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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Nebraska Rep, St. Louis Black Rep Partner for Social Change by American Theatre Editors

The Black Rep producing director Ron Himes will serve as a consultant and will coordinate and plan three events.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:27PM

Book-It Repertory Announces Season of Audio Dramas by American Theatre Editors

The theatre's 2020-21 season will feature three short stories and two serialized audio dramas.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:07PM

Latinx Playwrights Circle Announces Greater Good Commissions by American Theatre Editors

The inaugural round of the commission has been awarded to five Afro/Black-Latina playwrights.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:48PM

At MainStreet, Great Theatre That Happened to Be Good for Kids by American Theatre Editors

A look back at Rancho Cucamonga's TYA powerhouse, which lost its sole employee, producer Mireya Hepner, to the pandemic lockdown.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:53PM
Friday, September 4, 2020

Whitney White, Soyica Colbert Join Shakespeare Theatre Company by American Theatre Editors

White and Colbert will work with Godwin and STC's artistic staff as STC associate directors.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:54PM
Thursday, September 3, 2020

Arts Midwest Announces Recipients of $1.5 Million in COVID Relief by American Theatre Editors

Thirty organizations, including several theatres, will receive at least $50,000 in COVID-19 relief grants.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:09PM

‘You Knew That Black People Are Divine’ by American Theatre Editors

A farewell letter to Chadwick Boseman, a griot and conduit with boundless compassion and a cosmic lens on the mundane.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:41AM
Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Virtual Convening by American Theatre Editors

In partnership with the Milwaukee Black Theater Festival, Milwaukee Rep will present a virtual convening this month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:03PM

Artistic Director Michael Butler Departs Center REP by American Theatre Editors

Citing a $12 million deficit, the company has eliminated positions, including that of the artistic director.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:54PM

Steppenwolf NOW Adds Virtual 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The theatre's additional programming will be made available globally through virtual memberships.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:29PM

Fertile Ground Announces 2021 Grow Award Winners by American Theatre Editors

Nine projects will receive $500 to produce in Fertile Ground's virtual New Works Festival.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:44AM

St. Louis Rep Announces Adjusted 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The theatre plans to present 2 in-person productions in 2021.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:38AM
Tuesday, September 1, 2020

ATCA Awards Stephanie Alison Walker 2019 Primus Prize by American Theatre Editors

The award, given to an emerging woman playwright, recognizes Walker's play 'The Madres' with a $10,000 honorarium.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:52PM

Can Improv Theatre Work With These New Suggestions? by American Theatre Editors

An art form and industry built on ‘Yes, and…’ faces a world of 'no,' 'maybe,' and 'who knows.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:40PM

Lincoln Center Theater Names Lileana Blain-Cruz Resident Director by American Theatre Editors

Blain-Cruz will direct at least one LCT show per season and will help to develop and select programming for the theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:43PM

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From Jenny Lind's first U.S. tour to the founding of the Native ensemble Red Earth Performing Arts, September has been a busy theatre month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:21PM

Online This Week: Games, Greed, and Memory by American Theatre Editors

This week: a Nick Cordero memorial tribute, festivals of Latinx writers and young playwrights, Harriet Harris as Eleanor Roosevelt, and a Madhuri Shekar encore.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:47AM
Monday, August 31, 2020

2 Virginia Theatres Find New Sights at Old Sites by American Theatre Editors

Pandemic programming at Barter Theatre and Cadence Theatre Company comprises drive-in performances and short-film commissions, respectively.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:33PM

Second Stage Names Khady Kamara Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

The longtime managing director of Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., will join the New York company in September.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:46PM

L.A. Theatre Works Opens Audio Theatre Catalog to Nonprofits by American Theatre Editors

Companies may access up to 2 plays from the LATW's extensive backlog of recorded plays to share with their communities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:28PM
Friday, August 28, 2020

Old Globe, La Jolla Join San Diego Rep’s ‘We Are Listening’ Series by American Theatre Editors

The Old Globe's Freedome Bradley-Ballentine and La Jolla Playhouse's Jacole Kitchen will co-curate the series alongside San Diego Rep's Ahmed K. Dents.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:54PM

The Disability Scorecard: Are You Doing a Panel, or Actually Doing Something? by American Theatre Editors

Want to make disabled artists and audiences more than symbols or afterthoughts? Here's the minimum you can do (and you really should do more than the minimum).

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:22PM

Asolo Rep Announces Updated 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Florida theatre's productions of 'Billy Elliot' and 'Three Musketeers' have been postponed and canceled, respectively.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:17PM
Thursday, August 27, 2020

‘¡Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices’ Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month by American Theatre Editors

The concert event, co-produced by Playbill and the Broadway League, will showcase Latinx contributions to the theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:56PM

Rec Room Arts Announces Sound Scripts Project by American Theatre Editors

The Houston company will present a 9-part series of audio plays October through February.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:39PM

The Cherry Sets 4-Show 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature in-person as well as live streaming offerings.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:46PM

Young Playwrights’ Theater Names First Playwrights In Progress by American Theatre Editors

Adanna Paul and Savannah Miller will be the first participants in the Young Playwrights in Progress program, receiving readings in 2021.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:38PM

SDCF Announces Lloyd Richards New Futures Residency by American Theatre Editors

The residency will pair a BIPOC director or choreographer with an artistic director looking to make significant changes at their theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:16PM

Audible Announces Third Round of Emerging Playwrights by American Theatre Editors

The third cohort of playwrights increased in size by 50 percent to offer support to more out-of-work writers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:13PM

Parity Productions Announces Virtual 2020 Awards Ceremony by American Theatre Editors

The winners of the organization's commissions will be announced at a virtual ceremony Oct. 7.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:17AM

Milwaukee Rep Announces 2020-21 Season ‘Reset’ by American Theatre Editors

The company will move its 2020-21 season lineup to 2021-22, and will present five socially distant productions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:08AM