TCG Announces Post-Conference TYA Convening by American Theatre Editors

TCG will team up with the NEA and TYA/USA to present a one-day convening about Theatre for Young Audiences.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:57am on March 22, 2019☆⚑

The Dramatic, Precarious Life of the 19-Century Actor by American Theatre Editors

2 new books about Sarah Bernhardt, Eleonora Duse, and Harry Watkins shows the life of a 19th-century actor was filled with acclaim and alcoholism in equal measure.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:04pm on March 21, 2019☆⚑

Theatre Horizon Announces 7-Show 2019-20 Anniversary Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes a Sondheim classic, a bilingual drama, a Sherlock Holmes play, and more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:08pm on March 21, 2019☆⚑

Lauren Yee and Michael R. Jackson Receive Whiting Awards by American Theatre Editors

Each playwright will receive an award of $50,000.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:49pm on March 21, 2019☆⚑

Token Theatre Friends: Ali Ewoldt On Why Psychologists Make Great Actors by American Theatre Editors

The first Asian American Christine in 'Phantom of the Opera' discusses how she got into theatre, plus a review of 'Daddy' by Jeremy O. Harris.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 2:00pm on March 21, 2019☆⚑

Victory Gardens Theater Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include the world premiere of 'Dhaba on Devon Avenue' by Madhuri Shekar.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:44pm on March 20, 2019☆⚑

Theater J Announces Season of D.C. Premieres by American Theatre Editors

The season will be presented at the newly renovated Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:16pm on March 20, 2019☆⚑

Chicago Dramatists Names Carson Grace Becker Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The theatremaker and arts educator, who began her playwriting career at the organization, will start the new post in May.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 1:12pm on March 20, 2019☆⚑

Oskar Eustis Wins 2019 Margo Jones Award by American Theatre Editors

The artistic director of the Public Theater will be celebrated at a ceremony later this month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:23pm on March 19, 2019☆⚑

Park Square Theatre Announces Recipients of 2019 Artist Fellowships by American Theatre Editors

The new program strives to increase opportunities for under-represented theatre artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:03pm on March 19, 2019☆⚑

McCarter Announces 'Signature Emily' Season for 2019-20 by American Theatre Editors

The series marking Emily Mann's final season as artistic leader will include world premieres by Rachel Bonds and Nathan Alan Davis.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:34pm on March 19, 2019☆⚑

The Subtext: Chisa Hutchinson Is Not a Fan of Colorblind Casting by American Theatre Editors

The playwright of 'Somebody's Daughter' and 'Surely Goodness and Mercy' talks about how private school almost broke her and how August Wilson shaped her thinking.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:00pm on March 19, 2019☆⚑

Heidi Schreck and Amy Herzog Win Horton Foote Playwriting Award by American Theatre Editors

The playwrights will each receive $12,500.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 1:58pm on March 19, 2019☆⚑

Nataki Garrett Named Next Artistic Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival by American Theatre Editors

A director and administrator known for championing new work, she is poised to lead one of the nation's leading theatres.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 1:25pm on March 19, 2019☆⚑

Have You Met Miss Baker? Mint Theater Would Like You To by American Theatre Editors

The under-produced 20th-century playwright is the newest rediscovery project for the Off-Broadway company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:39pm on March 18, 2019☆⚑

Know a Theatre: Shadowbox Live of Columbus, Ohio by American Theatre Editors

You've heard of rock 'n' roll theatre, but this company is living the dream: It started in a garage and is now a full-time "meta-media" producing organization.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 2:19pm on March 15, 2019☆⚑

Author Edwidge Danticat to Speak at TCG Conference in Miami by American Theatre Editors

The Miami-based author will open the org's national conference this June.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 6:00pm on March 14, 2019☆⚑

Stephanie Ybarra Sets First Season at Baltimore Center Stage by American Theatre Editors

Her first season at the Baltimore theatre will include 'Miss You Like Hell,' 'Men on Boats,' and a play directed by Taye Diggs.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:20pm on March 14, 2019☆⚑

Rep Stage Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes two premieres and contemporary classics.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:05pm on March 14, 2019☆⚑

Three on the Aisle: To Squabble Over a 'Mockingbird' by American Theatre Editors

The critics are back with a discussion of the 'To Kill a Mockingbird' controversy and a look at a day (and night) in the life of a theatre critic.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:01pm on March 14, 2019☆⚑

Renaissance Theaterworks Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes a female-championing play festival, new comedies, and contemporary dramas.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 2:12pm on March 14, 2019☆⚑

Geva Theatre Center Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The programming will include a world premiere play set in Rochester's Kodak Park.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:52am on March 14, 2019☆⚑

Young Jean Lee Wins Windham-Campbell Prize by American Theatre Editors

The global prize for English-language writers carries a purse of $165,000.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:35pm on March 13, 2019☆⚑

CUNY TV Launches New Show About Theatre by American Theatre Editors

A new monthly series, "Theatre: All the Moving Parts," will feature interviews with stage artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:28pm on March 13, 2019☆⚑

Aurora Theatre Announces MicroTeatro Festival by American Theatre Editors

The Festival de MicroTeatro: El Sueño Americano will feature five mini plays about the Latinx experience.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:13pm on March 13, 2019☆⚑