Leda Hoffmann Departs Strawdog Theatre for CATCO
The Chicago company will elevate ensemble member Kamille Dawkins to interim artistic director.
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Khalia Davis Named Bay Area Children’s Theatre Artistic Director
Davis will join the leadership team alongside current AD Nina Meehan, who will become the company’s CEO.
Online This Week: There Will Be Reading
A series of new-play festivals are rolling out this week, as are a murder mystery musical, some online book clubs, and BD Wong in ‘Songs From an Unmade Bed.’
Congo Square Theatre Names Charlique C. Rolle Managing Director
The Chicago company has also announced a new online Industry Training Institute.
Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces ‘Artivism’ Fellowship
The inaugural fellowship will support 10 Black, female-identifying artist activists over the course of 6 months.
National New Play Network Announces 2020 MFA Playwrights’ Workshop
The virtual workshops will pair the selected playwrights with directors, dramaturgs, and professional actors.
Profile Theatre Announces ‘On Air’ Season
The company’s two-year exploration of Paula Vogel, Lynn Nottage, and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will be presented as audio plays and podcasts.
Hartford Stage Cancels Onstage Performances Through June 2021
The Connecticut company’s staff will also be pared to 21 employees as the theatre turns its attention to virtual programming.
2020 National Directors Fellowships Announced
Adam M. Kassim, Kholoud Sawaf, Blayze Teicher, and Sharifa Yasmin are this year’s virtual fellows.
Baltimore Center Stage Announces Anti-Racist Artistic Practices
In response to demands for change, the company will pay playwrights during rehearsal, eliminate punishing ’10 out of 12′ tech weeks, and strive for greater pay equity.