Jackie Sibblies Drury Explores the Role of Art in ‘Really’
The playwright discusses why the New York production was unique, the role of race in her play, and why she doesn’t consider herself a career playwright.
September 2016
Earbud Playhouse: Radio Drama in the Podcast Age
Podcasts are giving theatre artists a quick, cheap, flexible way to make their own audio drama.
Visiting North Carolina Theatres in the Wake of HB2
The 2016 North Carolina Theatre Conference offers models for theatres to respond to political issues this election year.
DeVos vs. NCAR on Funding for Theatres of Color
The debate over cultural equity is crucial, but can it move beyond a fiscal critique to consider systemic injustices?
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From a downtown NYC artistic director to a Philadelphia-based composer, here are some stage folks to keep your eye on.
The Very Model of a Modern Major Musical
The megahit of the moment, like many revolutionary popular works, has strong roots in musical theatre’s past.
This Month in Theatre History (September 2016)
From future presidents seeking light entertainment to the founding of the Penumbra Theatre, this is the kind of September to remember.
The Many Lives of Jen Silverman
The playwright’s work is funny, form-breaking, feminist—and everywhere on U.S. stages.
Front & Center for September 2016
Political satires, dystopian dramas, new works festivals, and more take the stage this month.
Brecht 2.0: ‘The Threepenny Opera’ for the Digital Age
Atlanta’s 7 Stages creates a Brechtian world using onstage cameras and digital projections.
