Machinal

Treadwell (1885-1970) is best known as the author of the 1928 expressionist drama "Machinal," inspired by the execution of Ruth Snyder and her lover for murdering Snyder's husband.

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The account of "Machinal" crops up late in the play and gives no taste of that classic's unnerving power.

American Century's 'Treadwell: Bright and Dark': Dreadfully trite and dull 2010

(Her expressionist experiment "Intimations for Saxophone" received a belated premiere at Arena Stage in 2005; American Century mounted "Machinal" in 2004 and a Treadwell one-act in 2007.)

American Century's 'Treadwell: Bright and Dark': Dreadfully trite and dull 2010

Though chiefly remembered for her 1928 drama "Machinal," a pinnacle of American expressionism, Treadwell (1885-1970) was no one-hit wonder.

American Century's 'Treadwell: Bright and Dark': Dreadfully trite and dull 2010

; "Machinal" by Sophie Treadwell, one of the most prominent women playwrights of the 20th century; and a conversation with Ilene Chaiken, creator of the

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A story of isolation, "Machinal" introduces us to Helen, a woman whose entire life has been dictated by the people and machines around her.

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"Machinal" was written by Sophie Treadwell and was released the same year on Broadway as Ruth Snyder's death.

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CSU theater department ends season in dramatic fashion with 'Machinal'

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On March 11 through March 21, "Machinal" will open to continue Brava's 2nd Stage "Shout Out Loud" Series.

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Currin says she used an outburst by Treadwell's lead character in "Machinal" as a model -- "as some kind of way into Sophie's illness.

New musical 'Liberty Smith,' revival of 'Sabrina Fair' on tap at Ford's Theatre 2010