Alabama Shakes Commissions Writers to Create New Southern Canon
The ambitious program, slated to seed 22 new plays, has announced its first 4 commissioned writers: Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Robert Schenkkan, Mansa Ra, and Lauren Gunderson.
Category Archives: Awards
T. Adamson Wins 2022 Mazumdar New Play Award
The award, now accepting 2023 submissions, comes with a cash prize and a production of the winning play at the Alleyway Theatre.
Broadway Green Alliance Names Sustainable College Theatre Award Winner
The College Green Captain Award honors students passionate about implementing eco-friendly practices within their theatre departments.
Autumn Angelettie Named Roundabout Directing Fellow
The company also announced their 2023-24 Directors Group, consisting of 10 artists.
Shubert Organization Announces 2023 Internship Cohort
The paid 6-week program offers students hands-on, project-based involvement in theatre administration and operations.
Lortel’s Alcove Program Announces 10 Micro-Commissions
The Off-Broadway theatre aims to develop a body of new works, as well as provide research, translation, and readings for emerging artists.
6 Short Plays by Teens Selected as ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence Winners
As part of a series of coast-to-coast readings to be held in November, the 6 winning plays will be presented at Kennedy Center’s Theater Lab.
Sarah Siddons Society Announces New Grant Opportunity
The Chicago organization will offer 10 emerging theatremakers grants of $500 each.
Public Theater BIPOC Critics Lab Welcomes 12 New Journalists
Cohort members will train under the instruction of Jose Solís and other experts in the journalism field, and will have written a commissioned piece by the end of the program.
UGBA and JaMeeka Holloway Win NYSAF Awards
The company has also announced their inaugural Indigenous Voices of the Northeast Residency.
