Noor Theatre Commissions 4 Writers Who Are Advancing Cultural Change
Supported in creating work for any medium, they will explore themes of Middle Eastern culture and community within the U.S.
Awards
Dad’s Garage Artists Selected for Residency at Serenbe
A collaboration with Artist-in-Residency Serenbe will grant Dad’s Garage artists time and resources to develop new work.
Ankita Raturi Receives First APAFT & AAP Emerging Playwright Commission
The new commission supports Asian American playwrights through a monetary award, institutional support, and a staged reading.
Shaina Pierce Is the Alliance’s First Stage Management Fellow
Pierce will spend the upcoming season in residence at the Alliance beginning Aug. 1.
Hi-ARTS Announces Fall 2021 Artists-in-Residence
The multidisciplinary group of artists aims to amplify marginalized voices and foster community through inclusivity and visibility.
Theater Mu’s New Incubator Is Called—What Else?—the Mu Tang Clan
An initiative to foster community among Asian American playwrights, creating a supportive space for artists to grow their networks and skills.
Ashland New Plays Festival 2021 Slate Announced
The 29th annual fall festival will present the 4 winning plays in person after a year of online streaming.
Mellon Announces $1.5 Million ‘Generation Now’ Partnership for BIPOC Playwrights
Together, Children’s Theatre Company, Latino Theater Company, Ma-Yi Theater Company, Native Voices at the Autry, and Penumbra Theatre will commission 16 new works for multigenerational audiences.
Mariam Bazeed, Rhiana Yazzie Named Co-Recipients of Lanford Wilson Award
An awards ceremony will be scheduled for a later date to bestow each writer with a $20,000 cash prize.
PlayGround Announces 2021-22 Producing Fellows
The new cohort of fellows will work in the areas of communications, development, artistic programs, and theatre management.
