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Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Not Just Black and White: 'Othello' in America by American Theatre Editors

The history of Othello in the U.S. tells a story of race, erasure, and reclamation.

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Friday, December 23, 2016

An Oral History of Steppenwolf's 'The Grapes of Wrath' by American Theatre Editors

In this excerpt from 'Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago: In Their Own Words,' the ensemble recounts their first Broadway transfer.

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Thursday, December 22, 2016

Ari Roth and Kate Schecter Take on the World Together by American Theatre Editors

Whether they're at home or abroad, the couple makes international stories and activism a priority.

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Is the Ticket Price Right? by American Theatre Editors

Ticket pricing equilibrium is an ever-elusive puzzle for theatre managers. How do you find the sweet spot?

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Chicago Dramatists Names Tutterow Fellows by American Theatre Editors

The program will offer developmental resources for playwrights who aren't pursuing MFAs.

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Center Theatre Group Announces Inaugural Block Party by American Theatre Editors

CTG will celebrate the Los Angeles theatre community by remounting three productions from local theatres.

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But Is 'God of Vengeance' Good for the Jews? by American Theatre Editors

Sholem Asch's groundbreaking 1906 play, the subject of the Broadway-bound 'Indecent,' gets a new Yiddish revival.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

'A Christmas Carol' Spreads Holiday Cheer to Communities by American Theatre Editors

Theatres rally to support and shed light on their communities through productions of 'A Christmas Carol.'

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Offscript: Good Riddance 2016! With Kris Vire by American Theatre Editors

In this week's podcast, we discuss the best shows of 2016, give you some behind-the-scenes highlights of some notable AT stories, and talk to Kris Vire about what's going on in Chicago with …

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TCG Launches Legacy Leaders of Color Video Project by American Theatre Editors

The video series will highlight nine leaders of theatres of color.

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Martyna Majok Shines a Light on the Invisible in 'Ironbound' by American Theatre Editors

The play about an Eastern European immigrant has personal ties for the playwright.

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Monday, December 19, 2016

Sally Nystuen Vahle Proves That Women Can Play Scrooge by American Theatre Editors

The actor is bringing new meaning to the spirit of 'A Christmas Carol' at Dallas Theater Center, one 'Bah! Humbug!' at a time.

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Onstage This Week: 2017 Dickens Digest by American Theatre Editors

Scrooges around the country unite! Here are just some of the 40-plus productions of 'A Christmas Carol' taking the stage this week.

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Friday, December 16, 2016

Letters to the Editor: Data Smackdown, Chi-Town Dramaturgs by American Theatre Editors

Readers wrote in to quibble about facts surrounding a recent convening on funding for the arts, as well as a lack of representation from the Windy City.

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When Past Meets Future by American Theatre Editors

TCG's executive director remembers stalwarts in the theatre who have passed the torch to future generations.

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Thursday, December 15, 2016

Nationalism and Its Discontents at Wrocław's Theatre Olympics by American Theatre Editors

A new staging of Poland's national epic was the centerpiece of a festival reflecting the West's tense, shadowy new age.

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Triad Stage's 'Beautiful Star' Brings Light to the Appalachians by American Theatre Editors

The play brings the York Mystery Cycle down South as a playful homage to the Appalachian region.

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TCG Announces Blue Star Theatre Grant Recipients by American Theatre Editors

The third round of recipients will receive grants to support activities for veterans and military families.

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WaterTower Theatre Names Joanie Shultz Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The Chicago-based theatre and opera director will begin her new post in the Lone Star state in 2017.

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Old Globe Announces Lineup for 2017 Powers New Voices Festival by American Theatre Editors

The festival will feature readings of six new works.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Sam Gold and Andrew Lieberman's Boxed-In 'Othello' by American Theatre Editors

Why the director and designer, longtime collaborators, decided to put Shakespeare in a plywood container.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

The LTC in NYC: Gathering Face-to-Face Power to Face the World by American Theatre Editors

At its recent Manhattan gathering, the Latina/o Theatre Commons took the movement to the next level, and not a moment too soon.

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Latino Theater Company Announces 2017 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Los Angeles company will produce world premieres by Jonathan Ceniceroz, John Pollono, and Diane Rodriguez.

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Victory Gardens Names Erica Daniels Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

Daniels will begin her new post at the Windy City theatre in January.

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TCG Announces Recipients of 3rd Round Edgerton New Play Awards by American Theatre Editors

The awards will fund extended development time for 16 productions around the country.

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Monday, December 12, 2016

ATCA to Hold Workshop for Drama Critics by American Theatre Editors

The workshop will bring together theatre critics in the Seattle region.

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Onstage This Week: 2016 Holiday Fun by American Theatre Editors

From naughty elves to watchful shepherds, from Whoville to the North Pole, theatres are in the holiday spirit.

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Friday, December 9, 2016

Jobsite Theater Partners With Community Foundation of Tampa Bay by American Theatre Editors

The theatre will work with students in the Tampa Bay area on its annual Shakespeare productions.

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'Into the Woods' Again With Ann Hould-Ward by American Theatre Editors

The designer is revisiting---and revising---her original Broadway costumes from 1987 at Houston's Theatre Under the Stars.

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This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From a fire at the Richmond Theatre in Virginia to the birth of Puerto Rican theatre in New York City, December was a memorable month for theatre.

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A Letter From the Black Theatre Commons by American Theatre Editors

A call for theatremakers and theatregoers to action and positive change going forward.

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