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Monday, August 5, 2019

Arizona Theatre Company Launches New Works Program by American Theatre Editors

The lineup comprises new works by Steven Drukman, Steve Yockey, and Christopher Oscar Peña.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:12PM
Friday, August 2, 2019

Mary Anne Carter Named NEA Chairman by American Theatre Editors

Carter, the acting chairman since Jane Chu's departure, is the 12th person to hold the position.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:04PM

Chosen by Their Moment: Hecht, Cantor, and Rose by American Theatre Editors

How three American showbiz figures reclaimed their Jewishness in a time of crisis and redefined it in the popular imagination.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:40AM
Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Hannah Gadsby Hasn’t Quit Comedy—She’s Expanding It by American Theatre Editors

The Emmy-nominated comic discusses her new show, ‘Douglas,’ living with autism, and how her works are neither purely standup nor theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:21PM

Cal Rep Announces Season of Survival Stories by American Theatre Editors

California State University students will present 8 productions, including works by Suzan-Lori Parks, Lauren Yee, and Sarah DeLappe.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:36PM

Alabama Shakes Sets 13-Show Season by American Theatre Editors

The company's 48th season will feature contemporary and classic plays and musicals.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:12PM
Monday, July 29, 2019

‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ Is Setting a Theatrical Precedent by American Theatre Editors

Women and people of color, along with artistic originality, should not be considered commercial risks.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:29AM
Friday, July 26, 2019

Theatre of Youth Announces New Management Team by American Theatre Editors

Tracy Snyder and Laura Curthoys join the company as managing director and director of development.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:57PM

ArtsEmerson Announces Season of International Works by American Theatre Editors

The company will present 10 works from 6 different countries to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:43PM

Pioneer Theatre Company Names Chris Massimine Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

Massimine joined the Salt Lake City company this month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:36PM
Thursday, July 25, 2019

Token Theatre Friends: Smelling Justin Trudeau With Sharon Wheatley and Caesar Samayoa by American Theatre Editors

'Come From Away' is celebrating its 1,000th performance on Broadway and its cast members come in to celebrate; plus reviews of 'Midsummer: A Banquet,' 'Mojada,' 'The Rolling Stone.' and the …

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:50PM

‘Birds Sing Differently Here,’ Bringing Hope to Minnesota by American Theatre Editors

Iraqi immigrants and refugees living in Minnesota share their personal stories onstage.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:38PM
Wednesday, July 24, 2019

PURE Theatre Announces Season of New Works by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include works by Mark St. Germain, Tarrell Alvin McCraney, and Jackie Sibblies Drury.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:37PM

Choose Your Own Talkback at City Lights Theater Company by American Theatre Editors

At San Jose’s City Lights, engagement can mean theatregoers texting actors or partying with them onstage.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:46AM

Black, Queer, and Here by American Theatre Editors

In a post-‘Moonlight’ world, writers like Michael R. Jackson and Jeremy O. Harris are making the case for LGBTQ stories that go beyond the gay white experience.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:26AM
Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Reed Birney and Son Ephraim on Acting Together for the First Time by American Theatre Editors

The father and son duo are performing in Joseph Dougherty's historic two-hander this summer in West Virginia, and learn a lot about each other in the process.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:35PM
Monday, July 22, 2019

Three on the Aisle: The Critics Go to Summer Camp by American Theatre Editors

Regina Castellanos and Larry Owens ('A Strange Loop') stop by the studio to talk about their time at the theatrical summer camp, Stagedoor Manor.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:40PM

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces New Female Leadership by American Theatre Editors

Melissa Vartanian-Mikaelian will serve as the company's managing director, and May Adrales and Laura Braza have also been appointed new roles.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:22PM
Friday, July 19, 2019

New Light Theater Project Season to Include 2 Premieres by American Theatre Editors

In addition to the new works by Stephen Brown and Andrew Rincón, the 2019-20 slate will include a remount of Deb Margolin's 'Imagining Madoff.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:34PM

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

From a Texas-bred hair and makeup designer to a Minnesota-based production manager, here are some folks you should have on your radar.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM
Thursday, July 18, 2019

Barrow Group Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

Featuring a world premiere, a New York premiere, and a New York revival.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:04PM

Token Theatre Friends: Theatre as Activism with Amber Gray and Kay Trinidad by American Theatre Editors

The Friends talk to the actresses of 'Hadestown' plus reviews of 'Toni Stone' and 'Unmaking Toulouse-Lautrec.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:23PM

Headwaters New Play Festival Announces 8th Season by American Theatre Editors

Creede Repertory Theatre selects two new plays for professional development.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:13PM
Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Single Carrot Theatre Announces Immersive 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The 12th season goes beyond the walls of the theatre with three site-specific productions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:42PM

Cal Shakes Hires Sarah Williams as Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

A former associate managing director of Berkeley Rep, she joins the team at the Bay Area's outdoor classical theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:46PM

Prime Stage Announces 24th Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup features a literary classic, a popular novel adaptation, and a regional premiere.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:37AM
Tuesday, July 16, 2019

The Subtext: Roger Q Mason on Coming Out as Genderqueer by American Theatre Editors

The playwright talks about being forbidden from performing growing up and learning how to be his authentic self.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:52PM
Monday, July 15, 2019

Arts Journalism for 2019: Lead With Questions, Not Opinions by American Theatre Editors

What did I learn at this year's TCG National Conference? Criticism and journalism may be facing a crisis, but I can be part of the solution.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:18PM
Friday, July 12, 2019

Haven Announces 2019-20 Season, First Under New Leadership by American Theatre Editors

The lineup comprises three directorial debuts, a Shakespeare classic, and a world premiere.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:05PM

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