O’Neill, Kennedy Center, NNPN and SDC Foundation Create New Fellowship for Emerging Directors
Expanding its mission beyond developing playwrights, the O’Neill will accept applications in January for its first National Directors Fellowship.
Humana Fest's 2015 Lineup: Mee on Merton, Bluegrass, Pig Iron and More
Humana’s next season brings in new voices and a few returning favorites. New and notable this time: a slightly more pronounced Kentucky twang.
Theatre Critic and Obies Founder Jerry Tallmer Dies at 93
A founding staffer at the Village Voice, Tallmer reported on a changing city, and championed its most adventurous theatre, for five decades.
Room for More in PlayPenn
The Philadelphia play-development organization begins partnering with theatres to ready works for the stage. First up: Playwrights Theatre of NJ and Suzanne Bradbeer’s “The House That Jack Built.”
Keith Alan Baker Steps Down as Studio Theatre Managing Director
A managing director shakeup at the D.C. theatre replaces three-decade veteran of the theatre with newcomer Meridith Burkus. Update: Keith Alan Baker comments on the transition.
Chicago Shakes Gets President's Award for Its Teen Theatre Program
CPS Shakespeare!, which puts underserved high schoolers into fully staged productions on the Chicago Shakes stage, is recognized for its unique impact.
Onstage This Week: Nov. 10-17
A contrasting pair of Heddas, the specter of death, and battles of faith and religious identity spark some of this week’s notable offerings across America.
La Jolla Playhouse Announces World Premiere-Filled 2015-16 Season
The ’15-16 season will feature new works from Paula Vogel, Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, and José Cruz González, as well as direction from Rebecca Taichman and Alex Timbers.
Top of the Pods
This week on the (virtual) air, the focus was on L.A. and New York.
Women in the Arts Garage for the 2014-15 Season
Florida theatre announces a slate featuring plays by Sarah Treem, Lauren Gunderson and Allison Gregory.
