Theatre Women Awards Celebrate and Advocate
The League of Professional Theatre Women’s annual awards honored Rohina Malik, Cricket S. Meyers, Linda Winer, Emily Joy Weiner, Adrienne Campbell-Holt, and Phylicia Rashad.
Stories by Allison Considine
Allison Considine is the senior editor of American Theatre. She studied literature and cultural studies and theatre arts at Pace University. Follow her on instagram @allyooper and read more of her work at allisonconsidine.com
Curtains for the Twin Cities’ Ivey Awards After 13 Years
The independent annual theatre event celebrating theatre in Minneapolis and St. Paul has ended due to lack of funding.
Know a Theatre: Montana Repertory Theatre of Missoula, Mont.
One of the few major theatre between Minneapolis and Seattle has grown from a statewide traveling troupe to a national touring company.
Roundabout Trains the Next Generation of Backstage Workers
The Theatrical Workforce Development Program readies young people to take on jobs backstage and in the booth.
Robert Lepage and Matías Umpierrez: The Language of Theatre
Two interdisciplinary artists, paired for a Rolex mentorship, had a cross-generational exchange that spanned the globe and many cultures and languages.
A ‘Texit’ for Theatre Britain
The theatre in Plano, Texas shuttered in December after more than two decades. We speak to its artistic director, who is moving back overseas.
Bless the Host
Directors set the table for our theatrical meals, and preparation is key.
Developing a Sense of Direction
How six directors discovered and honed their craft—and found careers along the way.
A Very Austen Christmas With ‘Miss Bennet’
Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon’s new play, a sort of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ sequel, makes a bid for the holiday canon.
Theatres With Benefits
National Stages creates a cross-subscription program for audiences on the move.
