Sheldon Harnick: A Blessing on His Head, Mazel Tov
He was a lyricist’s lyricist, sure, but his words spoke to everyone, and his life was as full of joy and surprise as his songs.
Book-It’s Last Chapter: Seattle Theatre to Shut Down After 3-Decade Run
Leadership turnover, faltering ticket sales, and decreasing philanthropic backing have led the unique literary-oriented theatre to close the book.
Jack Serio: Direction and Misdirection
With just a handful of artfully stripped-down productions, the young director has blazed a distinctive path and attracted heavy-hitting casts. His next: an intimate ‘Uncle Vanya.’
Exec Director Martin Miller to Leave TheatreSquared for McCarter
Miller, who has been TheatreSquared’s executive director since 2009, will leave for his new job in September.
American Theatre’s Return to Print
Why, after 3 years of screen time only, we’re coming back IRL.
O’Neill Playwrights Conference Kicks Off With 6 New Plays
This year’s national conference features work by jose sebastian alberdi, Jan Rosenberg, a.k. payne, Alex Lin, Collin Van Son, and Liba Vaynberg.
Hank Stratton to Lead Nebraska Rep and Carson School
Currently the head of acting/musical theatre at the University of Arizona and AD of the Arizona Repertory Theatre, he will succeed Christina Kirk in Nebraska in August.
People’s Light Launches Queerways, PA Development Program
The program, which will commission new works from queer playwrights of color, will debut with a play by Steve H. Broadnax III.
Raven Theatre Names Sarah Slight to Be New Artistic Director
A dramaturg by nature, Slight hopes to build on Raven’s commissions and its commitment to its local community.
Playwright ruth tang Receives Breaking the Binary Commission
The commission aims to support the creation of full-length works by trans, nonbinary, and two-spirit (TNB2S+) theatre artists, and comes with a $10,000 grant to develop new work with the company.
