Desirée Roots Is First of 3 New Co-Artistic Directors at Virginia Rep
Roots’s focus will be on leading community efforts at the Richmond-based company.
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Broadway May Be Back, But Who Is It For?
The proliferation of plays by Black creators on the Great White Way is cause for celebration, even as it raises some familiar questions about risk and representation.
Reginald Douglas Named New Artistic Director of D.C.’s Mosaic Theater
The D.C.-based director, who comes to Mosaic from the Studio Theatre, promises a new chapter for the company.
Taking It to the Streets on a ‘Red Bike’
Staged within a D.C. neighborhood block party, Pan Underground’s production of Caridad Svich’s play is designed connect local community members.
Facing Our Failure: The Power of Acknowledging Racism Within the American Theatre
Some Washington, D.C., theatre leaders gathered last month to discuss their anti-racism work, both individually and collectively.
On the Road With ‘Teenage Dick’
A co-production among Woolly Mammoth, the Huntington, and Pasadena Playhouse gives new life to Mike Lew’s disability-themed spin on ‘Richard III.’
The Folger’s Karen Ann Daniels: Making the Shakespeare We Want
As she steps into a new role at D.C.’s Folger Theatre and Library, she’s focused on how a repurposed Bard can help build community.
Biden’s Picks to Head NEH, NEA: Shelly Lowe and Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson
If confirmed, Lowe will be the first Native American head of the NEH, and Jackson the first African American and Mexican American to lead the NEA.
Teresa Sapien Named Associate Artistic Director at Arena Stage
An artist and leader who first joined the company in 2019, she will oversee the efforts of the theatre’s artistic development.
Choreographer: Ricardo Aponte
When the pandemic cut short a crazy-busy schedule, Aponte used the time to fulfill a dream of giving back to his community.
