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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

The Lark Names Recipients of 2019-20 Venturous Playwrights Fellowships by American Theatre Editors

Sam Chanse, Dipika Guha, and Dave Harris have been selected for the two-year fellowship.

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This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From the deadliest theatre fire in U.S. history to a young Tennessee Williams's fateful move to New Orleans, December was a momentous month.

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Monday, December 3, 2018

December 2018 Onstage by American Theatre Editors

From a Detroit jazz club to a secret fountain of youth, from fairy tales to holiday stories, check out what is onstage this month.

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Friday, November 30, 2018

Three on the Aisle: Downtown and Dramaturgy by American Theatre Editors

On this episode, Time Out critic Helen Shaw discusses the challenges of covering downtown NYC theatre and gives a lesson on dramaturgy.

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Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 2019 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Wisconsin theatre's 84th season will feature a world premiere play.

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Thursday, November 29, 2018

'La Pastorela': Hope for the Holidays by American Theatre Editors

A 500-year-old Mexican American tradition is going strong, honoring tradition while picking up topical inflections along the way.

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Token Theatre Friends: Ming Peiffer on How Sex Ed Fails Women by American Theatre Editors

The team behind the Off-Broadway hit 'Usual Girls' discuss female sexuality and unrealistic beauty standards. Plus, the Friends review 'King Kong' on Broadway.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Suzan-Lori Parks to Receive Steinberg Playwright Award by American Theatre Editors

The playwright's body of work will be celebrated at a ceremony next week.

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Leah Smith to Succeed Bruce Millan as Detroit Rep Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Smith, the company's marketing and development director, will be the first new leader in 61 years.

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Offscript Live at the Signature: Best Practices for Diversity by American Theatre Editors

In the inaugural joint event between American Theatre and Signature Theatre Company, a discussion about between Bill Rauch, Ralph Peña, Erica Jensen, and Jacob Padrón on successful str…

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La Jolla Playhouse to Present John Leguizamo Musical by American Theatre Editors

The California theatre will also mount new works by Ike Holter, Melissa Ross, and Lauren Yee.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Creede Repertory Theatre Announces 54th Season by American Theatre Editors

The 2019 summer season will include 'Little Shop,' 'Pride and Prejudice,' and a touring children's production.

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We Will Follow by American Theatre Editors

From emerging talents to unsung veterans, our regular Role Call feature shines a light on folks you ought to know.

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Actor: Frank X by American Theatre Editors

The Philly-based performer is known as one of the best around, but he doesn't rest on his laurels so much as spread them around.

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Choreographer: Robert Barry Fleming by American Theatre Editors

Inspired as much by the avant-garde as by Golden Age Broadway, this multiple threat has a varied and ever-expanding toolkit.

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Composer: James Valcq by American Theatre Editors

The 'Spitfire Grill' tunesmith is also the co-artistic director of Wisconsin's Third Avenue Playhouse.

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Costume Designer: Uriel Gomez by American Theatre Editors

He sees his work as a collaboration with the performers he's dressing.

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Development Director: Emily Sutton-Smith by American Theatre Editors

Money doesn't just fall into her lap, but there's no question she has a knack for fundraising at Williamston Theatre.

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Director: Guillermo Cienfuegos by American Theatre Editors

Having helmed more than 30 plays in Los Angeles, he is unapologetic about his love for the local theatre scene.

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Education Director: Nikki Toombs by American Theatre Editors

Toombs, who heads the education department at Atlanta's True Colors, works to bring theatre to all kids.

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Executive Director: Robert Serrell by American Theatre Editors

With forward thinking, and some search engine optimization, he revitalized and boosted the Barrow Group Theatre.

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General Manager: Céline Delcayre by American Theatre Editors

She brings her background of both theatre and arts administration to her management role.

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House Manager: Christine Treglia by American Theatre Editors

Her job at the Wilbury Theatre Group is to make sure the show, not the front-of-house experience, is what you remember.

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Lighting Designer: Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew by American Theatre Editors

Curiosity, hard work, and a taste for experimentation mark her work in lighting, projection, and puppetry.

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Literary Manager: Lexy Leuszler by American Theatre Editors

The leader of the O'Neill's literary office is dedicated to showcasing new writers, eliminating barriers, and making the play submission process more accessible.

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Marketing Director: Shannon Emerick by American Theatre Editors

The Main Street Theater staffer, also a performer, delights in having a hand in all of the Houston troupe's communications.

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Music Director: Jesse J. Sanchez by American Theatre Editors

He's worked on 'Hamilton' and 'In the Heights,' and is determined to bring out voices of color through music.

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Playwright: Christina Ham by American Theatre Editors

One of this season's most-produced playwrights, Ham's work uses the past to shine a light on the present.

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Production Photographer: Jim Norrena by American Theatre Editors

He captures production shots through the lens of connections between performers.

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Scenic Designer: Colin McIlvaine by American Theatre Editors

By the time you've finished reading this piece, the in-demand designer will be working on another project.

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Stage Manager: Jonathan Castanien by American Theatre Editors

Aside from running shows, Castanien is also an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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