In 2004 Segal took a break from Temple University to work with area professional theaters.

"Halloween 5," which was directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard and opened yesterday at area theaters, is a bit more refined in its details than the conventional horror movie.

Wopat has returned to the Madison area for various occasions, including performances at various area theatres.

The Jeff Awards fosters the artistic growth of area theatres and theatre artists and promotes educational opportunities, audience appreciation, and civic pride in the achievements of the theatre community.

This family connection enabled Russell easy access to area theaters watching plays, sometimes from backstage, without his parent's knowledge.

The Dark Knight Rises was released on July 20, 2012, on which same day a shooting happened in Aurora, Colorado during the movie's premiere inside an area theater.

The film opens today at area theaters.

Ms. Lodice's supporters include area theaters, especially the Downtown Cabaret Theater, which has lent administrative and technical support.

Several other area theaters also participate in the film festival.

Participants range in age from 7 to 70, and scene directors are usually educators from local grade schools, high schools, colleges and directors of area civic theatres.