This Month in Theatre History
Gilbert & Sullivan’s only U.S. world premiere, two theatre foundings (Dunbar Theatre in Philly, St. Nicholas in Chicago), a Broadway Y2K shutdown, and more.
Black Motherhood and Parenting Play Festival Streams New Season
The festival includes new plays by E.J. Batiste, Lynne Streeter Childress, Gail Lou, and D.L. Patrick.
Monteze Freeland to Depart City Theatre Company
After finishing out CTC’s 2024-25 season, he’ll start as artistic director of Pittsburgh’s Alumni Theater Company.
TCG Names Alisha Tonsic Co-Leader, Completing Team
A nonprofit pro who recently led the Network of Ensemble Theaters, she will join co-executive directors Emilya Cachapero and LaTeshia Ellerson.
Idea Awards, the Stavis Playwright Award, and Clifford Odets Ensemble Play Commission
Our regular roundup of prizes and other recognitions.
Adam Siegel Named Second Stage’s New Executive Director
Currently managing director of Lincoln Center Theater, Siegel will join his former LCT colleague Evan Cabnet at the helm of Second Stage next April.
Language in the Driver’s Seat in ‘Racecar Racecar Racecar’
Kallan Dana’s intimate, unsettling play, a production of The Hearth redirected from the shuttered Connelly Theatre, reemerges at A.R.T./New York.
Theatrical Mustang: Vera Drew Is ‘The People’s Joker’
This month, Woodzick chats with multi-hyphenate filmmaker Vera Drew about cultivating joyful spaces for trans audiences through her DIY film ‘The People’s Joker.’
Michael Lluberes Steps Down From FIM Flint Repertory Theatre
After a tenure that included a name change and several acclaimed productions, he’ll leave the theatre in the interim hands of managing director Nicole Samsel.
Featured Contributors, Fall 2024
A check-in with stage managers, and ensemble creation in the New Mexico desert.
