D.C. Council Creates Sales Tax to Support the Arts
The new tax is expected to generate $30 million per year to fund local theatre productions and the arts.
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The new tax is expected to generate $30 million per year to fund local theatre productions and the arts.
Artistic director Megan Carney’s first full season at the LGBTQ+ theatre comprises the world premiere of a new play and two Chicago premieres.
The season will contain works by Paula Vogel, Shakespeare, Erin Shields, Tracy Thorne, and more.
The season will feature a new stage adaptation of “Crime and Punishment” and the Chicago premiere of “The Realistic Joneses.”
The season will feature five productions, including a world premiere by Sheldon Wolf.
The season will contain four modern classics, including works by Lillian Hellman, Martin McDonagh, Cicely Hamilton, and Brecht.
The Pittsburgh company will present a season of three literary adaptations about courage.
The season will feature a world premiere musical comedy by Adam Szymkowicz.
DCPA’s “Powered by Off-Center” residency will give Colorado artists the opportunity to develop new works.
The Florida native brings 25 years of experience to the company.