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Leadership advice from the producing artistic director of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
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A guide on how to start a theatre company in 2026, and highlights on six iconic Puerto Rican artists ahead of the TCG conference.
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The challenges facing theatre MFA programs, and the journeys of recent college theatre program graduates.
How ‘Is God Is’ Set Aleshea Harris Free
As her acclaimed play about twin sisters bent on revenge reaches the screen, the writer-director talks about filmed violence, resisting ugliness, and claiming confidence in the face of rejection.
State of Play
Why the theatre industry’s new-play push hasn’t improved the playwrights’ lot.
For Starters: How to Launch a Theatre Company in 2026
As several instructive case studies show, hope springs eternal for today’s theatremakers, even amid steep challenges.
The Company Way: What Happened to the Acting Ensemble Ideal
When the resident company model was more prevalent in U.S. theatres, actors had the chance to put down roots in a community. Is that dream over?
Books in New Editions in ‘Flower Drum Song’ and ‘Brigadoon’
How David Henry Hwang and Alexandra Silber seek to honor 2 classic musicals’ intentions while keeping them fresh.
Rabbits, Rats, and Ants, Oh My: The Alliance’s Underground Rep
As the Alliance opens its Goizueta Stage, a new TYA acting repertory company has proven to be a fruitful experiment in engaging youth and families.
That Lip-Syncing Feeling: A Conversation With an Icon
A La MaMa resident artist has a multi-generational check-in with Lypsinka, a.k.a. John Epperson, on an art form that can go deep by channeling widely.
