Paula Vogel, Tina Landau, and the Room That Made ‘Mother Play’
A far-ranging conversation about their common approach to text as a springboard, why they’re past theory, and how they introduced Jessica Lange to Viewpoints.
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Derek Charles Livingston Named Stages Artistic Director
Livingston will head to Houston this August.
How Cultural Solidarity Fund Got $1 Million Covid Relief to NYC Arts Workers
A new report details the efforts of 20-plus artists, administrators, and organizations to join forces and give microgrants to colleagues impacted by the pandemic and its effects.
Samm-Art Williams, Gentle Giant, Is Called Home
Colleagues and friends of the actor-playwright recall his legacy as a dramatist, poet, producer, mentor, truth teller, and friend.
Come As You Are
Theatre is all about human behavior. Is it time to let audiences be fully human too?
Taproot Theatre Campaigns to Save Its Season and Its Future
The Seattle theatre reports that it needs to raise 62.5 percent more in contributed income than in pre-pandemic times to sustain operations.
TCG Names 2024 Rising Leaders of Color
This year’s 6-person cohort is based in Chicago.
Katie Bradley Named Theater Mu Interim Artistic Director
A longtime performer and teaching artist with the company, she will serve alongside managing director Anh Thu T. Pham while a successor for Lily Tung Crystal is sought.
For Winnie Holzman, ‘Choice’ Is Personal
Her new play at McCarter Theatre explores the topic of abortion, minus polemics, plus humor and a touch of mysticism.
Emily Comisar Named Exec Artistic Director of Oklahoma City Rep
The company’s current managing director will merge that role with that of artistic director, which Kelly Kerwin will leave in June.
