Innocence, F-Bombs, and Song: The Balancing Act of ‘The Bedwetter’
Sarah Silverman’s musical memoir, delayed by pandemic and the death of a key collaborator, finally arrives at the Atlantic with its frank, irreverent spirit intact.
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David Mamet and the ‘Stupid F***ing Words’
Like the characters in his language-lacerating work, the Chicago-bred playwright often spoils for a fight, even when the topic isn’t his increasingly conservative politics.
Sanaz Toossi: Can We Talk?
The playwright of ‘English’ and ‘Wish You Were Here’ writes disarming comedies about Iranian women, all the better to sneak in frank insights about language and loss.
Neil Pepe on ‘American Buffalo’ and What’s Kept the Atlantic Afloat
For 30 years he’s run the theatre founded by Mamet and Macy, and still found time to direct.
Atlantic Names 3 Champion Writers
Matthew Capodicasa, Gloria Majule, and Alex Riad are the first playwrights selected by the Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program.
Nikki Massoud, Max Yu Offered Atlantic Launch Commissions
The two playwrights will receive support in the writing of new plays and the facilitating of relationships in the industry.
Atlantic Theater Company Announces African Caribbean MixFest
Guadalís Del Carmen and Kwame Kwei-Armah will co-produce this year’s virtual festival featuring Caribbean stories.
Online This Week: Morisseau, Molière, More
Reunion readings, Russian troll farms, a married couple in a play about infidelity—there’s plenty to fill your screen time this week.
Sarah Silverman’s Musical Theatre Debut Will Have to Wait
Though her musical of ‘The Bedwetter’ has been postponed, the standup’s stage appetite has clearly been whetted.
Atlantic Theater Company Names New Launch Commission Playwrights
Lily Houghton and Brian Otaño are recipients of the early career playwriting program.
