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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Ma-Yi Offers New Programs, Initiatives for AAPI Heritage Month by American Theatre Editors

Included in the announcement are the recipients of $24,000 in micro-grants from the New York City company as well as an upcoming benefit reading.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:41PM
Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Shá Cage, Elizabeth Carter Receive Lloyd Richards Residencies by American Theatre Editors

Cage will work with Cornerstone Theater Company's Michael John Garcés, while Carter will be with Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Nataki Garrett.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:06PM
Monday, May 10, 2021

Responsible Stewardship: Grappling With an Artist’s Legacy by American Theatre Editors

Composer Michael Friedman's sister, and the executor of his estate, reflects on her role in preserving her brother's work in an evolving field.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:13PM

Gulfshore Playhouse Has Plenty to Celebrate by American Theatre Editors

Perseverance through the pandemic, and the support of loyal patrons, means that this Florida theatre is on track to break ground on a new $40 million facility.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:58PM

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Names Winners of Demaline Play Competition by American Theatre Editors

'Hi! Maintenance.' by Wright State's Megan Ledford and 'Bury the Rest' by Ohio University's Skye Robinson Hillis will receive staged readings on ETC's YouTube page.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:24PM

Mildred’s Umbrella Announces 4th Femfest Houston by American Theatre Editors

This installment of the reading series will feature 3 new plays inspired by the pandemic.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:16PM

WaterTower Theatre Announces 2021-22 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature works from Lauren Gunderson, Neil Simon, and a TBA world premiere.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:03PM

Kansas City Rep Announces 2021-22 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature a world premiere from Kate Hamill and a community tour of a story based on the life of boxer Jack Johnson.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:00PM

Clint Ramos, Elsa Hiltner Honored With Michael Merritt Awards by American Theatre Editors

A virtual award ceremony and design exhibition will be held on May 17.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:47PM

TCG Announces Sixth Round of Rising Leaders of Color by American Theatre Editors

Eight early-career artists based in New York City will be given professional development and networking opportunities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:03PM

Theater Mu Announces New Eyes Festival 2021, ‘Un(Scene)’ by American Theatre Editors

This year's festival will feature a series of short plays in response to the rise of anti-Asian violence in the country.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:57PM

South Coast Rep Announces 2021 Pacific Playwrights Festival by American Theatre Editors

The festival, which opened on April 26, will feature readings throughout May and June.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:55PM

Golden Thread Names Sahar Assaf New Exec Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Assaf succeeds founding artistic director Torange Yeghiazarian, leading the 25-year-old company into its next chapter.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:54PM

Sean San José: Collaboration, Cooperation, and Community by American Theatre Editors

As San José takes the reins of the Bay Area's Magic Theatre, he's set to bring his Campo Santos ethos to a larger platform.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:19PM
Friday, May 7, 2021

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we lift up the work of Frank Chin, Velina Hasu Houston, and Ping Chong, among others.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:12PM
Thursday, May 6, 2021

Edward Medina: Caught Up in a Conversation by American Theatre Editors

Passionate about theatre and criticism, this native New Yorker could change your life in 15 minutes.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:31PM

A Chicago Storefront Revival: Just You Wait by American Theatre Editors

After a period of turnover and uncertainty, leaders in this resilient community look toward a vibrant reopening---even if it doesn't happen until 2022.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:57AM
Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Rosalyn Drexler: An Imagination at Work by American Theatre Editors

At 92, the multi-hyphenate artist and Obie-winning playwright reflects on a long career in and around the theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:35AM

StoryWorks, Reporting Live From Your Local Stage (or Headphones) by American Theatre Editors

The documentary theatre company partners with newsrooms, playwrights, and theatres to do a kind of stage journalism well suited to tell complicated human stories.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:51AM
Monday, May 3, 2021

Olympia Dukakis, Minister of the Interior by American Theatre Editors

A fierce, unsentimental explorer of the human experience, she was also a subversive wit and a dear friend, especially to her audiences.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:49PM

Done With Racism and Sexism, These Black Women Are Doing It for Themselves by American Theatre Editors

After experiencing bias and harassment at predominantly white institutions, 4 leaders founded their own companies to advocate for Black artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:34PM

Anna D. Shapiro to Step Down From Steppenwolf Helm by American Theatre Editors

The artistic director expanded the ensemble and the theatre's offerings, and spearheaded a campaign for a new space.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:34AM

Brian Stokes Mitchell: ‘How Did I Get to Be That Guy?’ by American Theatre Editors

The Tony-winning actor and singer talks about the impact he feels fortunate to have made as an artist.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Friday, April 30, 2021

A Teaching Moment for Juilliard by American Theatre Editors

After the Drama Division hosted a pointlessly traumatic 'slavery immersion' exercise last fall, some Black students are still hurting and asking for redress.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:24PM

Founder Jack Reuler to Reinvent Mixed Blood and Step Aside by American Theatre Editors

Reuler will depart in July 2022 after helping the company transition to a new model around social justice.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:01AM
Thursday, April 29, 2021

Theatre That’s Evolved From Grapes by American Theatre Editors

How one theatremaker combined his love for 'Planet of the Apes' with the concept of Victorian toy theatre to create a long-running show.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:58PM
Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Sean San José Named Magic Theatre AD by American Theatre Editors

San José succeeds Loretta Greco at the San Francisco organization.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:41PM

Sharifa Yasmin Awarded SDCF’s Inaugural Barbara Whitman Award by American Theatre Editors

The award, which includes a $10,000 prize, was established to recognize a female, trans, or nonbinary early-career director who has demonstrated a unique vision in their work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:10PM

Steppenwolf Announces 2021-22 Season, Opening of New Building by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature all ensemble-written plays and the opening of the company's new 400-seat Round Theater.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:00PM
Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Cleveland Public Theatre Announces Additional Spring Offerings by American Theatre Editors

A series of pop-up performances will populate the Ohio theatre's May slate.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:38PM

What We Learned During the Great Intermission of 2020 by American Theatre Editors

Producing the audio play 'Ich Bin Ein Berliner' didn't just spark personal memories; it also spurred reflections on who theatre is for and what it can do.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:30PM