Monday, January 22, 2024
An influential funding officer, educator, and thinker, she nurtured, inspired, and gathered countless kindred spirits, in part by taking the trouble to see and understand their work.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:07PMThursday, January 18, 2024
4 performers who've sung the role at regional theatres reflect on what they've taken away from playing 'The Color Purple’s resilient protagonist.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:20PMWednesday, January 17, 2024
The theatre also named Krista Matthews their new director of development.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:28PMCleveland Public Theatre, Company One, Crowded Fire Theater, Mosaic Theater, and Perseverance Theatre have joined in an innovation-sharing, change-making collective.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:47AMThe legendary Broadway and Hollywood director mounted some of his final production at a Nebraska dinner theatre more than 40 years ago.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:21AMTuesday, January 16, 2024
On this episode, the playwright and director-choreographer team discuss their new 'Illinoise' musical, and New Yorker critic Helen Shaw surveys the theatre festival lineup.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:00PMThe writer of 'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' talks about her process, her curiosity about characters, and her play's heartening success.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:56AMA roundup of prizes, residencies, and other recognition from the week of Jan. 7.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:49AMFriday, January 12, 2024
A roundup of new opportunities for writers, including young ones.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:05AMThursday, January 11, 2024
She'll step down from the disability-focused arts organization and will be succeeded by Joseph Price, who will take on the role of executive director.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:44PMWednesday, January 10, 2024
Byrd will become the first Black trans woman to lead a regional theatre company in the United States.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:49PMThe organization has surpassed its fundraising goal and will be able to hire some new staff.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:47PMHe will leave the helm the Alabama Shakespeare Festival to succeed longtime CTC leader Peter Brosius at the end of this season.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:24PMIn 'La Broa' at Trinity Rep, based on oral histories from Rhode Island's Latin community,playwright Orlando Hernández is thinking locally and bilingually.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:57PMAfter a career focused on breaking down barriers to access, Gaur is at the helm of an organization uniquely positioned to move that work forward.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:30AMMonday, January 8, 2024
Morosco succeeds founding executive director Ralph Cohen.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:46PMA dedicated journalist, playwright, and arts administrator, he spent the better part of his career in Toronto.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:44PMJanuary looks back on the first female theatre manager, a new-play producer, a groundbreaking Black theatre artist, peak Broadway, and more.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:21AMFriday, January 5, 2024
Effective this month, the new agreement provides associate directors and choreographers with union protections, among other terms.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:39PMThursday, January 4, 2024
The storied Chicago actor is remembered by 2 longtime colleagues.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:52PMThis month Brian talks to the writer and director about his Midwestern roots, his writing journey, and his artistic collaborations.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:14PMA former actor and longtime administrator at such theatres as the Wilma and the Guthrie, he'll join artistic director Elizabeth Williamson in Rochester this month.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:19AMWednesday, January 3, 2024
The innovative designer, author, teacher, and producer lived several lives in the theatre, but was always looking ahead for the next possibility.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:47PMA recent visit to Korea demonstrated that musical theatre can offer emotional and visual journeys beyond language, though not every choice translates well.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:58PMThe festival's leader accounts for what has been lost and gained from the "divorce" from the Public Theater, and what this year's multi-venue iteration has in store.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:15AMFriday, December 22, 2023
As we wrap up the year, we look back at some memorable moments, celebrate the Joffrey Ballet's costume crew, and hear from artists J.G. Smith and Drew Dir.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:30PMThursday, December 21, 2023
With an abundance of under-used venues and plenty of itinerant artists looking for spaces to do their work, a new effort looks for ways to solve both problems.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:24PMA roundup of prizes, residencies, and other recognition from the week of Dec. 17.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:00PMOn this episode, Woodzick talks to theatremaker Rodney Hicks, who will direct 'Passing Strange' at Portland Playhouse this Spring.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:31PMThis 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 09:34AMAfter 30 years, Marcus will depart the organization at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.
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