Shay Youngblood Shook the Mess Out of Misery
The prolific late author and playwright, who died over the summer, leaves behind a legacy of expansive work about Southern Black women and their journeys.
Category Archives: In Memoriam
Me and Mr. Jones
A longtime admirer and colleague remembers the man and the questions that drove his work.
Bruce E.H. Johnson: A Persistent, Eloquent 1st Amendment Defender
The Seattle-based lawyer, who served on local and national theatre boards for decades, also fought pro bono for embattled theatres and artists.
Nagle Jackson: Calm at the Center of the Storm
The versatile actor-director-playwright-translator staged work all over the U.S. and the world.
Philip Arnoult: Breaking Bread and Crossing Borders
For decades as the leader of the Center for International Theatre Development, this tireless impresario brought theatre artists together and delighted in the sparks that flew.
Elinor Fuchs, Peerless Guide to Theatre’s ‘Small Planet’
A lively and perceptive watcher and thinker, she helped generations of artists and critics view theatre as a kind of space and time travel.
Samm-Art Williams, Gentle Giant, Is Called Home
Colleagues and friends of the actor-playwright recall his legacy as a dramatist, poet, producer, mentor, truth teller, and friend.
John Dillon: A Mild-Mannered Man With the Soul of an Adventurer
At Milwaukee Rep and around the world, this passionate director put his focus on others—writers, actors, audiences—and we all benefited.
Barclay Goldsmith, Nurturer and Warrior
With his passing, we’ve lost a tireless advocate for the talent and potential of others, particularly those on the margins.
Chris Durang Was My Willy Wonka
A sweet, sane soul who wrote hilarious, deranged, profoundly human plays, he showed us all how to dance on the funny/serious tightrope.
