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.
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
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.
Welcome to Miami, Bienvenidos a Miami
Ready for the TCG National Conference? Here are the best spots to eat, explore, and experience the Magic City like a Miamian.
Newtown and Parkland, Linked by Tragedy and a Healing ‘Midsummer’
A musical version of the Shakespeare play, created in the wake of one school shooting, will get a staging in a community still mourning their own loss.
Second Chances for a Sex Offender?
Cyrano’s Theatre, and Anchorage’s small theatre community, respond to a thorny casting controversy.
#ReviewtheRainbow: Our Editors G-Chat on the ‘Skittles’ Musical
This year, rather than airing a Super Bowl ad, the candy corporation hired Will Eno and Michael C. Hall to do a live, one-time-only musical. WTF?
Bill Hayes and Sue Ellen Beryl, Better Together
Their shared leadership, and segregated duties, keep Palm Beach Dramaworks afloat.
Why Wait? The Rise of Undergrad Arts Admin Programs
Many theatre aspirants will end up needing admin skills anyway, so colleges are stepping up with B.A.s and other options.
