Co-Pros and Solos, Sure, But Also Ambition and Artistry
The offerings that are emerging from the midst of contraction and crisis show how theatres can balance values and budgets.
New Repertory Theatre to Close Doors After 40 Seasons
The board of the Boston-area theatre cites a philanthropic shortfall as the reason for the company’s end.
Making Space for ‘Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress’
Children’s Theatre Company proudly debuts juliany taveras’s new stage adaptation of a book that has faced challenges and attacks in some schools.
Decentering Doom: A Word From Chicago Theatre Workers
After an outpouring of op-eds bemoaning the state of U.S. theatre, 2 Chicago writers lift up innovative collaborations in their own backyard as examples for the field.
Raven Theatre Names Adrianna Desier Durantt as Managing Director
Durantt partners with artistic director Sarah Slight, who joined the company in July, to lead the Chicago theatre into its next chapter.
The Civilians Announces Next Forever Commissions and R&D Members
Kareem Fahmy and AriDy Nox will develop Next Forever commissions, while Michael Breslin, Dan Caffrey, Zachariah Ezer, Leonardo Gonzalez Dominguez, James La Bella, Elizagrace Madrone, Dominique Rider, and Cat Rodriguez will join the 2023-24 R&D Group.
‘Measure Still for Measure,’ With Theatre as Problematic Subject and Star
Director/writer Jessica Kubzansky celebrates the 20th anniversary of Boston Court Pasadena by immersing audiences in a fraught rehearsal process across the entire site.
Satya Chávez, Terry Guest Receive Inaugural Jeff Impact Fellowships
Presented by the Jeff Awards, the fellowship includes gifts of $10,000 each as it aims to support the development of early to mid-career artists of color in the Chicagoland area.
Amy Wratchford Named Virginia Rep Interim Managing Director
Also the interim managing director at the Barter Theatre, Wratchford will begin her appointment at Viriginia Rep in a hybrid capacity.
Scott DeVine to Remain Executive Director as Ensemble Theatre Company Merges Roles
DeVine will serve in a dual administrative and artistic role at the California company.
