A Year in Review: The Most-Viewed Stories of 2015
Here are some of the top web page turners from 2015 that received praise, incited debate, and sparked conversations.
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
A Roundup of Physical Theatre Training Programs in the U.S.
Theatre companies and training programs are incorporating physical acting training to strengthen ensembles and improve performance.
The 24 Hour Company Ushers in a New Decade of Theatre Artists
The 24 Hour Company continues to bring theatre makers around the world together to create short plays in a concise time frame.
Designs for Living: TCG’s Fall Forum Laid Plans and Shared Strategies
A recent convening brought together theatre leaders from across the country to apply lessons of the past to the future.
Sci-Fi Theatres Imagine Other Worlds, Often Better Ones
Three theatres who regularly stage the impossible challenge misconceptions, and battle stereotypes, about the genre.
2015 TCG Gala Celebrates a Life in the Theatre
TCG celebrates Brian Dennehy and American Theatre magazine with an evening of celebrations and performances.
New Stages for New Plays in Chicago
The Goodman Theatre’s festival of new works brings plays to their feet and makes sure that the work leaves with legs.
How to Diversify U.S. Stages in One Fell Swoop: The Jubilee Has a Radical Plan
An initiative inviting theatres to produce only work by underrepresented voices for an entire season—and no straight white males—has excited interest and controversy.
The Year of Yockey Gets Rolling With a Twofer at Actor’s Express
Theatres across the nation are producing Steve Yockey’s upbeat ‘Blackberry Winter,’ but in his hometown it’s paired with a play in a more troubled vein.
Theatre Artists With Disabilities Are Ready, Willing, and, Yes, Able
Obviously theatres should give priority to disabled actors in roles defined as disabled. The next step: to consider them for all roles.
