Theatre Awards Roundup: Democracy Cycle, National YoungArts Week, TAP Plus, Hermitage
A roundup of prizes, residencies, and other recognition from the week of Jan. 7.
All Stories About Pearl Cleage
Offscript: Pearl Cleage Speaks Her Truth
On this episode Kelundra and J.R. talk to the Atlanta playwright about Chicago’s month-long celebration in her honor, the value of community-driven storytelling, and her new play ‘Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard.’
Chicago Companies Partner to Celebrate Pearl Cleage
Goodman Theatre has announced a month-long, city-wide celebration honoring Pearl Cleage with partnerships across six Chicago theatre companies.
Dale R. Shields, Pearl Cleage, Black Rep of Kansas City Win Robeson Awards
After a COVID hiatus, the award recognizing art and social impact will give be given to 3 recipients for the years 2021-2023.
If a Theatre Company Does It, Is It Theatre?
Beyond Zoom readings, companies are finding new forms and collaborators, and reaching audiences far beyond any they could serve in person.
Online This Week: It’s Possible!
From a vintage ‘Cinderella’ to the bracing ‘Is God Is,’ there’s something for every palate this week.
‘Blues for an Alabama Sky’ Celebrates Its 20th Birthday at the Alliance Theatre
Playwright Pearl Cleage, for whom tales of the Harlem Renaissance were childhood bedtime stories, reflects on her 1995 period piece.
