David Schmitz Named Interim Managing Director of Stages Houston
Among his duties will be to help position the theatre for a full leadership turnover, including of retiring artistic director Kenn McLaughlin.
Category Archives: South West
Dispatches from Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
The VORTEX Files Lawsuit Against State of Texas Over Drag Bill
SB12, which would go into effect Sept. 1, would ban drag and similar performances.
Public Theater of San Antonio Announces New Structure and CEO
3 leaders step into positions under president and CEO Asia Ciaravino after a few years of tumult and turnover at the theatre.
Victoria Nassif Wins Amphibian Stage Acting Competition
This year’s competition focused on artists from Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian cultures.
Kenn McLaughlin to Retire from Stages Houston
The longtime artistic director will step down in June 2024.
Offscript: Ty Defoe Is Planting the Seeds
We talk to writer/director/trickster Ty Defoe about directing ‘Rent’ for the next generation, building community ties, and moving beyond land acknowledgements. Plus: a check-in with Denver reporter John Moore.
Valley Youth Theatre Names Mark Stoddard Associate Artistic Director
The former theatre director and instructor at Xavier College Prep will work alongside producing artistic director Bobb Cooper and ultimately replace him when he retires.
6th Annual Sin Muros Festival Announces Lineup
The Houston festival showcases Latinx playwrights and stories.
At Dallas Theater Center, Layoffs and Cutbacks and Cancellations
The theatre says they’ll announce a 2023-24 season soon, though summer programming is off and the resident acting company will go back to show-to-show hiring.
2023 TYA/USA Festival & Conference Headed for Arizona
Slated for May, this year’s gathering will feature performances, speeches, training, networking, and more.
