Tuesday, October 31, 2023
A look at 3 companies of color who are making theatre that’s local, new, and inventive.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:59PMHow the Boston-area theatre, which recently announced its closure after 4 decades, gave a young critic hope for the art form.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:45AMMonday, October 30, 2023
Why so many Broadway-bound tryouts come through here, and why Chicago artists stay committed to the work in spite of the odds.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:30PMSunday, October 29, 2023
After 8 years with the Realm, Pereira will become the first Latinx director of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:16PMWho was Shakespeare, anyhow? Do even the experts really know? And why should anybody care?
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:36PMFriday, October 27, 2023
The new Immigrant Theatermakers Advocates initiative, grown out of programs by 2 New York companies, plans to build community and provide resources for immigrant artists.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:31PMThursday, October 26, 2023
This month Brian talks to Charly Evon Simpson about discovering theatre, learning to be vulnerable, and becoming a playwright both on paper and in life.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:21PMWednesday, October 25, 2023
The new program aims to expand and diversify drama collections at libraries, educational institutions, and more.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:32PMThe streaming performances of 'Little Comedies' will be the first League of Live Stream Theater production outside of New York City.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:08PMA Tony winner for 'The Cher Show,' the Broadway star most recently appeared on Chicago stages as the Baker's Wife in the national tour of 'Into the Woods.'
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:49PMTuesday, October 24, 2023
A hard-copy magazine about this ephemeral art form can mark its progress over time like no other medium.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:44AMAn essay interrogating a hit musical about Filipino history, and a profile of 2 fascinating Chicagoland theatremakers.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:44AMCan any one publication tell the stories of a field that's partly in crisis, partly hanging on, partly thriving? It can certainly bear witness to our accountability and abundance.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:44AMFor this New York City-based costume designer and trans activist, artistry and protest are intertwined.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:36AMFriday, October 20, 2023
On this episode, Rob and Gabriela celebrate this season's most-produced plays and playwrights with surprise guests Heidi Schreck and Selina Fillinger.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:55PMWednesday, October 18, 2023
Yangtze Rep's new production looks behind the scenes, and under the layers, of Arthur Miller's Beijing staging of 'Death of a Salesman.'
SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:34PMDramas and comedies with a political edge top this year's list (*actually 12 due to ties).
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:15PMLynn Nottage again tops the list, followed closely by a mix of dramatists, librettists, and adapters.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:14PMThe offerings that are emerging from the midst of contraction and crisis show how theatres can balance values and budgets.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:13PMThe board of the Boston-area theatre cites a philanthropic shortfall as the reason for the company's end.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:33AMTuesday, October 17, 2023
Children's Theatre Company proudly debuts juliany taveras's new stage adaptation of a book that has faced challenges and attacks in some schools.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:43PMAfter an outpouring of op-eds bemoaning the state of U.S. theatre, 2 Chicago writers lift up innovative collaborations in their own backyard as examples for the field.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:11PMDurantt partners with artistic director Sarah Slight, who joined the company in July, to lead the Chicago theatre into its next chapter.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:14PMKareem Fahmy and AriDy Nox will develop Next Forever commissions, while Michael Breslin, Dan Caffrey, Zachariah Ezer, Leonardo Gonzalez Dominguez, James La Bella, Elizagrace Madrone, Dominiq…
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:45AMMonday, October 16, 2023
Director/writer Jessica Kubzansky celebrates the 20th anniversary of Boston Court Pasadena by immersing audiences in a fraught rehearsal process across the entire site.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:40PMPresented by the Jeff Awards, the fellowship includes gifts of $10,000 each as it aims to support the development of early to mid-career artists of color in the Chicagoland area.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:15PMFriday, October 13, 2023
Also the interim managing director at the Barter Theatre, Wratchford will begin her appointment at Viriginia Rep in a hybrid capacity.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:39PMDeVine will serve in a dual administrative and artistic role at the California company.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:29PMThursday, October 12, 2023
Envisioned as a city-wide, multi-venue, it will return Jan. 5-21, 2024, under the leadership of Mark Russell.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:28PMWednesday, October 11, 2023
After almost 50 years educating actor-creators within their community, the company says it will need to raise $125,000 to stay open.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:08PMA Bay Area-based actor and producer, he succeeds Jasson Minadakis at the prestigious North Bay theatre.
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