Against the Dying of the Light: Toward a Risky Theatre
With our art form and industry at a crossroads, now is not the time for timidity or self-censorship.
All posts by Kelundra Smith
Show and Telemachus: Joseph Medeiros’s Journey Through ‘The Odyssey’
How a versatile actor picked up ancient Greek in his spare time, and soon became the unlikely bearer of an intimate and ancient tale—in its original language.
This Month in Theatre History
From early-1900s Florida to 1930s-era Seattle, theatremakers both practical and idealistic clocked some milestones.
True Colors to Be in Residence at Southwest Arts Center
The partnership between the theatre group and facility will include an opening production of ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ by Jocelyn Bioh and free community events.
Hodder Fellows, Mark O’Donnell Prize, and More
This regular roundup of prizes and other recognitions includes multiple items from Princeton, N.J., and Arkansas.
Matt Barbot’s ‘beautiful land’: This Time It’s Personal
His fantastical new play at Pregones/PRTT puts real and fictional Puerto Ricans on a wild train ride through history and politics.
Kris Vire: Chicago’s Sharp-Eyed Theatre Keeper
The diligent arts journalist, who died on Nov. 18 at the age of 47, is remembered for his dedication to theatre and friends.
The Year’s 10 Most Popular Posts, and 10 That Deserve Another Look
It was a year of uncertainty and innovation, relevance and escapism, hate-reads and affirmations.
Offscript: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Puppet
For 2024’s holiday podcast, Gabriela visits with the merry makers behind ‘Rudolph’ at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, and Rob chats with critic Bill Hirschman about the state of South Florida theatre.
MAP Fund Retires National Regranting Program
With major funders Duke and Mellon pulling out, the 35-year-old program, which awarded nearly $40 million to performing artists, is ending.
