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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

‘The Theatres I Worked for Owned My Life’ by American Theatre Editors

After 25 years in the regional theatre, I'm done with the silence about the classism, sexism, and abuse I've experienced.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:58PM
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

North Coast Rep Announces 40th Season by American Theatre Editors

The 2021-22 season will include the world premiere of a new Sherlock Holmes musical.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:40PM

ASL and Theatre: Here’s What Not To Do by American Theatre Editors

A Deaf educator who receives numerous emails from theatre teachers/directors gives advice on best practices for incorporating Deaf actors and ASL.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:46PM
Monday, May 17, 2021

The Subtext: David Henry Hwang, High and Low by American Theatre Editors

This month Brian talks to the writer of 'M. Butterfly,' 'Yellow Face,' 'Chinglish,' and 'Soft Power' about Joe Papp, hate crimes, and the ironic uplift of surviving a flop.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:42PM

Lineup Announced for 44th Bay Area Playwrights Festival by American Theatre Editors

This year's festival will feature works from Jaisey Bates, Miyoko Conley, Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin, Sam Hamashima, and Johnny G. Lloyd.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:07PM

A Wild Child’s Identity Crisis: Cherdonna Shinatra Falls Into ‘The Doll Pit’ by American Theatre Editors

Jody Kuehner's irreverent, form-breaking alter ego is back with a more contemplative but no less challenging new dance-theatre-film.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:32AM
Friday, May 14, 2021

Derek DelGaudio’s Biggest Trick: To Claim He’s Not Doing Magic by American Theatre Editors

The creator of 'In & Of Itself' and new memoir, 'Amoralman,' has made a career of artful deception in the pursuit of a kind of theatrical truth.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:18AM

Kelly Kerwin Named New Artistic Director of Oklahoma City Rep by American Theatre Editors

An experienced producer, particularly at New York's Public Theater, Kerwin succeeds founding artistic director Donald Jordan.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Actor’s Express Announces Virtual Threshold Festival by American Theatre Editors

The new play festival will feature 5 plays and span 3 upcoming Sundays.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:35PM

City Theatre, Pittsburgh Playhouse Announce ‘Homegrown Stories 2’ by American Theatre Editors

The 2 organizations are partnering again after last summer's success to commission 5 new 10-minute plays.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:27PM

Downtown, Everything’s Waiting for You by American Theatre Editors

As live theatre returns to New York City, 2 unique efforts are banking on audiences bringing life back to the sparsely occupied financial district.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:18PM

Ma-Yi Offers New Programs, Initiatives for AAPI Heritage Month by American Theatre Editors

Included in the announcement are the recipients of $24,000 in micro-grants from the New York City company as well as an upcoming benefit reading.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:41PM
Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Shá Cage, Elizabeth Carter Receive Lloyd Richards Residencies by American Theatre Editors

Cage will work with Cornerstone Theater Company's Michael John Garcés, while Carter will be with Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Nataki Garrett.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:06PM
Monday, May 10, 2021

Responsible Stewardship: Grappling With an Artist’s Legacy by American Theatre Editors

Composer Michael Friedman's sister, and the executor of his estate, reflects on her role in preserving her brother's work in an evolving field.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:13PM

Gulfshore Playhouse Has Plenty to Celebrate by American Theatre Editors

Perseverance through the pandemic, and the support of loyal patrons, means that this Florida theatre is on track to break ground on a new $40 million facility.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:58PM

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Names Winners of Demaline Play Competition by American Theatre Editors

'Hi! Maintenance.' by Wright State's Megan Ledford and 'Bury the Rest' by Ohio University's Skye Robinson Hillis will receive staged readings on ETC's YouTube page.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:24PM

Mildred’s Umbrella Announces 4th Femfest Houston by American Theatre Editors

This installment of the reading series will feature 3 new plays inspired by the pandemic.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:16PM

WaterTower Theatre Announces 2021-22 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature works from Lauren Gunderson, Neil Simon, and a TBA world premiere.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:03PM

Kansas City Rep Announces 2021-22 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature a world premiere from Kate Hamill and a community tour of a story based on the life of boxer Jack Johnson.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:00PM

Clint Ramos, Elsa Hiltner Honored With Michael Merritt Awards by American Theatre Editors

A virtual award ceremony and design exhibition will be held on May 17.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:47PM

TCG Announces Sixth Round of Rising Leaders of Color by American Theatre Editors

Eight early-career artists based in New York City will be given professional development and networking opportunities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:03PM

Theater Mu Announces New Eyes Festival 2021, ‘Un(Scene)’ by American Theatre Editors

This year's festival will feature a series of short plays in response to the rise of anti-Asian violence in the country.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:57PM

South Coast Rep Announces 2021 Pacific Playwrights Festival by American Theatre Editors

The festival, which opened on April 26, will feature readings throughout May and June.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:55PM

Golden Thread Names Sahar Assaf New Exec Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Assaf succeeds founding artistic director Torange Yeghiazarian, leading the 25-year-old company into its next chapter.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:54PM

Sean San José: Collaboration, Cooperation, and Community by American Theatre Editors

As San José takes the reins of the Bay Area's Magic Theatre, he's set to bring his Campo Santos ethos to a larger platform.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:19PM
Friday, May 7, 2021

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we lift up the work of Frank Chin, Velina Hasu Houston, and Ping Chong, among others.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:12PM
Thursday, May 6, 2021

Edward Medina: Caught Up in a Conversation by American Theatre Editors

Passionate about theatre and criticism, this native New Yorker could change your life in 15 minutes.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:31PM

A Chicago Storefront Revival: Just You Wait by American Theatre Editors

After a period of turnover and uncertainty, leaders in this resilient community look toward a vibrant reopening---even if it doesn't happen until 2022.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:57AM
Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Rosalyn Drexler: An Imagination at Work by American Theatre Editors

At 92, the multi-hyphenate artist and Obie-winning playwright reflects on a long career in and around the theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:35AM

StoryWorks, Reporting Live From Your Local Stage (or Headphones) by American Theatre Editors

The documentary theatre company partners with newsrooms, playwrights, and theatres to do a kind of stage journalism well suited to tell complicated human stories.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:51AM
Monday, May 3, 2021

Olympia Dukakis, Minister of the Interior by American Theatre Editors

A fierce, unsentimental explorer of the human experience, she was also a subversive wit and a dear friend, especially to her audiences.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:49PM

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