The Chicken Salad Incident
America may call itself a nation of immigrants, but our stories are still scarce on U.S. stages. Let’s change that.
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.
Liesl Tommy Won’t Take No For an Answer
How the Tony-nominated director makes space for women of color in the theatre, not just herself.
Florida Rep’s Artistic Director Fired After Allegations of Bullying
Robert Cacioppo has been ousted from the theatre he co-founded for creating a ‘toxic work environment.’
Kiss Me, My Fair Carousel Woman: Now Is the Season of Our Discontent
Is this really the right time for a spate of male-authored, male-directed musicals about subservient women to come to Broadway?
The Kilroys Are Looking for New Members
The group is looking for new leaders to take over its List, and to continue advocating for gender parity.
Third Time’s the Charm: Diana Rigg Revisits Pygmalion, Again
The English dame holds forth on ‘My Fair Lady’ and its problems, pay equity, and the time Albee didn’t like her performance.
Marin Ireland: Stepping In and Stepping Up
Ireland will reprise her role in Martyna Majok’s ‘Ironbound’ this month at Geffen Playhouse.
What Happens After #MeToo?
How individuals and institutions are working to address and prevent sexual harassment in the theatre industry.
‘Black Rider’ Rides Again
How set designer Sean Riley paid homage to Robert Wilson without copying him.
Unmuffling a Culture of Silence
I spoke and emailed with more than 100 people who have suffered harassment without redress in theatre workplaces. What does that say about the field?
