This Month in Theatre History
April recalls the Hyers sisters, a prolific lyricist, a federal musical revue, a busy book writer, an August Wilson premiere, and an Anna Deavere Smith classic.
All posts by The Oscar G. Brockett Center for Theatre History and Criticism
The Subtext: Mashuq Mushtaq Deen Befriends the Lion and the Rottweiler
This month Brian talks to playwright Mashuq Mushtaq Deen about building a writing career, pushing audiences out of their comfort zone, and finding his place in the theatre.
Breaking the Binary Announces Regional Theatre Partnership Program
The traveling workshop series for local TNB2S+ artists begins with Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in May and Steppenwolf Theatre in July.
The Path: How 6 Actors Learned Their Craft
From conservatories to MFAs to youth ensembles, the best training to reflect human behavior onstage can take as many forms as life itself.
Jason Kralicek Returns as Unicorn Theatre Managing Director
The company’s current director of finance will go back to the job he occupied from 2008 to 2018.
The Unpredictable Experiment: 25 Years of Sloan Science Plays
From ‘Proof’ to ‘Behind the Sheet,’ the Sloan Foundation has supported hundreds of plays about science and scientists. What can we learn from this still growing body of work?
EST First Light, Company One Volt Lab, LAWTF Awards, and Preservation Awards
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
TCG’s 2024 Gala: Telling ‘Our Stories’ of Lives in the Theatre
This year’s event recognized several vital industry changemakers and raised approximately $200,000 in support of TCG’s mission to lead for a just and thriving theatre ecology.
Ava Pickett Wins 2024 Blackburn Prize
Pickett earned the prestigious prize for her Tudor-era play ‘1536,’ while Justice Hehir received a special commendation for for her pandemic-era play, ‘The Dowagers.’
Offscript: Michael R. Jackson & Anna K. Jacobs Write With Bite
On this episode, Rob talks to the writer-composer team about their new horror-comedy musical ‘Teeth’ and checks in with Bay Area critic David John Chávez.
