Nagle Jackson: Calm at the Center of the Storm
The versatile actor-director-playwright-translator staged work all over the U.S. and the world.
Category Archives: In Memoriam
Philip Arnoult: Breaking Bread and Crossing Borders
For decades as the leader of the Center for International Theatre Development, this tireless impresario brought theatre artists together and delighted in the sparks that flew.
Elinor Fuchs, Peerless Guide to Theatre’s ‘Small Planet’
A lively and perceptive watcher and thinker, she helped generations of artists and critics view theatre as a kind of space and time travel.
Samm-Art Williams, Gentle Giant, Is Called Home
Colleagues and friends of the actor-playwright recall his legacy as a dramatist, poet, producer, mentor, truth teller, and friend.
John Dillon: A Mild-Mannered Man With the Soul of an Adventurer
At Milwaukee Rep and around the world, this passionate director put his focus on others—writers, actors, audiences—and we all benefited.
Barclay Goldsmith, Nurturer and Warrior
With his passing, we’ve lost a tireless advocate for the talent and potential of others, particularly those on the margins.
Chris Durang Was My Willy Wonka
A sweet, sane soul who wrote hilarious, deranged, profoundly human plays, he showed us all how to dance on the funny/serious tightrope.
Tom Walker, Don Quixote of the Living Theatre
Swept up first as a fan of Julian Beck and Judith Malina’s legendary experimental ensemble, he became one of its essential members.
Lynda Gravátt: Artist Mother, Mentor, Muse
A writer whose plays were infused with the late actor’s presence and spirit gives tribute.
‘He Was the North Star’: A Tribute to Hinton Battle
Friends and colleagues recall the irrepressible actor-dancer-choreographer’s explosive talent, teasing sense of humor, and gracious mentorship.
