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Thursday, April 9, 2020

YoungArts Announces Emergency Microgrant Program by American Theatre Editors

The program aims to support alumni in urgent need of funds due to the COVID-19 crisis.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:27PM[SHARE]

'I Made What I Could With What I Had' by American Theatre Editors

The 24 Hour Plays, a theatremaking model founded on rapid creation and collaboration, is doubling down on a core strength: the relationship between writers and actors.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:51PM[SHARE]

Alliance Theatre Launches Virtual Play Club by American Theatre Editors

The online series will showcase the Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition finalists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:14PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Theatre by Any Other Name by American Theatre Editors

Beyond simply streaming filmed stage productions, artists are getting creative in connecting with audiences and each other in a quarantined world.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:02PM[SHARE]

NEA Announces Plans for $75 Million in Relief to Arts Orgs by American Theatre Editors

Nonprofit institutions, which will get most of $75 million, can apply for up to $50,000, while local and state arts agencies can apply for larger sums.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:47AM[SHARE]

Williamstown Theatre Festival Partners With Audible for 2020 Season by American Theatre Editors

Forced to cancel the summer season, the festival will work with Audible to provide the season digitally.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:44AM[SHARE]

New Coalition Launches $10 Million Fund for Emergency Artist Relief by American Theatre Editors

Artist Relief will distribute unrestricted, individual $5,000 relief grants to artists across the country.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:59AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

The Whiplash of March 12 by American Theatre Editors

This two-actor household lost work in two musicals on the same day, and the future looks uncertain.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:22PM[SHARE]

Everyman Theatre Names Marissa LaRose Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

LaRose will begin immediately, working alongside founding artistic director Vincent M. Lancisi.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:49PM[SHARE]

American Theatre Wing Announces COVID-19 Response, Postpones Obies by American Theatre Editors

The Obie Awards will move online and the American Theatre Wing will move forward with plans to give money directly to artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:47PM[SHARE]

PlayPenn Announces 2020 Plays and Haas Fellows by American Theatre Editors

The selected playwrights will receive workshops and readings as part of PlayPenn's 2020 play development conference.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:41PM[SHARE]

Parity Productions Expands Women and TGNC Artists Database by American Theatre Editors

The New York City company is amplifying its database of women and TGNC artists for projects post-COVID-19.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:09PM[SHARE]

Actor's Express Announces 2020-21 Season, With Dates TBA by American Theatre Editors

The company's 33rd season is slated to begin this summer.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:04PM[SHARE]

Monday, April 6, 2020

Theater Latté Da Announces New Musical Commissions by American Theatre Editors

The NEXT Generation Commission has been awarded to Kate Kilbane and Dan Moses, and Jessie Austrian and Noah Brody.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:47PM[SHARE]

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From Broadway's first three-act play by a Black writer to the beginning of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and August Wilson's second Pulitzer, past Aprils included an array of theatrical milest…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:12PM[SHARE]

Onscreen This Month: Quarantine Edition #2 by American Theatre Editors

A number of canceled shows from San Diego to Phoenix were recorded before the pandemic shutdown, and now you can watch them at home.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:40PM[SHARE]

We Will Gather Again, Because We Have To by American Theatre Editors

Though we're cut off for the time being from our greatest source of strength, human kindness will get us through this crisis.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:14PM[SHARE]

Friday, April 3, 2020

Asolo Rep and FSU Conservatory Announce 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature a new musical from the minds behind the musical 'Ragtime.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:39PM[SHARE]

D.C.'s Studio Theatre Cancels Remainder of Season by American Theatre Editors

Performances of company's remaining 3 productions have been suspended.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:37PM[SHARE]

Andre Gregory: 'The Creative Process Is Very Mysterious' by American Theatre Editors

The legendary director has had a Zelig-like journey through the culture, from regional theatre to Hollywood, Strasberg to Grotowski.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:26PM[SHARE]

Dorset Theatre Festival Suspends 2020 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Vermont company plans to create digital programming to continue its new play development initiatives.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:15PM[SHARE]

Town Stages Announces 2020 Fellows and Residents by American Theatre Editors

Though COVID-19 has closed the building's doors, the fellowship and residency continue digitally.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:13PM[SHARE]

Contemporary American Theater Fest Postpones 2020 Season by American Theatre Editors

The summer season, featuring 6 plays in repertory, is slated for July 2021.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:57PM[SHARE]

Am I Writing This Play or Living It? by American Theatre Editors

It's just one set and three characters (very producible!), but the world probably doesn't ever need to see this family dramedy.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:55PM[SHARE]

5th Avenue Theatre Announces 2020-21 Season, With Dates TBA by American Theatre Editors

The Seattle company's lineup includes 2 world premiere musicals.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:29AM[SHARE]

'The Detention Lottery,' Where You Do Have to Live Like a Refugee by American Theatre Editors

A Seattle-based production gives participants a stark look at the jarring, often dehumanizing reality inside U.S. immigration courts.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:37AM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 2, 2020