Theatre by Any Other Name
Beyond simply streaming filmed stage productions, artists are getting creative in connecting with audiences and each other in a quarantined world.
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.
Streams Before the Flood?
Streaming and video-captured options for shuttered shows could be more than a stopgap solution.
U.S. Theatres Reel and Regroup in Face of Closures
As Broadway shutters to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the nation’s small and regional theatres follow suit—and enter a time of grave uncertainty.
Theatres Stay Open but Make Backup Plans Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Even in disease hotspots, most U.S. theatres are taking a wait-and-see approach to the public health risks of live performance.
Disability Takes the Wheel in ‘Emily Driver’
A new tour co-produced by La Jolla Playhouse and National Disability Theatre is educating students and participants on accessibility and disability rights.
California’s AB 5: Not as Easy as ABC
A new law designed to rein in the state’s gig economy is leaving theatres and theatre artists with questions about their future.
2020 TCG Gala Celebrates Legacies and Potential
Songs from ‘Soft Power,’ ‘A Strange Loop,’ and a Prince deep cut highlighted a celebration of the National Black Theatre Festival and David Henry Hwang.
Crucial Connections: Theatre Facts 2018
The latest edition of TCG’s annual industry report finds theatres focusing on relationships.
Lighting Designer: Allen Lee Hughes
The prolific artist has created around 400 designs in a career spanning five decades—and counting.
Hearing the Difference
Sound design isn’t one-size-fits-all, and distinctions within the discipline are crucial.
