The Company Way: What Happened to the Acting Ensemble Ideal
When the resident company model was more prevalent in U.S. theatres, actors had the chance to put down roots in a community. Is that dream over?
All Stories About Arena Stage
What Will D.C. Theatres Do Without a Full-Time Critic at the Post?
WaPo’s last theatre critic, Naveen Kumar, and Washington, D.C.-area theatres reflect on the paper’s recent layoffs and what they mean for the arts ecosystem in one of the nation’s largest cities.
Katie Holmes’s ‘Hedda,’ Savion Glover on ‘Chez Joey,’ and Theatre Training
On this jam-packed episode, we talk to the star and director of ‘Hedda Gabler’ at the Old Globe, the writer and co-director of a new take on ‘Pal Joey’ at Arena Stage, and the writer of a key story in our new training issue.
Fichandler Award, Democracy Cycle, Oscar Cintas Fellows, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Reggie D. White on Taking the Reins of Woolly Mammoth
The D.C. theatre’s incoming artistic director reflects on his path to leadership, the importance of risk-taking, and possibilities for brave new theatre.
National Readings to Raise Awareness of Violence Against Indigenous Women
Theatres are stepping up for a national series of play readings by Indigenous writers, set for May 5, 2026, National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives.
2025 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards Announced
The 16 Edgerton Award recipients will receive extra development after their world premiere productions.
What the Government Shutdown Means for D.C. Theatres
Some venues are closed, others still open, and many have offered discounts to paused federal workers.
People to Watch: Kimie Nishikawa
The New York-based scenic designer discusses her process, design partners, and theatre memories for our Summer 2025 issue.
Diversity and Its Discontents: It Was Never About the Money
The business case for a more diverse American theatre is a distraction from our core human and artistic values, which is the ground we must stand on in the fight for DEI.
