Category Archives: New England

Coverage of theatre in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Black Theatre United, Williamstown Theatre Fest Announce Training Program

The program will combine hands-on experience at WTF with the mentorship of BTU’s founding members.

Catching a glimpse of the beloved community in a quirky, inclusive corner of the U.S.

Bobbitt will assume the role of executive director for Mass Cultural Council on Feb. 1, 2021.

The leadership program aims to address the needs of BIPOC leaders in predominantly white institutions and fields.

The 2-year grant will support the hiring of an associate artistic director, as well as the development of new plays and musicals by women.

As the trauma of George Floyd’s killing and the specter of COVID entered my home and my work, I was reminded what my country is—and still could be.

After a dozen years leading the Boston theatre, the AD is stepping down as complaints over inequity have surfaced.

As an experienced leader taking the helm of a unique American theatre institution, she finds it uniquely suited to her gifts.

The company hopes to return to in-person performances in summer 2021 with a play from Inda Craig-Galván.

This year the New England Foundation for the Arts has awarded over $1 million to support 10 new works.