9,589 stories from American Theatre
The writer of 'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' talks about her process, her curiosity about characters, and her play's heartening success.
A roundup of prizes, residencies, and other recognition from the week of Jan. 7.
A roundup of new opportunities for writers, including young ones.
She'll step down from the disability-focused arts organization and will be succeeded by Joseph Price, who will take on the role of executive director.
Byrd will become the first Black trans woman to lead a regional theatre company in the United States.
The organization has surpassed its fundraising goal and will be able to hire some new staff.
He will leave the helm the Alabama Shakespeare Festival to succeed longtime CTC leader Peter Brosius at the end of this season.
In 'La Broa' at Trinity Rep, based on oral histories from Rhode Island's Latin community,playwright Orlando Hernández is thinking locally and bilingually.
After a career focused on breaking down barriers to access, Gaur is at the helm of an organization uniquely positioned to move that work forward.
Morosco succeeds founding executive director Ralph Cohen.
A dedicated journalist, playwright, and arts administrator, he spent the better part of his career in Toronto.
January looks back on the first female theatre manager, a new-play producer, a groundbreaking Black theatre artist, peak Broadway, and more.
Effective this month, the new agreement provides associate directors and choreographers with union protections, among other terms.
The storied Chicago actor is remembered by 2 longtime colleagues.
This month Brian talks to the writer and director about his Midwestern roots, his writing journey, and his artistic collaborations.
A former actor and longtime administrator at such theatres as the Wilma and the Guthrie, he'll join artistic director Elizabeth Williamson in Rochester this month.
The innovative designer, author, teacher, and producer lived several lives in the theatre, but was always looking ahead for the next possibility.
A recent visit to Korea demonstrated that musical theatre can offer emotional and visual journeys beyond language, though not every choice translates well.
The festival's leader accounts for what has been lost and gained from the "divorce" from the Public Theater, and what this year's multi-venue iteration has in store.
As we wrap up the year, we look back at some memorable moments, celebrate the Joffrey Ballet's costume crew, and hear from artists J.G. Smith and Drew Dir.
With an abundance of under-used venues and plenty of itinerant artists looking for spaces to do their work, a new effort looks for ways to solve both problems.
A roundup of prizes, residencies, and other recognition from the week of Dec. 17.
On this episode, Woodzick talks to theatremaker Rodney Hicks, who will direct 'Passing Strange' at Portland Playhouse this Spring.
This Pacific Northwest-focused roundup includes a literary burlesque artist, a scenic designer/drag performer, an award-winning Iranian playwright, and more.
After 30 years, Marcus will depart the organization at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.
