This Month in Theatre History
We take a look back at the major historical moments in theatre in September.
On the Peculiar Nature of Theatre
The “Apple Family” playwright reflects on theatre’s true calling and purpose—and how, in trying to help it survive, we may have strayed from its essence.
Lear deBessonet: Seeker of Hard-Won Joy
The versatile and busy director talks about her devotion to both art and activism, and how she’s fused the two with Public Works.
A Note from the Executive Director: Arts in the Classroom
Theatre Communications Group executive director Teresa Eyring discusses the new set of National Core Arts Standards and arts funding for New York City schools.
Editor’s Note for September 2014
A note from American Theatre’s editor, Jim O’Quinn, on the September 2014 issue.
#TCG14 Plenary Recap: An Ideal Theatre
Jim O’Quinn recaps the rousing (and controversial) closing plenary, “An Ideal Theatre,” at TCG’s 2014 National Conference.
#TCG14 Plenary Recap: Seriously Fabulous
Jim O’Quinn recaps a conversation between Taylor Mac and Craig Lucas at TCG’s 2014 National Conference in San Diego.
#TCG14 Plenary Recap: All Thumbs
A recap of the morning plenary on Friday, June 20, 2014, titled “Gaming Design and Theatre,” at TCG’s 2014 National Conference.
#TCG14 Plenary Recap: To the Mountaintop
From June 19–21, AT’s parent company, Theatre Communications Group, held its 24th annual national conference, titled “Crossing Borders.” AT recapped the opening plenary, “To the Mountaintop” on Thursday, June 19, 2014.
20 Questions With Sandra Oh
American Theatre sat down with Sandra Oh to talk about her work on “Death and the Maiden” at Victory Gardens Theater.
