Ira Gasman, Who Brought 'The Life' to Life by American Theatre Editors

His road to Broadway was paved with talent, chutzpah, and collaboration.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 6:23am on October 22, 2018☆⚑

A Haven for Directors, and a Stepping-Stone by American Theatre Editors

The 'Director's Haven' festival in Chicago showcases the work of emerging directors.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 1:44pm on October 19, 2018☆⚑

Offscript: Engagement From the Top by American Theatre Editors

Eileen J. Morris of Houson's Ensemble Theatre and Sean Daniels of Merrimack Repertory Theatre share why engagement and education has to start with leadership.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 9:00am on October 19, 2018☆⚑

The Count: Some Progress, but White Male Playwrights Still Manspread on U.S. Stages by American Theatre Editors

The Dramatists Guild and Lilly Awards' second study shows a small uptick in work by women and writers of color in the past 7 years.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:44pm on October 18, 2018☆⚑

Tools of the Trade by American Theatre Editors

The key word here isn't 'best' but 'practices,' emphasis on the plural.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 1:26pm on October 18, 2018☆⚑

The Lark Announces 2018 Playwrights' Week by American Theatre Editors

Erin Buckley, Franky D. Gonzalez, Stacey Rose, Charly Evon Simpson, and Juliany Taveras will present new plays.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:48am on October 18, 2018☆⚑

Token Theatre Friends: William Jackson Harper & Guitar-Playing Robots by American Theatre Editors

The Friends interview the star of NBC's 'The Good Place' on his new play 'Travisville,' and whether theatre critics go in the Good Place or the Bad Place.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:47am on October 18, 2018☆⚑

Small World: The Actor's Lot Across the Atlantic by American Theatre Editors

How does the thespian's life in Paris, London, Edinburgh compare to that of U.S. actors? For better and worse, we're in the same boat.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 9:00am on October 18, 2018☆⚑

Playwright Octavio Solis Named 2019 Inge Theater Festival Honoree by American Theatre Editors

The theatremaker will receive a distinguished achievement award at the William Inge Center's annual fest next May.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:30pm on October 17, 2018☆⚑

Stockard Channing Isn't Just Playing a Strong Woman by American Theatre Editors

The award-bedecked actor, revisiting a role in 'Apologia,' says she seeks out work that can stimulate conversation.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 9:00am on October 17, 2018☆⚑

American Players Theatre Announces 2019 Season by American Theatre Editors

The theatre's 40th season will include Shakespeare and several comedies, and will pair Ibsen's 'A Doll House' with Lucas Hnath's sequel.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 6:18pm on October 16, 2018☆⚑

Studio Theatre Names Rebecca Ende Lichtenberg Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

She will work with artistic director David Muse to lead the D.C. theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:39pm on October 16, 2018☆⚑

Patrick Gabridge, Playwright on the Graveyard Shift by American Theatre Editors

The artist-in-residence at Massachusetts's Mount Auburn Cemetery is charged with bringing the site's rich history to life.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:38pm on October 16, 2018☆⚑

Featured Contributors, Oct. 2018 by American Theatre Editors

Ashley Lee, who was on staff at The Hollywood Reporter for five years and now freelances from Los Angeles, said she usually finds herself "interviewing famous actors and other celebrities ab…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 2:49pm on October 16, 2018☆⚑

The Subtext: Paula Vogel by American Theatre Editors

The great playwright and educator talks about her ambitions for her own work and for the art form she loves.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 2:14pm on October 16, 2018☆⚑

Pittsburgh Playhouse Opens Its New Home by American Theatre Editors

The new theatre complex in Downtown Pittsburgh features three performance spaces, a sound stage, educational spaces, and more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 1:29pm on October 16, 2018☆⚑

Offscript: Trinity Rep, Neurodiversity, and the Spectrum Theatre Ensemble by American Theatre Editors

Trinity Rep's Spectrum Theatre Ensemble, a leader in accessibility programming, is building a canon of new work for neurodiverse performers and audiences.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 6:29pm on October 15, 2018☆⚑

Intimate Exchanges by American Theatre Editors

Sex scenes require as much careful choreography as fights or dances, especially in the #MeToo era. Is your rehearsal room ready to go there?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:29am on October 15, 2018☆⚑

Pack and Play: Theatre Parents Find Strength in Numbers by American Theatre Editors

Theatre artists with kids may struggle to find a livable balance, but increasingly they're not struggling alone.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:24am on October 15, 2018☆⚑

SDCF Awards Go to Loretta Greco, Anne Kauffman, Raja Feather Kelly, Susan Stroman by American Theatre Editors

Stage directors and choreographers recognize their peers in 3 categories.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:06pm on October 12, 2018☆⚑

Cast With Diverse Approaches by American Theatre Editors

How to make sure your shows are truly inclusive.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:12am on October 12, 2018☆⚑

Play Fair on Pay by American Theatre Editors

How can institutions confront inequity and entrenched privilege in their hiring and workplace policies? Transparency is a good start.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:12am on October 12, 2018☆⚑

Build and Maintain the Board by American Theatre Editors

Recruiting and retaining people who will support your mission, but not take over your theatre, is key.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:12am on October 12, 2018☆⚑

Train for a Diverse Theatre by American Theatre Editors

Diversifying personnel is important, but a more fundamental step might be to change the ways we teach theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:12am on October 12, 2018☆⚑

Serve Your Audience by American Theatre Editors

You've got to make concessions to your theatregoers' tastes for food and drink.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:12am on October 12, 2018☆⚑