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Monday, December 30, 2019

Cathedrals Made of Bricks by American Theatre Editors

Caryl Churchill is the only writer working now who says and does something genuinely new with each new play.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM
Friday, December 27, 2019

Three on the Aisle: Sam Hunter Mines His Past by American Theatre Editors

The critics chat with the acclaimed Idahoan dramatist, and compare notes on Stephen Adly Guirgis, Harry Connick Jr., and Lauren Gunderson.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:10AM
Thursday, December 26, 2019

René Auberjonois and the Company He Kept by American Theatre Editors

How one of the nation's leading repertory theatre actors, who evoked universal admiration for his own work, returned the favor.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:30AM

Token Theatre Friends: Code-Switching With Irene Lucío by American Theatre Editors

Jose talks with 'Slave Play's' Irene Lucío, and gathers 2019 reflections from Young Jean Lee, Aleshea Harris, Jaime Lozano, and others.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:27AM
Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Merrimack Rep Names Courtney Sale Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Replacing Sean Daniels, Sale will be the first woman to lead the Massachusetts company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:55PM

Cara Mía and Teatro Dallas Awarded 25-Year Residency by American Theatre Editors

The two Latinx companies will take up residence at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:51PM

ALL ARTS Names Taylor Mac Inaugural Artist in Residence by American Theatre Editors

Mac will create video content for the company's broadcast television station and other digital platforms.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:49PM
Monday, December 23, 2019

Theatrical Seekers and True Believers by American Theatre Editors

New books document the processes and productions of 2 major New York companies.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:07PM
Friday, December 20, 2019

Seattle’s Book-It Rep Names Gus Menary Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Menary will relocate from Chicago, where he co-founded Jackalope Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:11PM

Pillsbury House Theatre Announces 2 World Premieres for 2020 by American Theatre Editors

The Windy City company will present new works by local playwrights as part of the lineup.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:05PM

Neo-Futurists Announce Leadership Change by American Theatre Editors

The Chicago company's artistic director Kurt Chiang will be succeeded by Kirsten Riiber in 2020.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:37PM

2019’s Most Popular Stories, and Some That Should Have Been Contenders by American Theatre Editors

It was a year of provocation, controversy, and turnover---and that was just in the theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:16AM
Thursday, December 19, 2019

Sideshow Names Brian Pastor Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

Pastor will work with artistic director Jonathan L. Green in leading the Chicago theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:00PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2019

TCG Announces 2020 Gala by American Theatre Editors

TCG will honor the National Black Theatre Festival and David Henry Hwang with an evening of celebration and performances.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:43PM

Geri Wright to Replace Managing Director Billy Russo at Arizona Theatre Co. by American Theatre Editors

Russo will end his four-year post as managing director at the end of the company's fiscal year.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:48AM

New England Foundation for the Arts Names Advisory Council by American Theatre Editors

Shoshona Currier, Stephanie P. Fortunato, Alyce Lee, and Jacob Padrón have been appointed as council members.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:43AM

Don’t Blame It on Their Youth by American Theatre Editors

The problem with young adult shows on Broadway isn’t that they focus on teens—it’s which teens they focus on.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Mustapha Matura, Convivial Trailblazer by American Theatre Editors

This London-based Trinidadian, who staged a series of popular plays at Arena Stage in D.C., brightened every room he came into.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:00PM

Featured Contributors, Dec. 2019 by American Theatre Editors

A chat with a theatre deity, and a heartening comeback story.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:02PM

Fiasco’s Rehearsal Room Joy and Rigor, Now Available in the Classroom by American Theatre Editors

The company's new 6-week conservatory program aims to provide tools for a collaborative rehearsal process.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:59PM

The Subtext: Clare Barron’s Secret Sauce by American Theatre Editors

Brian James Polak talks to the playwright of 'Dance Nation' and 'You Got Older' about memory, pain, and first drafts.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:42PM
Monday, December 16, 2019

Ken Ludwig’s Love Letter to His Pen-Pal Parents by American Theatre Editors

The comic playwright's new play 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise' is based on his parents' WWII courtship by mail.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:58PM

Token Theatre Friends: Donja R. Love and the Urgency of ‘one in two’ by American Theatre Editors

Jose speaks to playwright Donja R. Love and actor Leland Fowler of one in two, a new play about HIV among the Black community.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:25PM

Three on the Aisle: From Chicago to Broadway by American Theatre Editors

The critics discuss Chicago vs. Broadway theatre with the Tribune's Chris Jones, and discuss the shows 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'Fefu and her Friends,' and 'Sleeping Car Porters.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:18PM
Friday, December 13, 2019

Hal Landon Jr., Keeping Christmas in His Way for 40 Years by American Theatre Editors

His Scrooge at South Coast Rep is a Southern California institution, but this year is his last time round the bedposts.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:46PM
Thursday, December 12, 2019

Kennedy Center Creates Arts Administration Training Scholarship by American Theatre Editors

The scholarship is for student arts administrators and recent graduate from historically underrepresented populations.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:29PM
Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Cleveland Public Theatre Names Obediya Jones-Darrell Composing Fellow by American Theatre Editors

Jones-Darrell will compose music and sound design for Cleveland Public Theatre season productions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:22PM

The Art of the Comeback by American Theatre Editors

What Arkansas Rep learned after it suspended operations last year and turned itself around.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:51AM
Monday, December 9, 2019

Soho Rep Names Meropi Peponides Artistic Development Director by American Theatre Editors

Peponides will share leadership with artistic director Sarah Benson and executive director Cynthia Flowers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:20PM

Exec Director Jay Woffington to Leave Cincinnati Shakes by American Theatre Editors

Woffington will step down from his post in January, but will remain on the theatre's board and executive committee.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:15PM

Marion McClinton Brought His Best to the Room by American Theatre Editors

The St. Paul-based director, best known for his association with August Wilson, elicited inspiring work from artists at every level.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:00PM

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