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Monday, January 23, 2017

APAP Announces 2017 Award Recipients by American Theatre Editors

The organization salutes artists and presenters working in the performing arts.

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6 New Year's Resolutions for Theatre for Young Audiences by American Theatre Editors

Many of TYA's longtime aims---dramatizing thorny subjects, modeling diversity and tolerance---are more relevant than ever.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:28PM[SHARE]

Onstage This Week: Jan. 23-29 by American Theatre Editors

From beach balls to boarding school drama, from dinner parties to sea expeditions, it is an exciting week for theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:02AM[SHARE]
Friday, January 20, 2017

Reflections on What to Do More Of by American Theatre Editors

Look ahead to change and new creative possibilities in 2017.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:54PM[SHARE]

How to Fight for Arts Funding? Lessons from NYC's Lean Years by American Theatre Editors

The new book 'Drop Dead' puts a debate we're still having---between art for art's sake and art for the common good---into stark relief.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:46PM[SHARE]

2017 Ovation Awards Celebrate Los Angeles Theatre by American Theatre Editors

Celebration Theatre and Los Angeles LGBT Center were the big winners at this year's ceremony.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:32AM[SHARE]

Julia Cho Receives 2017 Will Glickman Award by American Theatre Editors

She is recognized for her play 'Aubergine,' which premiered at Berkeley Rep.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:01AM[SHARE]
Thursday, January 19, 2017

Know a Theatre: Black Ensemble Theater of Chicago by American Theatre Editors

This Windy City theatre works to eradicate racism and unite audiences through its performances and educational programming.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:24PM[SHARE]

Fountain Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

Next season will feature world premieres from Robert Schenkkan, Jeremy J. Kamps, Deborah Lawlor, and Stephen Sachs.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:27PM[SHARE]

American Theater Company Names Katie Klemme Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

The company's resident stage manager has stepped into the new leadership role.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:06PM[SHARE]

TCG Announces 11th Round of Fox Foundation Actor Fellowships by American Theatre Editors

The grants will provide support for actors to develop community projects and new works at host theatres.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:14PM[SHARE]

Kate Tarker Receives 2017 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award by American Theatre Editors

The playwright will receive artistic development support from the theatre and a cash prize.

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

'Miss You Like Hell': An American Tragedy by American Theatre Editors

Quiara Alegría Hudes changed her mother/daughter drama into a musical. Then the world changed even more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:28PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Cygnet Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The San Diego theatre's season lineup includes plays by Nathan Alan Jackson, Matthew Lopez, and Kate Hennig.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:56PM[SHARE]

Bill Bordy Gifts $500,000 to L.A. Theatre Scene by American Theatre Editors

Drama-Logue founder Bill Bordy awarded the money in honor of his sister Pearl Bordy Frazier.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:54PM[SHARE]

Golden Thread Productions Announces 2017 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will include a world premiere play, new play festivals, and works for young audiences.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:50PM[SHARE]

Idris Goodwin Wins 2017 National Blue Ink Playwriting Award by American Theatre Editors

Goodwin receives the opportunity to develop his script 'HYPE MAN' at the American Blues Theater.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:08PM[SHARE]

Picture Perfect: Martha Swope, an Icon Who Captured Icons Onstage by American Theatre Editors

Thanks to rigorous planning and impeccable timing, no one ever looked bad in a Martha Swope photo.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:55PM[SHARE]

Tickets to Ride: How Northlight Is Giving Sales a Lyft by American Theatre Editors

The theatre's new Rush&Ride program merges same-day tickets with car services, and it's literally driving more patrons to the theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:10PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Transgender Characters, in Their Own Words by American Theatre Editors

Both 'Trans Scripts' and 'Orange Julius' let trans people tell their own stories, though only one credits a trans playwright.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:18PM[SHARE]

Lisa Kron and Daniel Zaitchik Receive 2017 Kleban Prizes by American Theatre Editors

The awards recognize promising musical theatre librettists and lyricists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:49PM[SHARE]

Onstage This Week: Jan. 17-23 by American Theatre Editors

From chorus lines to jumping poodles, from dinner parties to sea expeditions, it is another exciting week for theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:57PM[SHARE]

Shedding Light on Darkness With the Ghostlight Project by American Theatre Editors

On the eve of the inauguration, hundreds of theatres across the country will unite through collective action.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:24PM[SHARE]

Columbia Names Finalists for Kennedy Prize by American Theatre Editors

This year's finalists include plays from Lisa Loomer, Taylor Mac, Qui Nguyen, Paula Vogel, and Lynn Nottage.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:20PM[SHARE]
Monday, January 16, 2017

Martin Luther King Jr. Onstage by American Theatre Editors

From Providence, R.I., to Sarasota, Fla., here are current and past stage productions featuring Martin Luther King Jr.

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Friday, January 13, 2017

When Indira Met Billie by American Theatre Editors

Bed-Stuy's longtime black theatre gets a new leader and fresh momentum.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:49PM[SHARE]
Thursday, January 12, 2017

New York City Announces Recipients of Inaugural Diversity Grants by American Theatre Editors

Eleven theatre not-for-profits have been given grants totaling $2 million to train diverse theatre artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:20PM[SHARE]

Intiman Theatre Names Sara Porkalob 2017 Co-Curator by American Theatre Editors

The performer and arts activist will help to plan the theatre's 2017 programming.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:33PM[SHARE]

Drama League Announces 2017 Artists-in-Residence by American Theatre Editors

Twelve projects will be developed, including new works from Elena Heyman, Kristin Marting, and Jenny Larson.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:02PM[SHARE]

Offscript: Leah Nanako Winkler and 'The Mikado' by American Theatre Editors

In this week's episode, playwright Leah Nanako Winkler discusses New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' reimagined 'Mikado.' Plus the editors discuss musical theatre training.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:52PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Market Rules: How We've All Been Reduced to Salespeople by American Theatre Editors

Can art change the world? That may be the wrong question for an age when everything, including art, has become monetized.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:41PM[SHARE]

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