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Friday, November 22, 2019

Founding Artistic Director Brian Clowdus to Depart Serenbe Playhouse by American Theatre Editors

Clowdus, who founded the company in 2009, is onto a new venture: Brian Clowdus Experiences.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:01PM

Featured Contributors, Nov. 2019 by American Theatre Editors

Two writers explore Chicago theatre, from the city's ensemble ethos to the effects of racism on the contemporary theatre scene.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:49AM
Thursday, November 21, 2019

Know a Theatre: The Cherry Arts of Ithaca, N.Y. by American Theatre Editors

A new space in upstate New York puts it focus on English-language premieres of plays from around the world, as well as commissions of locally themed work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:05PM
Wednesday, November 20, 2019

La Jolla Season to Include Pre-Broadway Run of ‘Lempicka’ by American Theatre Editors

The musical about the life of the famed Polish painter will be directed by Tony winner Rachel Chavkin.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:44PM

Studies Show Big Impact of Small Theatres in NY, Chicago by American Theatre Editors

Among their findings: that New York's small theatres and Chicago's storefronts are billion-dollar economic drivers as well as cultural hotbeds.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:40PM

The Subtext: From Prison to Performing With Lee Edward Colston II by American Theatre Editors

The former prison guard-turned-actor discusses how he found his writing voice, and how your biggest advocates can come from the most unexpected places.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:57AM
Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Matthew Pugliese to Step Down from Connecticut Rep by American Theatre Editors

Pugliese, who first joined the company in 2013, will depart at the end of the month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:25PM

Lifetime Achievements by American Theatre Editors

What can we learn from those who came before us? Things we will one day pass on.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:35PM

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Sets Lineup for Inaugural New Play Festival by American Theatre Editors

The Festival will present staged readings of plays created by local playwrights.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:30PM

André De Shields, Theatre God by American Theatre Editors

The Broadway veteran, still kicking in ‘Hadestown,’ has blazed a path so that others may follow.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:30PM

Theatre Administrator: Joan Channick by American Theatre Editors

The best way to follow her path-breaking lead, she says, is not to follow in her exact footsteps.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:26PM

Drag Queen: Darcelle XV by American Theatre Editors

This 89-year-old Portlander tells how and why he became the world’s oldest living drag queen performer.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:24PM

Lighting Designer: Allen Lee Hughes by American Theatre Editors

The prolific artist has created around 400 designs in a career spanning five decades—and counting.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:22PM

Costume Designer: Toni-Leslie James by American Theatre Editors

Her students keep her young, she says, as she balances new jobs, Broadway productions, and regional work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:20PM

Activist Performer: Rhodessa Jones by American Theatre Editors

The 70-year-old performer believes art should save lives, just as theatre saved hers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:18PM

Artistic Director: Donald Jordan by American Theatre Editors

How the Oklahoma CityRep co-founder dreamt a theatre into being, and keeps it going.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:16PM

Managing Director: Michael Maso by American Theatre Editors

Despite enduring a few sleepless nights in his time, his approach has always been to focus on solving the problem that’s right in front of him.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:14PM

Arts Administrator/Advisor/Consultant: Cynthia Mayeda by American Theatre Editors

Mayeda brings her experience in development and arts administration to the 2050 Fellowship at the New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:10PM

Movement Specialist: Sara Romersberger by American Theatre Editors

Simplicity, specificity, and struggle have been the three watchwords of her approach to stage movement.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:08PM

New 42nd Street Names Mary Rose Lloyd Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Following the appointment of Russell Granet as president and CEO, a number of women have been hired or promoted to leadership positions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:07PM

Artistic Director: Ron Sossi by American Theatre Editors

Once feeling stranded in TV land, he cast out on his own and hasn't looked back.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:04PM

Production Manager: Ruth Sternberg by American Theatre Editors

At the Public Theater she's in charge of making sure all the designers are on same page.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:02PM

Properties Director: Sandra Strawn by American Theatre Editors

Her contributions to the field of properties directing are paving the way for designers, especially women.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:00PM

2 Leaders at Boston Children’s Theatre Depart Amid Allegations by American Theatre Editors

After the resignation of artistic director Burgess Clark due to sexual misconduct allegations, executive director Toby Schine has also stepped down.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:28PM
Monday, November 18, 2019

A Thornton Wilder World Premiere, as ‘7 Deadly Sins’ Get Their Due by American Theatre Editors

Boston's Suffolk University will present the entire set of Wilder's 'Sins' one-acts for the first time in one program.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:46AM
Friday, November 15, 2019

Annie Baker, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Take on the Fourth Wall by American Theatre Editors

The acclaimed playwrights gather on Nov. 19 at the Center for Fiction to talk about realism and the fourth wall.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:40AM
Thursday, November 14, 2019

Aleshea Harris Among 2019 Samuel French Award Honorees by American Theatre Editors

The other winners include TDF's Accessibility Programs and the late Neil Simon. They will each receive $5,000.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:58PM

Angela Sclafani and Benjamin Vele Win Fred Ebb Award by American Theatre Editors

The songwriters will be each presented with a $60,000 cash prize next month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:09PM
Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Humana Festival Announces 2020 Lineup by American Theatre Editors

New artistic director Robert Barry Fleming's first festival program will feature five world premiere plays.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Tim Bond to Become Artistic Director of TheatreWorks by American Theatre Editors

The former artistic director of Syracuse Stage, and August Wilson aficionado, will take over the Silicon Valley company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00PM

Drama Book Shop to Reopen, With Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Help by American Theatre Editors

The 'Hamilton' composer, who bought the century-old book shop when it closed last fall, has announced its reopening for March 2020.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:57PM

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