Native Women Rising
Why three premieres in Oregon are a sign of the times—and a long time coming.
All Stories About Arena Stage
Law of Nations
At Arena Stage, Mary Kathryn Nagle’s ‘Sovereignty’ set out to reclaim Native stories—and bodies.
Arena’s 2018-19 Season to Feature New Tom Kitt/Nell Benjamin Musical
The nine-show season will also include world premieres from Kenneth Lin, Aaron Posner, and Tazewell Thompson.
This Month in Theatre History
From the first theatre lit by electricity to the debut of ‘Streetcar,’ ‘Show Boat,’ and ‘The Great White Hope,’ December was a bountiful month in U.S. theatre history.
Tastemaking in a Post-Newspaper World
Sure, theatres can find ways to spread the word without critics, but patrons still want—and deserve—disinterested reviews.
TCG Announces 2nd Round of 2017 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards
The awards will fund extra time for the development of 27 new productions across the country.
Props for a No-Props ‘Carousel’ at Arena Stage
The minimalist production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic brought the story to life through mime and movement.
Seattle Rep Sets 9-Play 2017-18 Season
The season will include world premieres from Lauren Yee, David Grimm, and Erica Schmidt.
The Play Makers: How New American Writing Makes It to Broadway
Is drama dying on the Main Stem? Not if these writers (and some enterprising nonprofits) can help it.
Jacqueline Lawton’s Ambivalent Faith in ‘Intelligence’
Politically motivated leaks, intelligence community dissent—no, it’s not a Trump-era tale but a fresh look at a Bush-era scandal.