ACLU-Led Lawsuit for NEA Funding Relief Denied
The court refused to block the NEA from reimposing a restriction on funding for projects deemed to promote ‘gender ideology,’ even as they maintained that the rule likely violates the First Amendment.
People to Watch: Keiko Green
The busy playwright, with three world premieres kicking off 2025, discusses juggling multiple projects and the privilege of being a working artist.
The Subtext: Chloé Hung and the Magic of Writing
The writer of ‘Issei, He Say’ talks about making plays from her family’s life, feeling the pressure to tell immigrant stories, and rebalancing her priorities.
Oregon Children’s Theatre to Pause Programming and Restructure
While the organization plans to halt productions and programs starting this fall, a major fundraising campaign is underway to support strategic restructuring.
The Arts and the Battle for the Soul of Civilization
Now is the time for artists and institutions to step up in defense of the most fragile and vulnerable among us—including our arts organizations themselves.
Non-Equity Jeffs, Shonda Rhimes Commission, DG Lifetime Award, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Questions and Anniversaries
This month in Chicago, a rundown of theatre companies’ anniversaries, a lament for Victory Gardens, and a celebration of disability representation.
Willem Dafoe Adds Festival Programmer to His Résumé
The busy actor has stocked an International Theatre Festival at the Venice Biennale with heavy hitters—including the one that formed him, the Wooster Group.
Toward a Theatre of Care
A caregiver interview project in D.C. and a ritual-creating program for formerly incarcerated folks in New Jersey.
PlayPenn Announces Reimagined and Expanded New Play Conference
This summer’s 2025 iteration will bring new plays into communities through collaborations with Philadelphia theatres.
