Special Section: 3 Scenes in Africa
A preview to the special international section featured in the May/June 2014 issue.
All posts by Jim O’Quinn
Editor’s Note For May/June 2014
A note from American Theatre’s editor, Jim O’Quinn, on the May/June 2014 issue.
Offscript: Humana Festival Edition
AMERICAN THEATRE looks back on the 38th annual Humana Festival of New American Plays, which featured new plays by Kimber Lee, Lucas Hnath and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. AMERICAN THEATRE’s senior editor Rob Weinert-Kendt sat down over Skype for a podcast conversation with two theatre critics: Erin Keane—arts reporter and theatre critic from Louisville’s NPR station WFPL—and Bill Hirschman, editor and critic of Florida Theater On Stage. They discussed the festival’s offerings, if art for art’s sake is a good idea and the critic’s obligation to the playwright.
Joshua Harmon’s ‘Bad Jews’: On Inspiration and Irrational Acts
An interview with the playwright about his new comedy.
Five International Theatre Collaborations You Should Know
From festivals to interdisciplinary collaboration, from Brazil to Swaziland, each of these locations offers something unique.
How To Remember: Garrett Ayers Teaches Memorization Techniques
In order to help actors memorize their lines, Garrett Ayers conducted research and came up with techniques that are now being applied across the country.
Lapine, Fontana, and Shalhoub Talk Moss Hart And ‘Act One’
In an interview moderated by American Theatre’s Rob Weinert-Kendt, James Lapine, Santino Fontana, and Tony Shalhoub discuss their show ‘Act One,’ based on the memoir of Moss Hart.
Offscript: Happy Birthday to AT!
Episode 9 of OffScript celebrates the 30th birthday of the magazine, and features AMERICAN THEATRE editor-in-chief Jim O’Quinn and publisher Terry Nemeth, who have been with the magazine since its birth in 1984. They reminisce with senior editor Eliza Bent about early mishaps, their favorite articles and the future of the magazine.
Tricklock Brings Diversity To New Mexico
Tricklock Company of New Mexico hosts its annual Revolutions Festival, which brings local and international theatre together in remarkable and challenging work.
New Mexico’s Theatre Scene Has More Than You Think
New Mexico struggles to make its mark in theatre with more and more companies coming to the fore.
