Reading Race Through Shakespeare, and Vice Versa
Two books come not to bury the Bard but to bring his writing down to the common ground we share.
Yearly Archives: 2023
Can a Theatre Critic Be a Good Dad?
Priscilla Gilman’s memoir portrays her father, Richard Gilman, as a passionate, difficult figure who bequeathed her life lessons, many unwittingly.
A Man in Full: August Wilson and His Plays, in All Their Complexity
Patti Hartigan’s excellent new biography gives us a rich portrait of the playwright’s life and art, and a measure of his significance.
How Patti Hartigan Learned What She Learned About August Wilson
A reporter and critic who knew Wilson nearly from the start of his playwriting peak, she wrote the biography she wanted to see.
Red Kite, Where Community Takes Flight
In serving constellations of disability, this growing program within Chicago Children’s Theatre builds confidence, celebrates joy, and fills a gap in support networks.
Offscript: Revisiting the NICU with Mike Lew and Moritz von Stuelpnagel
On this episode we talk to playwright Mike Lew and director Moritz von Stuelpnagel about taking ‘tiny father’ from audio to audience and catch up with critic J. Wynn Rousuck about the Contemporary American Theater Festival.
Christopher Sheley Named Colorado Springs FAC Producing Artistic Director
A 19-year veteran of the FAC’s Theatre Company, Sheley succeeds Pirronne Yousefzadeh in the role.
Collaboraction Moves Toward The Light
Now in its third year, the theatre’s youth program offers young artists a chance to create art at the intersection of performance and social change.
Keelie A. Sheridan Named Irish Classical Artistic Director
Sheridan, a former World Irish Dance Championships finalist, assumes her role this week.
The VORTEX Files Lawsuit Against State of Texas Over Drag Bill
SB12, which would go into effect Sept. 1, would ban drag and similar performances.