Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Program highlights include updates on funding, real estate, community resources, and advocacy
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:13AMMonday, October 7, 2024
The book writer for the new Louis Armstrong musical reflects on the show's winding path through years of Covid, 3 cities, and countless rewrites.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:04PMBookended with plays by Black women writers across the span of a century, this month's survey includes the founding of an influential political theatre, a path-breaking First Nations narrati…
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:19PMFriday, October 4, 2024
There was no physical damage to the theatre building, but the company's fate feels precarious, and not just due to the hurricane, said artistic director Charlie Flynn-McIver.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:25PMA roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:12PMWednesday, October 2, 2024
2 new volumes by and about a pioneering Appalachian company celebrate decades of work, though they also deserve scrutiny.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:08PMAn interview with the playwright of 'Salesman之死,' about Arthur Miller's collaboration with Chinese theatremakers on the premiere of his signature play in Beijing in 1983.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:39PMA new study measures the city's artistic success by the more than 4,500 artists employed and over 1,800 productions, exhibitions, and special events programmed each year.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:41AMTuesday, October 1, 2024
He succeeds outgoing executive director John Martin and joins the company as they begin their 27th season.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:34PMThe directors of this iconic NYC festival, now a city-wide celebration since losing its longtime home, aren't just planning next January’s programming but the fest’s next 20 years as wel…
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:40PMChan began her duties in August, and predecessor Michelle Mulholland will work with her through the end of the year to support the transition.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:23PMMonday, September 30, 2024
Inclusion in the theatre begins, but doesn’t end, with matching diverse programming and new audiences.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:40PMTheatre workers unite at the intersection of surplus and scarcity.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:26PMFor theatre to keep up with community and with the times, we need new ways to support writers and their work.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:22PMHow an Atlanta company stages gatherings where the conversations are as important as the plays.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:17PMRunning Oct. 21-27, the festival features works from multiple trans, nonbinary, and two-spirit+ artists.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:22AMThursday, September 26, 2024
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:31PMThe prolific late author and playwright, who died over the summer, leaves behind a legacy of expansive work about Southern Black women and their journeys.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:48PMWednesday, September 25, 2024
Kate Hamill and Rajiv Joseph tie for the top spot on a diverse list of dramatists and adaptors (*23 due to ties).
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:00PMHeidi Schreck's 'What the Constitution Means to Me' tops the list for the second year in a row (*11 due ties).
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:00PMThe longtime leader of La Jolla Playhouse, where he had a strong record of Broadway transfers, will take over the Tony-eligible NYC nonprofit in July 2026.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:00PMThis month Woodzick discusses musical parody and gender-expansive revivals with an artist who researches vocal pedagogy.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:50AMTuesday, September 24, 2024
An afternoon at Carnegie Mellon's School of Drama and life-changing educators highlight this month's education newsletter.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:54AMMonday, September 23, 2024
A longtime admirer and colleague remembers the man and the questions that drove his work.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:25AMFriday, September 20, 2024
She'll leave the nonprofit media outlet, which has been covering the local theatre scene since 2012 and which she has run since 2017, at the end of this year.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:57PMWorking with interim executive director Tyler Hokama to transition roles, Calicchio will officially start in November.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:49PM2 new books show and tell the instructive story of Arena's path-breaking co-founder, Zelda Fichandler---both the work she did and the work she left for us to continue.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:53AMWednesday, September 18, 2024
A former associate artistic director at new-works incubator Ars Nova, she'll succeed Paige Evans in the role starting in November.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:05AMMonday, September 16, 2024
Artists and industry leaders will convene in New Haven, Conn. to discuss the future of theater and its vital importance to expression, equity and democracy
SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:25AMFriday, September 13, 2024
Now in its 50th year, this Pennsylvania theatre has strong local roots as well as a national profile.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:33PMThursday, September 12, 2024
A rolling premiere award run out of the International Black Theatre Festival is having success with a flexible approach to commissioning and co-production.
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