The Drinking Gourd to Fill Up With New Plays by Black Authors
True Colors and the Hansberry Project have created a new commissioning program to address the dearth of Black work on American stages.
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New Victory Announces 2020-21 LabWorks Artists
NicHi douglas, ChelseaDee Harrison, Nambi E. Kelley, and Christopher Rudd will enter into a second year in the program.
Kurt Weill Foundation Announces Annual Rebecca Luker Award
The award will be given to a finalist in the Lotte Lenya Competition.
Peter J. Kuo: Schooling the Field
ACT’s new director of the conservatory talks about teaching self-analysis, working within structures to dismantle them, and the possibilities of digital platforms.
Fountain Theatre to Install Outdoor Stage
After receiving approval from the city, the Los Angeles theatre will install a stage in its parking lot, seating up to 84.
Asolo Rep Announces 2021 Outdoor Season
The 4-show season will feature Laura Osnes and Ana Isabelle in concert, as well as E. Faye Butler as Fannie Lou Hamer.
Aleshea Harris Awarded 2021 Hermitage Greenfield Prize
Harris will receive a $30,000 commission and a six-week residency in Florida.
Playwrights Realm Opens Applications for Fellowship, Expanded Scratchpad
For the first time, the Scratchpad Series will be open to playwrights from around the world.
Bleu Beckford-Burrell Named 2021 Page 73 Playwriting Fellow
The organization will also give 2020 fellow Emma Goidel a second year due to the pandemic.
Black Theatre United, Williamstown Theatre Fest Announce Training Program
The program will combine hands-on experience at WTF with the mentorship of BTU’s founding members.