Sara Morgulis Named Executive Director of TYA/USA
She succeeds Jonathan Shmidt Chapman as leader of the national organization for theatre made for children, young adults, and families.
Stories by Rob Weinert-Kendt
Rob Weinert-Kendt is editor-in-chief of American Theatre. He was the founding editor-in-chief of Back Stage West and writes about theatre for the New York Times, Time Out NY, and the Los Angeles Times. He studied film at USC and is a composer member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop.
Sam Hunter’s ‘Case’ for Hope, Faith, and Rebirth
His new play at the Signature Theatre is not a theological argument but another of his searching efforts to find meaning in contemporary American life.
Who’s Afraid of Zachary Quinto?
The actor talks about the new Geffen Playhouse production of Albee’s classic marital scrimmage he’s headlining opposite Calista Flockhart.
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio: Haunted by ‘Ghosts,’ Holding the Tears
Now onstage at Seattle Rep in Ibsen’s unsettling classic, she talks about the things you can and can’t convey onstage.
Marking 1 Year of the BIPOC Director Database
Kareem Fahmy launched a database to match diverse directors with theatres who were hiring, and while it has made a difference, there’s still a need for it.
Jill Rafson Named Producing Artistic Director of Classic Stage
The former associate artistic director of Roundabout Theatre Company brings ‘new-play energy’ to a post soon to be vacated by director John Doyle.
Neil Pepe on ‘American Buffalo’ and What’s Kept the Atlantic Afloat
For 30 years he’s run the theatre founded by Mamet and Macy, and still found time to direct.
OKC Rep’s Kelly Kerwin: Program Locally, Present Internationally
As this dramaturg/producer plans her first season at the theatre, she’s looking both outward and inward.
What We Lost and Learned
The last 2 years forced us to face fundamental uncertainty and loss, and that’s a gift that will keep on giving.
Loretta Greco Named Artistic Director of Huntington Theatre
The former leader of San Francisco’s Magic Theatre and of NYC’s Women’s Project, she will take the helm of the Boston theatre in July, filling a vacancy left by Peter DuBois’s resignation.
