Tina Howe: Playwright, Mentor, Online Dating Advisor
As she retires from leading the Hunter College MFA playwriting program, I’m grateful for what she taught me about plays—and about life.
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Comedy and Politics, Strange Bedfellows in Yussef El Guindi’s ‘Threesome’
Eygptian-American playwright’s characters lower their guard on serious issues after first losing some clothes and inhibitions.
The Obies Party Down for Downtown Theatre
Big winners included ‘Hamilton,’ ‘You Got Older’ and ‘The Invisible Hand,’ and a special award went to Signature Theatre’s James Houghton.
Remembering Elizabeth Wilson, Whom ‘Sticks and Bones’ Couldn’t Break
A playwright remembers the late actor’s grace under fire, and the memorable fury with which she delivered a simple five-word line.
Joe Iconis, Back at the Intersection of Young and Awkward in ‘Be More Chill’
A new musical based on Ned Vizzini’s young-adult novel follows a high schooler jonesing for chill pill, literally.
Mourning Russ Tutterow, Chicago’s New-Play Champion
The Chicago Dramatists leader nurtured generations of playwrights with weekly readings. They in turn formed the family that gathered around him as his health declined.
Stew Pays a Debt to James Baldwin With ‘Notes of a Native Song’
The famed essayist and author has long loomed in the background of the songwriter’s work. Stew’s new concert musical pushes the influence to forefront—but don’t expect a hagiography.
Noor Theatre Responds to Breaking News with Breaking Theatre
At the 48 Hour Forum, playwrights will have 12 hours to write a play about last week’s news headlines, and then 36 hours to produce it.
Terence McFarland Leaves LA Stage Alliance: The Exit Interview
How this accidental arts administrator worked to aggregate the stretched-thin assets of Southland theatres.
Sci-Fest Boldly Goes Where Few Have Gone Before: Putting Sci-Fi Onstage
In theatricalizing a genre well represented on film and TV, the one-act festival highlights the form’s unique storytelling value.
