ACLU-Led Lawsuit for NEA Funding Relief Denied
The court refused to block the NEA from reimposing a restriction on funding for projects deemed to promote ‘gender ideology,’ even as they maintained that the rule likely violates the First Amendment.
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The Subtext: Chloé Hung and the Magic of Writing
The writer of ‘Issei, He Say’ talks about making plays from her family’s life, feeling the pressure to tell immigrant stories, and rebalancing her priorities.
The Arts and the Battle for the Soul of Civilization
Now is the time for artists and institutions to step up in defense of the most fragile and vulnerable among us—including our arts organizations themselves.
Non-Equity Jeffs, Shonda Rhimes Commission, DG Lifetime Award, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Willem Dafoe Adds Festival Programmer to His Résumé
The busy actor has stocked an International Theatre Festival at the Venice Biennale with heavy hitters—including the one that formed him, the Wooster Group.
Toward a Theatre of Care
A caregiver interview project in D.C. and a ritual-creating program for formerly incarcerated folks in New Jersey.
PlayPenn Announces Reimagined and Expanded New Play Conference
This summer’s 2025 iteration will bring new plays into communities through collaborations with Philadelphia theatres.
Indie D.C. Theatre Artists Regroup After Capital Fringe Shuttering
The new festival, created by Pinky Swear Productions, Theatre Prometheus and Nu Sass Productions, aims to promote the power of independent stage voices in the face of political repression.
La MaMa Umbria Announces 2025 Symposium
This year’s artists include Milo Rau, Simon McBurney, Dan Hurlin, Liesl Tommy, Stefanie Batten Bland, and Wesley Ruzibiza.
Lenelle Moïse’s ‘K-I-S-S-I-N-G’: What Draws Us Together
An interview with the playwright about museums, Black creativity, and asexual longing.
