Theatre in Crisis: What We’re Losing, and What Comes Next
A look at this extraordinary moment of contraction for the U.S. theatre field, including a complete list of closures since March 2020.
Stories by Gabriela Furtado Coutinho
Gabriela Furtado Coutinho is the digital editor of American Theatre, as well as an actor, playwright, and poet. She guest lectures at her alma mater Northwestern University and feels grateful for previous work with The Kennedy Center and Emmy’s / Television Academy. She creates and laughs across three native languages.
How to THRIVE! in a Time of Crisis
TCG’s recent virtual gathering convened theatres of color to offer stories of hope, share practices and critiques, and build collective understanding.
BoHo Theatre and the ‘Brutal Calculus’ of Chicago Storefronts
Struggling to draw funding and audiences while aiming for the goal of livable wages, companies like 20-year-old BoHo Theatre are making an exit.
Winds of Change in the Windy City
AT’s new Chicago editors check in on happenings at theatres large and small: openings, closings, notable folks, and assorted chisme.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From board liaisons and theatre administrators to performers and activists, these 6 folks have brought their talent to Chicago’s stages.
