Revamping their Directors Project, the League is focusing on providing financial stability and employment opportunities for the post-pandemic era.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:01PMCompiled by a group of 15 theatre workers, the standards set goals for more equitable representation, with compliance to be tracked a newly formed group called BLKLST.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:14PM16 theatre artists are among this year's cohort of fellows, selected from the largest applicant pool ever.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:53AMThis year's awards celebrate folks who have helped keep Off-Off-Broadway theatre afloat through the pandemic lockdown.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:25AMThe conference will present Toossi with the Barrie and Bernice Stavis Playwright Award in recognition of her play 'Wish You Were Here.'
SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:59AMPlayCo's first resident cohort for international Black female theatremakers had their culminating events over the past weeks.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:27PMOver 6 months of convening, artEquity's cohort aims to tackle the challenges facing the aim of equity in the arts.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:45PMPromoted from his previous position as managing director, Subramanian will co-lead with artistic director Shawn LaCount.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:39PMThe NYC-based company doubles down on its new-works initiatives in lieu of a traditonal season.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:35PMThe Kesselring Prize honors emerging playwrights with a financial award, artistic residency, and national recognition.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:06PMThe Vineyard Theatre award aims to support emerging Black male artists with institutional support, mentorship, and a cash grant.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:57PMThe program, a collaborative effort among the Gamm and Rhode Island public universities, aims to mentor promising artists of color.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:36PMThis year's grants support the production and touring of emerging work from artists of diverse backgrounds.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:25PMClare Drobot and Monteze Freeland will join artistic director Marc Masterson in a tripartite leadership model.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:32PMThe U.S. poet laureate joins the TheatreSquared team to create a new musical about the Native influence on American jazz.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:29PMSchultz will join the theatre in November with the aim of expanding its artistic offerings and scope as it reopens.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:53AMThe award, given to distinguished female directors, this year honors a new-play champion.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:36AMHernandez's commission comes courtesy of four separate theatres, and will involve workshops with kids in each theatre's community.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:31PMNovember Christine, Carmel Dean, and Madeline Myers share a prize aimed at assisting up-and-coming artists with a grant and mentorship.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:01PMAfter 9 years at the helm, he'll leave to take an arts consulting job, also in Portland, and allow for further artistic changes at Artists Rep.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:55PMThe new awards highlight those who helped keep the Seattle theatre community active and flourishing during the pandemic.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:12AMThe program aims to connect emerging playwrights with established voices, fostering a new generation of artists.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:07PMPreviously a producing director with the theatre, Keen-Louie will assume a newly created role overseeing all productions in the theatre's subscription season.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:03PMShe'll serve as both the head of the University of Connecticut's Dramatic Arts program and as artistic director of Connecticut Repertory Theatre.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:36PMThe program, a collaboration between Broadway Across America and the Black Theatre Coalition, will give hands-on training in marketing and administration.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:46PMThe residency program, now in its third year, aims to amplify the voices and artistic impact of international artists while aspiring to foster greater connection among them.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:42PMEnhanced COVID safety protocols are a focus, as are strengthening avenues of redress against workplace harassment and discrimination.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:17PMAn alliance of Black theatre workers and leaders has struck a deal with Broadway's predominantly white leadership to further greater diversity and inclusion.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:13PMBoth theatre workers and audiences will be required to show proof of vaccination, and audiences must wear masks inside.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:28PMIn the role, she will expand the theatre's artistic scope within Colorado College, as well as increase community engagement.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:16PMPlays by 4 junior high and high school writers have been selected for production and publication.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:20PM