Merrimack Rep Names Free Soil First Company in Residence
Free Soil Arts Collective's founder Christa Brown will join the MRT artistic staff.
Free Soil Arts Collective's founder Christa Brown will join the MRT artistic staff.
The company will shift its focus to anti-racism work, education initiatives, and digital content.
The company's new streaming service will feature theatrical experiences, productions, and classes.
Hughes will be presented with the honor at the Henry Hewes Design Awards virtual ceremony on Oct. 14.
The award includes a $275,000 prize for each artist.
The programming will include the return of 'Dana H.,' plus two world premieres.
A filmed performance Heidi Schreck's Broadway play will premiere on Amazon Prime on Oct. 16.
David Dower will leave his leadership role at the Office of the Arts, ArtsEmerson, and HowlRound at the end of this year.
The virtual lineup will feature world premieres from Adrienne Kennedy and Lauren Gunderson.
The company's 30th anniversary season will feature a mix of digital and in-person offerings.
The announcement coincides with overall changes to the company's leadership structure.
From cockroaches to Greek myths, virtual theatre productions are offering theatremakers and audiences a way to connect.
The organization, now operating full-time as a playwrights service organization, has announced a slate of new programs.
In his last interview, he talks about the Negro Ensemble Company's heady heyday, and its influential Playwrights' Workshop.
This month Brian talks to the Chicago-based playwright, activist, and healer about the transition points in her life and career.
An especially strong week of archival recordings and live readings of buzzy plays.
For National Arts in Education Week, here are some talking points for advocates and arts lovers to share.
The season, which will be available entirely online, will now begin in November.
In her first year at the Twin Cities theatre, a series of crises offered opportunities for allyship and community-building.
The veteran actor, with extensive regional and New York credits, including at Long Wharf, Williamstown, and Broadway, died late last month.
The lineup will feature digital productions, a site-specific project, an audio play, and more.
The virtual season will feature digital dance performances, a multidisciplinary project inspired by James Baldwin, and a community engagement project.
Broadnax will remain the head of Penn State's MFA acting program while committing to direct one People's Light production per year.
Foster Warder will serve as the company's associate artistic director and Director of Impact.
The festival will present 8 musical virtually through Broadway on Demand.