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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Theatrical Mustang: Rodney Hicks, a.k.a. Baby Spike Lee by American Theatre Editors

On this episode, Woodzick talks to theatremaker Rodney Hicks, who will direct 'Passing Strange' at Portland Playhouse this Spring.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:31PM

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

This Pacific Northwest-focused roundup includes a literary burlesque artist, a scenic designer/drag performer, an award-winning Iranian playwright, and more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:34AM

Managing Director Leslie Marcus to Step Down from Playwrights Horizons by American Theatre Editors

After 30 years, Marcus will depart the organization at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:28AM
Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Peter Marks, Singing Off From His Post by American Theatre Editors

Looking back on his 21 years as the lead theatre critic in the nation's capital, he says he most cherishes the light he was able to shine on shows, artists, and companies.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:53PM
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Superheroes on Native Land, Part 3 by American Theatre Editors

In the series' final installment, Cornerstone tours Larissa FastHorse's play through the D/N/Lakota nations, with quietly, joyously transformative results---and learns to say goodbye.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:07PM
Monday, December 18, 2023

Offscript: Merry Y’allmark with Topher Payne by American Theatre Editors

On this episode, Rob and J.R. talk to Topher Payne about Hallmark and holiday traditions, plus Kelundra interviews longtime critic Linda Armstrong.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:14PM

This Week in Theatre Awards: Catalyst Fellows, Theater J Play Prizes, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, residencies, and other recognition.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:12PM
Wednesday, December 13, 2023

2023’s 10 Most Popular Posts (and 10 That Deserve Another Look) by American Theatre Editors

This year, crisis and closure vied with reports of milestones, breakthroughs, and plans for the future.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:14PM
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

LaTeshia Ellerson, Karena Fiorenza Named Interim Leaders at TCG by American Theatre Editors

They will hold the positions while TCG's executive director and CEO Teresa Eyring begins a sabbatical and the search for her replacement begins.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:03PM

Teaching Truths: How 4 Native Artists Care for Their Culture by American Theatre Editors

Murielle Borst-Tarrant, Rhiana Yazzie, Opalanietet, and Sharon Day talk about the importance of storytelling for their communities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:08PM
Friday, December 8, 2023

This Week in Theatre Awards: Steinberg Awards, Pay Your People Grants, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, residencies, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:01PM

Superheroes on Native Land, Part 2 by American Theatre Editors

After years of community work and some COVID setbacks, Cornerstone Theater assembles a cast, a set, and a tour for Larissa FastHorse's 'Wicoun.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:33AM
Wednesday, December 6, 2023

A Harlem Renaissance by American Theatre Editors

How theatres in the historic NYC neighborhood are stepping up their game with artists and audiences.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:46PM

Michael Barakiva Named Cleveland Play House Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The director and novelist replaces Mark Cuddy, who has navigated the theatre through controversies.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:52PM

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

The first production to use electric lighting, a tragic theatre fire, a Broadway landmark, an Asian American icon, and a James Baldwin musical adaptation.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:00PM
Monday, December 4, 2023

TYA/USA Announces 2024 National Festival and Conference by American Theatre Editors

Presented in collaboration with the Alliance Theatre, this year's convening will focus on the theme of possibility.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:28PM
Friday, December 1, 2023

This Week in Theatre Awards: Youngblood, Write It Out!, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, residencies, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:11PM

Everyone’s Invited to ‘Mrs. Krishnan’s Party’ by American Theatre Editors

The New Zealand-based Indian Ink Theatre Company brings immersive festivities to a number of U.S. theatres starting this month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:53AM

Seeing Theatre’s Future in Warsaw by American Theatre Editors

At the Generation After Festival in September, Polish theatres gave a fresh demonstration of the vitality, relevancy, and pliability of the live arts.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:44AM
Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Theatre as Refuge and Resistance in a Time of War by American Theatre Editors

For MENA-identifying theatres in the U.S., the current Israel-Hamas war makes the work of lifting Palestinian and Arab voices all the more urgent.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:07PM

Change Comes Fast, Changes Come Slow by American Theatre Editors

How a cohort of artistic directors of color, recently hired at major U.S. theatres, have confronted unforeseen upheavals.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:34AM
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Translating Jon Fosse Isn’t Just About the Words by American Theatre Editors

How an American director became a translator, as well as a sort of U.S. ambassador, for the Norwegian writer who is this year's Nobel Prize winner.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:43PM

Authenticity and Urgency: New Plays For Us and By Us by American Theatre Editors

How 4 theatres develop work by writers of color with communities of color at the center.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:05PM

Harold Steward Named Chair of TCG Board by American Theatre Editors

Steward, a former co-chair of the board's diversity, equity, and inclusion committee, succeeds Nikkole Salter.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:52PM

Hudson Valley Shakes Unveils Ambitious Green Design for Permanent Home by American Theatre Editors

The Studio Gang-designed campus for the open-air, slated to break ground in 2024, will meet LEED Platinum standards.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:00PM
Monday, November 27, 2023

Adventuring Through Chicago’s Holiday Offerings by American Theatre Editors

As we enter the holiday season, we celebrate taking risks on potentially life-changing works.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:30PM
Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Arts Are the Prescription We Need, Now More Than Ever by American Theatre Editors

We don't just get aesthetic or intellectual benefits from the expressive and performing arts---they can also be literally healing.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:18PM

This Week in Theatre Awards: Vogel, O’Donnell, EST/Sloan, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of awards, residencies, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:40PM

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

This L.A.-focused roundup includes a writer-director, a patron services manager, a scenic painter, an actor who's also a marketing director, and more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:41PM

Rebecca Ende Lichtenberg Named Shakespeare Theatre Company Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

Ende Lichtenberg succeeds Chris Jennings, who left last summer for Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:23AM

Not Always a Punchline: Ryan J. Haddad’s ‘Dark Disabled Stories’ by American Theatre Editors

In his latest play, published in full in our Fall print edition, the writer/performer probes implicit ableism and the assumptions we make about people we’ll never really know.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:53AM

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