Dael Orlandersmith Is a Poet of Life’s Complexity
Whether telling her own story or others’, the playwright/performer brings her full presence and the truth of her imagination to the jam.
Stories by Stuart Miller
Theatre Facts 2014 Shows Optimism for the American Theatre
TCG’s 2014 industry report finds theatres in better health since the recession from playing it smart and building support.
Set and Costume Designer David Zinn Goes Big, Keeps It Real
Whether working downtown at Target Margin, uptown on Broadway or out of state on an opera, Zinn wrestles with space and beautifies the awkward.
Booze and the Bard, Two Flavors That Go Well Together
Like a cocktail with your classics? Troupes are attracting new audiences by mixing sauce with Shakespeare—and even some purists would like another round.
Yale Rep’s Binger Center: Where Plays Get a Commission, and a Commitment
Many new-play programs pay for plays get written and developed. How about one that sets aside money for future productions?
Theatre’s Technical Jobs: Much More Than Meets the Eye
From sewing to sketching, focusing to carpentry, the technical work of theatre can be as creative as it is practical. The best schools know there’s no substitute for on-the-job training.
Quiara Alegria Hudes’s New Trilogy Inspired by Childhood in Philadelphia
Quiara Alegria Hudes discusses her new trilogy of plays, “Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue” (a Pulitzer Prize finalist), “Water By the Spoonful” (a Pulitzer winner) and “The Happiest Song Plays Last”.
Maria Striar: Keeping It Small
She is the cofounder and leader of Clubbed Thumb, the Off-Off Broadway company that produces innovative plays with a personal touch.
Karen Allen: Ties That Bind
Fashion was her first love. Film brought her fame. But theatre is the home to which she keeps returning.
An All-Nighter That Leads To Broadway
A 24-hour play festival unites playwrights with young people.
