Yoko Shioya Bridges the U.S.-Japanese Theatre Gap
Japan Society’s artistic director doesn’t just bring works from Japan to the U.S., she invests in and introduces bodies of work.
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Manuela Infante Makes Space for Ideas
The Chilean theatremaker, now touring the U.S., works at the intersection of spectacle and philosophy.
‘What to Send Up When It Goes Down’: A Black Gaze
A conversation with playwright Aleshea Harris about her play, which seeks to give a theatrical shape to rage and absurdity.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From an actor in Alaska to a scenic designer in Wisconsin, from a technical director in Texas to a producer in California, here are some folks to have on your radar.
Michael R. Jackson: What If
The form-breaking playwright/composer puts his work, and his audiences, through ‘A Strange Loop.’
Laurie Metcalf and Her Double
How one of our greatest living stage actors keeps it real, even when playing a not-quite-real Hillary Clinton.
Nataki Garrett Named Next Artistic Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival
A director and administrator known for championing new work, she is poised to lead one of the nation’s leading theatres.
Kenny Leon: Classics in Color
The Tony-winning director looks back on his leadership at True Colors, what’s next for him, and why he loves the Atlanta theatre scene.
Daveed Diggs: Freedom Is an Illusion
The ‘Hamilton’ star is back onstage for a Suzan-Lori Parks play and reflects on what he learned from acting in the Bay Area.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From an arts activist in Pennsylvania to a dialect designer in Arizona, from a performer in New Orleans to a props master in New York City, here are some theatre workers to have on your radar.
