Richard Foreman Meant It
A colleague remembers the playwright/director/auteur/founder of NYC’s Ontological-Hysteric Theatre, who died on Jan. 4 at the age of 87.
Category Archives: In Memoriam
Kris Vire: Chicago’s Sharp-Eyed Theatre Keeper
The diligent arts journalist, who died on Nov. 18 at the age of 47, is remembered for his dedication to theatre and friends.
Martin Benson: Directing With Clarity, Traveling Light
The co-founder of South Coast Rep won acclaim by staging what playwrights wrote, and helping to sustain a home for their work.
David Schweizer: Sparkling Glee, Peerless Care
Remembering a director whose intelligence and sense of humor didn’t just guide careers but built community.
Chris Kayser Worked Hard but Savored the Grapes
The versatile Atlanta actor, who died on Dec. 3 at the age of 75, is remembered as both larger than life and down to earth.
Morgan Jenness: A Consideration
The irreplaceable dramaturg and activist, who died on Nov. 12 at age 72, is remembered by one of her closest comrades in art.
The Wit and Wisdom of Morgan Jenness
Members of the dramaturg/activist’s chosen family remember her lifelong commitment to theatre, politics, and the art of friendship.
Gavin Creel Let the Sun Shine in Every Room
The purity and brilliance of his voice was just one clue to his inner brightness and generosity.
A Eulogical Elegy With Rhyming Ululations in Remembrance of Ken Page
A tribute from one seeker-clown to another.
Shay Youngblood Shook the Mess Out of Misery
The prolific late author and playwright, who died over the summer, leaves behind a legacy of expansive work about Southern Black women and their journeys.
