2015 TCG Gala Celebrates a Life in the Theatre
TCG celebrates Brian Dennehy and American Theatre magazine with an evening of celebrations and performances.
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
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.
Ali Stroker Is Checking Off Her List, One Dream at a Time
As the first wheelchair-using performer ever cast on Broadway, Stroker isn’t just realizing a dream; she’s making it possible for others like her to dream, as well.
Know a Theatre: Pistarckle Theater of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
A theatre in a tropical climate where year-round residents and snowbirds flock together is producing its first contemporary play by a local playwright.
César Alvarez Is Changing the American Musical Form, and the World
The indie Americana musical spans time and space, but its story hits close to home for its author.
St. Ann’s Finds a Warehouse of Its Own
The innovative company, known for producing theatre and music from around the globe, now has a permanent residence in Dumbo.
Mary-Arrchie Theatre Company Will Close After 30th Season
The Windy City storefront mainstay loses its home at the Angel Island Theater after nearly three decades.
