Questions and Anniversaries
This month in Chicago, a rundown of theatre companies’ anniversaries, a lament for Victory Gardens, and a celebration of disability representation.
Stories by Jerald Raymond Pierce
Jerald Raymond Pierce is the managing editor of American Theatre. He studied acting at Ohio University and received his M.A. in arts journalism from Syracuse University. A member of the American Theatre Critics Association, he is also a freelance critic who has written for the Chicago Tribune and Seattle Times. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @TheJRPierce.
Memory Care in Noga Flaishon’s ‘Memoriam’
In this world premiere at Houston’s Main Street Theater, people can rent and fully experience the memories of others.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
This Denver-focused edition includes experts in immersive theatre and homegrown theatremakers paving the way for the future of the art form.
Garden Variety Grown From ‘Fifty Boxes of Earth’
A response to Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula,’ Ankita Raturi’s world premiere play explores what it means to try to survive in a new place when those already there treat you as a monster.
Repping Arkansas: Arkansas Rep Hires Steve Broadnax III as Artistic Director
The versatile director returns to Little Rock, joining executive director Will Trice and producing director Ken-Matt Martin to lead their hometown regional theatre into its next chapter.
Peace, Rage, and Humor in ‘Bust’
In Zora Howard’s new play, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, a relaxing evening is interrupted by an altercation with the police.
Stevie Walker-Webb: Theatre That Belongs to Us
A little over a year into his tenure leading Baltimore Center Stage, the Tony-nominated director reflects on his city, his impact so far, and what’s to come.
Aztec Avengers: ‘Quetzali’ Takes Flight at Lexington Children’s Theatre
A new play from Alvaro Saar Rios follows a the big adventures of a teen with a mysterious feather sprouting from her arm.
Resilience and Delicacy
This month, Gabriela reflects on what theatre can illuminate about the ‘quiet art of survival,’ and two busy artists share self-care practices and visions for 2025.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
This Detroit-focused edition includes both theatremakers focused on cultivating the next generation and early-career artists showing the promise of that next wave.
