Van Lier Fellows, NY Drama Critics Circle, Herb Alpert Awards, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
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Greenbrier Valley Theatre Names Paul Stancato Producing Artistic Director
The former Timber Lake Playhouse artistic director succeeds Matthew Scott Campbell in the position, who left to join Barter Theatre in December.
Lily Tung Crystal Departs Theater Mu to Lead East West Players
A Southern California native whose career has taken her to the Bay Area and the Twin Cities, she will succeed Snehal Desai in leading the L.A. company.
Offscript: Fight Like ‘The Outsiders,’ Dance Like the Brothers
On this Broadway-themed episode, Rob and Alli check in with busy critic Brittani Samuel and talk to choreographer siblings Rick and Jeff Kuperman about their innovative work on ‘The Outsiders.’
This Month in Theatre History
May recalls the Astor Place Riot, a vaudeville women’s rights advocate, the Moscow Art Theatre, a pioneer of Asian American drama, a Chicano performance troupe, and a beloved Tesori-Kushner musical.
NYTW Exec Director Jeremy Blocker to Depart
He’ll step down this summer after a decade in the position to join Audible Theater as the head of live creative producing.
The Subtext: Jenni Lamb Shops Local
This month Brian talks to the writer and producer about pivoting from teaching, feeling stuck in development hell, and championing local storytellers.
John Langs to Leave Seattle’s ACT to Become Drama Dean at UNCSA
This summer, Langs will succeed Scott Zigler as dean of the School of Drama where he studied directing decades ago.
Voyage Theater Company ‘Say Gay Plays’ Event to Benefit Homeless LGBT Youth
Hosted by Peppermint, the event will feature staged readings of 10 short plays that will then be made available for fundraising use across the nation.
Theatrical Mustang: Islands of Brilliance, Spaces of Belonging
Woodzick talks to the nonprofit leaders about meeting each other through theatre, founding an inclusive organization, and empowering autistic and neurodivergent individuals.
