Victory Gardens Theater Names 2019-20 Directors Inclusion Initiative
The cohort includes Alexander (Lex) Turner, Lanise Antoine Shelley, Christina Casano, Jeremy Ohringer, and Aliza Feder.
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OSF Announces New Round of American Revolutions Commissions
Zakiyyah Alexander, Jaclyn Backhaus, E.M. Lewis, Mary Katheryn Nagle, Sara Nović, and Sanaz Toossi will create works for the project.
Goodman Theatre Names 2019-20 Playwrights Unit
Four Chicago-based writers will develop new works as part of the year-long residency.
New England Arts Grants to Get Shows on the Road
A total of $970,000 has been awarded to artists and organizations to support the development and touring of 8 theatre projects.
TCG Announces Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship Recipients
The new scholarship will honor Kim’s legacy by supporting emerging costume designers.
Lauren Yee and Marcus Gardley Receive Doris Duke Artist Awards
The prize comes with $275,000 each.
NYFA Announces Artists’ Fellowship Program Recipients
Artists receive cash rewards of $7,000.
Dramatists Guild Announces 2019 Lanford Wilson Award
Charly Evon Simpson and Abe Koogler will receive prestigious playwriting award.
TCG Announces Audience (R)Evolution Exploration Grants
Six theatres will use the funding for various community engagement projects focused on youth and multi-generational audiences.
Jimmy, Oh Jimmy: The Night Broadway Goes to High School
18-year-olds Ekele Ukegbu and Ethan Kelso took home top Jimmy Awards after an emotional and entertaining event.