An America of Color and Complication in ‘The Great Jheri Curl Debate’ and ‘Mushroom’
New plays at East West Players and People’s Light illuminate the collisions, and occasional solidarity, among people of color in a white-dominated culture.
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People’s Light Expands Artistic Team
Following Zak Berkman’s transition to producing artistic director, the theatre has brought on an artistic cabinet including Steve H. Broadnax III, Lisa Portes, Mieke D, and Nikko Kimzin.
Abigail Adams to Leave Helm of People’s Light, With Zak Berkman as Successor
The 45-year-old Pennsylvania theatre will also initiate a national search to fill out its senior artistic leadership team.
People’s Light Announces 2020-21 Digital Season
The virtual lineup will include concerts, and episodic series, and a filmed play.
People’s Light Adds Steve H. Broadnax III as Resident Director
Broadnax will remain the head of Penn State’s MFA acting program while committing to direct one People’s Light production per year.
People’s Light Reimagines 2020-21 Season
The theatre hopes to film productions for online viewing, with an eye on returning to the stage in March 2021.
Onscreen This Month: Quarantine Edition #2
A number of canceled shows from San Diego to Phoenix were recorded before the pandemic shutdown, and now you can watch them at home.
People’s Light Announces 2020-21 Season
The season includes an updated ‘Christmas Carol’ and a Lloyd Price jukebox musical.
With Smart Caption Glasses, the Eyes Have It
The assistive devices, now being tested at People’s Light in Pennsylvania, offer a new way for hard-of-hearing patrons to fully enjoy the theatre.
People’s Light Announces 45th Anniversary Season
The season will feature the world premiere of a musical about Civil Rights activist Bayard Rustin.
