A Haven for Directors, and a Stepping-Stone
The ‘Director’s Haven’ festival in Chicago showcases the work of emerging directors.
Offscript: Engagement From the Top
Eileen J. Morris of Houson’s Ensemble Theatre and Sean Daniels of Merrimack Repertory Theatre share why engagement and education has to start with leadership.
The Count: Some Progress, but White Male Playwrights Still Manspread on U.S. Stages
The Dramatists Guild and Lilly Awards’ second study shows a small uptick in work by women and writers of color in the past 7 years.
The Lark Announces 2018 Playwrights’ Week
Erin Buckley, Franky D. Gonzalez, Stacey Rose, Charly Evon Simpson, and Juliany Taveras will present new plays.
Token Theatre Friends: William Jackson Harper & Guitar-Playing Robots
The Friends interview the star of NBC’s ‘The Good Place’ on his new play ‘Travisville,’ and whether theatre critics go in the Good Place or the Bad Place.
Small World: The Actor’s Lot Across the Atlantic
How does the thespian’s life in Paris, London, Edinburgh compare to that of U.S. actors? For better and worse, we’re in the same boat.
Playwright Octavio Solis Named 2019 Inge Theater Festival Honoree
The theatremaker will receive a distinguished achievement award at the William Inge Center’s annual fest next May.
Stockard Channing Isn’t Just Playing a Strong Woman
The award-bedecked actor, revisiting a role in ‘Apologia,’ says she seeks out work that can stimulate conversation.
American Players Theatre Announces 2019 Season
The theatre’s 40th season will include Shakespeare and several comedies, and will pair Ibsen’s ‘A Doll House’ with Lucas Hnath’s sequel.
Studio Theatre Names Rebecca Ende Lichtenberg Managing Director
She will work with artistic director David Muse to lead the D.C. theatre.