Bill T. Jones on Slumming, Stephen Foster, and Trump’s Second Term
In ‘Paradise Square,’ the choreographer of ‘Fela!’ imagines the promise of New York’s first slum and the violence of the Draft Riots of 1863.
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6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From a teacher in Indiana to a marketing director in Pennsylvania, from an artistic director in Colorado to a director in Illinois, here are some folks to have on your radar.
Stephanie Ybarra, Creative Producer
After honing an engaged producerial approach at the Public Theater, she takes the helm of Baltimore’s Center Stage.
The Parenthood Trap
A conversation with the playwright of ‘Cry it Out,’ a comedy/drama about bonds and conflicts among neighbors with young children.
We Will Follow
From emerging talents to unsung veterans, our regular Role Call feature shines a light on folks you ought to know.
Lost and Found With Hansol Jung
With plays like ‘Wild Goose Dreams’ and ‘Cardboard Piano,’ the Korean writer is making a splash on American stages with stories of displacement and hope.
Jefferson Mays Is Doing ‘A Christmas Carol,’ By Himself
The Tony-winning actor promises his version of Charles Dickens’s classic will not be so jolly, because of income inequality.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From a Chicago set designer to a scribe in Atlanta, from a Seattle director to an operations manager in New York City, here are some people to have on your radar.
Stockard Channing Isn’t Just Playing a Strong Woman
The award-bedecked actor, revisiting a role in ‘Apologia,’ says she seeks out work that can stimulate conversation.
Aasif Mandvi Wants to See (and Play) More Everyday Asians
The former ‘Daily Show’ correspondent revives ‘Sakina’s Restaurant’ after 20 years, marking how far we’ve come in Asian representation, and how far we’ve yet to go.
