Five EPIC Years: How to Build a Neuro-Inclusive Community
This New York-based company, dedicated to giving neurodiverse theatremakers a space to express their authentic selves, opens a production of ’25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ tonight.
Yearly Archives: 2022
Living the ‘¡Americano!’ Dream
Inspired by the story of a DREAMer from Arizona, a new musical makes a humanizing case for the undocument immigrants whose rights he now advocates for.
Joe Morton: Into the Storm of ‘Lear’
The actor talks about his voice and craft, his approach to an iconic role, and where the storm ends and the madness begins.
Bruce Pomahac: Attention to Detail, and to Good Stories
For years he was the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization’s secret weapon, with an impeccable ear and an ideal combination of passion and practicality.
The Subtext: Jeremy Cohen’s Magical Gifts
This month Brian talks to the producing artistic director of Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis about supporting writers, following a unicorn, and teaching doctors to write.
Sara Morgulis Named Executive Director of TYA/USA
She succeeds Jonathan Shmidt Chapman as leader of the national organization for theatre made for children, young adults, and families.
Offscript: Karen Hartman’s Triple Feature
For this episode we talk to playwright Karen Hartman, who currently has 3 plays making NYC premieres in 59E59’s first VOLT Festival.
Seattle Rep Announces More 20×30 Playwriting Commissions
Amy Freed, Julia Izumi, and Benjamin Benne have received commissions in the theatre’s 20×30: Reimagining the Anthropocene project.
Acting Company Announces Student Loan Relief for Actors
The Actors’ Career Stability Initiative will grant relief to actors who join the company and have a minimum of $10,000 in student debt.
This Month in Theatre History
From Edwin Booth’s Richard III to the Federal Dance Project, from ‘Fefu and Her Friends’ to Odd Fellows Hall, this month featured some remarkable characters.
