Better Policing Through Theatre
Two programs use theatrical tools to foster communication and understanding among cops and the communities they serve.
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
Reed Birney and Son Ephraim on Acting Together for the First Time
The father and son duo are performing in Joseph Dougherty’s historic two-hander this summer in West Virginia, and learn a lot about each other in the process.
Harmony Helper Could Be a Singer’s Best Friend
The new app is designed to make vocal parts easy to learn for the rehearsal room and the stage.
Training Changemakers at TCG’s Higher Education Pre-Conference
The one-day event in Miami brought together educators, administrators, and students to address issues at higher-ed institutions.
A Team Effort to Put ‘Toni Stone’ Up to Bat
Lydia R. Diamond’s new play is set on the diamond, telling the hard-hitting story of the first female pro baseball player.
At the Tonys, a Night of Call-Outs and History-Making
The musical ‘Hadestown’ took top honors in a hopeful ceremony that pointed the way forward for the theatre field.
Backstage at ‘The Ferryman’
Between the push-ups, mud dances, cooing babies, jars of goose fat, and actual geese, what’s not onstage at the Jacobs can be as fascinating as what’s onstage.
Honing Your Acting Instrument, and Maybe an Actual Instrument Too
Ohio University is creating more flexibility for its musical theatre BFA students to pursue other subjects, including formal musical training.
The 2019 Obie Awards: Thanks, Mom and Dad
In a big night for New York Theatre Workshop, ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ and ‘Hurricane Diane’ were among top winners.
Summer of Scam: Why Did a College Prep Program Stiff Its Teachers and Students?
College Break Thru and its leader, David Petro, owe teaching artists and students an explanation—and tens of thousands of dollars.
