This Month in Theatre History
October saw Congress vote against theatre, Frederick Douglass inveighing against minstrelsy, a ‘Shuffle Along’ sequel, a gravity-defying musical, and the passing of a genre-defining playwright.
All Stories About Eugene Lee
Eugene Lee’s Sets Brought Artists and Audiences Together
The designer’s friend, colleague, and mentee recalls him as a tirelessly busy, no-fuss genius who cherished real materials and was always ready with a brilliant drawing or model.
Adrian Hall, American Original
With Eugene Lee, Trinity Rep’s founder leader built a true resident theatre and forged a distinct and visceral aesthetic.
The Theatre That Adrian Hall Built
At Trinity Rep, Hall built a questing, adventurous theatre and brought a company of actors, and Providence audiences, along with him.
TDF’s Design-Focused Sharaff Awards Return for In-Person Fête
This year’s honorees include costume designers Fred Voelpel and Dede Ayite, scenic designer Eugene Lee, and visual artist Michael Curry.
The Pathbreaking Excellence of Douglas Turner Ward
Colleagues recall the vision and tenacity of one of the American theatre’s essential founders and leaders.
Letters to the Editor
Danny Newman’s German, Eugene Lee’s concrete floor, and Dario Fo, pro and con.
The Adventures of Eugene Lee
He treats design—from’ Sweeney Todd’ to ‘Saturday Night Live’—as a puzzle to be solved.
Company Man
How does Adrian Hall run 2 resident companies, Trinity Rep and Dallas Theater Center? With a team of trusted collaborators, for starters.
