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Monday, June 22, 2020

Ken-Matt Martin: ‘Rooting For Everybody Black’ by American Theatre Editors

The Southern-bred director spent his early years breaking down barriers, and he's now intent on joining a movement for change and inclusivity in the theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:38PM
Thursday, June 18, 2020

A Pause, Yes, But We’re Keeping the Ghost Light On by American Theatre Editors

As theatres pause live performance and seek other ways to connect with audiences, this magazine will pause its print edition but continue online.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:57PM

The Public Theatre Announces Radio Drama ‘Richard II’ by American Theatre Editors

In partnership with WNYC, the Public will offer this four-part drama starring André Holland over four July nights.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:00PM

Woolly Mammoth Announces Core Partner Program by American Theatre Editors

The D.C. theatre will work with five organizations that share a commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, and social justice.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:48AM

Nearly Two Thirds of U.S. Venues Plan Fall 2020 Comeback, Study Shows by American Theatre Editors

TRG Arts finds that multidisciplinary venues are most likely to try to reopen early, and theatres the least likely.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM
Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson ‘Blue’ Named Best New Opera by American Theatre Editors

The Music Critics Association of North America recognizes their opera about African American life.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:02PM

The Sol Project Announces 3 Play at Home Commissions by American Theatre Editors

The plays from Virginia Grise, juliany taveras, and Cándido Tirado are available now from Play at Home.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:00PM

TYA/USA Report on Representation Shows Improvement, and Room for More by American Theatre Editors

The study, conducted with the Center for Scholars & Storytellers, shows that gender and race representation in TYA work has increased over the past decade.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:56PM

30-Plus Bay Area Theatres Join PlayGround for Juneteenth Justice Play by American Theatre Editors

Vincent Terrell Durham's play 'Polar Bears, Black Boys & Prairie Fringed Orchids' will stream around the country on June 19.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:52PM

The 3Views Pivot: From Diversifying Criticism to Memorializing Canceled Shows by American Theatre Editors

How the pandemic shutdown gave the Lillys-backed initiative a chance to refocus efforts to support the field.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:27PM

About Alice, or When Social Distancing Ends by American Theatre Editors

In this excerpt from a new journal by theatre artists, the author recounts how she confronted racism in a loved one with more love.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:43PM

Managing Editor Russell M. Dembin to Leave American Theatre Magazine by American Theatre Editors

A longtime staff member, he helped keep the magazine's copy clean, budgets balanced, and deadlines met.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:52AM

Center Theatre Group Postpones Season Until April 2021 by American Theatre Editors

The adjusted season will begin April 29, 2021, with the extended closure resulting in $40 million in lost revenue.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:08AM
Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Mary Overlie: Absence and Presence by American Theatre Editors

Her Six Viewpoints taught me, and generations of theatremakers and performers, to get out of our own way and expand our perception.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:05PM

In the Company of Kristin Linklater and Her Natural Voice by American Theatre Editors

Remembrances of a teaching giant who brought up so many other teachers and actors, including her talented son.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:40PM

‘A Strange Loop,’ ‘The Inheritance,’ ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Top Drama Desk Awards by American Theatre Editors

The 65th annual ceremony celebrating the 2019-20 theatre season was presented online.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:20PM

Yale Rep and School of Drama Will Not Produce 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

Yale will not produce a season of plays, but will cover expenses for MFA students to extend their studies.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:34PM

How Willa Kim Stretched and Shaped Costume Design by American Theatre Editors

The acclaimed designer, who worked on more than 200 productions in a 7-decade career, was known for sculpting her work on actors' and dancers' bodies.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:24PM

Mean and Green, With a Splash (or More) of Ankara Print by American Theatre Editors

3 costume designers indulge their ’80s nostalgia to varying degrees in 3 separate productions of Jocelyn Bioh’s 'School Girls.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:41AM

What Clothes After Closure? 4 Young Designers Have Some Ideas by American Theatre Editors

Willa Kim Scholarship recipients are using it to supplement their costume design skills, from watercolor painting to digital rendering.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:35AM

Featured Contributors, May/June 2020 by American Theatre Editors

A return to the Grand Canyon State, and a profile of a Magic Theatre leader.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:02AM
Monday, June 15, 2020

Corey Fischer’s Traveling Jewish Soul by American Theatre Editors

In a lifelong mission to connect to his roots and to audiences, he created stage poetry out of honest struggle, and helped inspire our best work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:46PM

Broadway Black Announces Inaugural Antonyo Awards by American Theatre Editors

The inaugural awards will celebrate the Black theatre community on Juneteenth.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:20PM

Michael R. Jackson Wins Frederick Lowe Award by American Theatre Editors

The Dramatists Guild of America recognizes the composer for his score of 'A Strange Loop.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:19PM

Tech Workers Take a Break From Props and Sets to Build Real-Life PPE by American Theatre Editors

Face shields and intubation boxes for health care workers are among the gear that set technicians have turned their tools and skills to make.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:17PM

Idris Goodwin Offers ‘Free Play’ for Kids to Act Out Anti-Racism by American Theatre Editors

The playwright and poet offers five free scripts for parents and kids to read and play-act at home or in their communities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:57AM

Three on the Aisle: Tamilla Woodard on Doing the Work by American Theatre Editors

The critics talk to Tamilla Woodard, co-artistic director of Working Theater, about her experience of racism in the theatre and her recommendations of how to fight it.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:50AM
Friday, June 12, 2020

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From 'Our Town' in the town that inspired it and the world's first air-conditioned theatre to work by Rose McClendon and Spiderwoman Theater, June has been a hot month for theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:13AM
Thursday, June 11, 2020

Pillsbury House Announces 2020 Naked Stages Fellowship Recipients by American Theatre Editors

Alia Jeraj, C. Michael Menge, and Atlese Robinson will participate in the Minneapolis development program.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:52PM

COVID Theatre Closures Hit U.K. Harder Than U.S. and Canada, New Study Shows by American Theatre Editors

A new report from TRG Arts and Purple Seven finds that the loyalty of North American audiences, particularly subscribers, may be making the difference.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:41PM

TimeLine Theatre Announces 4 Additions to Playwrights Collective by American Theatre Editors

Dolores Díaz, Kristin Idaszak, Osiris Khepera, and David Rhee will be in residence through Jan. 2022.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:08PM