Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship, Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
All Stories About Playwrights’ Center
Nicole Watson Wants Playwrights’ Center to Be a Lighthouse
In her early days as the org’s producing artistic director, she discusses process and the state of new-play development in American theatre.
Nicole A. Watson Named Playwrights’ Center Producing Artistic Director
Watson comes to Playwrights’ Center from the McCarter Theatre Center.
The Subtext: TyLie Shider’s Rehearsal Dramas
This month Brian talks to a writer inspired by the music his parents made when he was young, as well as by the diverse biographies and interests of the playwrights he admires.
Playwrights’ Center, Venturous Theater Fund Name Playwright Fellows
The three fellows will partner with producing theatres across the country.
Playwrights’ Center Names McKnight Awardees
Aya Ogawa is the recipient of the McKnight National Residency & Commission, while Gethsemane Herron and Rachel Jendrzejewski are the new McKnight Fellows.
Jeremy B. Cohen to Lead Ojai Playwrights Conference
Cohen will remain with the Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis through June 2024, even as he begins programming for Ojai.
3 Black Theatremakers at Play (and at Work) in NJ’s ArtYard
A recent reading of TyLie Shider’s play ‘Whittier,’ about the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, brought together artists intent on sustaining the energy of the past 2 years of protest.
The Subtext: Jeremy Cohen’s Magical Gifts
This month Brian talks to the producing artistic director of Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis about supporting writers, following a unicorn, and teaching doctors to write.
Ray Yamanouchi Receives First Dee Silver M.D. Commission
The Cygnet Theatre commission awards the playwright $10,000 and an unrestricted time limit to create a new play.
