Brian James Polak Reverses Roles
This 10-year anniversary special turns the tables, as playwright Crystal Skillman interviews host Brian James Polak about how his podcast helped him redefine playwriting success.
Stories by American Theatre Editors
People to Watch: Hermenigildo Tesoro Jr.
Honolulu Theatre for Youth icon ‘Junior’ talks about his upcoming collection of tales from the Philippines, awe and honesty in TYA, and how theatre is like surfing.
House Committee Proposes More Cuts to NEA, NEH, and Kennedy Center
The House’s proposed FY26 appropriations bill would slash federal arts and humanities funding by 35 percent.
People to Watch: Florencia Cuenca
Ahead of our Summer 2025 issue release, we sit down with one of the stars of Broadway’s ‘Real Women Have Curves.’
Artistic Director Nik Whitcomb to Leave Bag&Baggage Productions
Having served since 2022, he will leave to begin a new chapter of public service, including studies in urban planning.
California Theatre Workers Respond to Gov. Newsom’s Proposed Cuts
His plans to trim $11.5 million from the state budget would eviscerate the state’s new Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund, designed to help arts employers pay workers a fair wage.
Featured Contributors, Spring 2025
A feature on rethinking board governance, and deep dive into a community-centered play.
Know a Theatre: 5th Avenue Theatre of Seattle
One of the nation’s most influential musical theatre institutions, now in its 46th year, is on the opposite coast from Broadway.
Six Points Theater Names Art Allen Managing Director
It’s a new position at St. Paul’s Jewish-centered theatre company.
Latinx Theatre Commons Announces Next Stage of Work
Begun as a flagship program of HowlRound Theatre Commons, the LTC will begin independent operations on July 1.
