Philadelphia Fringe: It’s a Party, It’s a Sporting Event, It’s a Moving Target
The annual festival takes over the ‘City of Neighborhoods’ with new work and new forms.
Yearly Archives: 2015
A Cast of Cast-Aside Characters in Lisa Loomer’s ‘Homefree’
The city-bred playwright has gotten to know another America in rural Oregon, where both liberal and conservative communities are failing their young people.
Offscript: Paula Vogel’s Martini Recommendations
This week, Paula Vogel sits down for a Manhattan and some conversation about MFA programs, artists’ compensation, and her newest play “Indecent.” Plus the editors talk Lucas Hnath’s “The Christians” and other religion-themed plays.
About Face Youth Program to Receive $25,000 Grant From LGBT Fund
The gift will fund the theatre’s education and outreach programs for LGBT youth.
Lend Me Another Tenor (or Two)
I never thought I’d write a sequel, but then I had an idea—and now I have ‘A Comedy of Tenors,’ in which Tito and company get an encore.
Blanche DuBois in a Shipping Container Named Desire
Serenbe Playhouse set their timeless production of Tennessee Williams’s classic in a confined and contemporary space.
Stark Naked Theatre Company Announces 2015–16 Season
The roster includes Bess Wohl, Edward Albee, and George Bernard Shaw.
KC Chun-Manning Named Managing Director of New Paradise Laboratories
Chun-Manning will take on her new leadership role for the company’s 20th season.
Forum Theatre Announces 2015–16 Season
The season will feature Anu Yadav, Johnna Adams, Martin McDonagh, and Steve Yockey.
Mark Shanda Named President of USITT
Shanda has served as the president-elect since January 2014, and will now assume to the top spot.
