5 Tales of Haunted Theatres to Give You a Fright
Unexplained knocking, disembodied voices, a whiskey-drinking spirit, and more fill our annual collection of stories about theatrical ghosts.
Charly Evon Simpson Wins Paula Vogel Playwriting Award
The award from the Vineyard Theatre is named for Pultizer-winning playwright Paula Vogel.
Is There a Black Acting Method? A Symposium Makes the Case
A gathering last month in Georgia lifted up the work of Sharrell D. Luckett and Tia M. Shaffer, and their mentor, Freddie Hendricks, in developing empowering approaches for Black actors.
Lear deBessonet Named New Artistic Director of Encores!
Where will this acclaimed director, slated to succeed Jack Viertel, take New York’s beloved musical theatre revival program?
Three on the Aisle: A Conversation With Tracy Letts
Tracy Letts stops by to discuss his newest play, ‘Linda Vista,’ and how he balances being a playwright and actor.
EST/Sloan Project Announces 2019-20 Commissions
The partnership has commissioned 10 new plays about science and technology.
The Sober Reality for Theatremakers in Recovery
Six theatre artists in recovery share stories of how the field has both embraced and excluded them.
5 Off-Off-Broadway Companies Find a Home at Midtown’s Theatre Row
The new Kitchen Sink Residency will give 2 years of support and space for companies to create new work, culminating in full productions.
Want to Do Audience Development? Try Some Scare Tactics
How bloodsucking vampires, headless horsemen, and ghostly encounters are bringing new patrons to theatres around the country.
Perseverance Theatre Names Leslie Ishii Artistic Director
Ishii has been serving as Perseverance’s interim artistic director since July.
