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Thursday, September 6, 2018

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

From a lighting designer/electrician in Texas to a costumer in Chicago, here are some folks you should have on your radar.

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Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Brian Murray, a Force and a Treasure by American Theatre Editors

He was a master stage craftsman in both classics and new work, and a gracious collaborator to boot.

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Queer Eye for Theatre Critics: 4 Writing Tips by American Theatre Editors

Some writers have been stumbling in addressing work about and by LGBTQ artists. Here's a guide to help them do better.

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Lauren Yee and Jaclyn Backhaus Win 2018 Horton Foote Prize by American Theatre Editors

The playwrights will each receive $25,000 prizes for their plays 'Cambodian Rock Band' and 'India Pale Ale.'

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From Sophie Treadwell to David Mamet, from D.C.'s Kennedy Center to St. Paul's History Theatre, September was a busy month for theatre.

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Theatres Among Recipients of Bloomberg Arts Innovation Program by American Theatre Editors

The Arts Innovation and Management program will support cultural organizations in Austin and New Orleans.

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Northern Stage Announces 2018-19 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include a world premiere, a new-play festival, and youth performances.

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History Is Happening In Harlem With Two Productions of 'Antigone' by American Theatre Editors

Classical Theatre of Harlem ignited discussions with an Afropunk-inspired production, and Theatre of War/Harlem Stage will continue the conversation with 'Antigone in Ferguson.'

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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Three on the Aisle: And Then There Were Two by American Theatre Editors

On this week's episode, performer Amanda Duarte fills in for Terry Teachout and talks about her controversial article about theatre etiquette.

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

History Matters/Back to the Future Announces Grant Recipients by American Theatre Editors

The inaugural Sallie Bingham grant will support readings and productions of works by historic women.

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Samuel French Announces Short Play Festival Winners by American Theatre Editors

The winners include works by Helen Park, Gracie Gardner, and Nelson Diaz-Marcano.

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Roundabout Theatre Announces 2018 New Play Reading Series Lineup by American Theatre Editors

Three Columbia University students will receive readings of their new plays and cash prizes.

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Tarell Alvin McCraney Wants to Foster New Playwrights by American Theatre Editors

The Oscar-winning writer of 'Moonlight' looks back on his first year as head of the playwriting program at Yale.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

AT Live Event! The Top 10 Most-Produced Plays of 2018-19 by American Theatre Editors

'American Theatre' will celebrate the most-produced plays and playwrights of 2018-19 with an event at the Lark in New York City.

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The Deep Roots and Radical Joy of Antoinette Nwandu's 'Pass Over' by American Theatre Editors

A conversation with the playwright about epic theatre, political uplift, and why she doesn't need "allies."

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Monday, August 27, 2018

The Shaw Festival's Welcome Wagon by American Theatre Editors

Under a.d. Tim Carroll, Niagara-on-the-Lake's company honors its namesake with new work, complementary programming, and even---zounds!---a Shakespeare.

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Friday, August 24, 2018

Alabama Shakes Returns to Repertory for 2018-19 Season by American Theatre Editors

The first programmed by ASF's new artistic director, Rick Dildine, it features world premieres and musicals alongside classics.

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ConFest 2018: The A(PI)-List by American Theatre Editors

This year's Chicago gathering of Asian American and Asian Pacific Islander theatremakers overflowed with dialogue, camaraderie, and activism.

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Thursday, August 23, 2018

Token Theatre Friends: Vacation at the Theatre! by American Theatre Editors

This week, the Friends review 'Head Over Heels' and 'Fiddler on the Roof' in Yiddish.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Marissa Wolf Named Artistic Director of Portland Center Stage by American Theatre Editors

Replacing Chris Coleman, she'll join managing director Cynthia Fuhrman as a co-leader starting Sept. 15.

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

International City Theatre Announces 2019 Season by American Theatre Editors

The California theatre's season will include the world premiere of 'Bestseller' by Peter Quilter.

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Target Margin Theater Announces 2018-19 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Brooklyn theatre will present works inspired by existing sources, including 'King Kong' and 'The One Thousand and One Nights.'

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New Victory Theater Announces 2018-19 LabWorks Artists by American Theatre Editors

New Victory Theater provides support to New York-based artists and companies developing new works for young audiences.

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How We Got Here by American Theatre Editors

The scourge of abuse and harassment in the theatre has forced us to reconsider the way we cover our field.

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When Damage Is Done by American Theatre Editors

How 3 large U.S. theatres have dealt with allegations of sexual misconduct, abuse, and/or sexist cultures.

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Theatre's Silence Breakers by American Theatre Editors

Six people who came forward with stories of harassment at the theatre, and where they are now.

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Every Time It's Personal by American Theatre Editors

How my reporting on one man's abuse got tangled up with my own grief.

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Let's Put It in Writing by American Theatre Editors

How can we help equip Actors' Equity to prevent and punish harassment in our theatrical workplace?

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Resources for Survivors by American Theatre Editors

Who are you gonna call? Here's a partial list of places to look for help if you've been abused, harassed, or assaulted.

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Monday, August 20, 2018

Center Theatre Group: See a Play for Free If You're Under 25 by American Theatre Editors

The company's new FreePlay program aims to offer just what it says.

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Audible Announces New Audio Theatre Productions by American Theatre Editors

Audible will produce live work by Patti Smith, Aasif Mandvi, Isaac Gomez, and Chisa Hutchinson, then make them available as audio recordings.

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