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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Collaboraction Moves Toward The Light by American Theatre Editors

Now in its third year, the theatre's youth program offers young artists a chance to create art at the intersection of performance and social change.

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Monday, August 14, 2023

Keelie A. Sheridan Named Irish Classical Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Sheridan, a former World Irish Dance Championships finalist, assumes her role this week.

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Friday, August 11, 2023

The VORTEX Files Lawsuit Against State of Texas Over Drag Bill by American Theatre Editors

SB12, which would go into effect Sept. 1, would ban drag and similar performances.

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Leadership Changes Announced at NOLA Project by American Theatre Editors

With artistic director A.J. Allegra's departure, Leslie Claverie and Pamela D. Roberts have been named associate artistic directors and Monica R. Harris interim managing director.

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Manuel Prieto Named Exec Director of Boston Court Pasadena by American Theatre Editors

He will co-lead the theatre with artistic director Jessica Kubzansky, who co-founded the new-play-focused company in 2003.

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Synchronicity Reveals Stripped Bare Arts Incubator Project Lineup by American Theatre Editors

Chris Lane, Emma Yarbrough, John Clarence Stewart, and Thulani Vereen will each develop a new work with the Atlanta company.

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Georgette Verdin, After Interrobang by American Theatre Editors

A rising Chicago director closes the door on a chapter of growth, and on the company that had been her artistic home, while opening up new possibilities.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Maryland Ensemble Theatre Announces Teen Ensemble Program by American Theatre Editors

The program will allow young artists to be cast in a Maryland Ensemble Theatre production.

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One Last Ice Factory Chill for the New Ohio's Robert Lyons  by American Theatre Editors

The Off-Off-Broadway artist-impresario reflects on 30-plus years of downtown experimentation.

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Monday, August 7, 2023

PlayGround Announces 8 Producing Fellows for 2023-24 by American Theatre Editors

The San Francisco-based company will work with next-generation theatre leaders from its hometown as well as from Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.

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Friday, August 4, 2023

Noor Theatre's New Executive Director: Ariana Sarfarazi by American Theatre Editors

An experienced entertainment attorney, she will join the leadership team at the MENA/SWANA-focused NYC company.

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Marya Sea Kaminski and Shaunda McDill: Making Pittsburgh Public by American Theatre Editors

The artistic director and managing director of Pittsburgh Public Theater make the case for programming that is uniquely fresh and local.

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Honor Roll! Announces Second Annual Awards by American Theatre Editors

The winners are advocates for women and nonbinary playwrights over the age of 40.

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Reviewing the Situation With Sara Holdren and Jackson McHenry by American Theatre Editors

Co-lead theatre critics at New York magazine/Vulture, they make the case that 2 heads are better than 1, especially covering a field in flux.

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Kelundra Smith Named Managing Editor of American Theatre by American Theatre Editors

A writer based in Atlanta and a frequent contributor to the magazine, she will now help lead its return to print.

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Seven Playwrights Granted New Dramatists Residencies by American Theatre Editors

Haruna Lee, Shayan Lotfi, Deepa Purohit, Jordan Seavey, SM Shephard-Massat, Phillip Christian Smith, and Bryna Turner will begin their residencies this fall.

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Voces del Teatro: Let Our Voices Be Heard by American Theatre Editors

The untold history of the Latinx theatre movement in modern Los Angeles.

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A Warehouse Becomes a Home in 'Port of Entry' by American Theatre Editors

Albany Park Theater Project partnered with Third Rail Projects to create a new immersive production that invites audiences into apartments in one of Chicago's most diverse neighborhoods.

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

The Complicated Triumph of 'Here Lies Love' by American Theatre Editors

David Byrne's Broadway musical is a breakthrough for Filipino American performers, but at what cost to the historical truths it dances around?

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Jason Cabral Named Executive Director of Gamm Theatre by American Theatre Editors

An experience fundraiser for nonprofits across the U.S., he is returning to the region where he was raised and educated.

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This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

August theatre history brings the heat of protest, rolling blackouts, the creation of two new companies, and the less-than-stellar U.S. premiere of a literary star.

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Christie Brown Named New Dramatists Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

The company's current finance and HR director, she will succeed Joel Ruark after his 26 years in the executive role.

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Monday, July 31, 2023

Theatrical Mustang: Seayoung Yim Fights Fatphobia by American Theatre Editors

This month Woodzick talks to writer and educator Seayoung Yim about self-love, care-filled casting, and America's recent obsession with Korean culture.

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Friday, July 28, 2023

Giovanna Sardelli Named Artistic Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley by American Theatre Editors

Weeks after stepping into the role on an interim basis after Tim Bond's departure, Sardelli and the board have made the leadership transition official.

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Sanaz Toossi, Aleshea Harris, Lloyd Suh: Finding Form and Who Their Plays Are For by American Theatre Editors

The Pulitzer-winning author of 'English' and the Pulitzer finalists for 'On Sugarland' and 'The Far Country' gather to talk craft, language, expectation, and optimism.

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Orlando Shakes Announces PlayFest Lineup by American Theatre Editors

New works from six finalists will take the stage over two weekends this fall.

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Eric Ting, Caleb Hammons Join Soho Rep Leadership by American Theatre Editors

Working alongside Cynthia Flowers, they will succeed Sarah Benson and Meropi Peponides as co-directors, continuing the theatre's shared leadership model.

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Huntington Names Christopher Mannelli Next Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

Currently co-leading Geva Theatre Center in Rochester, N.Y., Mannelli wiill follow Michael Maso's 41-year term in the Boston post.

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Geffen Playhouse Announces 2023 Writers' Room Residents by American Theatre Editors

The twelve-month residency, which begins in September, features monthly workshops and culminates in new play development readings produced by the Geffen.

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TCG Executive Director/CEO Teresa Eyring to Step Down in June 2024 by American Theatre Editors

Her leadership, which spanned the Great Recession, recovery, COVID, and other ups and downs, focused on audiences and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

David Beardsley Named SpeakEasy Stage's First Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

With experience in marketing and audience engagement, Beardsley joins a leadership that includes producing artistic director Paul Daigneault and new board co-chair Constance Gist Guindo.

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All that Chat

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Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off