Mary Kathryn Nagle Is First KCRep American Crossroads Resident Playwright
An attorney on the frontline of Native American rights, and the playwright of ‘Sovereignty’ and ‘Manahatta,’ Nagle will create a work inspired by stories of the region.
Category Archives: Plains
Dispatches from Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Martyna Majok Is Sun Valley Playwright’s 2022-23 Resident
The SVPR residency includes a $10,000 commission, 13 months of individually tailored development resources, and 2 months of retreat time in Idaho.
New Leadership Seals Penumbra’s Evolution Into Racial Healing Center
The historic Minnesota org has added 3 new leaders: Chris Berry as arts director, Christine Smith as equity director, and Camille Cyprian as wellness director.
Theatre Latté Da’s Goal: 25 New Musicals by 2025
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The Twin Cities theatre, having commissioned 20 new musicals by 2020, lines up plans for a program called Next 25X25.
How to Bring Together a Small Town Divided by Murder: Put on a Show
The director of a new HBO documentary about an overturned conviction in a Nebraska burgh staged a climactic episode in which a community theatre production manages to heal local divisions.
Theater Mu: Resilience and Range, Mentorship and Momentum
The Minnesota theatre is thriving in difficult times thanks to nimbleness, versatility, and time for reflection.
Boise Contemporary Theater Announces 2nd Annual BIPOC Playwrights Fest
The slate includes a production of Jeanne Sakata’s ‘Hold These Truths,’ plus readings of new plays by Vinecia Coleman and Jason Tseng.
Theater Mu Creates Emerging Playwrights Circle
The inaugural cohort includes Philip de Sa e Silva, Emma Y. Lai, Katie Rein, and Sunny Thao.
A Vibe Shift at the Great Plains Theatre Conference
In streamlining its offerings, the annual Omaha new-play gathering has gained what visiting artists see as an increase in collegiality, support, and breathing room.
Theater Latté Da Announces NEXT Generation Commissions
Bethany Brinton, Crystal Manich, and Celeste Moreno are this year’s recipients.
