Holding Down the Fort: Lessons from Steppenwolf’s New Work and GALA Hispanic’s History
A video convo and a Q&A with leaders of two storied companies celebrating 50 years and championing new works.
Category Archives: Features
‘Black Swan’ Brings the Music and the Mirror
A new musical from Jen Silverman and Dave Malloy seeks to bring the Oscar-nominated ballet thriller to the stage.
Václav Havel Would Want Us to Fight—and Hope
Next month’s Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival will offer an NYC showcase to smart, often bleakly comic new work from Central and Eastern Europe.
Monologues and Mayday in Minneapolis
In defiance of early 2026’s harrowing ICE/CBP occupation, Mixed Blood Theatre commissioned theatre artists to process and document the moment.
What’s Next? Something Revealing!
For many educators, the close of a spring musical doesn’t ease the pressure; there’s still next year to plan!
21 Practical Tips for New Artistic Directors
Leadership advice from the producing artistic director of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
Featured Contributors
A guide on how to start a theatre company in 2026, and highlights on six iconic Puerto Rican artists ahead of the TCG conference.
Featured Contributors
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.
