Theatrical Mustang: Seayoung Yim Fights Fatphobia
This month Woodzick talks to writer and educator Seayoung Yim about self-love, care-filled casting, and America’s recent obsession with Korean culture.
Yearly Archives: 2023
Giovanna Sardelli Named Artistic Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
Weeks after stepping into the role on an interim basis after Tim Bond’s departure, Sardelli and the board have made the leadership transition official.
Sanaz Toossi, Aleshea Harris, Lloyd Suh: Finding Form and Who Their Plays Are For
The Pulitzer-winning author of ‘English’ and the Pulitzer finalists for ‘On Sugarland’ and ‘The Far Country’ gather to talk craft, language, expectation, and optimism.
Orlando Shakes Announces PlayFest Lineup
New works from six finalists will take the stage over two weekends this fall.
Eric Ting, Caleb Hammons Join Soho Rep Leadership
Working alongside Cynthia Flowers, they will succeed Sarah Benson and Meropi Peponides as co-directors, continuing the theatre’s shared leadership model.
Huntington Names Christopher Mannelli Next Executive Director
Currently co-leading Geva Theatre Center in Rochester, N.Y., Mannelli wiill follow Michael Maso’s 41-year term in the Boston post.
Geffen Playhouse Announces 2023 Writers’ Room Residents
The twelve-month residency, which begins in September, features monthly workshops and culminates in new play development readings produced by the Geffen.
TCG Executive Director/CEO Teresa Eyring to Step Down in June 2024
Her leadership, which spanned the Great Recession, recovery, COVID, and other ups and downs, focused on audiences and equity, diversity, and inclusion.
David Beardsley Named SpeakEasy Stage’s First Executive Director
With experience in marketing and audience engagement, Beardsley joins a leadership that includes producing artistic director Paul Daigneault and new board co-chair Constance Gist Guindo.
Katie Maltais Named Managing Director at 5th Avenue Theatre
Maltais suceeds Bernadine C. Griffin, who retired after 21 years at the Seattle company.