New Audience Behavior Study Shows Promising Signs
More patrons are buying fewer tickets, new ticket buyers are a growing demographic, and other takeaways from a new report by JCA Performing Arts.
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Phillip Fazio Named Naples Players Artistic Director
He joins CEO and executive artistic director Bryce Alexander in leading the organization.
Offscript: What Mfoniso Udofia and Awoye Timpo Find in ‘The Grove’
This month we speak to the playwright and director of a new play at the Huntington, and check in with NY Times critic at large Maya Phillips.
Lessons From Kosovo for Theatre in Times of Uncertainty
Theatre in Kosovo—state-sanctioned and safe during the Soviet era, scrappy in the war years—offers models both cautionary and instructive for U.S. theatres facing headwinds.
The Colony Theatre’s Barbara Beckley: Integrity, Generosity, Attention to Detail
She knew every subscriber to her L.A. theatre by name, and she was no less inviting to artists.
New NEA Guidelines Require Compliance With Trump’s Anti-DEI, Anti-Trans Orders
Other updates include a cancellation of Challenge America grants and a new emphasis on patriotic ‘America250’ projects.
Steinberg Playwright Awards, 121 Project Recipients, Blackburn Finalists
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
What We Owe the Dead
A poet/playwright reflects on the disturbing, arresting lessons of the Greek plays she’s wrestled with for much of her career.
This Month in Theatre History
Eugene O’Neill’s first full-length drama, Jane Fonda’s Broadway debut, the founding of 2 Canadian arts mainstays, and more.
Lou Moreno Steps Down as INTAR Artistic Director
Producing director Nidia Medina will succeed him upon his departure in June.
