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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Electronic Theatre Controls Announces LDI Student Sponsorship Recipients by American Theatre Editors

ETC will provide six students pursuing the theatre arts with professional development opportunities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:48PM[SHARE]

Finding Magic, Skirting Angst at the Edinburgh Fringe by American Theatre Editors

Is it better to plan or to improvise when attending Edinburgh's outsized performance festival? Two correspondents answer: Yes.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:46PM[SHARE]

Two Fresh Tastes of 'Honey' by American Theatre Editors

Shelagh Delaney's 1958 drama about abandonment was looking a bit left behind itself, until two new revivals came along.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:34AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, October 4, 2016

In Philadephia, Another Battle for Freedom by American Theatre Editors

Upheaval and protest around the historic black company raise the question: Who owns New Freedom Theatre?

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

American Theatre Wing Announces 2016 National Theatre Company Grants by American Theatre Editors

Recipients include Chance Theater, Cygnet Theatre Company, American Blues Theater, and Golden Thread Productions, among others.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:29PM[SHARE]

A Contemporary Theatre (ACT) Announces 2017 Season by American Theatre Editors

The slate includes Nina Raine, Arthur Miller, Matthew Lopez, 'Murder for Two,' Lauren Yee, and a new play about Aristotle.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:59PM[SHARE]

Know a Theatre: Penobscot Theatre Company of Bangor, Me. by American Theatre Editors

Snowbirds from the South and Canadians from the Maritimes enjoy theatre year-round at this company's opera house.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:01PM[SHARE]

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From a W.E.B. Du Bois manifesto to David Henry Hwang's Broadway return, October was an exciting month for theatrical milestones.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:53AM[SHARE]
Monday, October 3, 2016

VORTEX Theatre Company Announes 2016-17 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season features a multi-disciplinary look into the future.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:48PM[SHARE]

Onstage This Week: Oct. 3-9 by American Theatre Editors

From Wisconsin to Texas, from the classroom to the boxing ring, it is another varied week for theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:20PM[SHARE]

Marg Helgenberger Returns to Her Stage Roots in 'The Little Foxes' by American Theatre Editors

The Emmy winner takes on the role of Regina Giddens in the Lillian Hellman classic.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:07PM[SHARE]
Friday, September 30, 2016

Cygnet Theatre Launches New Commissioning Initiative by American Theatre Editors

Rachael VanWormer and Nathan Alan Davis will work on new plays at the San Diego theatre.

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

NYC Mayor's Office Launches Gender Parity Initiative by American Theatre Editors

The initiative will include a $5 million fund for female filmmakers and theatre artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:31PM[SHARE]

Philly Fringe on Top: All the City's a Stage by American Theatre Editors

From avant-garde to populist, from reimagined Shakespeare to devised immersion, this year's fest delivered a richly various banquet of theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:00PM[SHARE]
Thursday, September 29, 2016

'The Addams Family' and 'Almost, Maine' Top High School List by American Theatre Editors

Dramatics magazine releases its annual tally of most-produced plays and musicals for the 2015-16 school year.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:44PM[SHARE]

A Place to Go: Theatres Embrace the All-Gender Bathroom by American Theatre Editors

As an absurd fight over transgender bathroom rights intensifies, theatres can lead by freeing their own facilities from the binary.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:14PM[SHARE]

The Civilians Announce 2016-17 R&D Group by American Theatre Editors

A group of 17 artists will develop a new work together.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:58PM[SHARE]

The Legend of Zelda by American Theatre Editors

Zelda Fichandler wasn't just a founder of the American resident theatre movement; she was also one of its most clear-eyed critics.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:49AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Soho Rep Makes an Abrupt Exit From Walkerspace by American Theatre Editors

The company discovers it's not technically permitted to do much of what it's been doing in its downtown Manhattan space for 25 years.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:12PM[SHARE]

Elizabeth LeCompte to Receive 2016 Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize by American Theatre Editors

The cofounder of the Wooster Group will receive approximately $300,000 with the award.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:42PM[SHARE]

Lincoln Center Announces LCT New Writers in Residence Program by American Theatre Editors

The yearlong residency program will support eight young writers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:11PM[SHARE]

24 Hour Plays to Honor Leigh Silverman by American Theatre Editors

The one-night-only charity benefit will honor the director with the Artistic Inspiration Award.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:43PM[SHARE]

Ministry of Evil: Designing a Demonic Sock Puppet by American Theatre Editors

A peek at Mike Horner's design process of Tyrone in Unicorn Theatre's 'Hand to God,' this year's most-produced play.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:08PM[SHARE]

Aaron Posner's Many Hats by American Theatre Editors

Whether directing, writing, or irreverently adapting, the D.C.-based artist isn't afraid of bringing himself to all his work.

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

New York Innovative Theatre Foundation Announces 2016 IT Awards by American Theatre Editors

The awards recognizes the artists and creative teams behind Off-Off-Broadway productions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:24PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Children Will Listen: TYA Shows Get Political by American Theatre Editors

Three shows in Nashville, Kansas City, Mo., and New Haven, Conn., are asking kids to form opinions and make decisions about important issues.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:10PM[SHARE]

Geva Theatre Announces Lineup for 2016 Festival of New Theatre by American Theatre Editors

The event will include readings of new plays by Mat Smart, Michelle Auger, Carter W. Lewis, and area students.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:01PM[SHARE]

ASTEP Receives Equity Foundation's Paul Robeson Award by American Theatre Editors

The honor goes to Mary-Mitchell Campbell's arts education program for underserved youth, including refugees.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:49PM[SHARE]

Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Finds New Home by American Theatre Editors

After a minor setback, the theatre settles on a new space in time for its 2016-17 season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:46AM[SHARE]

Belonging, Bravery, and Beauty: 'The Laramie Project' in Uganda by American Theatre Editors

How the story of Matthew Shepard's murder in a small Wyoming town resonated in a nation where hate and hope are in heated contention.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:36AM[SHARE]
Monday, September 26, 2016

Sarah Ruhl to Receive Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award by American Theatre Editors

The playwright's career will be recognized at a ceremony in November.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:35PM[SHARE]

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