Kirsten Greenidge, Close to Home
For 2 new plays at the Huntington, the ‘Luck of the Irish’ playwright draws on her family dynamics and Boston roots, respectively.
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Company One Announces Season 22 Volt Lab Writers
This year’s Volt Lab, previously known as the ‘PlayLab Unit,’ will feature a cohort of 9 writers.
Company One Announces 20th Season
The theatre’s 20th season includes plays by Quiara Alegrìa Hudes, Qui Nguyen, and Kirsten Greenidge.
Company One 2017-18 Season to Feature Black Playwrights
The season will include new plays by Tarell Alvin McCraney, Idris Goodwin, and Josh Wilder, focusing on the black male experience.
‘Peerless’ Turns a Library Into a Theatre
Lighting designer Emmett H. Buhmann explains how he lit a lecture hall so that it looks like a theatre for Company One’s new production.
Not a Moment but a Movement: The Theatrical Protest of ‘Every 28 Hours’
How a national short-play project, born from the outrage over police violence, is spreading across the nation.
Company One Sets Diverse 2016-17 Season
Next season at the Boston theatre will include new plays from Alice Birch, Jiehae Park, and Josh Wilder.
What Did You Think of the Show? Company One Wants to Know
It’s not just about talkbacks at the small Boston theatre—it’s about creating safe spaces for engagement with often uncomfortable work.
This Time It’s Personal for A. Rey Pamatmat
The playwright’s works come from within. Some also come from his own experience.
The Unsung Gender-Parity Warriors
Theatres that continue to program male-dominated seasons deserve scrutiny. But what about the many companies that are trying to get the balance right?
