Theater Spotlight of the Week: Teresa Coleman Walsh

by Shawn Parikh

TeCo Theatrical Productions is bringing back their Annual New Play Competition this weekend and it's always proved to be a success. Who better to feature than Executive Artistic Director, Teresa Coleman Walsh.

We begin by discussing the founding of TeCo Theatrical Productions and how it made its way to Dallas. I then ask what niche the theater company fills in the DFW communtiy.

She talks about the 2009 New Play Competition and how it has grown into a success over the past years. She talks about the contestants and the focus on political theatre for this year's competition. She also mentions what the audience can expecct and what part they play when seeing the performance.

The show runs from February 12 - 28 and you can call 214-948-0716 for tickets or purchase online. This year's plays include:

• Change by Willie Holmes. President Obama has brought Black Love back in style, but is it the change we need?
• Son Of A Immigrant by Phillip Morales. One fateful day of protest signs, bullhorns and greasy chicken sandwiches test the bond between father and son.
• I Only Need A Few by Richard Carter. Special interest groups are always asking for favors but will the same rules apply to Main Street?
• The Assassination of Nathaniel Isaiah Gary Gamarcus Anderson by lynuslynell. When racial stereotypes collides with political correctness and a funeral, the end result is a raucous journey into the souls of black folks.
• The Valiant Never Taste of Death But Once by Paula J. Sanders. A woman faces down the reality of her fragile mortality.
• The Special Schedule by Barbara Macchia. Everyone loves a party, even if it is eleven years in the making.