Studies in Education
From critical literacy programs to touring bilingual productions, theatres are going back to school to make a difference
Watch & Learn
What shows are education and engagement directors looking forward to, and who do they look up to? We asked and they told us.
Here, There, and Everywhere: The Alliance Theatre’s Season On the Road
How Atlanta’s flagship theatre planned and staged an entire season off-campus, and what they learned about their city and their audience in the bargain.
This Year’s Gender & Period Count: The Best Numbers Yet
The momentum behind gender parity in the American theatre seems unmistakable, with 30 percent of all plays and 40 percent of new ones written by women.
Jamil Jude to Succeed Kenny Leon as Artistic Director of True Colors
Leon will step down from the Atlanta theatre he co-founded, and Jude, currently an associate a.d., will step up.
TCG Appoints Elena Chang Director of EDI Initiatives
Chang will lead the newly created department and oversee TCG’s EDI initiatives, both internally and externally.
Wildfires Cost Oregon Shakes Millions, and There’s a Human Toll
This summer the Ashland theatre faced dozens of cancelled and moved performances and some personnel attrition.
Peter Mayer Named Upstream Theater’s New Managing Director
Mayer will take over some tasks previously performed by founding artistic director Philip Boehm.
A Contemporary Theatre Announces 2019 Season
The season will feature works by Antoinette Nwandu, Joan Didion, Yussef El Guindi, and more.
You Know, for Kids: Transcending the TYA Stigma
Some of today’s best theatre is being made for young audiences. What it will it take for critics, audiences, and funders to recognize it?
