Alabama Shakes Commissions Writers to Create New Southern Canon
The ambitious program, slated to seed 22 new plays, has announced its first 4 commissioned writers: Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Robert Schenkkan, Mansa Ra, and Lauren Gunderson.
T. Adamson Wins 2022 Mazumdar New Play Award
The award, now accepting 2023 submissions, comes with a cash prize and a production of the winning play at the Alleyway Theatre.
Broadway Green Alliance Names Sustainable College Theatre Award Winner
The College Green Captain Award honors students passionate about implementing eco-friendly practices within their theatre departments.
Autumn Angelettie Named Roundabout Directing Fellow
The company also announced their 2023-24 Directors Group, consisting of 10 artists.
Shubert Organization Announces 2023 Internship Cohort
The paid 6-week program offers students hands-on, project-based involvement in theatre administration and operations.
Lortel’s Alcove Program Announces 10 Micro-Commissions
The Off-Broadway theatre aims to develop a body of new works, as well as provide research, translation, and readings for emerging artists.
6 Short Plays by Teens Selected as ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence Winners
As part of a series of coast-to-coast readings to be held in November, the 6 winning plays will be presented at Kennedy Center’s Theater Lab.
Theatre Without Borders Records Open to Researchers
The records are hosted at the University of Iowa.
Booze, Bard, Union Card: Drunk Shakespeare Troupes Get Organized
A spark that started in Chicago has caught fire around the country, as both staff and performers for Drunk Shakespeare join Actors’ Equity.
Meropi Peponides’s Artistic Producing, at Soho Rep and Beyond
As 1 of 3 leaders at the influential NY theatre, she spent the last 4 years helping it realize outsized ambitions, both onstage and on the balance sheet.
