Lincoln Center Theater Announces 2017 New Writers in Residence by American Theatre Editors

This second round of residents will include five playwrights.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:30pm on August 4, 2017☆⚑

The Great Comet of Internet Outrage by American Theatre Editors

In today's 140-character culture, dialogue and a recognition of nuance are more important than ever.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:25pm on August 4, 2017☆⚑

Sam Shepard: Mystery and Magic, Freedom and Fire by American Theatre Editors

Suzan-Lori Parks, Robert Woodruff, Jean-Claude van Itallie, and Loretta Greco recall what America's great bard of the West meant to them.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:51am on August 4, 2017☆⚑

Running Off With Sam by American Theatre Editors

It started with acting exercises. Then in one night my life changed.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 7:22am on August 4, 2017☆⚑

A Transgender Soldier's Story, Civil War Edition by American Theatre Editors

A new musical tells the tale of Albert Cashier, a Union soldier who was born a woman but fought---and lived---as a man.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:38pm on August 3, 2017☆⚑

Company One 2017-18 Season to Feature Black Playwrights by American Theatre Editors

The season will include new plays by Tarell Alvin McCraney, Idris Goodwin, and Josh Wilder, focusing on the black male experience.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:10pm on August 3, 2017☆⚑

Literary Managers and Dramaturgs Announce 2017 Awards by American Theatre Editors

Dramaturgs are lauded for current dramaturgy projects and proposals.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:06pm on August 2, 2017☆⚑

Letters for July/August 2017 by American Theatre Editors

Playwriting as a lifeline in prison, changes in Chinese theatre, and the crisis of criticism.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 2:34pm on August 2, 2017☆⚑

Mariann Mayberry, Tenacious Sparkler by American Theatre Editors

Inspired but not daunted by Steppenwolf's history, she lit up its stage for three decades.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:25pm on August 2, 2017☆⚑

14 Lessons in 14 Days at the National Critics Institute by American Theatre Editors

What I learned at the O'Neill Theater Center's annual July boot camp for arts journalists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:02am on August 2, 2017☆⚑

Managing Director Tiffany Cothran To Depart Crowded Fire Theater by American Theatre Editors

Cothran will step down from the position she held since 2007.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:47am on August 2, 2017☆⚑

Artistic Director Jim Warren To Depart American Shakespeare Center by American Theatre Editors

Warren, who co-founded the theatre in 1988, will depart at the end of the year.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:38pm on August 1, 2017☆⚑

About Face Theatre Sets 3-Show 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will include plays by Joshua Harmon, R. Eric Thomas, and Bryna Turner.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:30pm on August 1, 2017☆⚑

To Own or to Rent? That Is the Question by American Theatre Editors

Each path has its pros and cons, its complications and its trade-offs, as these case studies show.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:50pm on August 1, 2017☆⚑

Onstage This Week: July 31-Aug. 6 by American Theatre Editors

From a sadistic dentist to international spies, from Oregon to Texas, here is a sampling of what is playing this week at select theatres around the country.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:02pm on July 31, 2017☆⚑

A Dangerous Boat Ride to a Better Life in 'Al-Shaqaf' by American Theatre Editors

A Tunisian/Canadian coproduction urgently stages the mass-migration crisis afflicting the Middle East and North Africa.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:34pm on July 28, 2017☆⚑

Offscript: Designing Leadership With Chris Acebo by American Theatre Editors

This week's podcast guest is Chris Acebo, associate artist at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, who talks about how designers can be leaders too. Plus, the editors discuss Trump plays and talkbac…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:15pm on July 27, 2017☆⚑

Timothy J. Shields Named Managing Director of Old Globe by American Theatre Editors

Shields will leave a post at New Jersey's McCarter Theatre Center and begin in San Diego in October.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 6:11pm on July 26, 2017☆⚑

This Is Reading, This Is Home by American Theatre Editors

A multimedia performance from Lynn Nottage and LAByrinth reimagines the past and future of the city that inspired 'Sweat.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 3:12pm on July 26, 2017☆⚑

Chandra Stephens-Albright Named Managing Director of True Colors by American Theatre Editors

The Atlanta native will take the reins as managing director, replacing Jenn Dwyer-McEwen.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 2:54pm on July 26, 2017☆⚑

Cristin Milioti Plays With Chekhov Via Halley Feiffer by American Theatre Editors

The actor reunites with her friend on 'Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow,' a modern take on 'Three Sisters' at Williamstown.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 4:44pm on July 25, 2017☆⚑

Detroit Repertory Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature a world premiere by Danial Damiano.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:19pm on July 24, 2017☆⚑

WaterTower Theatre Launches Community Engagement Program by American Theatre Editors

The Texas theatre will bring community engagement programming to the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 5:09pm on July 24, 2017☆⚑

Onstage This Week: July 24-30 by American Theatre Editors

From Elsinore to the Bronx, from bell towers to the classroom, it is another adventurous week for theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:03am on July 24, 2017☆⚑

The Plays Are the Thing at the National Black Theatre Festival by American Theatre Editors

Under Jackie Alexander's leadership, North Carolina Black Rep's biennial gathering aims to connect playwrights and producers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:17am on July 24, 2017☆⚑