How to Stage a Civil War Comedy? ‘Butler’ Serves as a Case Study
Florida Studio Theatre gambled that Richard Strand’s play would both entertain and enlighten audiences—and make them keep talking about race.
All Stories About Showcase
TEDxBroadway Explores the Magic of Possibility
Themes of accessibility and technology drove this year’s conference about the future of Broadway.
Two New Books Explore Life After Performance
Volumes by Judith Malina and Daniel Sacks wrestle with revolutionary truths—one via poetry, the other through theory.
Molto Malta: An American Director on Mediterranean Time
A cryptic British play takes the stage in Malta.
How Does a Nerd Feel About the Spotlight? Go Ask ‘Alice Chan’
B.D. Wong and cowriter Robert Lee bring an awkward youngster to life for La Jolla Playhouse’s POP Tour.
Offscript: Getting Off the Assembly Line with Meghan Pressman
Meghan Pressman discusses new play development; plus, the editors talk about their recent trips.
What’s This Sneaky Play Up To?
Playwright Christopher Chen talks about the twists and turns in his play ‘Caught.’
Fundraising and ‘Friendraising’ With Hattiloo Theatre
How the Tennessee organization strengthens its donor base by cultivating lasting relationships.
Aroma-turgy: What’s Smell Got to Do With It?
Cooking and smoking onstage aren’t the only ways smell is incorporated into a production—sometimes, the scent is part of the design.
A Sense of the Space: Where Dance/Theatre Leads Us
Theatres are stepping into new territory with site-specific dance—but then again, is there any other kind?
