News in Brief for April 2013
Space constraints, new musicals, and Shakespeare are among this month’s round-up of news items.
All Stories About Alliance Theatre
Awards for March 2013
Daniel Pearle wins the Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Award, Stephen Colbert is honored by Lookingglass Theatre Company, and more awards from our March 2013 issue.
Stephen King and John Mellencamp's Down-Home Nightmare
Stephen King and John Mellencamp, with a huge assist from T-Bone Burnett, created this original horror musical ‘Ghost Brothers of Darkland County’ at the Alliance Theatre in 2012; it’s now hitting the road for a national tour.
On the Job
Theatre pros recall the doors they’ve opened by assisting (including a few better left closed).
Lena Carstens: How to Stay Crazy
A profile of the managing director of the Atlanta–based Dad’s Garage theatre.
Case Study: Russell Vandenbrouke & Susan Booth (Artistic Leadership)
Thumbs up for access, equality, and the Socratic approach.
Theatre Facts 2004: Through the Looking Glass
As-yet-untried strategies may be the key to maintaining artistic gains—even in the face of cutbacks and audience uncertainty
Phylicia Rashad: The Distinguished Actress Tackles a Dangerous Role in Atlanta
Doing ‘Medea’ put her in touch with emotions she usually avoids, but as she learned, there can be great bliss in the release of rage.
Open Call: A Year in the Lives of 15 Actors, Part 3
Rounding out their first year since graduation, members of ART’s class of 1995 find reading and spirituality at the center of their new lives as actors.
Stages
Wooster Group and Richard Foreman collaborate, a festival of one-acts, and more.
