Exploring an Ensemble’s ‘Purpose’
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s world premiere play about a Black political dynasty is the latest in Steppenwolf’s lineage of explosive work crafted around their acting ensemble.
Windham-Campbell Prizes, L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Latinx Theatre Commons Celebrates 10 Years of Connection
Participants gathered to preserve the legacy and imagine the future of Latinx theatre at the LTC’s convening in Boston last month.
Ten Thousand Things Artistic Director Marcela Lorca to Step Down
Set to depart at the end of 2024 after six years at the helm, Lorca discusses her people-centered approach and love for the company.
This Month in Theatre History
April recalls the Hyers sisters, a prolific lyricist, a federal musical revue, a busy book writer, an August Wilson premiere, and an Anna Deavere Smith classic.
Jill A. Anderson Named Managing Director of Children’s Theatre Company
Syracuse Stage’s managing director, who began her theatre career in the Midwest, will take her place this summer next to CTC’s new artistic director, Rick Dildine.
The Courage to Produce: A Conversation on High School Censorship
A dialogue on how students, teachers, and parents can push back against a wave of conservative legislation and intimidation that threatens to chill theatrical expression.
The Subtext: Mashuq Mushtaq Deen Befriends the Lion and the Rottweiler
This month Brian talks to playwright Mashuq Mushtaq Deen about building a writing career, pushing audiences out of their comfort zone, and finding his place in the theatre.
Once More Unto the Breach for the Guthrie and Shakespeare’s Henriad
The flagship theatre memorably mounted Shakespeare’s popular history plays in 1990, and now they’re back for another repertory rotation.
Brecht-Weill-Disney Mashup ‘Threepenny Mickey’ Headed for Broadway
2 works now in the public domain will be joined in a new ‘pop opera hybrid’ version.
