Why I Left the Kennedy Center
A former copywriter for the D.C. organization reflects on the tenuous position of arts workers under the Trump administration.
Category Archives: Fall 2025
People to Watch: Marga Gomez
The prolific solo performer talks about ‘Spanish Stew,’ a new show about her arrival in San Francisco in the 1970s.
Where There’s ‘FIRE!!’
Quintessence Theatre Group shares the story of how some of the Harlem Renaissance’s greatest minds came together to create the first all-Black literary magazine.
How ‘Heart Sellers’ Gives Thanks for Mothers
As his popular two-hander makes the rounds of U.S. theatres in the coming season, playwright Lloyd Suh reminisces on the play’s development and continued resonance in an anti-immigrant climate.
Don’t Believe in Yesterday, Learn From It
As we look forward to this year’s theatre season across the U.S., our Fall issue also takes stock of lessons from history.
The Top 20* Most-Produced Playwrights of the 2025-26 Season
The prolific Lauren Gunderson is back on top for the third time (*26 due to ties; list does not count works by Shakespeare).
The Top 10 Most-Produced Plays of the 2025-26 Season
Kiss a fish! The post-9/11 musical ‘Come From Away’ takes the top spot in its first appearance on our list, followed closely by ‘Primary Trust’ and ‘Eureka Day.’
Role Models: Breaking Theatre’s Gender Binary, an Intergenerational Story
Trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming artists weren’t welcome at the stage door. They found their own way in—and they’re holding the door open.
