Bernard Weiner: San Francisco Theatre's Chronicler
A colleague remembers the San Francisco Chronicle theatre critic of the 1970s and '80s, who died on Feb. 15 at the age of 86.
A colleague remembers the San Francisco Chronicle theatre critic of the 1970s and '80s, who died on Feb. 15 at the age of 86.
This month: Alia Shawkat on Clare Barron's 'You Got Older,' Robert Kaplow on his Oscar-nominated screenplay for 'Blue Moon,' and Joriah Kwamé on his TikTok-hit-turned-musical, 'Little Miss …
Our March edition highlights new-play milestones from 1916 through 2016.
The Dallas-based playwright and theatre leader has an eye and ear for detail, including in his new play about Malcolm X and Redd Foxx.
The time the judges honored both Reddick's surreal 'Cold War Choir Practice' and Doran's gritty 'The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights.'
Over its 20-year run, the Colorado New Play Summit hasn't just developed fresh pieces of theatre; it has also developed an audience for new work.
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
This month's Sightlines checks in on a 'smoky riff' on a well-known Churchill play, Chicago theatre news, and a rising local lighting designer.
How did a playwright bring the Pulitzer-winning, generation-defining novel to the stage? By finding himself in the story.
In this excerpt from her new book 'Last Radiance: Radical Lives, Bright Deaths,' a colleague of the Julian Beck's recalls his final years and roles.
A roundup of comings and goings at the top of U.S. theatre institutions.
In this month's newsletter, we look at a new pilot program at South Coast Rep and hear from educators on keys to preparing students for the professional world.
In advance of TCG's upcoming National Conference in San Juan this summer, Rosalina Perales discusses Puerto Rico's theatre evolution.
Theatre students from the class of 2024 tell us how they're faring in a changing market.
With some MFA theatre programs closing and others opening, an educator talks to colleagues about the state of the academy.
What kinds of shows are college theatre students most eager to work on? Survey says: Big casts and edgy themes preferred.
TCG's co-executive director, national engagement, reflects on the winter training issue and the importance of diverse early-career opportunities in theatre.
Our annual Winter issue on theatre training explores on-the-ground realities for those seeking to grow through institutions.
'Muleheaded' depicts the famous falling out of 2 Harlem Renaissance luminaries, while 'Kramer/Fauci' puts a stark spin on a tetchy dialogue from the height of the AIDS plague.
The playwright, screenwriter, and musician talks about juggling various projects, how to manage the emotional ups and downs in an unpredictable career path, and the value of teaching.
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Phanésia Pharel's new play explores both the common ground and the divides between a Haitian mother and her U.S.-born daughter.
On this jam-packed episode, we talk to the star and director of 'Hedda Gabler' at the Old Globe, the writer and co-director of a new take on 'Pal Joey' at Arena Stage, and the writer of a ke…
The Center's roles as an incubator of new work for young audiences, and as a generous host for the American College Theater Festival, will be hard to fill.
Yosimar Reyes's new play at Teatro Visión in San Jose explores the inter-generational defenses of Latine folks targeted by ICE raids.