Alan Mandell, Friend of the Underground
A fan-turned-colleague recalls the actor’s haunting performances, his up-for-anything aplomb—and his devastating eye roll.
The Complete Works of Daniel Singer, Abridged
A colleague recalls the Reduced Shakespeare Company founder, and considers the outsized legacy of his approach to comically condensing the classics.
Larissa FastHorse’s Voice of the People
This month Brian catches up with the celebrated playwright and choreographer, discussing recent collaborations and her advocacy for Indigenous voices in the American theatre.
From The Subtext Archive: Larissa FastHorse in 2016
In this repost of a 10-year-old interview, the Native writer talks about her work with Cornerstone Theater, her time as a ballet dancer, and a new play she’s working on, about a politically correct Thanksgiving play.
Signing and Singing: How to Build a Deaf Rom-Com Musical
‘Elephant Shoes,’ an original musical co-produced by Deaf West and Two River Theater, retold ‘Cyrano’ with spoken word, ASL, and projected text.
Who Shapes Our Stories? A Gender Parity Study Has Receipts
A survey of 2024-25 production credits and regional leadership positions shows some historic progress—and a persistent, male-dominated gender gap.
MENA Theatremakers: We Can Make the Home We’ve Been Looking For
The welcome speech from a recent gathering of MENA theatremakers envisions new possibilities for collaboration and organizing.
Hermitage, Harold Prince, and Abbott Awards, Medina Prize, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
This Month in Theatre History
November highlights include the opening of the first purpose-built theatre in the colonies, the birth of the creator of theatre games, and the premiere of an army camp murder mystery.
‘Slam Frank’s Not-So-Secret Weapon: Multi- and Meta-Talented Olivia Bernábe
At the center of an Off-Broadway musical that is both exciting and dividing audiences, their performance crucially blends impishness and sincerity.
