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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Center Theatre Group Postpones Season Until April 2021 by American Theatre Editors

The adjusted season will begin April 29, 2021, with the extended closure resulting in $40 million in lost revenue.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:08AM
Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Mary Overlie: Absence and Presence by American Theatre Editors

Her Six Viewpoints taught me, and generations of theatremakers and performers, to get out of our own way and expand our perception.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:05PM

In the Company of Kristin Linklater and Her Natural Voice by American Theatre Editors

Remembrances of a teaching giant who brought up so many other teachers and actors, including her talented son.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:40PM

‘A Strange Loop,’ ‘The Inheritance,’ ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Top Drama Desk Awards by American Theatre Editors

The 65th annual ceremony celebrating the 2019-20 theatre season was presented online.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:20PM

Yale Rep and School of Drama Will Not Produce 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

Yale will not produce a season of plays, but will cover expenses for MFA students to extend their studies.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:34PM

How Willa Kim Stretched and Shaped Costume Design by American Theatre Editors

The acclaimed designer, who worked on more than 200 productions in a 7-decade career, was known for sculpting her work on actors' and dancers' bodies.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:24PM

Mean and Green, With a Splash (or More) of Ankara Print by American Theatre Editors

3 costume designers indulge their ’80s nostalgia to varying degrees in 3 separate productions of Jocelyn Bioh’s 'School Girls.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:41AM

What Clothes After Closure? 4 Young Designers Have Some Ideas by American Theatre Editors

Willa Kim Scholarship recipients are using it to supplement their costume design skills, from watercolor painting to digital rendering.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:35AM

Featured Contributors, May/June 2020 by American Theatre Editors

A return to the Grand Canyon State, and a profile of a Magic Theatre leader.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:02AM
Monday, June 15, 2020

Corey Fischer’s Traveling Jewish Soul by American Theatre Editors

In a lifelong mission to connect to his roots and to audiences, he created stage poetry out of honest struggle, and helped inspire our best work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:46PM

Broadway Black Announces Inaugural Antonyo Awards by American Theatre Editors

The inaugural awards will celebrate the Black theatre community on Juneteenth.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:20PM

Michael R. Jackson Wins Frederick Lowe Award by American Theatre Editors

The Dramatists Guild of America recognizes the composer for his score of 'A Strange Loop.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:19PM

Tech Workers Take a Break From Props and Sets to Build Real-Life PPE by American Theatre Editors

Face shields and intubation boxes for health care workers are among the gear that set technicians have turned their tools and skills to make.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:17PM

Idris Goodwin Offers ‘Free Play’ for Kids to Act Out Anti-Racism by American Theatre Editors

The playwright and poet offers five free scripts for parents and kids to read and play-act at home or in their communities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:57AM

Three on the Aisle: Tamilla Woodard on Doing the Work by American Theatre Editors

The critics talk to Tamilla Woodard, co-artistic director of Working Theater, about her experience of racism in the theatre and her recommendations of how to fight it.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:50AM
Friday, June 12, 2020

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From 'Our Town' in the town that inspired it and the world's first air-conditioned theatre to work by Rose McClendon and Spiderwoman Theater, June has been a hot month for theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:13AM
Thursday, June 11, 2020

Pillsbury House Announces 2020 Naked Stages Fellowship Recipients by American Theatre Editors

Alia Jeraj, C. Michael Menge, and Atlese Robinson will participate in the Minneapolis development program.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:52PM

COVID Theatre Closures Hit U.K. Harder Than U.S. and Canada, New Study Shows by American Theatre Editors

A new report from TRG Arts and Purple Seven finds that the loyalty of North American audiences, particularly subscribers, may be making the difference.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:41PM

TimeLine Theatre Announces 4 Additions to Playwrights Collective by American Theatre Editors

Dolores Díaz, Kristin Idaszak, Osiris Khepera, and David Rhee will be in residence through Jan. 2022.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:08PM

Shubert Foundation Announces Streamed High School Theatre Festival by American Theatre Editors

The festival, celebrating its sixth year, will feature performances from students from five New York City schools.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:58PM

Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Postpones 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The organization eyes a Dec. 2020 reopening which would launch with 'A Christmas Carol.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:39PM

Hearing History Tick in Steppenwolf’s Audio-Only ‘American Clock’ by American Theatre Editors

The Chicago company records a starry, large-cast revival of Arthur Miller's late work, set amid economic hardship that has fresh resonance.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:37PM

Life Beyond ‘Beyond Babel’ (and Britney) by American Theatre Editors

Keone and Mari Madrid find ways to continue their choreographic craft, with their 10-month-old daughter crawling right behind them.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:17PM
Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Aurora Theatre Company Shifts to Flexible 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

With a new membership program, the organization will be able to offer members virtual tickets or live tickets depending on if and when the theatre can reopen.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:38PM

Round House Theatre Updates 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Maryland company has cancelled all live performances through 2020.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:34PM

Katie Pelkey Named Aurora Theatre’s First Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

Pelkey has been with Aurora Theatre for 13 years, most recently serving as the company's general manager.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:09PM

Gerald Freedman, Forging Family Wherever He Went by American Theatre Editors

The celebrated director of 'Hair,' Great Lakes Theater AD, and UNCSA dean taught his students invaluable lessons that apply equally to theatre and to life itself.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:29PM

Shubert Foundation Awards $32 Million in Grants to Arts Nonprofits by American Theatre Editors

The 2020 grants cover 560 organizations and put the foundation's giving over $500 million since 1977.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:01PM

A New World Awaits Us by American Theatre Editors

For Black theatre artists, this is a time for healing; for our white counterparts, it is a time of reckoning. Can we make this moment count?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:21PM

‘Find Joy in the Destruction of the Lie’ by American Theatre Editors

The complete text of speeches by Jamil Jude, Monique Holt, and Nikkole Salter that opened last week's TCG 2020 virtual conference.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:21PM
Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Long Wharf Theatre Announces ‘With One City, Many Stages’ by American Theatre Editors

The company will center its 2020-21 season on New Haven with community partnerships and outdoor performances.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:23PM

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