Thursday, December 4, 2014

Robert Schenkkan Tells LBJ's History in Rotating Rep by American Theatre Editors

A Texas playwright takes on an iconic Texas politician in 'All the Way' and 'The Great Society,' and finds a figure of Shakespearean---i.e., tragic---proportions.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 11:31AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Let Us Show You Our Bottoms (and Titanias) by American Theatre Editors

The flowery bed where a donkey-man and a fairy queen meet cute is an iconic Shakespearean image, so it's no surprise it's graced our cover so often.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 05:08PM[SHARE]

Offscript: Bad Jews and Monkey Nipples by American Theatre Editors

This week, Offscript hosts a critic's panel on Joshua Harmon's play 'Bad Jews.' Plus, the editors discuss artists' compensation and when you should work for free.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 02:28PM[SHARE]

Annie and 'Fanny,' as They Were Meant To Be Seen by American Theatre Editors

Annie Baker's disorienting experience with a digital showing of 'Fanny and Alexander' fueled her play 'The Flick.' IFC has invited her back for a 35mm screening and a chat.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 02:28PM[SHARE]

NEA's First Cycle of 2015 Grants Totals $29 Million by American Theatre Editors

Among the first batch of grants announced under Jane Chu's chairmanship, more than $3.58 million went to theatre companies.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 11:48AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Rodney King's L.A. Story Resonates Backward and Forward by American Theatre Editors

In dramatizing questions about the man whose beating by police incited riots, solo artist Roger Guenveur Smith finds story that's deeply American---and quintessentially L.A.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 03:17PM[SHARE]

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Announces 2015 Season by American Theatre Editors

'Arabian Nights' and 'An Iliad' will join 'Midsummer' and 'Winter's Tale' in the open-air tent in Garrison, N.Y. next summer.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 12:31PM[SHARE]
Monday, December 1, 2014

The Guthrie Mourns Father Figure Kenneth Washington by American Theatre Editors

Minneapolis remembers a gentle mentor who shepherded young performers and never had a harsh word for anyone.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 04:41PM[SHARE]

Vox Lumiere Creates a Steampunk 'Phantom of the Opera' by American Theatre Editors

For their version of "Phantom of the Opera," Vox Lumiere combined steampunk and silent film, and no white mask.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 03:26PM[SHARE]

Know a Theatre: Everyman Theatre of Baltimore by American Theatre Editors

From its storefront start to its current status as a linchpin of its hometown's newest arts district, Everyman Theatre has kept its focus on local actors and literate audiences.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 06:57AM[SHARE]
Friday, November 28, 2014

Onstage This Week: Dec. 1-8, 2014 by American Theatre Editors

Alongside the expected onslaught of holiday fare, both traditional and alternative, come a few other dark, wintry visitors—witches, beasts, tyrants, serial killers and Crue…

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 12:33PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 26, 2014

The Chance Theater Announces Its 2015 Season by American Theatre Editors

The SoCal theatre's expanded season includes a world premiere musical about the Loch Ness monster and new works by resident playwright Lauren Yee.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 02:49PM[SHARE]

The Holiday Punch of Space 55's 'Bloody Mary Christmas' by American Theatre Editors

Three hard-drinking Arizona retirees do not go gently into that silent night in Denny Guge's popular perennial.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 02:39PM[SHARE]

The Tragic Laughter of 'Famous Puppet Death Scenes' by American Theatre Editors

Death on a stick: The Old Trout Puppet Workshop brings its irreverent but strangely moving "Famous Puppet Death Scenes" to Woolly Mammoth.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 02:26PM[SHARE]

We Three Puppet Holiday Shows by American Theatre Editors

Paul Mesner Puppets cooks up one show each for Jewish, Christian and secular holiday observances.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 02:25PM[SHARE]

Editor's Note for December by American Theatre Editors

The new issue touches on several artists and works dear to our theatregoing heart.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 02:25PM[SHARE]

Together and Apart by American Theatre Editors

Our "theatre nation" has come a long way since TCG began in 1961, and innovation and intentionality have been two watchwords as it's grown.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 02:24PM[SHARE]

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From Dame Maggie Smith's birth to Samuel Beckett's death, December was a month of entrances and exits.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 02:24PM[SHARE]

Disappearing Acts by Romeo Castellucci and Nassim Soleimanpour by American Theatre Editors

The authors' presence was elusive yet unmistakable, in two wildly different ways, in two pieces seen at the recent Philadelphia FringeArts fest.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 02:24PM[SHARE]

A Room of One's Own, Shared With Others by American Theatre Editors

The Writer's Army creates low-cost, distraction-free writing spaces, coffee included (but snacks extra). Could this model catch on?

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 02:23PM[SHARE]

Crowded Fire Theater Announces 2015 Season by American Theatre Editors

Outgoing CFT artistic director Marissa Wolf's final season includes plays by A. Rey Pamatmat, Idris Goodwin and a world premiere by Geetha Reddy.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 02:15PM[SHARE]

The Reduced Shakespeare Company's Comic Condensation Formula by American Theatre Editors

What began as a kicky Renaissance Faire attraction is now a global sensation encompassing everything from Shakespeare to, well, pretty much everything.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 12:37PM[SHARE]

Taylor Mac's 'Hir': Just Your Average Kitchen-Sink, Genderqueer Family Drama by American Theatre Editors

The performance artist-turned-playwright wrote his first naturalistic play about gender, family and trans issues, and along the way he fell in love with the form.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 12:00PM[SHARE]

Jason Phelps's Banquet of Empathy by American Theatre Editors

In 'Feast of My Heart' at Salvage Vanguard, eight playwrights and eight directors approach the theme of compassion. But don't call it a holiday show.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 07:14AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Daniel MacIvor's Lessons in Love and Dramaturgy by American Theatre Editors

The Canadian playwright of "The Best Brothers" didn't know he had a play in him about an annoying but ultimately lovable new best friend.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 05:47PM[SHARE]

The Very Model of Modern Gilbert and Sullivan by American Theatre Editors

The Hypocrites' plucky, stripped-down takes on the G&S canon have become something of a sensation, and now they're running them in a three-ring rep.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 05:28PM[SHARE]

The Style and Substance of Tim Robbins's Actors' Gang by American Theatre Editors

After three decades, the punk-rock/commedia troupe founded by a bunch of UCLA theatre grads has become an international force, and its star leader is still fighting the good fight.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 04:58PM[SHARE]

If I Had a Hammer by American Theatre Editors

A witness of the U.S. Civil Rights struggle happened to be on hand for the historic fall of the Berlin Wall, and the moment resonated.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 04:32PM[SHARE]

Pillsbury House Theatre Announces 2015 Season by American Theatre Editors

Recent plays by Marcus Gardley and Lucas Hnath, a world premiere from Tracey Scott Wilson, comprise the theatre's 24th season.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 04:04PM[SHARE]

A Bright New Louisville by American Theatre Editors

Louisville's burgeoning indie scene is attracting---and increasingly keeping---a flock of eager theatremakers.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 03:54PM[SHARE]
Monday, November 24, 2014

Uh-Oh, Oh No: Theatres Face Challenges at 2014 TCG Fall Forum by American Theatre Editors

Over three days in November, speakers and attendees worked through intertwining questions of finances, programming and diversity.

SOURCE: americantheatre.org at 04:04PM[SHARE]

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