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.
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Madeleine Lambert Named Alabama Shakes Associate AD
The leader, performer, and educator succeeds deputy artistic director and education director Greta Lambert (no relation) in the role.
Open-Air Peformances Return, With Some Caution and Caveats
As the nation’s outdoor theatres prepare to return to stages this summer, some have concerns about capacity and safety, while others are roaring back at full speed.
Online This Week: We Three Categories
Concerts, a ‘Carol’ or 3, and a surfeit of readings, benefits, and other virtual theatre kick off December in abundant style.
South Central: Social Distance and Social Justice
Theatres in Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana face budget shortfalls, existential questions, and a new sense of purpose.
Summer Breaks: How Arts Festivals Are Coping With Cancellation
Arts fests from Wisconsin to S.C. may survive a summer of virtual connection and outreach, but lean times are ahead for the towns where they take place.
Looking at the Rings
This trauma will change us, live in our bodies, and leave a mark. We should also seize the chance it gives us to heal.
Alabama Shakes Sets 13-Show Season
The company’s 48th season will feature contemporary and classic plays and musicals.
Alabama Shakes Returns to Repertory for 2018-19 Season
The first programmed by ASF’s new artistic director, Rick Dildine, it features world premieres and musicals alongside classics.
Playwrights Board a Minivan With a Mission to Redefine the South
Alabama Shakespeare Festival sent four playwrights on a road trip to engage with a changing culture—and look for ways to reshape it.
