Chicago Theatre’s Phoenix Era
During a difficult time in Chicago theatre, we look at the current struggles of local theatres and the promise of theatre sustaining moving forward.
Category Archives: Features
Theatre in Crisis: What We’re Losing, and What Comes Next
A look at this extraordinary moment of contraction for the U.S. theatre field, including a complete list of closures since March 2020.
How to THRIVE! in a Time of Crisis
TCG’s recent virtual gathering convened theatres of color to offer stories of hope, share practices and critiques, and build collective understanding.
Lost and Found in Translation: Where Are All the International Plays?
The Cherry Arts artistic director talks with leaders at other companies programming works in translation about what a more global approach could mean for the U.S. theatre.
Moving Through Love and Chaos: ‘20,000 Leagues’ and the End of Book-It Rep
The author reflects on a theatre’s sudden closure and what it means for the field and the future.
Book-It’s Abrupt Ending, and Why Seattle Is Poorer for It
After 3 decades staging literature in innovative and increasingly ambitious ways, the company closed suddenly last month, leaving a bewildering loss.
Braden Abraham: In Dialogue With Audiences
Joining Writers Theatre after running Seattle Rep has reconnected him to his youthful love for making theatre, but he knows there’s still much work to be done.
Lost to Fun: Robert Farid Karimi in Shangri La
How an artist rescued a pandemic-cancelled gig and turned it into a performative museum residency all about playfulness, provocation, and healing.
Michael Maso: 40 Years on the Periphery of Genius
The Huntington’s longtime managing director reflects on 4 decades, and 4 artistic directors, at Boston’s largest theatre.
Booze, Bard, Union Card: Drunk Shakespeare Troupes Get Organized
A spark that started in Chicago has caught fire around the country, as both staff and performers for Drunk Shakespeare join Actors’ Equity.
