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Thursday, January 25, 2024

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

On the Street Where You Speak by American Theatre Editors

In 'La Broa' at Trinity Rep, based on oral histories from Rhode Island's Latin community,playwright Orlando Hernández is thinking locally and bilingually.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:57PM

TDF’s Deeksha Gaur: If You Build the Audience, They Will Come by American Theatre Editors

After a career focused on breaking down barriers to access, Gaur is at the helm of an organization uniquely positioned to move that work forward.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:30AM
Monday, January 8, 2024

Vanessa Morosco Named American Shakespeare Center Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

Morosco succeeds founding executive director Ralph Cohen.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:46PM

Robin Breon (1948-2023) by American Theatre Editors

A dedicated journalist, playwright, and arts administrator, he spent the better part of his career in Toronto.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:44PM

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

January looks back on the first female theatre manager, a new-play producer, a groundbreaking Black theatre artist, peak Broadway, and more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:21AM
Friday, January 5, 2024

Broadway League, SDC Secure Coverage for Associates by American Theatre Editors

Effective this month, the new agreement provides associate directors and choreographers with union protections, among other terms.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:39PM
Thursday, January 4, 2024

Mike Nussbaum: The Work, the Truth, and the Hang by American Theatre Editors

The storied Chicago actor is remembered by 2 longtime colleagues.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:52PM

The Subtext: Eric Simonson Is Still Hustling by American Theatre Editors

This month Brian talks to the writer and director about his Midwestern roots, his writing journey, and his artistic collaborations.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:14PM

James Haskins Named Geva’s New Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

A former actor and longtime administrator at such theatres as the Wilma and the Guthrie, he'll join artistic director Elizabeth Williamson in Rochester this month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:19AM
Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The Enduring, Encouraging Twinkle in Richard Pilbrow’s Eye by American Theatre Editors

The innovative designer, author, teacher, and producer lived several lives in the theatre, but was always looking ahead for the next possibility.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:47PM

Big Feelings and Big Musicals in Seoul by American Theatre Editors

A recent visit to Korea demonstrated that musical theatre can offer emotional and visual journeys beyond language, though not every choice translates well.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:58PM