The ATC's next production
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The Baltimore Waltz by Paula Vogel |
Performing in March 2023 March 16, 17 & 18 (Thurs.-Sat.) and March 21-25 (Tues.-Sat.) at the Warehouse Studio Theatre in Schaerbeek. |
In the wake of a distressing medical diagnosis, a brother and sister set off on a whirlwind tour of Europe. Seeking adventure and an experimental if dubious cure, Carl and Anna embark on a now-or-never trip into the throes of romance and mystery – and toward each other, for the kind of comfort and love only a sibling can offer.
The Baltimore Waltz will sweep you into a dizzying dance through France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Austria. But it is also a darkly comic trip through a disturbing stretch of the American political and cultural landscape in the late 1980s. At its heart, it is the playwright's rendition of her own personal voyage through that landscape and across a terrain of grief and loss.
Raucously funny, delightfully satyrical, and at times just plain raunchy, The Baltimore Waltz is, above all, Paula Vogel's farewell gift to a brother who would have laughed himself silly and felt how deeply he was loved.
Directed by Robynn Colwell
Our most recent production
Studio Nights
November 15-19, 2022
at the Warehouse Studio Theatre
Almost, Maine by John Cariani is about romance and relationships - and the stumbles, the funny moments of joy, and the bitter-sweet turning points along love's journey. Set in the snow-covered, fictional town of Almost in the US state of Maine, the play consists of nine independent vignettes bound together by the magic of the northern lights.
Almost, Maine - which sold out all five nights! - was the ATC's feature for its second edition of Studio Nights, a format conceived as a training ground for new theater enthusiasts. The nine scenes, directed by three new directors (three scenes each), involved 19 actors, in a range of ages - some experienced, but many making their theatrical debut.
Studio Nights is designed to be more than just a night at the theatre - it's a night out. The audience is encouraged to come for the play, of course, but also for a chance to enjoy an array of homemade American-style treats and an extended bar menu before and after the show, as well as during a slightly extended interval.
November 15-19, 2022
at the Warehouse Studio Theatre
Almost, Maine by John Cariani is about romance and relationships - and the stumbles, the funny moments of joy, and the bitter-sweet turning points along love's journey. Set in the snow-covered, fictional town of Almost in the US state of Maine, the play consists of nine independent vignettes bound together by the magic of the northern lights.
Almost, Maine - which sold out all five nights! - was the ATC's feature for its second edition of Studio Nights, a format conceived as a training ground for new theater enthusiasts. The nine scenes, directed by three new directors (three scenes each), involved 19 actors, in a range of ages - some experienced, but many making their theatrical debut.
Studio Nights is designed to be more than just a night at the theatre - it's a night out. The audience is encouraged to come for the play, of course, but also for a chance to enjoy an array of homemade American-style treats and an extended bar menu before and after the show, as well as during a slightly extended interval.
The ATC's third edition of Studio Nights will take place in late spring 2023.
Happy Birthday ATC!
2019 marked the ATC's 50th anniversary, and we dedicated the entire year to celebrating: in grand theatrical style by staging two major American classics and in eclectic theatrical style with a dark comedy paired with improv. See more about all three shows below and by clicking on the relevant pages under the "past productions" tab.
To top off the celebrations, on November 30th we held a 50th Anniversary dinner and party featuring a traditional American Thanksgiving feast as well as a program of entertainment courtesy of the Ghost Sheep, Miss Kitty K Rickets, and some of the cast from this year's production of A Streetcar named Desire. The evening extended into the wee hours with a party attended by ATC members and friends, past, present, and -- we certainly hope -- future! Be sure to visit our Facebook page to enjoy an even larger sampling of photos snapped by Tibor Radvanyi.
We started the anniversary year off right with a whopper of a classic!
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A Streetcar Named Desire, which played March 5-9 at Le Jacques Franck in St. Gilles, was a tremendous success -- and a labor of love for everyone involved. Be sure to visit the Streetcar page in our "Past Productions" section where you can see loads of photos, find out who participated on and off stage, and re-live the journey!
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The celebrations continued in May with a brand new tradition:
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An evening out combining theater and improv, nibbles and drinks, and all-around fun and conviviality! |
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And we paid a theatrical tribute to our roots by reviving the first-ever play produced by the ATC exactly 50 years ago, to the month!
This Edward Albee classic appeared 8-12 October
at the Petit Théâtre Mercelis in Ixelles
Resounding praise from our audiences and an entirely sold-out run allow us to declare this landmark production a great success. Please visit the Virginia Woolf page in the past productions section to browse loads of photos of this powerfully acted, gorgeously staged play -- by all accounts worthy of a half-century anniversary celebration.
A selection of ATC moments from recent years
You can always check in with us on Facebook for all the latest updates, including a series of glances back in time. Through the end of 2019 "The 50th anniversary diaries" explored five decades of ATC history with photos, reflections, and conversations about the long and winding ATC road and its many, many travellers.
The American Theatre Company (ATC) has been bringing American theater to Brussels for 50 years.
From serious drama to light comedy, from intimate studio productions to main stage classics and musicals, the ATC not only delights audiences with outstanding productions, but also provides a home for the international theatrical talent living in or just passing through Brussels: actors, directors, make-up artists, technicians, set designers…
The ATC is a frequent award winner at the annual Festival of European Anglophone Theatrical Societies (FEATS) competitions, and is always looking for fresh on- or off-stage talent, whether experienced or not.
In addition to offering two theatrical productions per season, the ATC is the creator of Studio Nights, an informal, often experimental entertainment format designed to be an excellent training ground for new talent as well as a fun and engaging night out for audiences.
Often in collaboration with other Anglophone theater groups in Belgium, the ATC periodically hosts workshops on improv comedy, lighting, make-up, set-building, etc.
From serious drama to light comedy, from intimate studio productions to main stage classics and musicals, the ATC not only delights audiences with outstanding productions, but also provides a home for the international theatrical talent living in or just passing through Brussels: actors, directors, make-up artists, technicians, set designers…
The ATC is a frequent award winner at the annual Festival of European Anglophone Theatrical Societies (FEATS) competitions, and is always looking for fresh on- or off-stage talent, whether experienced or not.
In addition to offering two theatrical productions per season, the ATC is the creator of Studio Nights, an informal, often experimental entertainment format designed to be an excellent training ground for new talent as well as a fun and engaging night out for audiences.
Often in collaboration with other Anglophone theater groups in Belgium, the ATC periodically hosts workshops on improv comedy, lighting, make-up, set-building, etc.