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Friday, March 27, 2020

Streams Before the Flood? by American Theatre Editors

Streaming and video-captured options for shuttered shows could be more than a stopgap solution.

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Nicholas Viselli to Deliver U.S. World Theatre Day Message 2020 by American Theatre Editors

Viselli is the artistic director of New York City's Theater Breaking Through Barriers.

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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Dramaturg by American Theatre Editors

Working in theatre, I've never had enough time for running. I used to fantasize about calling in sick on beautiful sunny Tuesdays, just to run for hours and hours in the park. I've run to se…

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Play-PerView to Live-Stream Reading of 'Doll's House 2' by American Theatre Editors

Debuting tonight, the new platform will offer theatrical events and series, with proceeds to help companies and artists in need.

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Fighting Viral Hate With a Hashtag by American Theatre Editors

Asian Pacific Islander theatres and artists fight a rise in xenophobia in the reaction to a global pandemic.

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The Prescience of the Freak Storm by American Theatre Editors

Art doesn't respect boundaries, but neither does this virus, so while we shelter in place let's play music for each other and not forget our way home.

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Got Masks? Theatre Costume Shops Join Fight Against COVID-19 by American Theatre Editors

Costumers and stitchers across the country are at home making masks and medical supplies.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Will Arbery Receives 2020 Whiting Award for Drama by American Theatre Editors

The 'Heroes of the Fourth Turning' playwright will be awarded $50,000.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:19PM[SHARE]

Three on the Aisle: Alone Together Edition by American Theatre Editors

This week the critics sign in remotely to talk about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on theatre, and what they're doing with no shows to see.

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When a (Theatre) Door Closes, a (Screen) Window Opens by American Theatre Editors

A Philadelphia critic turns to filmed versions of the shows he had planned to cover this month.

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Can We Say 'Yes, And' to This Crisis? by American Theatre Editors

In a time that calls for new ideas and quick adaptations, improvisers like Dad's Garage may have an edge.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Theatre Without Humanity Isn't Either by American Theatre Editors

Among the best practices that are central to our field: taking care of the caregivers.

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Theatre or Family: We Shouldn't Have to Choose by American Theatre Editors

How to build support for parent artists at U.S. theatres? First let's build a movement.

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'A Happy, Fulfilled Mother Is a Good Mother' by American Theatre Editors

Emily Mann and Mary Hodges discuss their experiences as working parent artists, and the hard-won wisdom they've gleaned along the way.

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Kids in the Hall by American Theatre Editors

How an Off-Broadway company planned and implemented a radical parent inclusion project.

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Caregiver Resources by American Theatre Editors

A guide compiled by Parent Artist Advocacy League for Performing Arts + Media.

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Terrence McNally: 'Theatre Changes Hearts' by American Theatre Editors

In his 2019 Tony speech he looked back lovingly on a stage career, and reached forward to the work that will follow him.

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Nashville Repertory Theatre Hosts Virtual Season Reveal Party by American Theatre Editors

The Rep's 2020-21 season will feature three musicals, a classic play, and two plays by contemporary American playwrights.

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Stacy Waring Named Executive Director of The Lark by American Theatre Editors

Waring is the company's former general manager and current director of operations.

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Theatre and the Last Pandemic by American Theatre Editors

In 1918 an outbreak of influenza killed millions and shuttered U.S. theatres"and then one day it was gone.

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Monday, March 23, 2020

Theatre People: We Got This! by American Theatre Editors

How our theatre skills can help us adapt to this enforced time indoors.

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The Zoom Where It Happens by American Theatre Editors

University theatre programs quickly adjust to remote learning in the age of COVID-19.

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The Subtext: Coronavirus Edition by American Theatre Editors

A special bonus episode features voicemails from playwrights all over the country about this extraordinary historical moment and how they're faring.

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What It Means to Be a Playwright Right Now by American Theatre Editors

This disorienting global moment is not an intermission---it's the main drama itself.

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New York's Downtown Theatre Stars Find a Way to Give Back by American Theatre Editors

Taylor Mac, Annie Baker, Lucas Hnath, and Dominique Morisseau are among those who've signed onto share material for the Trickle Up, new subscription platform that will donate to artists in n…

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Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds Announces Emergency Relief by American Theatre Editors

Unemployed Broadway workers will receive temporary compensation and healthcare as theatrical unions move to mitigate financial losses.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:44PM[SHARE]
Sunday, March 22, 2020

The Night the Lights Went Off Off-Broadway by American Theatre Editors

Theatre folks mourn closed shows and unseen work, and worry over the impact on emerging artists.

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Saturday, March 21, 2020

Token Theatre Friends: Celine Song's Deep Dive by American Theatre Editors

Jose talks to the playwright about her (now closed) show 'Endlings' and to Wai Ching Ho, who starred in it.

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Friday, March 20, 2020

We Had to Close 'Dhaba,' but Our Story Is Not Ended by American Theatre Editors

The immigrants of Madhuri Shekar's play, and my own forebears, have a message for us: We survived so you will survive.

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In the Midst of Crisis, 'Theatre Is a Form of Knowledge' by American Theatre Editors

Theatre's education and engagement pros, whose work has been put on hold along with everyone else's, can be key partners in our field's eventual recovery.

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HERE, There, and Everywhere: NY Arts Hub Announces Free Online Programming by American Theatre Editors

Visits with resident artists, archival production videos, and a cooperative online project are all part of the downtown theatre's new virtual offerings.

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