World Premiere Wisconsin: A Bold Idea, Locally Brewed
This 4-month state-wide celebration of theatrical abundance is already strengthening bonds among artists and audiences, all while keeping the focus on new writing.
Great Lakes
Dispatches from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. and Wisconsin.
Jeff Awards Launch Impact Fellowship Program
The program is currently accepting applications from Chicagoland theatre artists of color, two of whom will receive grants of $10,000.
The Understudy Opens a New Chapter for Chicago Bookstores
The new bookstore and café aims to fill a niche for theatre-loving readers, book-loving stage folks, and anyone else who’s been missing a sense of community.
Chicago’s Sideshow Theatre Company to Cease Operations
The storefront theatre company, known for producing world and American premieres, will donate all remaining funds to 7 other Chicago nonprofits.
Benjamin Hanna Named Indiana Rep Artistic Director
Currently an associate artistic director at the theatre, he will succeed Janet Allen as of July 1.
Artists Pull Play From Cleveland Play House Over Mishandled Assault
Stori Ayers and Charly Evon Simpson resigned in solidarity with a performer whose assault they feel was mishandled. That performer says the problem is bigger than a single incident.
Kristoffer Diaz Wins 2023 Blue Ink Award
Diaz’s play ‘Things With Friends’ will be staged at the 2023 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival.
Cincinnati Playhouse Announces First Incubator Program Members
The inaugural Incubator program members include 9 organizations and 2 artists.
Jamal Howard Named 2023 Maggio Directing Fellow
Howard has previously choreographed work at the Goodman.
6 Artists Named 2023 USA Fellows for Theatre & Performance
The fellowship comes with an unrestricted $50,000 cash award, accompanied by a year of financial planning and additional artist services.
