John Mahoney, Stage Creature and Child of God
This private, devout, and thoughtful man shared so much of himself onstage because that’s where he had the most to give to others.
All Stories About memorial
The Transfiguration of Albert Innaurato
He was an outsized figure as zany, mercurial, tender, and tragic as the characters he put onstage.
Sir Peter Hall, World Builder
To a large extent, we work in the theatre he made: modern, classic, vigorous, rigorous, company-based.
Michael Friedman Has Left the Room
An exposed nerve, a calming presence, an irresistible catalyst, a wide-ranging empath—the composer/lyricist contained multitudes.
Running Off With Sam
It started with acting exercises. Then in one night my life changed.
What We’ll Miss About Glenne Headly: Everything, but Especially That Voice
My Steppenwolf colleague was effervescent, fearless, alluring, and irreplaceable.
A.R. Gurney: Grace and Generosity
Like the man himself, his plays ran on conversation and character more than conflict.
No Man Is an Island, but Derek Walcott Was St. Lucia
An uncompromising artist and an exacting mentor, the poet/playwright gave back to generations of writers.
Miriam Colón: Opening Doors
Even after New York’s Puerto Rican Traveling Theater found a permanent home, its tireless founder never rested in her passionate artistry and advocacy.
Gordon Davidson’s Forum for Debate and Diversity
Lured to L.A. at the beginning of the regional theatre movement, he stayed and changed both.
