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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Actor's Express Launches 5-Year Commissioning Program by American Theatre Editors

Quinn Xavier Hernandez received the first commission in the newest of AE's initiatives supporting Atlanta-based writers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:45PM[SHARE]

Sam Woodhouse to Retire as San Diego REP Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The theatre's co-founder will step down in September after 46 years leading the company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:28PM[SHARE]

Loretta Greco Named Artistic Director of Huntington Theatre by American Theatre Editors

The former leader of San Francisco's Magic Theatre and of NYC's Women's Project, she will take the helm of the Boston theatre in July, filling a vacancy left by Peter DuBois's resignation.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:59PM[SHARE]

Offscript: Jim Nicola's Workshop Ethic by American Theatre Editors

This week the editors talk to the artistic director of New York Theatre Workshop about his long and influential tenure there, which will end in June.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:07AM[SHARE]
Friday, February 11, 2022

TCG Books Now Part of Drama Online by American Theatre Editors

200 titles from TCG's collection will be part of the expansive digital library.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:08PM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 10, 2022

Penfold Theatre Launches Leadership Apprentice Program by American Theatre Editors

Texas State University theatre student Kylie Gutierrez has been selected as the program's first participant.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:57PM[SHARE]

10 Rising Black Women to Watch in Theatre by American Theatre Editors

Oregon Shakespeare Festival's artistic director offers a timely list of colleagues to keep an eye on.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:56PM[SHARE]

McKnight Fellowships Go to Douglas R. Ewart, Olivia Levins Holden by American Theatre Editors

Administered by Pillsbury House Theatre, the honor for community-engaged, mid-career Minnesota artists comes with a $25,000 stipend.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:36AM[SHARE]

Beaufield Berry Brings It All Back Home by American Theatre Editors

The Omaha-based playwright never felt alone as she wrote her new family play 'In the Upper Room,' bowing next week in Denver.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:31AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Joan Schirle: The Ascent of a Legend by American Theatre Editors

Friends and colleagues remember the hard-working, playful-spirited performer and teacher who was the founding artistic director of Dell'Arte International.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:24AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Irish Rep, Fishamble to Commission Irish Playwrights of Color by American Theatre Editors

Kwaku Fortune, Jade Jordan, Felispeaks, and CN Smith will develop new work under the mentorship of playwright Dael Orlandersmith.

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This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

This edition covers some notable birthdays (Edna St. Vincent Millay, Sidney Poitier), as well as an auspicious premiere and a company founding.

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Monday, February 7, 2022

Flint Audiences See Their Reflection in 'Wrong River' by American Theatre Editors

Appropriately enough, Josh Wilder's play about the water crisis is having its world premiere in the Michigan city where it happened.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:49PM[SHARE]

On Our Team Launches Pay Equity Tracking System by American Theatre Editors

Certification for the Pay Equity Standards tool is open for theatre companies nationwide.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:40PM[SHARE]

BAMtheatre Students to Compete in Theatre Fest in California by American Theatre Editors

Delegation will join participants from around the world for a weekend of performances and workshops.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:26PM[SHARE]

Black Theatre Coalition Announces Cohort of Broadway Fellows by American Theatre Editors

8 young theatre workers will be paid $50,000 for a year of learning by doing in various capacities on Broadway shows.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:34PM[SHARE]
Friday, February 4, 2022

George C. White to Be Honored With Monte Cristo Award by American Theatre Editors

For its first in-person Monte Cristo gala in 2 years, the O'Neill Theater Center will pay tribute to its founder.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:58PM[SHARE]

The Telsey Office Announces Miranda Casting Fellows by American Theatre Editors

The fellows include Domonique Aviles, Steven Gutierrez, and Miles Kight.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:15PM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 3, 2022

Jon Rua Honored With SDCF Breakout Award by American Theatre Editors

The award recognized the stage and screen choreographer for his 'rising star' moment.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:12PM[SHARE]

César Alvarez, Isabella Dawis to Receive 2022 Kleban Prizes by American Theatre Editors

The award for most promising lyricist and librettist in the American musical theatre includes a purse of $100,000, paid out over two years.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:03PM[SHARE]

ZACH Theatre Managing Director Elisbeth Challener to Retire by American Theatre Editors

Her 15 years in the role spanned the building of a new space and a $25-million campaign.

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The Given Circumstances of 'The Method' by American Theatre Editors

In tracing the development of the predominant acting approach of the 20th century, Isaac Butler makes the case for its far-reaching influence.

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The Lab Where the Method Was Born by American Theatre Editors

A look at the American Laboratory Theatre, where Richard Boleslavsky and Maira Ouspenskaya introduced young American actors to their version of Stanislavski's system.

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Get Past the Lobby: Theatres Rethink How We Gather by American Theatre Editors

From Arkansas to Harlem, theatres are using lobbies, rooftops, exhibition spaces, and more to expand the ways they can gather and engage their communities.

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Stephen Burdman Wins Sidney Berger Award by American Theatre Editors

The award, given annually by the Shakespeare Theatre Association, goes to the founder and artistic director of NY Classical Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:57AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Justin Townsend to Chair NYU Tisch Design Department by American Theatre Editors

The Tony-winning lighting and set designer will succeed Susan Hilferty in the role.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:19PM[SHARE]

Jennifer Pillaga, Elaine Insinnia Win Boucher Playwriting Awards by American Theatre Editors

The award from Premiere Stages at Kean University goes to a current student and an alumna.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:46PM[SHARE]

Playwrights Realm Launches Native American Artist Lab by American Theatre Editors

The program will support two new projects from tribally affiliated artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:25AM[SHARE]
Monday, January 31, 2022

Blackburn Prize Announces 2022 Finalists by American Theatre Editors

The 10 finalists include writers from the U.S., Ireland, Australia, and the U.K.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:46PM[SHARE]

Offscript: Debra Ann Byrd's Bard by American Theatre Editors

The editors speak to the new artistic director of Southwest Shakespeare in Arizona about claiming the classics for all people everywhere.

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Augie Mericola, 1953-2022 by American Theatre Editors

He was a stage manager whose career ranged from the Midwest to Broadway to Salt Lake City.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:11AM[SHARE]

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