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Thursday, May 2, 2019

Token Theatre Friends: Tatiana Mallarino and the Privileges of an American Passport by American Theatre Editors

The Colombian director discusses her new play '17 Border Crossings,' plus reviews of 'The Cradle Will Rock,' 'The Pain of My Belligerence,' and 'Mrs. Murray's Menagerie.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:13PM

Carol Lanoux Lee Named Executive Director of Roy Cockrum Foundation by American Theatre Editors

Lee will start at the foundation in September, after serving for nearly a decade at the NEA.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:51PM

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

From a choreographer in California to a stage manager in Wisconsin, from a lighting designer in Alaska to an actor in New York, here are some theatre workers to have on your radar.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:09PM
Wednesday, May 1, 2019

TCG Announces Second Round of Audience (R)Evolution Cohort Grants by American Theatre Editors

Organizations around the country will receive $75k to $150k to help foster a love of theatre within young people.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:48PM

New York Theatre Workshop Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature another pairing of plays from Mfoniso Udofia's 'Ufot Cycle,' plus a 'Sing Street' musical from creators of 'Once' and a new play by Martyna Majok.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:00PM

Will Theatre Ever Regain Centerstage in Our Culture? by American Theatre Editors

That may be the wrong question for a medium expressly built to die and be reborn.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Southern Rep to Present Ntozake Shange’s ‘Mother Courage’ in 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

Also slated for the mainstage are works by Tracy Letts, Karen Zacarías, Leslie Castay, Ian Hoch, Steve Yockey, and Pamela Davis-Noland.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:17PM

Summer of Scam: Why Did a College Prep Program Stiff Its Teachers and Students? by American Theatre Editors

College Break Thru and its leader, David Petro, owe many teaching artists and some students an explanation---and tens of thousands of dollars.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:42AM
Monday, April 29, 2019

Florida Studio Theatre to Present Music Through the Decades in Summer Season by American Theatre Editors

A mainstage musical chronicling the life of Ethel Waters will be joined in the lineup by cabaret productions featuring music from the mid-20th century.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:17PM

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley to Receive 2019 Regional Tony Award by American Theatre Editors

The California company will be recognized for its 50 years of programming.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:34PM
Sunday, April 28, 2019

Indiana Repertory Theatre Launches Campaign for Artistic Sustainability by American Theatre Editors

So far the theatre has received $17 million in commitments toward its $18.5 million goal.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:52PM

NALAC Fund for the Arts Announces 2019 Grantees by American Theatre Editors

National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures has awarded 43 grants to Latinx artists and arts organizations to develop new works.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:51PM

Female Playwrights Featured in Marin Theatre Company’s 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

Five of the six plays in the season were written by female playwrights, including Lynn Nottage, Jane Anderson, and Heather Raffo.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:50PM

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Will Reimagine Classics in 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup features new takes on the Grimm brothers, the three little pigs, and 'Peter Pan.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:48PM

Salt Lake Acting Company’s 2019-20 Lineup of Directors Is Exclusively Female by American Theatre Editors

The theatre's 49th season includes six works never before produced in Utah, two of which being world premieres.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:48PM

TYA/USA Announces 2019 National Award Recipients by American Theatre Editors

The honors, for excellence in theatre for young audiences, will go to Stan Foote, Rosemary Newcott, Chicago Children’s Theatre, and Courtney J. Boddie.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:47PM

Studio Theatre Announces 5 Shows for 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include Dominique Morisseau, Anchuli Felicia King, John Patrick Shanley, Antoinette Nwandu, Jeanine Tesori, and Lisa Kron.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:46PM

Artists Repertory Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The theatre's Art On Tour lineup includes tense dramas and musical productions produced at six Portland theatres.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:45PM

Humana’s Changing Conversation, and Who Leads It by American Theatre Editors

The shows in this year's new-play fest at Actors Theatre of Louisville were in dialogue with past offerings, no doubt, but also with our current moment.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:08PM
Friday, April 26, 2019

The Old Globe Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes the world premiere of 'Almost Famous,' five West Coast premieres, and a holiday favorite.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:47PM

Two River Theater Season to Premiere New Joe Iconis Musical by American Theatre Editors

The 2019-20 lineup will also include a world premiere by Tony Meneses and a 'Twelfth Night' directed by NY theatre critic Sara Holdren.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:37PM

Russell Harvard on ‘Lear,’ Playing the Villain, and His Dream Roles by American Theatre Editors

The actor discusses his career, the challenge of translating Shakespeare into American Sign Language, and his wish for an all-ASL show on Broadway.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:10PM
Thursday, April 25, 2019

Eugene O’Neill Theater Center Announces 2019 Summer Season by American Theatre Editors

The new-works incubator will support and present musicals, plays, puppetry, and other works in development.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:34PM

Bag&Baggage Productions Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The literature-inspired season is the first under new artistic director Cassie Greer.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:13PM

Bag&Baggage Productions Names Cassie Greer Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Greer, who has served as associate artistic director since 2017, succeeds Scott Palmer in the role.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:34PM

Three on the Aisle: Did You See the Same Show I Did? by American Theatre Editors

The critics are divided over 2 of the most buzzed-about musicals of the season, 'Hadestown' and 'Oklahoma!' What does it mean to hate something that everyone else loves? Also: What's the dif…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:43AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

ART’s 2019-20 Season to Feature 3 World Premieres by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include new works by PearlDamour, Dave Malloy, and Kirsten Greenidge, plus the theatre's last performances of 'The Donkey Show.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:30PM

Featured Contributors, May/June 2019 by American Theatre Editors

Two reporters turn their eyes to Japanese theatre of the past, present, and future.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:10PM

2 Plays on 2 Stories of the Same House, at 2 Charlotte Theatres by American Theatre Editors

How Children's Theatre and Actor's Theatre joined to commission interlocking plays from Stephen Dietz for their various audiences.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Catastrophic Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes work by Suzan-Lori Parks, Maria-Irene Fornes, Clare Barron, and Will Eno, as well as a new musical from Tamarie Cooper.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:06PM

Woolly Mammoth Announces ‘Fully Woolly’ Season by American Theatre Editors

María Manuela Goyanes's season will feature 'What To Send Up When It Goes Down,' 'Fairview,' and more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:04PM

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