A Song That Old Was Sung
This month, Gabriela describes visceral reactions to Chicago stages, Jerald highlights Steppenwolf, plus we get a Halloween preview from two local costume designers.
Stories by Jerald Raymond Pierce
Jerald Raymond Pierce is the associate editor of American Theatre. He studied acting at Ohio University and received his M.A. in arts journalism from Syracuse University. A member of the American Theatre Critics Association, he is also a freelance reviewer for the Chicago Tribune. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @TheJRPierce.
Remembrance and Resistance in ‘Rutka’
The musical adaptation of ‘Rutka’s Notebook: A Voice from the Holocaust’ is currently having its world premiere at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
A Space Between Abundance and Loss
This month we recap a fast-paced, eventful month and get to hear from visionaries Miranda González and Raquel Torre.
Bringing New Harmony to Indy’s Inaugural PlayFest
The New Harmony Project’s new-play festival seeks to stamp Indianapolis’s place on the new-work development map.
Destination: Children’s Theatre Company
New CTC leaders Rick Dildine and Jill Anderson discuss creating lasting memories for young people of all ages, from Minneapolis and beyond.
From Chicago: All the World’s a Stage
This month we analyze the intersection of politics and theatre, plus get to hear from teatristas Sandra Delgado and Carlos García León.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
This Twin Cities-focused edition includes both homegrown theatremakers and artists who have put down Midwestern roots.
From Chicago: Beyond the Bylines
This month, Gabriela reflects on an enlightening experience at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, and we hear from artists David Rhee and Eileen Doan.
Door County Beach Vibes
‘Girls on Sand,’ a new musical produced by Northern Sky Theater in Wisconsin, explores the escapism of summer, and the importance of friends to share it with.
From Chicago: Future Questions From the TCG Conference
This month we start our look back at our recent gathering in the Windy City and hear from artists Anna Rogelio Joaquin and Aileen Wen McGroddy.
