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Thursday, January 25, 2018

Three on the Aisle: Uncomfortable Conversations by American Theatre Editors

On this podcast, the critics discuss sexual harassment in the theatre and the powerful theatre artists accused, and debate talkbacks.

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Spike Dolomite Ward Named Exec Director of Theatre West by American Theatre Editors

Ward had been serving as interim executive director for the past six months.

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Maltz Jupiter Theatre Announces 5-Show 2018-19 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will include a classic musical, a contemporary play, and a Disney offering.

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Gordon Edelstein Fired From Long Wharf by American Theatre Editors

The termination comes in light of accusations of persistent sexual misconduct.

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Golden Thread Productions Announces 2018 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature four plays and a reading series.

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Think of the Children: Making the Funding Case for TYA by American Theatre Editors

Youth theatres often receive less funding than adult theatres, but some have become adept at making a multi-pronged case for support.

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Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Pam MacKinnon Takes the Helm of California's ACT by American Theatre Editors

The Tony-winning Broadway and regional freelance director succeeds longtime leader Carey Perloff.

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Cygnet Theatre Announces 2018 Commissioned Playwrights by American Theatre Editors

Playwrights christopher oscar peña, Danielle Mohlman, and Mike Sears will present new works at a public reading.

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Cygnet Theatre Announces 2018-19 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature the return of a holiday tradition, in addition to new plays and musicals.

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How to Stage a Must-Go Gala by American Theatre Editors

Dos and don'ts for making your annual fundraising bash rewarding, in all senses.

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The Donor Class Struggle by American Theatre Editors

As funding for the arts shifts inexorably from corporations to individuals, can theatres maintain their edge?

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The Big Ask by American Theatre Editors

Artistic directors are increasingly involved in fundraising. Is that now officially part of the job description?

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Careers in Development by American Theatre Editors

Four fundraisers talk about what keeps them going, and what it takes to keep the arts alive.

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Everybody's Asking by American Theatre Editors

Will the new tax law threaten charitable giving? We can't afford to wait to find out.

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Stages of Emergency by American Theatre Editors

Three theatres that didn't let a crisis stop them"or go to waste.

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Where's Our Share? by American Theatre Editors

A healthy economy may be one pretext for renewed fundraising appeals---but then again, so could an unpredictable new tax regime.

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Monday, January 22, 2018

Mildred's Umbrella Under a New Roof by American Theatre Editors

The company announces plan to restructure and relocate to a new space in Houston.

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An Issue That Goes in All Directions by American Theatre Editors

This month: training for directors, IP for non-writers, the state of queer theatre, diversiyfing theatre training, and West African stages.

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Why 'Our Town' Springs Eternal, but Especially Now by American Theatre Editors

Thornton Wilder's 80-year-old play offers something more than comforting nostalgia in a troubled American moment.

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Friday, January 19, 2018

The Subtext: Antoinette Nwandu by American Theatre Editors

On the first episode of American Theatre's newest podcast: Playwright Brian James Polak interviews Paula Vogel Playwriting Award winner Antoinette Nwandu.

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Centre Stage Announces 2018-19 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature musicals, dramas, and new plays.

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6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

From a computer wiz to a sculptor, from a playwright to a professor, check out this month's cohort of theatre workers you should know.

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Property Rights and Wrongs by American Theatre Editors

Playwrights have well-established protections for their work, but how about directors and designers?

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IP Made Simple: You Make It, You Own It by American Theatre Editors

When people make exciting new work together at Dad's Garage, why should we claim a piece of it?

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Thursday, January 18, 2018

Mosaic Theater Company Announces Festival Tour by American Theatre Editors

The company's 'Changing Voices' festival will tour to four universities.

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Encores! Off-Center Announces 2018 Summer Season by American Theatre Editors

The summer season will feature works by Jason Robert Brown, Michael Friedman, and Micki Grant.

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Letters for January 2018: Politics and Criticism by American Theatre Editors

Why one reader prefers Philly's 1812 Productions to 'SNL,' and others fear for the future of criticism.

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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

TCG Names Recipients of Global Connections Travel Grants by American Theatre Editors

Eleven artists will receive grants to travel and foster international collaboration.

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'Wild Party' Planners by American Theatre Editors

How Denver's Off-Center program turned a Jazz Age nervous breakdown into an immersive spectacle.

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To Lead Is To Serve: Welcome to 2018 by American Theatre Editors

What is our commitment to experimentation, and to leading the field in this area?

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Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Featured Contributors, January 2018 by American Theatre Editors

A look behind the scenes of an immersive musical, and a survey of generative directors.

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