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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Victory Gardens Theater Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include the world premiere of 'Dhaba on Devon Avenue' by Madhuri Shekar.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:44PM

Theater J Announces Season of D.C. Premieres by American Theatre Editors

The season will be presented at the newly renovated Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:16PM

Chicago Dramatists Names Carson Grace Becker Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The theatremaker and arts educator, who began her playwriting career at the organization, will start the new post in May.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:12PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Oskar Eustis Wins 2019 Margo Jones Award by American Theatre Editors

The artistic director of the Public Theater will be celebrated at a ceremony later this month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:23PM

Park Square Theatre Announces Recipients of 2019 Artist Fellowships by American Theatre Editors

The new program strives to increase opportunities for under-represented theatre artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:03PM

McCarter Announces ‘Signature Emily’ Season for 2019-20 by American Theatre Editors

The series marking Emily Mann's final season as artistic leader will include world premieres by Rachel Bonds and Nathan Alan Davis.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:34PM

The Subtext: Chisa Hutchinson Is Not a Fan of Colorblind Casting by American Theatre Editors

The playwright of 'Somebody's Daughter' and 'Surely Goodness and Mercy' talks about how private school almost broke her and how August Wilson shaped her thinking.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:00PM

Nataki Garrett Named Next Artistic Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival by American Theatre Editors

A director and administrator known for championing new work, she is poised to lead one of the nation's leading theatres.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:25PM
Monday, March 18, 2019

Have You Met Miss Baker? Mint Theater Would Like You To by American Theatre Editors

The under-produced 20th-century playwright is the newest rediscovery project for the Off-Broadway company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:39PM
Friday, March 15, 2019

Know a Theatre: Shadowbox Live of Columbus, Ohio by American Theatre Editors

You've heard of rock ’n’ roll theatre, but this company is living the dream: It started in a garage and is now a full-time "meta-media" producing organization.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:19PM
Thursday, March 14, 2019

Author Edwidge Danticat to Speak at TCG Conference in Miami by American Theatre Editors

The Miami-based author will open the org's national conference this June.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:00PM

Stephanie Ybarra Sets First Season at Baltimore Center Stage by American Theatre Editors

Her first season at the Baltimore theatre will include 'Miss You Like Hell,' 'Men on Boats,' and a play directed by Taye Diggs.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:20PM

Rep Stage Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes two premieres and contemporary classics.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:05PM

Three on the Aisle: To Squabble Over a ‘Mockingbird’ by American Theatre Editors

The critics are back with a discussion of the 'To Kill a Mockingbird' controversy and a look at a day (and night) in the life of a theatre critic.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:01PM

Renaissance Theaterworks Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes a female-championing play festival, new comedies, and contemporary dramas.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:12PM

Geva Theatre Center Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The programming will include a world premiere play set in Rochester's Kodak Park.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:52AM
Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Young Jean Lee Wins Windham-Campbell Prize by American Theatre Editors

The global prize for English-language writers carries a purse of $165,000.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:35PM

CUNY TV Launches New Show About Theatre by American Theatre Editors

A new monthly series, "Theatre: All the Moving Parts," will feature interviews with stage artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:28PM

Aurora Theatre Announces MicroTeatro Festival by American Theatre Editors

The Festival de MicroTeatro: El Sueño Americano will feature five mini plays about the Latinx experience.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:13PM

Try to Remember by American Theatre Editors

International Women’s Day, World Theatre Day, 400 Years of Inequality, and others offer opportunities for the field to mark our history this month and beyond.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:54PM

Huntington Theatre Announces Breaking Ground Festival Lineup by American Theatre Editors

The festival will feature readings of plays by MJ Halberstadt, Melinda Lopez and Maurice E. Parent, and Brenda Withers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:21PM

Improv So White? Yes, And by American Theatre Editors

Efforts to diversify the popular and influential form are no laughing matter.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM
Tuesday, March 12, 2019

TCG Announces New Round of Fox Actor Fellowships by American Theatre Editors

Karen MacDonald and Dael Orlandersmith are among the recipients of this round.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:02PM

Portland Center Stage Announces 1st Season Under Artistic Director Marissa Wolf by American Theatre Editors

The new artistic leader has put together a slate that includes 2 world premieres, a sequel to an Austen classic, and 'In the Heights.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:00PM

Kenny Leon: Classics in Color by American Theatre Editors

The Tony-winning director looks back on his leadership at True Colors, what's next for him, and why he loves the Atlanta theatre scene.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:47AM

Featured Contributors, March 2019 by American Theatre Editors

Reports from a Black theatre summit and from a warzone in Gaza.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:31AM
Monday, March 11, 2019

The 5th Avenue Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season of Musicals by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include the world premiere of 'Austen's Pride' and the return of 'Shrek.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:13PM

TheatreSquared Announces First Season in New Building by American Theatre Editors

The Arkansas theatre has announced the first season in its new 50,000-square-foot theatre center.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:09PM

Robert Barry Fleming Named Artistic Director of Actors Theatre of Louisville by American Theatre Editors

The native Kentuckian will begin his tenure at the theatre company in June.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:39AM

Rising From the Ruins: A Theatre Persists in Gaza by American Theatre Editors

Even after their building was destroyed by Israeli airstrikes, the actors and artists of ASHTAR Theatre keep the show going.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM

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