Offscript: Mei Ann Teo Finds Strength in the Collective
On this episode the editors talk to the director of the drama ‘7 Minutes’ about labor, management, and new-play development .
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Lewis Merkin: A Guiding Light of the Deaf Theatre
The original Orin Dennis from ‘Children of Lesser God,’ the self-starting Merkin had a rich career as a Deaf theatre innovator, mentor, and raconteur.
Lisa L. Patterson Named TCG Director of Individual Giving
A seasoned fundraiser, she is tasked with activating and growing TCG’s major gifts and planned giving.
Detroit Public, Harlem9 Bring Back 48-Hour Play Fest
6 new short plays with an Afrofuturist focus will be created by native Detroit artists over the span of 48 hours and performed live on Sunday, March 27.
Philly Theatre Week Returns
The 5th annual festival will run April 1-10 and will feature a lineup of 85 shows and events from 64 organizations.
NEA Data Show COVID Impact on Arts and Culture
The Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account, which tracks the annual economic impact of U.S. arts and cultural production, has recorded areas of loss and growth during the pandemic.
Atlantic Names 3 Champion Writers
Matthew Capodicasa, Gloria Majule, and Alex Riad are the first playwrights selected by the Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program.
Black Theatre United Launches Broadway Marketing Internships
The program, a collaboration among BTU, CUNY, and 4 entertainment marketing and ad agencies, will offer paid summer internships to 8 undergraduate students, with the aim of increasing access for students of color.
‘Glacial’ Change: AEA Hiring Report Shows Continued Bias
Despite small gains by women, non-binary folks, and people of color, union data confirm that cis white men remain most visible and well paid actors and stage managers.
2021 Jonathan Larson Grants Announced
5 early-career musical theatre creators or teams will receive $10,000 unrestricted grants, along with residencies, concerts, and recording opportunities.
