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.
Dell’Arte International Avoids Closure with Fundraising Campaign
The organization has surpassed its fundraising goal and will be able to hire some new staff.
Rick Dildine Named Artistic Director of Children’s Theatre Company
He will leave the helm the Alabama Shakespeare Festival to succeed longtime CTC leader Peter Brosius at the end of this season.
On the Street Where You Speak
In ‘La Broa” at Trinity Rep, based on oral histories from Rhode Island’s Latiné community, playwright Orlando Hernández is thinking locally and bilingually.
TDF’s Deeksha Gaur: If You Build the Audience, They Will Come
After a career focused on breaking down barriers to access, Gaur is at the helm of an organization uniquely positioned to move that work forward.
Vanessa Morosco Named American Shakespeare Center Executive Director
Morosco succeeds founding executive director Ralph Cohen.
