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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

New England Foundation for the Arts Names Advisory Council by American Theatre Editors

Shoshona Currier, Stephanie P. Fortunato, Alyce Lee, and Jacob Padrón have been appointed as council members.

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Don't Blame It on Their Youth by American Theatre Editors

The problem with young adult shows on Broadway isn't that they focus on teens"it's which teens they focus on.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Mustapha Matura, Convivial Trailblazer by American Theatre Editors

This London-based Trinidadian, who staged a series of popular plays at Arena Stage in D.C., brightened every room he came into.

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Featured Contributors, Dec. 2019 by American Theatre Editors

A chat with a theatre deity, and a heartening comeback story.

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Fiasco's Rehearsal Room Joy and Rigor, Now Available in the Classroom by American Theatre Editors

The company's new 6-week conservatory program aims to provide tools for a collaborative rehearsal process.

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The Subtext: Clare Barron's Secret Sauce by American Theatre Editors

Brian James Polak talks to the playwright of 'Dance Nation' and 'You Got Older' about memory, pain, and first drafts.

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Monday, December 16, 2019

Ken Ludwig's Love Letter to His Pen-Pal Parents by American Theatre Editors

The comic playwright's new play 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise' is based on his parents' WWII courtship by mail.

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Token Theatre Friends: Donja R. Love and the Urgency of 'one in two' by American Theatre Editors

Jose speaks to playwright Donja R. Love and actor Leland Fowler of one in two, a new play about HIV among the Black community.

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Three on the Aisle: From Chicago to Broadway by American Theatre Editors

The critics discuss Chicago vs. Broadway theatre with the Tribune's Chris Jones, and discuss the shows 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'Fefu and her Friends,' and 'Sleeping Car Porters.'

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Friday, December 13, 2019

Hal Landon Jr., Keeping Christmas in His Way for 40 Years by American Theatre Editors

His Scrooge at South Coast Rep is a Southern California institution, but this year is his last time round the bedposts.

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Thursday, December 12, 2019

Kennedy Center Creates Arts Administration Training Scholarship by American Theatre Editors

The scholarship is for student arts administrators and recent graduate from historically underrepresented populations.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Cleveland Public Theatre Names Obediya Jones-Darrell Composing Fellow by American Theatre Editors

Jones-Darrell will compose music and sound design for Cleveland Public Theatre season productions.

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The Art of the Comeback by American Theatre Editors

What Arkansas Rep learned after it suspended operations last year and turned itself around.

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Monday, December 9, 2019

Soho Rep Names Meropi Peponides Artistic Development Director by American Theatre Editors

Peponides will share leadership with artistic director Sarah Benson and executive director Cynthia Flowers.

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Exec Director Jay Woffington to Leave Cincinnati Shakes by American Theatre Editors

Woffington will step down from his post in January, but will remain on the theatre's board and executive committee.

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Marion McClinton Brought His Best to the Room by American Theatre Editors

The St. Paul-based director, best known for his association with August Wilson, elicited inspiring work from artists at every level.

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Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Announces Season of Premieres by American Theatre Editors

The 2020 season will feature world premiere plays by Meghan Brown and Madison Fielder.

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UCLA School of Theater Names Brian Kite Interim Dean by American Theatre Editors

Kite will succeed Teri Schwartz in the new year.

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Thursday, December 5, 2019

What to Expect When You're a Pregnant Theatremaker by American Theatre Editors

Is the field a safe or welcoming place for pregnant working artists? It's a question many parents and parents-to-be are asking.

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Chay Yew to Leave Victory Gardens Theater by American Theatre Editors

The renowned director and playwright will depart at the end of the 2019-20 season.

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Meghan Pressman: In With the New by American Theatre Editors

The first woman to manage the $55-million Center Theatre Group offers tips on how to raise money for innovation.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Fefu's Friends, Old and New by American Theatre Editors

Artists behind the 1977 premiere of María Irene Fornés's groundbreaking play compare notes with artists from a new revival.

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Letters for November 2019 by American Theatre Editors

Readers respond to our about our October special issue on small theatres.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Black Ensemble Theater Announces 'Season of Change' by American Theatre Editors

The 2020 programming will celebrate musical and historical legends.

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Playwrights Horizons Announces 2019 Commissions by American Theatre Editors

Commissions were awarded to Tori Sampson, David Adjmi, and Aleshea Harris, among others.

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This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From the beginnings of companies around the U.S. to the first AIDS Day With(out) Art and an August Wilson premiere, December has included a variety of theatrical milestones.

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Monday, December 2, 2019

Creede Rep Names Morgan M. Manfredi Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

Manfredi, a former assistant managing director with the Colorado company, will begin the post in the new year.

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Devising German Democracy by American Theatre Editors

Berlin's Gorki Theater is at the forefront of an urgent international dialogue about diversity, immigration, and human rights.

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Thursday, November 28, 2019

Token Theatre Friends: And Jasmine Cephas Jones! by American Theatre Editors

The Friends interview the 'Hamilton' star, who is back onstage in a musical version of 'Cyrano.' Plus reviews of 'Tina' on Broadway and a provocative new 'Evita,' and a special announcement!

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

In 'For Colored Girls….', Adrienne C. Moore Has Come Full Circle by American Theatre Editors

The 'Orange Is the New Black' actress, who once used a Ntozake Shange monologue as her go-to audition piece, is now starring in the Public Theater revival.

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