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Friday, July 21, 2023

Sarah Scafidi Is Waterwell’s New Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

A recent Yale MFA grad, she succeeds Adam J. Frank as co-leader, with artistic director Lee Sunday Evans, of the civic-oriented NYC theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:31PM
Thursday, July 20, 2023

Lost and Found in Translation: Where Are All the International Plays? by American Theatre Editors

The Cherry Arts artistic director talks with leaders at other companies programming works in translation about what a more global approach could mean for the U.S. theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:59AM
Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Moving Through Love and Chaos: ‘20,000 Leagues’ and the End of Book-It Rep by American Theatre Editors

The author reflects on a theatre's sudden closure and what it means for the field and the future.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:12PM

Book-It’s Abrupt Ending, and Why Seattle Is Poorer for It by American Theatre Editors

After 3 decades staging literature in innovative and increasingly ambitious ways, the company closed suddenly last month, leaving a bewildering loss.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:12PM

Edward Hall, Kimberly Motes Named Leaders of Chicago Shakespeare Theater by American Theatre Editors

Succeeding leadership that had steered the organization for over 3 decades, Hall and Motes will step into their new roles in October.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:20PM

Public Theater of San Antonio Announces New Structure and CEO by American Theatre Editors

3 leaders step into positions under president and CEO Asia Ciaravino after a few years of tumult and turnover at the theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM
Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Latinx Playwrights Circle Announces Summer Jam Fellows by American Theatre Editors

10 Latinx/é playwriting fellows will attend a week-long writers' workshop guided by industry professionals on the business and craft of playwriting.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:50PM

Braden Abraham: In Dialogue With Audiences by American Theatre Editors

Joining Writers Theatre after running Seattle Rep has reconnected him to his youthful love for making theatre, but he knows there's still much work to be done.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:37PM

NYC’s Metropolitan Playhouse to Close After 31 Years by American Theatre Editors

The small company had a historical focus, both in recovering forgotten theatrical treasures and in staging new plays reflecting on the city's past.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:25PM

HERE Founding Artistic Director Kristin Marting to Step Down by American Theatre Editors

Having programmed a women-led 30th anniversary season, Marting will leave the multidisciplinary performance she co-founded next June.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:46AM
Monday, July 17, 2023

Sanaz Toossi Wins Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship by American Theatre Editors

The fellowship includes a new-play commission, a living allowance, access to office and rehearsal space, a ticket stipend, and a developmental workshop.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:54PM

Lost to Fun: Robert Farid Karimi in Shangri La by American Theatre Editors

How an artist rescued a pandemic-cancelled gig and turned it into a performative museum residency all about playfulness, provocation, and healing.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00PM

Michael Maso: 40 Years on the Periphery of Genius by American Theatre Editors

The Huntington's longtime managing director reflects on 4 decades, and 4 artistic directors, at Boston's largest theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:46PM

Alabama Shakes Commissions Writers to Create New Southern Canon by American Theatre Editors

The ambitious program, slated to seed 22 new plays, has announced its first 4 commissioned writers: Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Robert Schenkkan, Mansa Ra, and Lauren Gunderson.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Friday, July 14, 2023

T. Adamson Wins 2022 Mazumdar New Play Award by American Theatre Editors

The award, now accepting 2023 submissions, comes with a cash prize and a production of the winning play at the Alleyway Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:51PM

Broadway Green Alliance Names Sustainable College Theatre Award Winner by American Theatre Editors

The College Green Captain Award honors students passionate about implementing eco-friendly practices within their theatre departments.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:44AM

Autumn Angelettie Named Roundabout Directing Fellow by American Theatre Editors

The company also announced their 2023-24 Directors Group, consisting of 10 artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:53AM

Shubert Organization Announces 2023 Internship Cohort by American Theatre Editors

The paid 6-week program offers students hands-on, project-based involvement in theatre administration and operations.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:46AM
Thursday, July 13, 2023

Lortel’s Alcove Program Announces 10 Micro-Commissions by American Theatre Editors

The Off-Broadway theatre aims to develop a body of new works, as well as provide research, translation, and readings for emerging artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:45PM

6 Short Plays by Teens Selected as ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence Winners by American Theatre Editors

As part of a series of coast-to-coast readings to be held in November, the 6 winning plays will be presented at Kennedy Center's Theater Lab.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:24PM

Theatre Without Borders Records Open to Researchers by American Theatre Editors

The records are hosted at the University of Iowa.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:54PM

Booze, Bard, Union Card: Drunk Shakespeare Troupes Get Organized by American Theatre Editors

A spark that started in Chicago has caught fire around the country, as both staff and performers for Drunk Shakespeare join Actors' Equity.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:45PM

Meropi Peponides’s Artistic Producing, at Soho Rep and Beyond by American Theatre Editors

As 1 of 3 leaders at the influential NY theatre, she spent the last 4 years helping it realize outsized ambitions, both onstage and on the balance sheet.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:50AM
Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Sarah Siddons Society Announces New Grant Opportunity by American Theatre Editors

The Chicago organization will offer 10 emerging theatremakers grants of $500 each.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:15PM

Public Theater BIPOC Critics Lab Welcomes 12 New Journalists by American Theatre Editors

Cohort members will train under the instruction of Jose Solís and other experts in the journalism field, and will have written a commissioned piece by the end of the program.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:08PM

‘Flex’: Taking the Lady Train From the Arkansas Delta to Lincoln Center by American Theatre Editors

Candrice Jones's new play about a Southern girls' basketball team has come a long way, but it hasn't been a layup.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:47AM
Tuesday, July 11, 2023

UGBA and JaMeeka Holloway Win NYSAF Awards by American Theatre Editors

The company has also announced their inaugural Indigenous Voices of the Northeast Residency.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:24PM

Huntington Names Lineup for Playwriting Fellows Summer Workshop by American Theatre Editors

The retreat will feature readings of 3 new plays by playwrights Masha Obolensky, Melinda Lopez, and Catherine Epstein, and a community playwriting class taught by Lenelle Moïse.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:39AM
Monday, July 10, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Virginia Cares, Print Returns by American Theatre Editors

A few reader responses to recent features and news.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:23PM

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