A Simple Task to Reframe Deaf Narratives
The new play ‘Trash’ is part of IRT Theatre’s efforts to make Deaf stories and artists a part of everyday theatrical storytelling and practice.
Yearly Archives: 2022
Penfold Theatre Launches Leadership Apprentice Program
Texas State University theatre student Kylie Gutierrez has been selected as the program’s first participant.
10 Rising Black Women+ to Watch in Theatre
Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s artistic director offers a timely list of colleagues to keep an eye on.
McKnight Fellowships Go to Douglas R. Ewart, Olivia Levins Holden
Administered by Pillsbury House Theatre, the honor for community-engaged, mid-career Minnesota artists comes with a $25,000 stipend.
Beaufield Berry Brings It All Back Home
The Omaha-based playwright never felt alone as she wrote her new family play ‘In the Upper Room,’ bowing next week in Denver.
Joan Schirle: The Ascent of a Legend
Friends and colleagues remember the hard-working, playful-spirited performer and teacher who was the founding artistic director of Dell’Arte International.
Irish Rep, Fishamble to Commission Irish Playwrights of Color
Kwaku Fortune, Jade Jordan, Felispeaks, and CN Smith will develop new work under the mentorship of playwright Dael Orlandersmith.
This Month in Theatre History
This edition covers some notable birthdays (Edna St. Vincent Millay, Sidney Poitier), as well as an auspicious premiere and a company founding.
Flint Audiences See Their Reflection in ‘Wrong River’
Appropriately enough, Josh Wilder’s play about the water crisis is having its world premiere in the Michigan city where it happened.
On Our Team Launches Pay Equity Tracking System
Certification for the Pay Equity Standards tool is open for theatre companies nationwide.
