Jackalope’s Journey to Their New (Temporary) Home
When the city of Chicago needed the Park District building where the company had performed for a decade, this Edgewater theatre used the opportunity to expand its footprint.
All posts by Jerald Raymond Pierce
Jon Carr Returns to Dad’s Garage as Executive Producer
The former artistic director left his post in 2020.
The New ‘Real Women’ Musical Has Curves, But How About Complexity?
This enduring mother-daughter story about undocumented Latina immigrants has been turned into a celebratory crowd pleaser, for better and worse.
Diane Ragsdale: Thought Partner, Thought Leader
An influential funding officer, educator, and thinker, she nurtured, inspired, and gathered countless kindred spirits, in part by taking the trouble to see and understand their work.
5 Companies Form Future of American Theatre Cohort
Cleveland Public Theatre, Company One, Crowded Fire Theater, Mosaic Theater, and Perseverance Theatre have joined in an innovation-sharing, change-making collective.
Trying On Miss Celie’s Pants
4 performers who’ve sung the role at regional theatres reflect on what they’ve taken away from playing ‘The Color Purple’s resilient protagonist.
Trisha Kirk Named Managing Director of the Guthrie Theater
The theatre also named Krista Matthews their new director of development.
When Joshua Logan Came to Omaha
The legendary Broadway and Hollywood director mounted some of his final productions at a Nebraska dinner theatre more than 40 years ago.
Jocelyn Bioh: Specific and Universal
The writer of ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ talks about her process, her curiosity about characters, and her play’s heartening success.
Theatre Awards Roundup: Democracy Cycle, National YoungArts Week, TAP Plus, Hermitage
A roundup of prizes, residencies, and other recognition from the week of Jan. 7.
