Executive Letter for July/August: A Less Lonely Planet
Meeting with TCG’s Canadian counterpart, we recognize common challenges—and a common need for a broader perspective.
Andy’s Summer Playhouse Names Jared Mezzocchi Producing Artistic Director
Award-winning director, educator, and multimedia theatre artist becomes the fifth leader in the history of the 45-year-old children’s theare company.
MainStreet Theatre Company Announces 2015–16 Season for Young Audiences
Three productions with themes of imagination and creativity by the likes of Mo Willems and the creators of ‘The Fantasticks’ are on for the children’s theatre’s 10th season.
Gertrude Stein and Gertrude Stein Again
A new revival of Frank Galati and Stephen Flaherty’s ‘Loving Repeating’ celebrates the life and language of the influential American expat writer.
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Announces New Tuner Sampler
Chosen from among 223 blind submissions, the Festival of New Musicals’ 8 offerings include immigrant cab drivers, online monsters, and hip-hop Shakespeare.
Rutina Wesley, From ‘True Blood’ to ‘Twelfth Night’
The Old Globe’s newest Viola talks about same-sex attraction in Shakespeare, playing against type, and the wonders of Fiona Shaw.
Onstage This Week: July 6–12
William Shakespeare is well represented this week, along with iconic musicals and children’s shows from Wisconsin to Missouri.
The Why; Also Lots of What and How and Who
Reporting for duty to the field I’ve had my eye on for decades.
Elm Shakespeare Names Rebecca Goodheart Producing Director
The former producing director of Maryland Shakespeare will bring her management, fundraising, and producing skills to her new role at Elm.
This Month in Theatre History
From the birth of P.T. Barnum to the Broadway debut of ‘A Chorus Line,’ July has many historical events to boast about.
