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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

How Queer Black Church Energy Is ‘Delivered’T’ by American Theatre Editors

Jonathan Norton's new play, opening soon in Dallas and Louisville, finds the comedy and pathos in usher board culture.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:21PM
Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Twitter to Stage: The Road to ‘Highway Patrol’ by American Theatre Editors

Mined from the archives of Dana Delany's social media is a new Goodman thriller from a creative team that includes Jen Silverman, Mike Donahue, and Dane Laffrey.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:57PM

Know a Theatre: PURE Theatre of Charleston, S.C. by American Theatre Editors

A small, sturdy theatre with a focus on new work, PURE's ace in the hole is its adventurous audience, who've followed them to various venues over the years.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:21PM

The Only Constant Is Change by American Theatre Editors

As TCG's executive director leaves, she reflects on 17 years distinguished by transformation, upheaval, and new opportunities to connect.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:23AM
Monday, January 29, 2024

Genée Coreno Named WAM Theatre Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Coreno succeeds co-founding producing artistic director Kristen van Ginhoven, who is stepping away after 14 years.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:33PM

From Chicago: Retirement, and a Hope for Local Hits by American Theatre Editors

As we start the new year, we, along with theatremakers Owais Ahmed and Mikael Burke, are dreaming about what future theatre might hold.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:30PM

Karamu House Named Affiliate Company of Playhouse Square by American Theatre Editors

The historically Black theatre will retain its home in Cleveland's Fairfax District.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:28PM

Megwyn Sanders-Andrews Named Managing Director of Milwaukee Chamber Theatre by American Theatre Editors

Sanders-Andrews, who works alongside artistic director Brent Hazelton, started in the new job on Jan. 2.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:10PM
Saturday, January 27, 2024

Theatre Awards Roundup: WaterWorks, Lift Every Voice, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:42AM
Thursday, January 25, 2024

Melia Bensussen Named National Playwrights Conference Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Bensussen will retain her role as artistic director at Hartford Stage.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:46PM

NYC’s January Festivals: Not Dead Yet by American Theatre Editors

With Under the Radar bouncing back and Prototype and Exponential still going strong, it was challenging, surprising festival season all over again.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:05PM

People to Watch: Katy Sullivan & Greta Oglesby by American Theatre Editors

Two actors about to take big swings on stages in Chicago and St. Paul, Minn., respectively.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:51AM
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Goodman CEO Roche Schulfer to Retire, John Collins Will Succeed by American Theatre Editors

Schulfer leaves after 50 momentous years with the company, to be replaced at the start of the next season by the company's current managing director/COO.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:37PM

Ginger Poole to Step Down from Mill Mountain Theatre by American Theatre Editors

The producing artistic director will remain on staff until a new artistic director is hired.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:42PM
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Jackalope’s Journey to Their New (Temporary) Home by American Theatre Editors

When the city of Chicago needed the Park District building where the company had performed for a decade, this Edgewater theatre used the opportunity to expand its footprint.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:33PM

Jon Carr Returns to Dad’s Garage as Executive Producer by American Theatre Editors

The former artistic director left his post in 2020.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:14PM

Theatre Awards Roundup: USA Fellows, Kleban Prizes, Bauer Boucher Awards by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:00AM

The New ‘Real Women’ Musical Has Curves, But How About Complexity? by American Theatre Editors

This enduring mother-daughter story about undocumented Latina immigrants has been turned into a celebratory crowd pleaser, for better and worse.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Monday, January 22, 2024

Diane Ragsdale: Thought Partner, Thought Leader by American Theatre Editors

An influential funding officer, educator, and thinker, she nurtured, inspired, and gathered countless kindred spirits, in part by taking the trouble to see and understand their work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:07PM
Thursday, January 18, 2024

Trying On Miss Celie’s Pants by American Theatre Editors

4 performers who've sung the role at regional theatres reflect on what they've taken away from playing 'The Color Purple’s resilient protagonist.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:20PM
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Trisha Kirk Named Managing Director of the Guthrie Theater by American Theatre Editors

The theatre also named Krista Matthews their new director of development.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:28PM

5 Companies Form Future of American Theatre Cohort by American Theatre Editors

Cleveland Public Theatre, Company One, Crowded Fire Theater, Mosaic Theater, and Perseverance Theatre have joined in an innovation-sharing, change-making collective.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:47AM

When Joshua Logan Came to Omaha by American Theatre Editors

The legendary Broadway and Hollywood director mounted some of his final production at a Nebraska dinner theatre more than 40 years ago.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:21AM
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Offscript: Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury Feel the ‘Illinoise’ by American Theatre Editors

On this episode, the playwright and director-choreographer team discuss their new 'Illinoise' musical, and New Yorker critic Helen Shaw surveys the theatre festival lineup.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:00PM

Jocelyn Bioh: Specific and Universal by American Theatre Editors

The writer of 'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' talks about her process, her curiosity about characters, and her play's heartening success.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:56AM

Theatre Awards Roundup: Democracy Cycle, National YoungArts Week, TAP Plus, Hermitage by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, residencies, and other recognition from the week of Jan. 7.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:49AM
Friday, January 12, 2024

New Playwriting Submission Opportunities for 2024 by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of new opportunities for writers, including young ones.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:05AM
Thursday, January 11, 2024

Interact Founding Artistic Director Jeanne Calvit to Retire by American Theatre Editors

She'll step down from the disability-focused arts organization and will be succeeded by Joseph Price, who will take on the role of executive director.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:44PM
Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Giselle Byrd Named Executive Director of The Theater Offensive by American Theatre Editors

Byrd will become the first Black trans woman to lead a regional theatre company in the United States.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:49PM

Dell’Arte International Avoids Closure with Fundraising Campaign by American Theatre Editors

The organization has surpassed its fundraising goal and will be able to hire some new staff.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:47PM

Rick Dildine Named Artistic Director of Children’s Theatre Company by American Theatre Editors

He will leave the helm the Alabama Shakespeare Festival to succeed longtime CTC leader Peter Brosius at the end of this season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:24PM