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In Lisa B. Thompson's new play, 'Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body,' the playwright and professor seeks a softer life for Black women as they age.
This year's event recognized several vital industry changemakers and raised approximately $200,000 in support of TCG's mission to lead for a just and thriving theatre ecology.
The film and television actor talks returning to Chicago, acting training, and tackling Margaret Atwood's 'The Penelopiad' at the Goodman.
A new-play leader who succeeded founder James Houghton and weathered the pandemic lockdown, she leaves the helm after 8 years.
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Known for their artist's residency, this company offers community-focused work, including performances on the White River in Indianapolis.
More crews are electing to join IATSE, spurring the union to broaden the call.
Pickett earned the prestigious prize for her Tudor-era play '1536,' while Justice Hehir received a special commendation for for her pandemic-era play, 'The Dowagers.'
On this episode, Rob talks to the writer-composer team about their new horror-comedy musical 'Teeth' and checks in with Bay Area critic David John Chávez.
A leader with a track record of nurturing and producing work by Native artists, Harrison will begin the project in residency at Oregon's Bag&Baggage Productions.
With 25 years of experience in business development and nonprofit administration, Potts will be the company's first managing director.
Jackson will take over from interim leader Rachel Lampert as producing artistic director, while her husband, Tyler M. Perry, assumes the role of director of production.
Citing a personal decision involving her husband, who works at STC, Ende Lichtenberg has returned to her former job.
The Chicago ensemble theatre, which put this past season on pause, begins space renovations this spring and will return with programming in the fall.
AEA and Producers' Association of Chicago Area Theatres have announced a new 4-year deal.
A multi-year community-based project led by Mosaic Theater Company and local director Psalmayene 24 culminates with 3 new plays.
The former general manager has served as interim managing director since Emily Zeck's departure last September.
At Florida Studio Theatre, one route to survival runs through real estate.
March looks back on a musical comedy duo, a Carolina laureate, A Cherry Lane icon, the Living Theatre, and a Fornés tetralogy.
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
2 shows currently running in New York mix unique strengths with some predictable tropes about 'rock bottom' and recovery.
This month the editors explore a vibrant, multilingual scene just across the border.
With Mellon Foundation support, TCG will gift book credits to 50 libraries, educational institutions, and community organizations to help expand and diversify their drama collections.
This episode features a monologue by Raquel Almazan, performed by Jose Febus, dramatizing the community activism of Young Lords organizer Jose Jiménez.
This month Brian talks to the Mexican American playwright about his educational path, his early years in New York, and his process for writing poetic plays.
