the Stage Guild's founding executive director.
Laura Giannarelli is a proud member of the Actors Equity Association and SAG AFTRA. She has played major roles at Baltimore's Everyman Theatre, Olney Theatre J, the Kennedy Center, and Washington Stage Guild. Currently the president of the Washington Stage Guild's board, Laura is a founding company member.
Bill Largess is a founding member of the Washington Stage Guild. He was one of its dramaturges since 1986 and its artistic director since 2008. He's acted in, directed, adapted, or designed plays at many D. C. area theaters, as well as others across the country.
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