This Month in Theatre History
From Broadway’s first three-act play by a Black writer to the beginning of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and August Wilson’s second Pulitzer, past Aprils included an array of theatrical milestones.
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Onscreen This Month: Quarantine Edition #2
A number of canceled shows from San Diego to Phoenix were recorded before the pandemic shutdown, and now you can watch them at home.
We Will Gather Again, Because We Have To
Though we’re cut off for the time being from our greatest source of strength, human kindness will get us through this crisis.
André Gregory: ‘The Creative Process Is Very Mysterious’
The legendary director has had a Zelig-like journey through the culture, from regional theatre to Hollywood, Strasberg to Grotowski.
Am I Writing This Play or Living It?
It’s just one set and three characters (very producible!), but the world probably doesn’t ever need to see this family dramedy.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From a technical director in California to a community connector in New York, here are some theatre workers to have on your radar.
Surviving a Dramaturgical Winter
If a dramaturg’s job is to be a great unifier, what can there be to do in this time of great separation?
Finding Moments of Joy to Nourish the Soul
Through the fear and uncertainty of an open-ended pandemic, it’s crucial to take time to reconnect with yourself and your surroundings.
No Show
If we can’t have theatre until we can gather again safely, what are U.S. theatres and artists going to do in the meantime, and after?
Not the Same Old Song and Dance
A Nairobi initiative shows what African artists can learn from American musical theatre, and vice versa.