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Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Jungle Theater Announces 2018 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Minneapolis theatre will present a one-man adaptation of 'Moby Dick' and Sarah DeLappe's 'The Wolves' next season.

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Les Waters to Leave Actors Theatre of Louisville in 2018 by American Theatre Editors

The British-born director departs after six years leading the Kentucky theatre and its influential new-play program, the Humana Festival.

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How to Make Relevant Theatre in 2017: Lessons From Philly Fringe by American Theatre Editors

Theatre is reflecting our world back at us. But are we feeling it?

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Public Theater to Bring Public Works to London by American Theatre Editors

It will partner with the National Theatre on a new program called Public Acts.

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Shades of Gray in 'Father Comes Home From the Wars' by American Theatre Editors

At Intrepid Theatre, costumes for Suzan-Lori Parks's Civil War-set take on 'The Odyssey' evoke both the past and the present.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2017

SDCF Announces Recipients of the Joe A. Callaway Awards by American Theatre Editors

David Cromer wins the award for outstanding direction and Rachel Rockwell wins for best choreography.

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This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From the first theatre history book to the first seasons at the Indiana Repertory Theatre and the Huntington, October was a notable month for theatre.

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Ford Foundation Awards 25 Art of Change Fellowships by American Theatre Editors

The recipients were recognized for their work in social justice; winners include Mikhail Baryshnikov, P. Carl, and Ping Chong.

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Stephen Schwartz Revisits, and Revises, 'The Prince of Egypt' by American Theatre Editors

The Tony-winning composer explains how piracy helped propel the stage adaptation of the beloved film.

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Monday, October 2, 2017

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

From a sound designer in New York City to an arts administrator in Baltimore, here are some theatre workers to have on your radar.

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October 2017 Onstage by American Theatre Editors

From Gothic tales to classic plays, from a funeral home to the wrestling ring, here is what is onstage this month.

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Friday, September 29, 2017

Antoinette Nwandu Receives 2017-18 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award by American Theatre Editors

The writer of 'Pass Over' will receive a cash prize and support to develop new work.

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Middle Eastern American Theatre, on Our Terms by American Theatre Editors

An open letter and a bill of rights, in the interest of more stage works representing the full diversity and humanity of Middle Eastern Americans.

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'Describe the Night': A Tale of Adversity, Told in Adversity by American Theatre Editors

Despite the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, the Alley Theatre miraculously managed to open Rajiv Joseph's timely new play on time.

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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Portland Center Stage Promotes Cynthia Fuhrman to Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

Until recently she served as marketing director and chief operating officer, and has roots in the company's OSF days.

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Offscript: The Debut of "Three on the Aisle" by American Theatre Editors

On this week's podcast, the panelists talk about where they're coming from as critics and podcasters, then discuss Trump and theatre. Plus, picks for the first half of the new season

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Three on the Aisle: Advancing the Argument by American Theatre Editors

A new podcast featuring three longtime New York drama critics talking about theatre in the U.S. kicks off with a discussion of the stage's response to Trump and a season preview.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Don't Miss This Opportunity to Diversify Your Leadership by American Theatre Editors

The turnover of so many artistic director positions at U.S. theatres provides a genuine opening to overcome exclusionary hiring practices.

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Lisa Loomer Wins 2017 PEN Center USA Literary Award for Drama by American Theatre Editors

She was recognized for her play 'Roe,' about the Roe v. Wade case.

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The Lark Names Its 2017-18 Goldberg Workshop Fellows by American Theatre Editors

The cohort includes Rae Binstock, Nick Gandiello, Lucas Hnath, C.A. Johnson, and Susan Soon He Stanton.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

WaterTower Theatre Names Nicholas Even Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

The former lawyer, now moving into arts management, joins the company's new artistic director, Joanie Schultz.

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Collaboraction Names Marcus Robinson Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

Robinson will bring his experience with community development and social justice to the arts organization.

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Indiana Rep Names James Still Playwright-in-Residence in Perpetuity by American Theatre Editors

In honor of his 20th season as the resident playwright, a $2.5-million gift will give Still a permanent artistic home.

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Healing and Taking Stock by American Theatre Editors

In times of crisis, theatre has more than one role to play.

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What's on the Menu? by American Theatre Editors

For this year's preview of U.S. theatre's offerings, we look at the how and why as much as the what.

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Extra Seasoning: Artistic Directors Share Their Faves by American Theatre Editors

Whose programs do the programmers admire most? We asked some U.S. theatre leaders and they told us.

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Safe Programming Is a Big Risk by American Theatre Editors

Caution may make sense in a crisis, but our long-term missions require us to make bolder choices.

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Carey Perloff: Left Coast, Right Time by American Theatre Editors

After a quarter century at the helm of ACT, the classics-minded director/playwright is quitting while she's ahead.

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James Bundy: The Longest Run by American Theatre Editors

His unprecedented tenure at Yale Rep may be topped off (fingers crossed) by a new theatre-and-school complex.

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La MaMa Acts Locally, Thinks Globally by American Theatre Editors

How New York City's landmark avant-garde hub maintains its links across nations and generations.

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