Me and Mr. Jones
A longtime admirer and colleague remembers the man and the questions that drove his work.
All Stories About memorial
Philip Arnoult: Breaking Bread and Crossing Borders
For decades as the leader of the Center for International Theatre Development, this tireless impresario brought theatre artists together and delighted in the sparks that flew.
Elinor Fuchs, Peerless Guide to Theatre’s ‘Small Planet’
A lively and perceptive watcher and thinker, she helped generations of artists and critics view theatre as a kind of space and time travel.
Samm-Art Williams, Gentle Giant, Is Called Home
Colleagues and friends of the actor-playwright recall his legacy as a dramatist, poet, producer, mentor, truth teller, and friend.
John Dillon: A Mild-Mannered Man With the Soul of an Adventurer
At Milwaukee Rep and around the world, this passionate director put his focus on others—writers, actors, audiences—and we all benefited.
Chris Durang Was My Willy Wonka
A sweet, sane soul who wrote hilarious, deranged, profoundly human plays, he showed us all how to dance on the funny/serious tightrope.
Bill Bushnell, Impresario of Spring Street
In leading the boldly visionary if ultimately doomed Los Angeles Theatre Center for 6 legendary years, Bush inspired generations of artists and leaders.
Joan Holden: Disarmingly Funny, Fiercely Political
The longtime playwright for San Francisco Mime Troupe delivered keen, freewheeling, up-to-the-minute satire as progressive as it was populist.
Diane Ragsdale: Thought Partner, Thought Leader
An influential funding officer, educator, and thinker, she nurtured, inspired, and gathered countless kindred spirits, in part by taking the trouble to see and understand their work.
Mike Nussbaum: The Work, the Truth, and the Hang
The storied Chicago actor is remembered by 2 longtime colleagues.
