Featured Contributors, July/August 2017
Theatre architecture’s cyclical history, and the newest state-of-the-art space at Chicago Shakes.
July/August 2017
This Month in Theatre History
From the first interracially cast ‘Othello’ to the founding of our longest-running queer troupe, this was a memorable month for theatre.
Russian Theatre: A Delicate Balance
A week at Moscow’s Golden Mask Festival shows that theatre is popular in Russia—but with popularity comes scrutiny.
Letters for July/August 2017
Playwriting as a lifeline in prison, changes in Chinese theatre, and the crisis of criticism.
Cristin Milioti Plays With Chekhov Via Halley Feiffer
The actor reunites with her friend on ‘Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow,’ a modern take on ‘Three Sisters’ at Williamstown.
The Beautiful and the Dangerous in ‘The Moors’
Jen Silverman’s dark comedy may be inspired by Victorian novels, but its skewering of gender and class is unapologetically modern.
The Public Works Community Goes National
The Public Theater spreads its community-based theatre model to Detroit, Dallas, and Seattle.
This Month in Theatre History
From the creation of Chicago’s Goodman to a seminal show by the National Black Theatre, July was a standout month for theatrical milestones.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From an administrator and performer in Seattle to a set designer in Pittsburgh, here are some theatre workers to have on your radar.
‘Four Immigrants’: From Manga to Musical
Scenic designer Andrew Boyce took inspiration from comic strips for the design of a musical about Japanese immigrants in San Francisco.
