Deaf West's 'Spring Awakening' Honored With Champions for Change Award by American Theatre Editors

The ASL/spoken English adaptation of Duncan Sheik's 2007 musical is congratulated for its contributions to the disabled community in New York.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:26pm on October 22, 2015☆⚑

Two Berlin Companies Go Back to the Cupcake Future by American Theatre Editors

Copy & waste and English Theatre Berlin | International Performing Arts Center address gentrification with a little help from Marty McFly.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 1:10pm on October 21, 2015☆⚑

To Armenia With Love and Loss by American Theatre Editors

Writing a play about ancestors consumed by an atrocity became an unexpected passport to a homecoming.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:36pm on October 21, 2015☆⚑

In Small Theatres as in Large Ones, Money Talks"but Are We Listening? by American Theatre Editors

In the struggle to make work on tiny budgets, small theatres in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles may have more in common than not.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:10pm on October 21, 2015☆⚑

If a Deaf Musical Is Possible, There Is Room on Our Stages for Everyone by American Theatre Editors

The artistry of Deaf and disabled theatre workers has been amply demonstrated. Why aren't they centerstage more regularly?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:50am on October 20, 2015☆⚑

Deaf Talent, Seen and Heard by American Theatre Editors

If Deaf stories and actors are having a moment, from 'Spring Awakening' to 'Tribes,' it's only because the rest of the world is finally discovering a well-established theatrical tradition.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:45am on October 20, 2015☆⚑

Theatre Artists With Disabilities Are Ready, Willing, and, Yes, Able by American Theatre Editors

Obviously theatres should give priority to disabled actors in roles defined as disabled. The next step: to consider them for all roles.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:44am on October 20, 2015☆⚑

Once More Unto the Breach by American Theatre Editors

An Anatomized Philippic Regarding the Relationship of Disability to the Contemporary American Theatre

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:43am on October 20, 2015☆⚑

Ali Stroker Is Checking Off Her List, One Dream at a Time by American Theatre Editors

As the first wheelchair-using performer ever cast on Broadway, Stroker isn't just realizing a dream; she's making it possible for others like her to dream, as well.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:42am on October 20, 2015☆⚑

What John Belluso Taught Me About Disability, Generosity, and Life by American Theatre Editors

How a seminal friendship changed my views on disability---and prepared me for my own.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:41am on October 20, 2015☆⚑

Adam Immerwahr Is Theater J's New Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The former associate a.d. from New Jersey's McCarter Theatre succeeds an embattled leader at D.C.'s flagship Jewish theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 9:00pm on October 19, 2015☆⚑

Salvage Vanguard Theater Loses Performance Space by American Theatre Editors

As a local mainstay gets booted from its home, the question arises: Is Austin pricing out its artists?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 7:13pm on October 19, 2015☆⚑

Onstage This Week: Oct. 19"25 by American Theatre Editors

A flesheating plant, virtual wonderlands, and spiritual dimensions lend to a theme of supernatural plays taking the stage this week.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 2:05pm on October 19, 2015☆⚑

Know a Theatre: Pistarckle Theater by American Theatre Editors

A theatre in a tropical climate where year-round residents and snowbirds flock together is producing its first contemporary play by a local playwright.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 1:46pm on October 19, 2015☆⚑

L.A. Equity Members File, but Don't Serve, 99-Seat Plan Lawsuit by American Theatre Editors

The next step in the battle over L.A.'s unique Equity "waiver" is intended to get the parties back to the table.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:43pm on October 18, 2015☆⚑

Not Just the Wild, Crazy Queer Stuff at Abrons's Just Like a Woman Festival by American Theatre Editors

British and American artists working at the outer boundaries of gender, race, and live art will gather for a weekend of performances, talks, and an intergenerational, intersectional feminist…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:02pm on October 16, 2015☆⚑

Braden Abraham Named A.D. of Seattle Repertory Theatre by American Theatre Editors

The longtime Rep staffer has been promoted to artistic director.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:38am on October 16, 2015☆⚑

In 'Houseworld,' There Are No Spectators, Only Fellow Puzzlers and Pilgrims by American Theatre Editors

More interactive than immersive, Andrew Hoepfner's new show invites audiences to stretch their imaginations together and alone.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 6:43am on October 16, 2015☆⚑

Remembering the Extraordinarily Empathic and Collaborative Brian Friel by American Theatre Editors

The Irish playwright's international success began after an inspiring experience at the Guthrie Theater.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 6:29pm on October 15, 2015☆⚑

Eric Ting on the Move: A New-Play Maven Takes the Helm of a Classical Powerhouse by American Theatre Editors

California Shakespeare Theatre's new artistic director has a passion for engaging audiences around new work. What will he do with an outdoor summer theatre?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:53pm on October 15, 2015☆⚑

Denver Center Sets 2016 Colorado New Play Summit by American Theatre Editors

The festival's lineup features work by José Cruz González, Lauren Gunderson, Tira Palmquist, and Mat Smart.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 1:48pm on October 15, 2015☆⚑

Jungle Theater Announces 2016 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Minnesota company's first year under artistic director Sarah Rasmussen will include world premieres from Jeremy Cohen and Idris Goodwin, plus all-female Shakespeare.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 1:20pm on October 15, 2015☆⚑

An Apology by American Theatre Editors

A few words about a recent editorial.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:19pm on October 14, 2015☆⚑

Suzan-Lori Parks Receives 22nd Annual Lillian Gish Prize by American Theatre Editors

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of 'Topdog/Underdog' joins the ranks of such artists as Ingmar Bergman, Spike Lee, and Isabel Allende.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:34am on October 14, 2015☆⚑

Why We're Translating Shakespeare by American Theatre Editors

Though our 'Play on!' commissioning project has met with some vocal disapproval, the work is grounded in the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's core values"and our love for the Bard.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:14am on October 14, 2015☆⚑