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Category Archives: West
Head out West with coverage of theatres in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
PCS Leader Cynthia Fuhrman to Take Job With NY Consulting Group
After a long association with Portland Center Stage, including 5 years as managing director, she’ll join an influential arts consultancy.
SCR Returns With In-Person Pacific Playwrights Fest
This year’s fest will feature 5 staged readings, 1 full production, and excerpts from a new musical in development.
Sam Woodhouse to Retire as San Diego REP Artistic Director
The theatre’s co-founder will step down in September after 46 years leading the company.
Joan Schirle: The Ascent of a Legend
Friends and colleagues remember the hard-working, playful-spirited performer and teacher who was the founding artistic director of Dell’Arte International.
Why ACT Dropped the MFA
The legendary training program will continue its conservatory and other training programs, but its 3-year theatre degree has become a COVID casualty.
Skylight Theatre Names Armando Huipe Executive Director
Previous executive director Sandee Grossman will now be managing director.
Jay Woods Named Associate AD at 5th Avenue Theatre
Woods recently served as co-artistic director at Seattle’s Sound Theatre Company.
Susie Medak to Step Down as Managing Director of Berkeley Rep
Working alongside 3 artistic directors over 3 decades, she expanded the theatre’s new-works department and emphasized mentorship and education.
Impro Theatre Names 3 Co-Artistic Directors
Lisa Fredrickson, Jen Reiter, and Tatiana Godfrey will be charged with clarifying the company’s mission and building new systems and protocols.
