Ira Aldrige’s life, career remains an inspiration for current actors
Adrian Lester, Charles Dutton and Ted Lange expound on the joys and difficulties of portraying the trailblazing acting icon.
All posts by Robin Breon
My Year of Writing Dangerously
At a solitary Gulf Coast retreat, veteran playwright Craig Lucas reconnects with the sublime.
Carson Kreitzer and David Bar Katz Find Common Ground In Comic Books
Playwrights discuss writing about Wonder Woman and Superman, and comic-book history.
The Ins and Outs of Ensemble Books
Everybody loves ensembles- but how they actually work can be complicated.
Helen Krich Chinoy’s Book Gives Insider’s Look at the Group Theatre
Jonathan Mandell reports on Helen Krich Chinoy’s book, The Group Theatre
The American Theatre Archive Project Aims to Preserve Theatrical Records, Create Archival Plan
No file left behind: Project calls for theatres, theatre companies to archive and preserve their past documents for the future.
Spotlight Shines on Global Theatre Productions
Features from all over the world, including Australia, Sri Lanka, and Canada.
Kathleen Turner Talks About ‘Mother Courage and Her Children’
American Theatre sat down with the Hollywood leading lady to discuss performing, music and her career.
Editor's Note February 2014
Note from editor Jim O’Quinn for the February 2014 issue.
Do You Share What You Know?
Teresa Eyring reflects on a night of poetry and learning at home of Abiodun Oyewole.
