Survey Shows Chicago Small Arts Sector Thriving
A new study measures the city’s artistic success by the more than 4,500 artists employed and over 1,800 productions, exhibitions, and special events programmed each year.
Category Archives: Nationwide
Stories with a national scope.
Chris Verrill Named Executive Director of Florida Rep
He succeeds outgoing executive director John Martin and joins the company as they begin their 27th season.
Under the Radar, Over the Hump: 3 Leaders in Dialogue
The directors of this iconic NYC festival, now a city-wide celebration since losing its longtime home, aren’t just planning next January’s programming but the fest’s next 20 years as well.
Golden Thread Names Wynne Chan Managing Director
Chan began her duties in August, and predecessor Michelle Mulholland will work with her through the end of the year to support the transition.
3rd Annual Breaking the Binary Festival Programming Announced
Running Oct. 21-27, the festival features works from multiple trans, nonbinary, and two-spirit+ artists.
Shay Youngblood Shook the Mess Out of Misery
The prolific late author and playwright, who died over the summer, leaves behind a legacy of expansive work about Southern Black women and their journeys.
Christopher Ashley Named Roundabout’s Next Artistic Director
The longtime leader of La Jolla Playhouse, where he had a strong record of Broadway transfers, will take over the Tony-eligible NYC nonprofit in July 2026.
AT Education Monthly: CMU Visit, Back-to-School Spirit, and Design Training
An afternoon at Carnegie Mellon’s School of Drama and life-changing educators highlight this month’s education newsletter.
Editor/Publisher Nicole Hertvik Steps Down From DC Theater Arts
She’ll leave the nonprofit media outlet, which has been covering the local theatre scene since 2012 and which she has run since 2017, at the end of this year.
Gabriella Calicchio Named Exec Director of Oregon Shakes
Working with interim executive director Tyler Hokama to transition roles, Calicchio will officially start in November.
