Can Theatres of Color Get Support Without Strings or Hurdles?
TCG’s THRIVE! regranting program, led by the needs and concerns of BIPOC artists and leaders, aims to rewrite the theatre funding process.
Yearly Archives: 2021
Et in Arcadia, Go-Go’s: ‘Head Over Heels’ Upends Pasadena Playhouse
Jenny Koons and Sam Pinkleton’s immersive new staging returns the fanciful show to its original conception.
Why Lead a Theatre When You Could Share One?
As theatres seek new leaders, some are also trying out different leadership models.
Game Recognizes Game in ‘@Playaz’
Dana Schwartz’s new play about online gamers, originally conceived pre-pandemic, has fresh resonance after a year of isolation and virtual connection.
Refugees, Hypocrites, and Hustlers at the Kosovo Theatre Showcase
This year’s festival, with a surfeit of plays by Jeton Neziraj, reflected the deep skepticism of a young country born of European conflict.
Mark Valdez Awarded 2021 Zelda Fichandler Award
The award, which includes an unrestricted $5,000, will be presented at a virtual ceremony on Jan. 24.
PlayGround Announces 2021-22 Women Leader Fellows
The inaugural fellows are Tessa Corrie, Rosie Hallett, Genevieve Jessee, Jasmine Murray, and Lindsey Abbott.
Back to School After a Year of Hard Lessons
Students and faculty reflect on returning to in-person education in acting, playwriting, tech, and more at some of the nation’s college theatre programs.
As Ever, Theatre’s Teen Council Programs Point the Way Forward
As theatres begin to emerge from pandemic restrictions, many are recommitting to programs designed to engage their youngest stakeholders.
The Most Dangerous Phrase
The case against the ‘standard’ dialect, and for more inclusive and practical speech training, is an important part of the larger struggle against elitism, classism, and white supremacy in the theatre.
