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Coal Bowl Queen Captures Heart of Community

Amanda Campbell September 12, 2025

Richie Wilcox’s new play Coal Bowl Queen opened last...

Dead Letters, Coal Bowl Queens & Missing Goats at Early Stages

Amanda Campbell February 17, 2024

Last night I was at Alderney Landing Theatre for...

A "Vanity Fair" style shot of six actors on a huge theatre set in 1920s costumes. On a platform above them are four crew members. The crew members do not look excited about the play.

The Play That Goes Wrong is Uproariously Funny

Amanda Campbell September 30, 2023

An Opening Night audience is not always the most...

Neptune’s Noises Off Showcases Strong Ensemble

Amanda Campbell March 12, 2019

If you’ve gotten the winter blues after weeks of...

YPCo’s She Kills Monsters is Magical & Empowering

Amanda Campbell March 9, 2019

Neptune Theatre School’s YPCo production of She Kills Monsters:...

Neptune Theatre School Brings Dungeons and Dragons to the Stage in She Kills Monsters

Amanda Campbell March 7, 2019

Directing the Young Actors’ Company production of Qui Nguyen’s...