This Month in Theatre History
From the death of pioneering dramatist Martha Morton to Virginia Stage’s blizzard-ridden opening, February has been a significant month.
Category Archives: January/February 2020
All Kenya’s a Stage: Shakespeare in Africa
When Shakespeare Youth Festival LA taught drama to young people in Nairobi, the learning went in all directions.
A Decade of Risk and Reward
New models don’t ‘grow on trees.’ As 2010s in theatre demonstrate, they begin in ambition and risk.
Musical Theatre’s Next Generation? The NEA Is Finding and Funding It
How the agency and American Theatre Wing’s national musical theatre songwriting competition is supporting tomorrow’s creators today.
With Smart Caption Glasses, the Eyes Have It
The assistive devices, now being tested at People’s Light in Pennsylvania, offer a new way for hard-of-hearing patrons to fully enjoy the theatre.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From a scenic artist in California to a casting director in Washington, D.C., here are some theatre workers to have on your radar.
With (Robot) Love From Korea
The new show ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ at the Alliance in Atlanta puts a fresh East-West spin on the American musical.
This Month in Theatre History
From the birth of Barrymore ancestor Louisa Lane to an honor for Maya drama ‘Rabinal Achí,’ January started the year with a range of theatrical milestones.
Tony Hale Doesn’t Mind Typecasting
The ‘Arrested Development’ and ‘Veep’ actor lives in the moment for Will Eno’s ‘Wakey, Wakey’ at ACT in San Francisco.
Featured Contributors, January/February 2020
A look at a new kind of graduate training, and at one versatile artist who’s taken the plunge.
