Chicago Theatre's Phoenix Era
During a difficult time in Chicago theatre, we look at the current struggles of local theatres and the promise of theatre sustaining moving forward.
During a difficult time in Chicago theatre, we look at the current struggles of local theatres and the promise of theatre sustaining moving forward.
A look at this extraordinary moment of contraction for the U.S. theatre field, including a complete list of closures since March 2020.
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.
TCG's recent virtual gathering convened theatres of color to offer stories of hope, share practices and critiques, and build collective understanding.
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.
The author reflects on a theatre's sudden closure and what it means for the field and the future.
After 3 decades staging literature in innovative and increasingly ambitious ways, the company closed suddenly last month, leaving a bewildering loss.
Succeeding leadership that had steered the organization for over 3 decades, Hall and Motes will step into their new roles in October.
3 leaders step into positions under president and CEO Asia Ciaravino after a few years of tumult and turnover at the theatre.
10 Latinx/é playwriting fellows will attend a week-long writers' workshop guided by industry professionals on the business and craft of playwriting.
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.
The small company had a historical focus, both in recovering forgotten theatrical treasures and in staging new plays reflecting on the city's past.
Having programmed a women-led 30th anniversary season, Marting will leave the multidisciplinary performance she co-founded next June.
The fellowship includes a new-play commission, a living allowance, access to office and rehearsal space, a ticket stipend, and a developmental workshop.
How an artist rescued a pandemic-cancelled gig and turned it into a performative museum residency all about playfulness, provocation, and healing.
The Huntington's longtime managing director reflects on 4 decades, and 4 artistic directors, at Boston's largest theatre.
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.
The award, now accepting 2023 submissions, comes with a cash prize and a production of the winning play at the Alleyway Theatre.
The College Green Captain Award honors students passionate about implementing eco-friendly practices within their theatre departments.
The company also announced their 2023-24 Directors Group, consisting of 10 artists.
The paid 6-week program offers students hands-on, project-based involvement in theatre administration and operations.
The Off-Broadway theatre aims to develop a body of new works, as well as provide research, translation, and readings for emerging artists.
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.
The records are hosted at the University of Iowa.
A spark that started in Chicago has caught fire around the country, as both staff and performers for Drunk Shakespeare join Actors' Equity.