Southwest Shakespeare Names Debra Ann Byrd Its New Artistic Director
The Harlem native, a classically trained actor and producer, will take the reins of the Arizona theatre company.
Category Archives: South West
Dispatches from Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
Jonathan Norton: A Sense of Place
The Dallas playwright, whose play ‘penny candy’ has just been published, talks about his city, his writing, and the busy intersection of the two.
Penfold Theatre Company Announces Artistic Team Expansion
Liz Fisher, Jarrett King, and Carl Gonzales will join Nathan Jerkins as associate artistic directors at the Austin-based company.
Jimmy Moore Named Exec/AD of Classic Theatre of San Antonio
Moore, a San Antonio native, returns to his hometown to lead the company.
Toni Sterling Is First USITT, OPERA San Antonio Design Fellow
The new fellowship connects BIPOC designers with performing arts organizations, with funding from Disney Live Entertainment.
Katie Maltais Named Managing Director of Stages
Maltais steps into the position as the theatre resumes in-person programming for the upcoming fall season.
New Online Hub for Austin Theatres Launched
ATX Theatre aims to bolster the Austin theatre scene, helping companies find a space to collaborate and engage both audiences and artists.
Kelly Roush to Depart Classic Theatre of San Antonio
Ruben Jauregui Jr. and Mark Stringham will serve as interim executive director and interim artistic director, respectively.
Arizona Theatre Company Announces 2021-22 Season
The slate includes a new musical about Ruth Bader Ginsburg and a co-production with Rattlestick of a play by christopher oscar peña.
ASL and Theatre: Here’s What Not To Do
A Deaf educator who receives numerous emails from theatre teachers and directors gives advice on best practices for incorporating Deaf actors and ASL.
