Hope Collides With Change in ‘Mother Russia’
As in ‘Cambodian Rock Band’ and ‘The Great Leap,’ Lauren Yee’s new play at Seattle Rep mashes up communism and pop culture, in a mix that resonates beyond its historic setting.
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Holding the Mirror Up to Russia
A spate of new productions and adaptations explore the geopolitical and theatrical legacies of an empire in decline.
TCG Announces First Round of Edgerton New Play Awards
The awards will allow 28 productions more time for rehearsal and development with the entire creative team.
Invisibility and Objectification Can Kill: American Theatre’s Anti-Asian Problem
The racist stereotypes and erasure perpetuated on white-dominated U.S. stages have real-world consequences outside the theatre.
La Jolla Season to Include Pre-Broadway Run of ‘Lempicka’
The musical about the life of the famed Polish painter will be directed by Tony winner Rachel Chavkin.
Jackie Sibblies Drury and Lauren Yee Win 2019 Steinberg Playwright Awards
The playwrights will each receive a $50,000 cash prize.
Lauren Yee and Marcus Gardley Receive Doris Duke Artist Awards
The prize comes with $275,000 each.
Lauren Yee’s ‘Cambodian Rock Band’ Takes Steinberg-ATCA Award
Also cited were Noah Haidle’s ‘Birthday Candles’ and Jen Silverman’s ‘Witch,’ with the Osborn Award going to Spenser Davis’s ‘Plainclothes.’
Anna Deavere Smith, Sarah Ruhl Among Recipients of Signature Residencies
The two artists will be produced multiple times over a single season at the Off-Broadway theatre; Samuel D. Hunter, Lauren Yee, and collective the Mad Ones will join the Residency 5 program.
Lauren Yee and Michael R. Jackson Receive Whiting Awards
Each playwright will receive an award of $50,000.
