How Universes Solves a Problem Like ‘Maria’
The theatremaking couple, recently thrown into an unexpected controversy over their purported sequel to ‘West Side Story,’ are living out their own tale of cross-cultural exchange.
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C. Julian Jiménez, Still in Flux
As he prepares for the premiere of ‘Bruise & Thorn,’ the playwright formerly known as J. Julian Christopher is still defining himself—and embracing the parts that remain undefined.
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.
10 Rising Black Women+ to Watch in Theatre
Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s artistic director offers a timely list of colleagues to keep an eye on.
Melissa Crespo’s ‘Aha’ Moments
The busy stage director, now represented by ‘Yoga Play,’ is eager to garner both weighty conversations and big laughs.
Jennifer M. Holmes: Keeping Pace With a Changing Field
As she takes the reins of the Pace School of Performing Arts, she talks mentorship, marathons, and the future of the field.
Jonathan Norton: A Sense of Place
The Dallas playwright, whose play ‘penny candy’ has just been published, talks about his city, his writing, and the busy intersection of the two.
For Reginald L. Douglas, D.C. Is Both Local and National
The new artistic director of Mosaic Theater Company emphasizes creative collaboration and community development in his vision for the future.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
This installment features theatre artists from around the country whose focus is on educating the next generation of theatremakers.
Eric Keen-Louie Wants Us to Remember Why We Do Theatre
As La Jolla Playhouse’s new executive producer, Keen-Louie aims to keep pushing the field forward, not just for his current collaborators but for the next generation.
