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Monday, November 9, 2015

American Repertory Theater Names Diane Quinn New Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

Quinn will bring her experience in arts management and operations to the American Repertory Theater in the leadership role.

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The Story About 'Real Enemies' They Don't Want You to Read by American Theatre Editors

Isaac Butler, Darcy James Argue, and Peter Nigrini conspire to create a musical/theatrical collage at the junction of paranoia, misinformation, and a Big Band jazz beat.

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Thom Dunn and Deborah Salem Smith Named Huntington Playwriting Fellows by American Theatre Editors

The two Huntington Playwriting Fellows will complete a two-year residency with the support and resources of the Huntington Theatre Company.

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Onstage This Week: Nov. 9"16 by American Theatre Editors

Women astronomers, mathematicians, and adventurers in Western epics take the stage with a week, led by many female playwrights.

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Clare Barron and Sarah DeLappe Win Inaugural Relentless Award by American Theatre Editors

The award, created in honor of Philip Seymour Hoffman, will split its $45,000 purse between the two.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:28PM[SHARE]

Learning to Listen, From August Wilson to Mac Rogers to Taylor Mac by American Theatre Editors

The actor Brandon Dirden speaks about his life's work, while playwright Mac Rogers branches out into a perfect new medium for his talents.

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Sunday, November 8, 2015

Are We Entering a Special Period for Cuban Musicals? by American Theatre Editors

While 'On Your Feet!' is conquering Broadway, the promising, musically vibrant 'Cuba Libre' bows in Portland.

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Thursday, November 5, 2015

Offscript: Real Estate with Dean Gladden by American Theatre Editors

Dean Gladden, managing director of the Alley Theatre in Houston stops by to talk about the year-long renovation at the Alley, and what happens when you're homeless for a season. Plus: Diep a…

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Theatre: Blockbuster Business or Art Form? 2 New Books Diverge by American Theatre Editors

Michael Riedel and John Lahr both summarize decades of reporting on the business---and the art---of show.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:31AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Niegel Smith Is an Outsider's Insider by American Theatre Editors

The director likes to walk on theatre's wild side, but can he keep the show going at NYC's Flea Theater?

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Stephanie Thompson Named Managing Director of Ten Thousand Things by American Theatre Editors

Thompson will depart the city of Blue Lake, Calif. and her role at Dell'Arte International for a new position in the Midwest.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:23PM[SHARE]

Theatre Facts 2014 Shows Optimism for the American Theatre by American Theatre Editors

The 2014 fiscal survey finds companies in better health since the recession from playing it smart and building support.

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A Theatre Building Renaissance in Houston by American Theatre Editors

Five local theatre companies are either renovating their old buildings---or constructing new ones.

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Steven Leigh Morris Named Executive Director of LA STAGE Alliance by American Theatre Editors

The service organization has pegged the longtime LA Weekly critic as its new leader, replacing Terence McFarland.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:36AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Experiencing Theatre With No Sight in 'OjO' by American Theatre Editors

Bricolage Production Company discovers that fostering inclusivity isn't just about taking action---it's also a state of mind.

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New Stages for New Plays in Chicago by American Theatre Editors

The Goodman Theatre's festival of new works brings plays to their feet and makes sure that the work leaves with legs.

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Theatre Exile Wins Big at 2015 Barrymore Awards by American Theatre Editors

Theatre Philadelphia honored area theatre at its annual awards ceremony.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:34PM[SHARE]
Monday, November 2, 2015

Beyond the Comfort Zone at the WoW and BOSSS Festivals by American Theatre Editors

Site-specific theatre festivals at La Jolla Playhouse and En Garde Arts make audiences work for their theatre.

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This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From Sarah Bernhardt's U.S. debut to the opening of "The Laramie Project," here are some notable dates in November.

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Onstage This Week: Nov. 1"8 by American Theatre Editors

Nina Raine's 'Tribes' and Ayad Akhtar's 'Disgraced' are well represented this week in another eclectic lineup of shows across the country.

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Who Will Buy? Browsing Through NAMT's Annual Musical Sampler Sale by American Theatre Editors

The National Alliance for Musical Theater's annual New York festival is a marketplace of new musicals in development.

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Presence, Perception, Purgatory: The New American Supernaturalism by American Theatre Editors

Stephen Karam's 'The Humans,' like Annie Baker's 'John,' uses realism to sharpen our attention to something bigger.

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Friday, October 30, 2015

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

From a cellist to a scenic designer, from New Haven to St. Paul, a cohort marked by versatility and vision.

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Public Theater Announces 2016 Under the Radar Lineup by American Theatre Editors

The experimental theatre festival returns, with works from national and international artists such as Toshiki Okada, 600 HIGHWAYMEN, and Royal Osiris Karaoke Ensemble.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:32PM[SHARE]

Stacey Luftig and Phillip Palmer Win Ebb Foundation Awards by American Theatre Editors

For their accomplishments, songwriters Stacy Luftig and Phillip Palmer will receive a showcase of their work and a cash prize of $50,000.

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Cumberland County Playhouse Outlines 2016 Season by American Theatre Editors

New works and old favorites are among the offerings on display at rural Tennessee's largest not-for-profit theatre.

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

Milwaukee Rep to Partner With African-American-Led Bronzeville Arts Ensemble by American Theatre Editors

A collaboration between the two theatres begins in January with a production of 'The Mojo and the Sayso' by Aishah Rahman.

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How To Diversify U.S. Stages in One Fell Swoop: The Jubilee Has a Radical Plan by American Theatre Editors

An initiative inviting theatres to produce only work by underrepresented voices for an entire season---and no straight white males---has excited interest and controversy.

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

American Players Theatre Announces 2016 Season by American Theatre Editors

Shakespeare, Beckett, and Sarah Ruhl are among those whose works will be featured in both indoor and outdoor theatrical spaces.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:47PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Stephen Schwartz Has 'Magic to Do' at Sea by American Theatre Editors

The award-winning composer/lyricist turns his songs into a score for a breathtaking magic show on Princess Cruises.

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Detroit Public Theatre Gets In on an Urban Arts Renaissance by American Theatre Editors

Founded by a trio of female directors, Motor City's newest theatre company plans to produce new plays that reflect the city's own story of struggle and rebirth.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:44PM[SHARE]

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