a.k. payne’s ‘Furlough’s Paradise’ Wins Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
Their two-hander about cousins sharing grief and comparing plans for utopia is part of the writer's growing body of work.
View ArticleOffscript: Nilo Cruz’s Search for Beauty
In this episode, Gabriela talks to the Pulitzer-winning playwright about his new triple-play in Miami, and Rob checks in with LA Times arts reporter Ashley Lee.
View ArticleNew Fund to Support Midsize TYA Theatres
Theatre for Young Audiences USA and Theater League of Kansas City partner to grant unrestricted funds of $5000 to $10,000.
View ArticleCheryl Collins Named Exec Director of Orlando Shakes
Previously executive director of Orlando Ballet, she brings experience in development and community connections to her new role.
View ArticleNew Report Surveys Critical Landscape for Theatre Journalists of Color
Critical Minded's new report, 'Topdogs and Underdogs,' looks at the effects of the publishing industry's contraction on writers of color, and recommends paths forward.
View ArticleShubert Artistic Circle, Thrown Stone Commission, USITT
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
View ArticleExec Producer Bobb Cooper to Retire from Valley Youth Theatre
After nearly 3 decades of leadership, he'll pass the torch to Leigh Ann Dolan.
View ArticleShonali Burke Appointed Managing Director of People’s Light
After a national search, she joins the company as they head into their 50th anniversary season.
View ArticleAlliance Managing Director Mike Schleifer to Leave for Lincoln Center Theater
After 11 years at the Atlanta theatre, he'll take on the same role at the Tony-eligible NYC company.
View ArticleAthol Fugard Was My Hero
Ferocious in his devotion to theatre and social justice, but unfailingly kind and gracious to others, he stood as a moral compass—and not just for apartheid-era South Africa.
View ArticleArtistic Director Maria Manuela Goyanes to Leave Woolly Mammoth
She will go on to serve as artistic director of LCT3 and producer at Lincoln Center Theater this fall.
View ArticleThe Road to Athol: An Illustrated Tour
One of Athol Fugard's most dedicated photographers started out as an awestruck fan. This is his tribute to the late dramatist, in words and photos.
View ArticleFeud for Thought: How I Made a Play Out of a Family Drama
A leading documentary theatre creator recounts her beginnings in the practice, which began close to home—literally.
View ArticleMydera Taliah Robinson Named Theatre Horizon Exec Director
Prior to the role, she served the theatre for 6 years as education coordinator and director of community investment.
View ArticleHow the 2 Sides of Lisa D’Amour Are Fused in ‘Frozen Section’
Her new play at the Catastrophic Theatre draws on both the experimental sensibility of PearlDamour and on the unsettled naturalism of 'Detroit.'
View ArticleBlue Ink Award, Burry Fredrik Design Fellowship, New Harmony Project, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
View ArticleRosalba Rolón and Adam Ashraf Elsayigh to Deliver World Theatre Day 2025 U.S....
The 2 U.S. theatremakers join the previously announced Theodoros Terzopoulos, who delivers the International World Theatre Day message.
View ArticleLetters to the Editor: The Business End
Readers respond to a recent article advocating that theatre schools teach their students more about the trade they'll be entering.
View ArticleSpeakEasy Stage Appoints Dawn M. Simmons as Artistic Director
She succeeds founding artistic director Paul Daigneault, who led the company for over 3 decades.
View ArticleArtistic Director Jonathan Berry Steps Down From Penobscot Theatre
Starting his tenure in 2022, he was instrumental in rebuilding audiences and expanding programming.
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