Jocelyn Bioh: ‘African Comedy’ Is Not a Contradiction in Terms
The writer of ‘School Girls’ and ‘Goddess’ writes stories American theatres haven’t seen before but that audiences immediately recognize.
Category Archives: West
Head out West with coverage of theatres in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
Will Gov. Gavin Newsom Sign Senate Bill 1116?
California’s latest attempt to save its smaller theatres, which have been severely strained by a new labor law and COVID impacts, has the crucial backing of Equity.
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Names Debbie Chinn Executive Director
The former Pipeline Project managing director will succeed interim E.D. Karena Fiorenza in the position.
Conversation Starters: How Robert Egan Put Ojai Playwrights on the Map
Roughly equal parts joy and rigor have characterized his 20-year tenure as artistic director of this influential new-play incubator.
Jason Alexander Can’t ‘Forget’ the Theatre
Now directing the L.A. premiere of Steven Levenson’s Jewish American family drama ‘If I Forget,’ Alexander holds forth about identity, history, and what he learned from Jerome Robbins.
East West Players: Asian American Visibility, Also Sustainability
How the historic Los Angeles company has stabilized both its mission and its finances.
Hybrid Lineup Announced for 45th Bay Area Playwrights Fest
This year will showcase new works by Inda Craig-Galván, Elana Dykewomon, Denmo Ibrahim, Iraisa Ann Reilly, and Sharifa Yasmin.
Eric Ting to Step Down as Cal Shakes Artistic Director
After 7 years leading the Bay Area theatre, he will relocate to New York to rejoin his family full-time.
Tom Parrish Named New Managing Director of Berkeley Rep
A seasoned executive leader, he will succeed Susie Medak in a role she’s held for 32 years.
Idris Goodwin Is New Artistic Director of Seattle Children’s Theatre
The versatile playwright, breakbeat poet, director, and educator takes the lead at the esteemed TYA theatre this month.
