PlayGround Announces 2021-22 Women Leader Fellows
The inaugural fellows are Tessa Corrie, Rosie Hallett, Genevieve Jessee, Jasmine Murray, and Lindsey Abbott.
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Back to School After a Year of Hard Lessons
Students and faculty reflect on returning to in-person education in acting, playwriting, tech, and more at some of the nation’s college theatre programs.
Mahogany L. Browne, Urban Word Receive Marian MacDowell Award
Browne receives the award on behalf of Urban Word in a virtual ceremony on December 7.
First Folio to Close in 2023-24 With Founder’s Retirement
David Rice will step down in spring 2024 and the company will cease operations at the end of that season.
Moisés Kaufman, Amanda Gronich Receive Theater J’s Jewish Play Prize
‘Here There Are Blueberries’ by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich will be honored in a ceremony in December.
Leadership Change at the Top of Chautauqua Theater Company
Both artistic director Andrew Borba and managing director Sarah Clare Corporandy will step down in 2022.
Bay Area’s foolsFURY Announces Closure After 23 Years
Closing rituals will begin Nov. 20 with a public ‘wake’ at Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts.
Desirée Roots Is First of 3 New Co-Artistic Directors at Virginia Rep
Roots’s focus will be on leading community efforts at the Richmond-based company.
Abigail Buell Joins San Diego Rep As Managing Director
A marketing leader in New York City, she joins the San Diego Rep team after a national search.
San Fran Arts Orgs Unite for a Return as #BayAreaArtsTogether
Aimed at building confidence for a safe and healthy return
to in-person performances, exhibits and events, the campaign will remind patrons of the power of the arts to connect, heal, and unify.
