A Critic Revisits a Seminal Moment in Regional Theatre History
The recently retired director of the O’Neill Critics Institute reflects on his time in Minneapolis at the Guthrie’s beginning.
The Adaptive Spirit of Sean Graney
The Hypocrites founder made his name punking the classics. Now, as a solo auteur, he’s leavening Greek tragedies.
Rude Mechs’ Excellent Adventure With Ayn Rand
The Austin-based ensemble brings their latest show ‘Stop Hitting Yourself,’ inspired by the provocative novelist, to Lincoln Center Theater.
Letters to the Editor (December 2013)
Readers wrote in to quibble with or praise our stories about Chautauqua’s ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ nudity onstage, and recipes from our 2010 “Food Issue.”
Equal Pay, Equal Play
Does it make sense (and dollars) to compensate everyone in a company equally?
Understanding the Affordable Care Act
American Theatre breaks down what artists need to know about Obamacare and where they can find out more.
This Month In Theatre History (November 2013)
A precursor to the L.A. Stage Alliance forms, Charlie Chaplin’s final bow, and more that happened this month in history.
Training Day: Dead White Zombies and the Cult of American Athletics
The controversial West Dallas–based ensemble opens a new show in a former bus garage.
Caught on Camera: Fathers and Daughters in ‘Sunset Baby’
Dominique Morisseau’s new play makes its way home to America after a transatlantic staging by London’s Gate Theatre.
Nell Benjamin Plays Well With Others
The composer/lyricist discusses her new show with Duncan Sheik, ‘Because of Winn-Dixie,’ and why she loves collaboration.
