How Much Is a Theatre MFA Worth?
What the crisis at Harvard’s ART Institute says about the precarious state of theatre training in higher education.
Stories by Diep Tran
Diep Tran is a former senior editor of American Theatre. She received her degree in arts journalism at Syracuse University. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Time Out New York, Backstage, Salon, and TDF Stages. Tran read Sarah Kane’s Blasted when she was 20, and that hooked her onto theatre. Follow her on Twitter at @diepthought or visit her website at www.dieptran.com.
Russian Theatre: A Delicate Balance
A week at Moscow’s Golden Mask Festival shows that theatre is popular in Russia—but with popularity comes scrutiny.
The Great Comet of Internet Outrage
In today’s 140-character culture, dialogue and a recognition of nuance are more important than ever.
Cristin Milioti Plays With Chekhov Via Halley Feiffer
The actor reunites with her friend on ‘Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow,’ a modern take on ‘Three Sisters’ at Williamstown.
Who Gets Most Arts Money? Still Large, White Organizations
A study from Helicon Collaborative shows that 58 percent of arts funding goes to 2 percent of big-budget arts organizations—and it’s a trend that’s worsened.
The Review That Shook Chicago
Local theatre artists rise in revolt against Sun-Times critic Hedy Weiss, raising questions about racism and free speech.
The Kilroys Are Here With More Plays by Women
Their fourth annual list features 37 underproduced plays by female and trans writers, and more by writers of color than in previous years.
A ‘Caesar’ Opens as Critics Scream Bloody Murder
The Public Theater show goes on despite criticism and corporate sponsors’ cold feet.
#TCG17 Plenary 4: Full Circle
The Portland conference closes with gratitude to funders and a burst of poetry and song.
#TCG17 Plenary 3: Connecting the Americas
Latinx Theatre Commons challenged theatremakers to intervention, while Anand Giridharadas highlighted the need for reconciliation.
