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Thursday, September 5, 2019

How to Attract, and Keep, Young Audiences: A Case Study From Oregon by American Theatre Editors

A Wallace Foundation grant gave Portland Center Stage room to experiment with their marketing and engagement programs for new theatregoers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:36PM
Wednesday, September 4, 2019

AT Live: The Top 10 Most-Produced Plays of 2019-20 by American Theatre Editors

Celebrate the season's most-presented plays and playwrights in the U.S. with an event at TCG's offices.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:12PM

An Adrienne Kennedy State of Mind by American Theatre Editors

The subject of our September cover is a fiercely individual American master.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:16PM

Unraveling the Landscape: A Conversation With Adrienne Kennedy by American Theatre Editors

The author of 'He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box' talks about the play's inspiration, her extraordinary parents, and her love for literature and old movies.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:14PM

In Class With Professor Kennedy by American Theatre Editors

How the playwright led a cohort of young writers to a threshold—and what lay beyond it.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:12PM

Adrienne Kennedy: A Liberating Beacon by American Theatre Editors

Colleagues and former students of the playwright share how she helped shape their lives and work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:10PM

Robert Blacker, a Dramaturg for the Ages by American Theatre Editors

He led Sundance Theatre Lab with wit, grit, and passion, often leading feedback sessions as lengthy and involved as the plays themselves.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:56PM

Cal Shakes Will Present Bilingual ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by American Theatre Editors

The classics theatre will premiere a Spanish-influenced Shakespeare adaptation by Karen Zacarías.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:26AM

Inda Craig-Galván Wins 2019 Kesselring Prize by American Theatre Editors

The playwright will receive $25,000 in recognition of her tragicomic play 'Black Super Hero Magic Mama.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:08AM

Florida Studio Theatre Sets Season of New Works by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include the musical 'Bright Star' and 'American Son' by Florida writer Christopher Demos-Brown.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:01AM
Tuesday, September 3, 2019

JoAnne Akalaitis Bears ‘Bad News’ by American Theatre Editors

The visionary director returns to the stage with timely messages from the Greeks.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:41PM

Bob Scales, a Down-to-Earth Theatre Giant by American Theatre Editors

The Guthrie's first TD and a longtime theatre dean at USC, he launched countless careers with his unassuming, get-to-work ethos.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:08PM
Sunday, September 1, 2019

Stuart Carden Named Artistic Director of Kansas City Rep by American Theatre Editors

The former associate a.d. at Chicago's Writers Theatre succeeds Eric Rosen at the helm of Missouri company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:01PM
Friday, August 30, 2019

Geffen Playhouse Names 2019-20 Writers’ Room by American Theatre Editors

6 L.A.-based playwrights will participate in the company's year-long residency program.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:10PM

New Victory Theater Announces 2019-20 LabWorks Artists by American Theatre Editors

11 artistic teams will develop new works to expand the TYA canon.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:43PM

Dad’s Garage Announces Leadership Transition by American Theatre Editors

Longtime artistic director Kevin Gillese will transition out of his role to focus on artistic projects with the company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:36PM

ATCA Awards Leah Nanako Winkler 2018 Francesca Primus Prize by American Theatre Editors

The national critics association bestows its $10,000 prize for her play 'Two Mile Hollow,' so far produced primarily at smaller companies of color.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:31PM

Theatrical Outfit Names Matt Torney Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Torney will succeed a.d. Tom Key, who led the theatre for 25 years, next summer.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:18PM

Stargate Theatre’s Healing ‘Sweet Water’ by American Theatre Editors

A theatre program run by Manhattan Theatre Club offers formerly incarcerated youth a venue to face, embrace, and share their lives.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:52AM
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Ensemble Studio Theatre Sets Season of New Plays by American Theatre Editors

The Off-Off Broadway theatre will produce works by Catya McMullen and Brittany K. Allen.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:51AM

International City Theatre Announces 2019-20 season. by American Theatre Editors

For its 35th season, the California company will present five plays.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:40AM
Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Woolly Mammoth Names Emika Abe Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

She comes to the D.C. theatre from the Alliance in Atlanta.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:27PM

You Can Make It Anywhere by American Theatre Editors

Well, maybe not anywhere—but here are 6 cities where theatre workers can thrive outside NYC, L.A., or Chicago.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:06AM

(Don’t) Break a Leg by American Theatre Editors

Injuries are part of the gig, but performers shouldn't be expected to give till it literally hurts.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:04AM

Resources for Injured Performing Artists by American Theatre Editors

Been injured on the job? Here's a partial list of service organizations, health care specialists, and legal services.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:03AM

Don’t Quit Your Day Job (No, Really) by American Theatre Editors

Juggling a theatre career and a day job shouldn't be a playwright’s shame, it should be claimed as a superpower. Here's some tips for how to balance both, and how it can improve your art.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:02AM

Theatre’s Front Lines by American Theatre Editors

For house managers and theatre services directors, the work is invisible but rewarding.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM

It’s Never Too Soon to Save by American Theatre Editors

You can get your financial house in order, even in the face of debt and fluctuating income. (The alternative: greater debt and uncertainty.)

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:59AM
Thursday, August 22, 2019

Token Theatre Friends: Into the Woods With Britney Simpson by American Theatre Editors

The Friends take a road trip to see 'Into the Woods,' in actual nature, and talk to Britney Simpson, the production's Baker's Wife; plus reviews of 'Sea Wall/A Life' and 'Bat Out of Hell.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:11PM

Arkansas Rep Sets 2020 Season Under New Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The season will include plays by Holland Taylor, Simon Stephens, and the musical 'Bye Bye Birdie.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:07PM

Austin Playhouse Announces 20th Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include works by Lauren Gunderson, Paula Vogel, and more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:03PM

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