James Haskins Named Geva’s New Executive Director
A former actor and longtime administrator at such theatres as the Wilma and the Guthrie, he’ll join artistic director Elizabeth Williamson in Rochester this month.
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The Enduring, Encouraging Twinkle in Richard Pilbrow’s Eye
The innovative designer, author, teacher, and producer lived several lives in the theatre, but was always looking ahead for the next possibility.
Big Feelings and Big Musicals in Seoul
A recent visit to Korea demonstrated that musical theatre can offer emotional and visual journeys beyond language, though not every choice translates well.
Intimate But Global: Mark Russell on the Return of Under the Radar
The festival’s leader accounts for what has been lost and gained from the “divorce” from the Public Theater, and what this year’s multi-venue iteration has in store.
Peter Marks, Signing Off From His Post
Looking back on his 21 years as the lead theatre critic in the nation’s capital, he says he most cherishes the light he was able to shine on shows, artists, and companies.
Superheroes on Native Land, Part 3
In the series’ final installment, Cornerstone tours Larissa FastHorse’s play through the D/N/Lakota nations, with quietly, joyously transformative results—and learns to say goodbye.
One Reason Theatre Is in Crisis: The Slow Death of Criticism
Peter Marks’s departure from the Washington Post is only the latest sign that too many of us have taken the importance of reviews for granted for too long.
2023’s 10 Most Popular Posts (and 10 That Deserve Another Look)
This year, crisis and closure vied with reports of milestones, breakthroughs, and plans for the future.
LaTeshia Ellerson, Karena Fiorenza Named Interim Leaders at TCG
They will hold the positions while TCG’s executive director and CEO Teresa Eyring begins a sabbatical and the search for her replacement begins.
Teaching Truths: How 4 Native Artists Care for Their Culture
Murielle Borst-Tarrant, Rhiana Yazzie, Opalanietet, and Sharon Day talk about the importance of storytelling for their communities.
