What’s in a Name Change? The Case of Flint Youth Theatre Vs. Flint Rep
What happened when a beloved Michigan theatre for young audiences rebranded itself as a theatre for all.
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Eddie George Brings His ‘A’ Game to the Stage
The former NFL player’s latest stage venture is ‘Topdog/Underdog’ at Nashville Repertory Theatre.
It’s Noh, It’s Viewpoints—It’s Superdrama
How U.S.-trained director Jon Kellam has adapted global influences into a new theatrical form with the Italian company Bämsemble.
How an EDI Advocate Can Improve Your Rehearsal
When working on a show with sensitive topics, such as an adaptation of ‘Dracula’ with violence and blood, a diversity advocate can help you work through the uncomfortable conversations.
What Dreams May Come: A VR ‘Hamlet’ Puts Us in the Room
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company has teamed with Google to make an immersive virtual-reality adaptation, viewed by a ghostly roving camera.
How ‘Rent: Live’ is Reimagining Jonathan Larson for Prime Time
Twenty years after he premiered the musical Off-Broadway, director Michael Greif promises an all-new production, with a 1,500-person studio audience.
A Role for Theatre in Criminal Justice?
Formerly incarcerated individuals and corrections officials make a strong case.
Escape Behind Bars
St. Louis’s Prison Performing Arts helps young inmates discover and rediscover their creative and interactive selves.
Nothing But Time: When ‘Godot’ Came to San Quentin
How the Actor’s Workshop’s storied 1957 performance set the stage for collaborations between correctional facilities and U.S. theatres.
Prison Theatre Programs
Check out these theatre companies, programs, and projects across the country that aim to rehabilitate prisoners through the arts.