Shining a Light From Chicago
This month, we check in with companies who are making impacts within their communities and artists receiving well-deserved attention.
3 Things to Know About the Miracle That Was Ron Cephas Jones
A remembrance by his frequent collaborator and longtime friend.
Sabriaya Shipley Named Theatre Philadelphia Executive Director
Shipley succeeds former executive director LaNeshe Miller-White.
Hope for Mama and the Rest of Us
Producing a new play about the full-scale invasion written by a Ukranian playwright, Russian-born director Yury Urnov feels disheartened by the actions of his home country and hopeful for Ukraine.
Justin Lucero Named Theater Latté Da Artistic Director
Lucero succeeds founding artistic director Peter Rothstein, who left the company in June after 25 years.
The Subtext: Nancy Garcia Loza Needs No Permission to Write
This month Brian joins playwright Nancy Garcia Loza at Chicago’s Understudy book shop to talk about writing, family, and holding on to memories.
The Theater Offensive Announces 2023 Queer (Re)public Residents
Cheyenne Wyzzard-Jones, Victoria L. Awkward, and Annalise Guidry will participate in the 22-month residency that aims to support queer and trans artists of color.
Directors Gathering Announces 2023 Convening
This year’s convening will feature a partnership with Swarthmore College and a keynote address from Nataki Garrett.
Giovanna Sardelli Is Meeting the Moment
The newly appointed artistic director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley makes the case for keeping communities close through storytelling onstage.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From professors to producers and dramaturgs to designers, here are six theatre workers from the DMV to know.
