Thursday, January 4, 2024
This month Brian talks to the writer and director about his Midwestern roots, his writing journey, and his artistic collaborations.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:14PM[SHARE]A former actor and longtime administrator at such theatres as the Wilma and the Guthrie, he'll join artistic director Elizabeth Williamson in Rochester this month.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:19AM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 3, 2024
The innovative designer, author, teacher, and producer lived several lives in the theatre, but was always looking ahead for the next possibility.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:47PM[SHARE]A recent visit to Korea demonstrated that musical theatre can offer emotional and visual journeys beyond language, though not every choice translates well.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:58PM[SHARE]The festival's leader accounts for what has been lost and gained from the "divorce" from the Public Theater, and what this year's multi-venue iteration has in store.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:15AM[SHARE]Friday, December 22, 2023
As we wrap up the year, we look back at some memorable moments, celebrate the Joffrey Ballet's costume crew, and hear from artists J.G. Smith and Drew Dir.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:30PM[SHARE]Thursday, December 21, 2023
With an abundance of under-used venues and plenty of itinerant artists looking for spaces to do their work, a new effort looks for ways to solve both problems.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:24PM[SHARE]A roundup of prizes, residencies, and other recognition from the week of Dec. 17.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:00PM[SHARE]On this episode, Woodzick talks to theatremaker Rodney Hicks, who will direct 'Passing Strange' at Portland Playhouse this Spring.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:31PM[SHARE]This Pacific Northwest-focused roundup includes a literary burlesque artist, a scenic designer/drag performer, an award-winning Iranian playwright, and more.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:34AM[SHARE]After 30 years, Marcus will depart the organization at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:28AM[SHARE]Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Looking back on his 21 years as the lead theatre critic in the nation's capital, he says he most cherishes the light he was able to shine on shows, artists, and companies.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:53PM[SHARE]Tuesday, December 19, 2023
In the series' final installment, Cornerstone tours Larissa FastHorse's play through the D/N/Lakota nations, with quietly, joyously transformative results---and learns to say goodbye.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:07PM[SHARE]Monday, December 18, 2023
On this episode, Rob and J.R. talk to Topher Payne about Hallmark and holiday traditions, plus Kelundra interviews longtime critic Linda Armstrong.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:14PM[SHARE]Wednesday, December 13, 2023
This year, crisis and closure vied with reports of milestones, breakthroughs, and plans for the future.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:14PM[SHARE]Tuesday, December 12, 2023
They will hold the positions while TCG's executive director and CEO Teresa Eyring begins a sabbatical and the search for her replacement begins.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:03PM[SHARE]Murielle Borst-Tarrant, Rhiana Yazzie, Opalanietet, and Sharon Day talk about the importance of storytelling for their communities.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:08PM[SHARE]Friday, December 8, 2023
After years of community work and some COVID setbacks, Cornerstone Theater assembles a cast, a set, and a tour for Larissa FastHorse's 'Wicoun.'
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:33AM[SHARE]Wednesday, December 6, 2023
How theatres in the historic NYC neighborhood are stepping up their game with artists and audiences.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:46PM[SHARE]The director and novelist replaces Mark Cuddy, who has navigated the theatre through controversies.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:52PM[SHARE]The first production to use electric lighting, a tragic theatre fire, a Broadway landmark, an Asian American icon, and a James Baldwin musical adaptation.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:00PM[SHARE]Monday, December 4, 2023
Presented in collaboration with the Alliance Theatre, this year's convening will focus on the theme of possibility.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:28PM[SHARE]Friday, December 1, 2023
The New Zealand-based Indian Ink Theatre Company brings immersive festivities to a number of U.S. theatres starting this month.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:53AM[SHARE]At the Generation After Festival in September, Polish theatres gave a fresh demonstration of the vitality, relevancy, and pliability of the live arts.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:44AM[SHARE]Wednesday, November 29, 2023
For MENA-identifying theatres in the U.S., the current Israel-Hamas war makes the work of lifting Palestinian and Arab voices all the more urgent.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:07PM[SHARE]How a cohort of artistic directors of color, recently hired at major U.S. theatres, have confronted unforeseen upheavals.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:34AM[SHARE]Tuesday, November 28, 2023
How an American director became a translator, as well as a sort of U.S. ambassador, for the Norwegian writer who is this year's Nobel Prize winner.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:43PM[SHARE]How 4 theatres develop work by writers of color with communities of color at the center.
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