Let’s Be Realistic: Can Theatre Beat Film at Recreating Life?
The native language of theatre is artifice, but as Annie Baker’s ‘John’ proves, it doesn’t always feel that way.
All Stories About Annie Baker
Annie Baker Named Inaugural Resident Playwright of Accabonac House
Baker will have a development retreat in the former house of Willem de Kooning.
Signature’s 2015-16 Season to Include Annie Baker, Quiara Alegria Hudes Premieres
Also on tap are new works by A.R. Gurney and Naomi Wallace, a Martha Clarke collaboration with Alfred Uhry, and a return of the popular n’Old Hats.’
Letts, Baker, Guirgis, Steinbeck Lead New Steppenwolf Season
The Chicago company’s 40th season features a world premiere by Tracy Letts and a new adaptation of John Steinbeck’s ‘East of Eden.’
Annie and 'Fanny,' as They Were Meant To Be Seen
Annie Baker’s disorienting experience with a digital showing of ‘Fanny and Alexander’ fueled her play ‘The Flick.’ IFC has invited her back for a 35mm screening and a chat.
Awards Season Around the Country
The close of every season brings on awards fever in theatre communities, urban and not-so-urban, across the country. Here’s a glimpse of some of the accolades bestowed in five theatre-rich locales.
Awards and Prizes for July/August 2014
The awards and prizes that have been given out since our last issue.
Awards and Prizes For May/June 2014
The awards and prizes that have been given out since our last issue.
Knocking Chekhov for a Loop
His themes and characters get upended by female artists with fresh insights into plays we thought we knew.
Sam Gold on the High Wire
The New York director balances classics and new plays, in big venues and small, while stripping away the safety net.
