Anna Shapiro to Succeed Martha Lavey as Steppenwolf Artistic Director
Big changes at a Chicago mainstay: Martha Lavey to step down, Anna Shapiro to step up; the executive director changes over; plus, expansion plans.
Category Archives: Nationwide
Stories with a national scope.
PigPen Theatre Company’s ‘The Old Man and the Moon’ Creates Magic, Adventure Onstage
PigPen Theatre Company creates a new folktale using shadow puppetry and a homegrown aesthetic.
Second Thought Theatre Announces 2015 Season With New AD Alex Organ
The Dallas-based theatre company’s 11th season will feature Mike Bartlett’s “Bull” and Amy Herzog’s “Belleville.”
In Memoriam: Sheldon Patinkin (1935-2014)
A Chicago improv and theatre pioneer with so much to give, and who gave it freely.
Seattle Doesn't Have to Wait for Beckett Fest
What other playwright could bring together a city’s diverse theatre artists, from classical to avant-garde, lavish to bare-bones?
Looking for Lilith’s Leadership Exchange
After nearly 10 years traveling to Guatemala to teach women forum theatre techniques, this faith-based feminist troupe is bringing its Central American partners to the U.S.
Berkeley Declares Sept. 30 ‘Tony Taccone Day’
The City of Berkeley has proclaimed that Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014 is Tony Taccone Day.
Edie Brickell Follows a 'Bright Star'
The singer/songwriter talks about writing with Steve Martin and opening new creative doors.
Dallas Theater Center Launches Neighborhood Initiative
Dallas Theater Center aims to fix low-level engagement from certain areas of the city with its new Neighborhood Initiative.
The Hypocrites Dine With the Audience During 12-Hour Greek Drama
The play ‘All our Tragic’ includes food breaks and the chance for audience members to sit down with the ensemble.
