Lileana Blain-Cruz and the Afterlife of ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’
In staging a new opera by Mizzy Mazzoli, based on George Saunders’s popular novel, the busy director has brought along some frequent collaborators, as well as plenty of life-and-death questions.
Where Theatres Go Wrong: The Insurance Mistakes That Could Cost Them Everything
Advice for organizations navigating a complicated landscape of liability and exposure.
Sarah Siddons, Paula Vogel, and Stephen Schwartz Awards, LANPP Winners, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Festival at UT Austin to Honor Terrence McNally’s New-Play Legacy
This 3-day celebration in Austin will include readings of five new American plays, an academic symposium, and a revival of McNally’s landmark play ‘Corpus Christi’ by the Rude Mechs.
What Is Non-Literal Casting, and When Is It Okay?
The artistic director of the Cherry Arts makes a case for casting across cultures, especially in smaller markets with non-realistic plays.
So Far Away, So Close: Dispatches From Iranian Theatre Artists
Iranian theatre artists share how they are creating (or not) while holding space for grief, solidarity, and hope amid ongoing war.
Halloween, ‘School Pictures,’ Teacher Impact, and More
In this month’s education newsletter, Allison reflects on Milo Cramer’s musical vignettes of former students he tutored and rounds up what teachers hope their students remember the most about them.
Lessons From a 19-Year-Old Richard III
In this excerpt from a seasoned Shakespeare teacher’s new book, he recounts his initial youthful stab at one the Bard’s great villains, and what he’s since learned about the role.
Lincoln Center Theater Launches Helen Gurley Brown Theater Lab
The newly launched lab supported by the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation will support the work of James Ijames, Martyna Majok, Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, and others.
The Writer-Director Bonds Behind ‘School Girls’ and ‘ANON’
How Jocelyn Bioh and Whitney White glowed up a colorism comedy for Broadway, while Annes Washburn and Kauffman wrestled with online politics in an Off-Broadway drama.
