Institution-as-Artwork
We may not have realized we were building long-lasting institutions to make theatre. But now that we have them, what should we do with them?
Category Archives: Nationwide
Stories with a national scope.
The Taper’s Trojan Horse
Jack Viertel goes from daily critic to in-house dramaturg at L.A.’s flagship theatre.
Stages
A new play from Beth Henley, second stages proliferate, theme seasons, and more.
A New Role for Richards
On the National Council for the Arts, he’ll speak for the ‘tough, ephemeral’ art of theatre.
Montreal’s Giant Fest
And other noteworthy gatherings and festivals.
Acrobats of the Soul
The ‘new vaudevillians’ fuel the theatre with dazzling physical skill and a spirit of comic anarchy.
Stages
New works and auspicious revivals, theatre closures, a home for playwrights, and more.
Casting Across Cultures
Ott finds a new vision of ‘Kingdom Come.’ Also: video promos for theatre and a new Equity contract for Oregon Shakes.
Stages
From the Goodman to Oregon Shakes, from new works in New Haven to the Hong Kong Arts Festival.
Answering Four Tough Questions
What are the obligations of ‘regional’ theatres to their communities? And how should that impact our programming choices?
