The Obie Awards, Where They Make It All Up
Big winners of the 2017 ceremony were ‘Oslo,’ ‘The Band’s Visit,’ and the memory of Circle Rep.
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
Middle Eastern-American Artists Ask: Who Gets to Speak for ‘The Profane’?
Zayd Dohrn’s new play at Playwrights Horizons has sparked a public conversation about equity, inclusion, and authorship.
The Law Fights Back: Cops to Perform Immigrants’ Stories in Colorado
Local authorities will read narratives written by immigrants at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder.
Know a Theatre: Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre
This Southern theatre company brings professional fare to its community.
‘Dauphin Island’ Is About the Journey, Not the Destination
Jeffrey Chastang’s play about unexpected paths had a similarly fortuitous trip to the stage.
In Pursuit of the Real ‘Anastasia’
Composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens talk about the musical’s long path to the stage.
Christine Ebersole, All Made Up for War
The Tony-winning actress returns to the Broadway stage in ‘War Paint.’
That Uppity Theatre Company to Present ‘BRIEFS: A Festival of Short LGBT Plays’
The festival will feature eight short plays that highlight the LGBTQ experience.
Age & Gender Equity in the Arts to Hold Symposium in Portland
This weekend, Age & Gender Equity in the Arts will host a symposium about unconscious bias at Portland State University.
Know a Theatre: Broadway Rose Theatre Company of Tigard, Ore.
This one-time summer stock theatre in a Portland suburb is now Oregon’s biggest musical theatre.
