Peace, Rage, and Humor in ‘Bust’
In Zora Howard’s new play, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, a relaxing evening is interrupted by an altercation with the police.
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.
Stevie Walker-Webb: Theatre That Belongs to Us
A little over a year into his tenure leading Baltimore Center Stage, the Tony-nominated director reflects on his city, his impact so far, and what’s to come.
Aztec Avengers: ‘Quetzali’ Takes Flight at Lexington Children’s Theatre
A new play from Alvaro Saar Rios follows a the big adventures of a teen with a mysterious feather sprouting from her arm.
Resilience and Delicacy
This month, Gabriela reflects on what theatre can illuminate about the ‘quiet art of survival,’ and two busy artists share self-care practices and visions for 2025.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
This Detroit-focused edition includes both theatremakers focused on cultivating the next generation and early-career artists showing the promise of that next wave.
Captioning Chicago
This month, Gabriela explores multilingual and nonverbal storytelling, Jerald remembers Kris Vire and celebrates Sondheim, and two care consultants share ways to recharge this winter.
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.
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.
