Move Over, Dickens: Jane Austen Is Theatre’s New Literary Brand
From traditional adaptations to musicals to improv, the six novels of the Regency-era author seem to make theatrical sense and sensibility.
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
‘The Healing’ Mends New Wounds With Old Friends
Samuel D. Hunter’s play for Theater Breaking Through Barriers is about a group of childhood friends who happen to be Deaf and disabled.
Worn Again at the TDF Costume Collection
Threads from Broadway, tours, and the Met hang out between engagements at an Astoria warehouse that’s now accessible to shows all over the U.S.
Know a Theatre: Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre of Rancho Mirage, Calif.
The theatre company caters to Coachella Valley residents and visitors with themed seasons.
How to Visit D.C. Like a District Resident
With the TCG national theatre conference fast approaching, let our Rising Leaders of Color give you a guide to the D.C. metro area.
A Revolutionary Year for the 2016 Tony Awards
Though ‘Hamilton’ fell one Tony short of winning the most ever, the real winner of the night was diversity.
Know a Theatre: American Players Theatre of Spring Green, Wisc.
The summer theatre entertains tourists, residents, and flying squirrels with classic plays in the woods.
Beyond the School Play: High Schoolers Take the Stage With Keen Teens
The program commissions playwrights to create work for high school students from the five boroughs of New York City.
From Front Page to Stage: Noor Theatre Turns Headlines Into Short Plays
The troupe’s 48 Hour Forum tackles sobering news from the Middle East with short, imaginative, often funny plays.
Storybook Magic: How ‘Climbing With Tigers’ Brought a Child’s Tale to Life
Salt Lake Acting Company teamed up with Flying Bobcat Theatrical Laboratory and the Red Fred Project to stage a young boy’s book.
