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Friday, May 19, 2017

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Selects 19 Musical Theatre Writers by American Theatre Editors

The writing teams will develop a total of 9 musicals over the course of 9 weeks.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:47PM[SHARE]

Michael Kahn Receives the First Annual TENN Award by American Theatre Editors

The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival honors Kahn for his contribution to Tennessee Williams's work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:30PM[SHARE]

Seattle's Seagull Project Is Staying Aloft for the Long Haul by American Theatre Editors

The ensemble that formed around a production at ACT Theatre is living the dream of becoming a slow-brewing Chekhov rep company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:15PM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 18, 2017

SPACE on Ryder Farm Announces 2017 Residencies by American Theatre Editors

The farm in upstate New York will welcome writers, activist organizations, theatre companies, and families this summer.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:28PM[SHARE]

Offscript: Orville Mendoza Revisits 'Pacific Overtures' by American Theatre Editors

On this week's podcast, actor Orville Mendoza talks 'Pacific Overtures' and working with director John Doyle. Plus the editors discuss arts advocacy and how to talk to your Congresspeople ab…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:37PM[SHARE]

Center REP Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will feature two musicals and plays by Lucas Hnath and David Ives.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

'Word Becomes Flesh' Wins 5 Helen Hayes Awards by American Theatre Editors

The other big winners of the evening were Folger Theatre and Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:53PM[SHARE]

Playwrights Realm Announces 2-Show 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Off-Broadway company will produce world premieres from Michael Yates Crowley and Don Nguyen, and launch a program for non-NYC writers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:23PM[SHARE]

From Space Camp to Safe Space by American Theatre Editors

Theatre is for the people, and it plays a critical role in lifting up our voices; I know because it's lifted mine.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:44PM[SHARE]

Pacific Conservatory Theatre Announces 2017 Summer Season by American Theatre Editors

The theatre will present shows at its performance space in Santa Maria and also at an outdoor theatre in Solvang, Calif.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:25AM[SHARE]

Mildred's Umbrella Announces 2017-18 Season of Work by Women by American Theatre Editors

The company will feature three regional premieres by female playwrights.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:02AM[SHARE]

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From the births of lighting designer Stanley McCandless and playwright Velina Hasu Houston to August Wilson's last play, May was a memorable month for theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:13AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Playwrights Foundation Sets 2017 Bay Area Playwrights Festival Lineup by American Theatre Editors

Hilary Bettis, Clarence Coo, Bennett Fisher, Lauren Gunderson, Nilan Johnson, and Mona Mansour will receive readings of their plays.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:33PM[SHARE]

Cape Fear Names Mary Catherine Burke Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

She will begin in the role on July 1.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:58PM[SHARE]

WP Theater Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The female-focused theatre's 2017-18 season will include new works from Monica Bill Barnes & Company and Kate Benson.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:40PM[SHARE]

Classic Stage Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will feature the theatre's first Tennessee Williams work and the first major revival of Oscar Hammerstein II's 'Carmen Jones.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:36PM[SHARE]

Alexander Gemignani to Lead O'Neill Center's Music Theater Conference by American Theatre Editors

He will be the artistic director of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's lab for musical theatre development.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:32PM[SHARE]

PlayCo Names Robert G. Bradshaw Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

Bradshaw will step into the leadership role after serving as the company's interim managing director since last July.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:22AM[SHARE]

Playwright Nambi E. Kelley Riffs on 'Jazz' by American Theatre Editors

How the versatile actor/playwright is shaping Toni Morrison's complicated, multivocal novel for the stage.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:17AM[SHARE]

Lilly Awards to Honor Julie Taymor, Denée Benton, and More by American Theatre Editors

The awards, which honor women in theatre, will be presented at a ceremony on May 22.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:11AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 15, 2017

South Coast Rep's 2017-18 Season to Feature 5 World Premieres by American Theatre Editors

The California theatre will present new plays by Rachel Bonds, Lauren Yee, Amy Freed, and Kemp Powers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:07PM[SHARE]

Arizona Theatre Company Names David Ivers Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Ivers will succeed David Ira Goldstein in the role this July.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:40PM[SHARE]

Onstage This Week: May 15-21 by American Theatre Editors

From the recording studio to the moon, from Minneapolis to Dallas, it is an adventurous week for theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:36PM[SHARE]

Kirsten Childs Thinks Big by American Theatre Editors

Her new musical 'Bella' is a tall tale about an unlikely Old West heroine.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:54AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 12, 2017

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Robert Kelley to Leave TheatreWorks Silicon Valley by American Theatre Editors

He will depart in 2020, after 50 years at the theatre he founded.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:43PM[SHARE]

Company of Fools Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will include four productions, two readings, and a commissioned musical for children.