MacArthur Fellows, BTC Directing Fellowship, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Category Archives: News
Get tomorrow’s theatre news before tonight’s intermission.
Chris Verrill Named Executive Director of Florida Rep
He succeeds outgoing executive director John Martin and joins the company as they begin their 27th season.
Golden Thread Names Wynne Chan Managing Director
Chan began her duties in August, and predecessor Michelle Mulholland will work with her through the end of the year to support the transition.
3rd Annual Breaking the Binary Festival Programming Announced
Running Oct. 21-27, the festival features works from multiple trans, nonbinary, and two-spirit+ artists.
Relentless Award, Henry Hewes Design Award, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Christopher Ashley Named Roundabout’s Next Artistic Director
The longtime leader of La Jolla Playhouse, where he had a strong record of Broadway transfers, will take over the Tony-eligible NYC nonprofit in July 2026.
Editor/Publisher Nicole Hertvik Steps Down From DC Theater Arts
She’ll leave the nonprofit media outlet, which has been covering the local theatre scene since 2012 and which she has run since 2017, at the end of this year.
Gabriella Calicchio Named Exec Director of Oregon Shakes
Working with interim executive director Tyler Hokama to transition roles, Calicchio will officially start in November.
Carson Grace Becker to Step Down from Chicago Dramatists
After five years of service, Becker will focus on her own writing and projects.
6 Theatres Partner for Black Trans Women Play Festival
Now in its fifth year, this digital festival marks the first cross-theatre partnership and will be available to stream starting Nov. 18.
