It Opened Doors on TV, But Can ‘Transparent’ Sing Onstage?
How the creators of ‘A Transparent Musical’ have adapted the hit series about a Jewish family’s multiple gender journeys into a stage musical, premiering tonight at L.A.’s Mark Taper Forum.
Yearly Archives: 2023
The Creative Ecosystem of ‘Riven,’ a New Play About Recycling
Marina Zurita is the director of this new work about solidarity and struggle among Brazilian waste pickers, but she’s not the piece’s sole author.
Gloria Majule’s ‘Culture Shock’ Wins 2023 Leah Prize
Winners of the playwriting prize receive a $5,000 cash award, a public reading, and a summer workshop as part of Vassar’s Powerhouse Theater Season.
Justin Huertas, Theatrical Superhero
The disarming myth-making musical ‘Lizard Boy,’ about to make its NYC debut, is just one of the trails being blazed by this Seattle-based auteur.
José Casas Wins Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award
The award, which comes with a $10,000 unrestricted prize, honors playwrights who have forged their own paths with smaller-budget theatre companies and ensembles.
Ensemble Theatre Co. Artistic Director Jonathan Fox to Step Down
He steps down after 17 years of leadership at the California company, where his legacy included strong ties with European companies.
The Subtext: Jonathan Spector’s Eureka Moments
This month Brian talks to the Bay Area playwright about the writing process, battling imposter syndrome, and redefining success.
Lorna Courtney, Victor Abreu Win Clive Barnes Awards
Courtney and Abreu each received an unrestricted award of $5,000, and were among eight finalists selected by the committee.
Devos Institute Arts Management Fellows Announced
Among the 12 executives from 7 countries who will participate in arts management intensive are 2 theatre administrators, Shaza Ishak and Claudia de Vasco.
Mabou Mines Announces Resident Artists Showings
3 participants in the company’s Resident Artists Program (RAP)–Lydia Jialu Li, Sarah Finn, and Jovon Outlaw—will present new works-in-progress at the theatre June 8-10.
