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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Wilma Announces 2020-21 Season, Flexible Subscription Package by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature the world premiere of a 'Hamlet' adaptation from James Ijames and productions of 'Fairview' and 'Heroes of the Fourth Turning.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:48PM

Theatre Education Programs, Now on a Screen Near You by American Theatre Editors

How U.S. theatres are innovating and adapting to stay connected with the young people they typically serve with in-person programs and classes.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:44PM
Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Seattle-Area ArtsFund to Grant Nearly $5 Million in Pandemic Relief by American Theatre Editors

In addition to helping shore up the local nonprofit arts and cultural sector, the organization has released a study on COVID-19's economic impact.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:09PM

PlayGround Announces 2020 Zoom Fest by American Theatre Editors

The Bay Area theatre will present new works and celebrate its 25th anniversary online this summer.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:49PM

Victory Gardens Names Erica Daniels New Executive Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The appointment of Daniels accompanies the creation of three new roles in the theatre's executive structure.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:04PM

Bay Area Playwrights Festival 2020 to Move Online by American Theatre Editors

The festival's 43rd edition will feature new plays by Tyler English-Beckwith, Stefani Kuo, Jordan Ramirez Puckett, Deneen Reynolds-Knott, and Noelle Viñas.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:01PM

A Nudge Here, a Leap There: How Bernard Gersten Got the Work Done by American Theatre Editors

A sage producer who supported and enabled visionary leaders and artists, he had a touch of the visionary about him as well.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:31PM
Monday, May 4, 2020

Michael R. Jackson Wins 2020 Drama Pulitzer Prize for ‘A Strange Loop’ by American Theatre Editors

The finalists are Will Arbery and David Henry Hwang & Jeanine Tesori.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:25PM

San Diego Theatre Companies Form Cohort by American Theatre Editors

28 of San Diego's theatres unite for ONE THEATRE. ONE STORY. to support the community.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:02PM

Carole Rothman Elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences by American Theatre Editors

Second Stage Theater's artistic director and president joins the 2020 class of innovative thinkers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:51PM
Friday, May 1, 2020

How Do You Pay Your Dues When You Can Barely Pay Your Bills? by American Theatre Editors

One thing the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting: the need for stronger support and relief for early-career workers who've only just entered the field.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:55PM

Single Carrot Theatre Names Emily Cory New Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

Cory joins the company from the Maryland State Department of Education.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:58PM

Three on the Aisle: Do Streams Come True? by American Theatre Editors

This week the critics debate streamed and recorded theatre vs. live, and dip into the reader mailbag.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:06PM

A.C.T. Awards Honorary Master of Fine Arts Degrees by American Theatre Editors

Playwright Lydia R. Diamond and Magic Theatre’s outgoing artistic director Loretta Greco will receive degrees at a virtual graduation ceremony.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:27PM

Loretta Greco Still Has Magic to Do by American Theatre Editors

The outgoing artistic director made San Francisco’s Magic Theatre an artistic home for all.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:07PM
Thursday, April 30, 2020

‘Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin’ to Stream Live as Benefit for U.S. Arts Orgs by American Theatre Editors

Proceeds from the musical event, streamed from Florence, Italy, will go 13 theatres and institutions Felder has called home.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:05PM

Sarah Silverman’s Musical Theatre Debut Will Have to Wait by American Theatre Editors

Though her musical of 'The Bedwetter' has been postponed, the standup's stage appetite has clearly been whetted.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:27PM

Center Theatre Group to Present Regional Premiere of ‘Slave Play’ by American Theatre Editors

The play is the first to be announced for the Los Angeles company's 2020-21 season at the Mark Taper Forum.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:08PM

Jun Maeda, Longtime La MaMa Resident Designer, Dies of COVID-19 by American Theatre Editors

This unassuming experimental theatre pioneer, renowned for his sets for Serban and Brook productions, leaves behind an extraordinary body of work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:45AM

Penobscot Theatre Announces 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

Dolly Parton's '9 to 5 the Musical,' originally slated for this season, will now close out the 2020-21 lineup.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:26AM
Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Outer Critics Circle to Honor Truncated New York Season by American Theatre Editors

Up to five honorees in each category for Off-Broadway and Broadway shows will be announced on Monday, May 11.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:21PM

Main Street Theater Announces 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Houston theatre celebrates its 45th season with 13 productions and a tour.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:16PM

Teaching Theatre Now Is a Re-Education for Us All by American Theatre Editors

The pandemic cut short the academic year for me and my high school theatre students, but we are finding ways to connect---and some silver linings.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:10PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2020

René Buch: Tough Love in Two Languages by American Theatre Editors

A co-founder of Repertorio Español, he helped make a prominent stage for great works in Spanish and nurtured countless artists with rigor, erudition, and affection.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:16PM

‘Homebound Project’ to Stream New Works From Prominent Artists by American Theatre Editors

All proceeds from the starry outing will benefit No Kid Hungry.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:47PM

Trademark Theater Announces New Platform, 2 Commissions by American Theatre Editors

The new commissions include a new musical from Kira Obolensky and David Darrow, and a new play from Harrison David Rivers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:48PM

COCAwrites: Plays on Zoom Festival Adds Guest Tarell Alvin McCraney by American Theatre Editors

The festival of new short plays will feature a Q&A and coaching session with the award-winning writer and teacher.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:50PM

Onassis USA Launches Online Series by American Theatre Editors

The foundation has commissioned artists from around the globe to create works at home.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:28AM

The Eugene O’Neill Foundation Names 2020 Tao House Fellows by American Theatre Editors

The selected theatre artists will complete residencies Eugene O’Neill's California homestead.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:23AM
Monday, April 27, 2020

If You Build It, Will They Come? by American Theatre Editors

Theatre architects look ahead to designs for a post-pandemic world.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:41PM

Shows Are Canceled, But the Galas Must Go On by American Theatre Editors

How theatre companies are adapting their tentpole fundraising events to an online environment, opening virtual doors to all in hopes of opening checkbooks.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:44PM

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