5 Companies Form Future of American Theatre Cohort
Cleveland Public Theatre, Company One, Crowded Fire Theater, Mosaic Theater, and Perseverance Theatre have joined in an innovation-sharing, change-making collective.
Trying On Miss Celie’s Pants
4 performers who’ve sung the role at regional theatres reflect on what they’ve taken away from playing ‘The Color Purple’s resilient protagonist.
Trisha Kirk Named Managing Director of the Guthrie Theater
The theatre also named Krista Matthews their new director of development.
When Joshua Logan Came to Omaha
The legendary Broadway and Hollywood director mounted some of his final productions at a Nebraska dinner theatre more than 40 years ago.
Offscript: Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury Feel the ‘Illinoise’
On this episode, the playwright and director-choreographer team discuss their new ‘Illinoise’ musical, and New Yorker critic Helen Shaw surveys the theatre festival lineup.
Jocelyn Bioh: Specific and Universal
The writer of ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ talks about her process, her curiosity about characters, and her play’s heartening success.
Theatre Awards Roundup: Democracy Cycle, National YoungArts Week, TAP Plus, Hermitage
A roundup of prizes, residencies, and other recognition from the week of Jan. 7.
New Playwriting Submission Opportunities for 2024
A roundup of new opportunities for writers, including young ones.
Interact Founding Artistic Director Jeanne Calvit to Retire
She’ll step down from the disability-focused arts organization and will be succeeded by Joseph Price, who will take on the role of executive director.
Giselle Byrd Named Executive Director of The Theater Offensive
Byrd will become the first Black trans woman to lead a regional theatre company in the United States.
