New Opportunities and Recurring Challenges: Both Go Better With Planning
TCG’s annual Fall Forum and Theatre Facts shine a fresh spotlight on strategic planning.
November 2015
A Stripped-Down, More Intimate ‘Oklahoma!’
At the Fisher Center at Bard College, director Daniel Fish reimagines Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic in the round, with no set changes and a focus on community.
Ron Campbell Leads With His Chin
The Bay Area actor brings intensity, vitality, and control to roles big and small, comic and otherwise.
Never Be Dark: Big Theatres Hosting Smaller Companies
When larger institutions open their doors to independent companies, it can be a win-win proposition.
Gavin MacLeod Shows Up for ‘Happy Hour’
The veteran TV actor returns to the stage for a new play about aging. And though the theatre’s in the California desert, there’s a cruise ship connection, natch.
Niegel Smith Is an Outsider’s Insider
The director likes to walk on theatre’s wild side, but can he keep the show going at NYC’s Flea Theater?
Theatre Facts 2014 Shows Optimism for the American Theatre
TCG’s 2014 industry report finds theatres in better health since the recession from playing it smart and building support.
This Month in Theatre History
From Sarah Bernhardt’s U.S. debut to the performance of ‘The Laramie Project’ in its eponymous Wyoming town, here are some notable dates in November.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From a cellist to a scenic designer, from New Haven to St. Paul, a cohort marked by versatility and vision.
From Orientalism to Authenticity: Broadway’s Yellow Fever
American musicals have often returned to Asian themes and settings—as theatrical tourists. ‘Allegiance’ starts closer to home.
