Ike Holter: Beyond the Playwright
The pandemic has given the Chicago playwright a chance to step back and rethink his approach—and he hopes theatres are doing the same.
All Stories About Goodman Theatre
Quarantine, Ventilate, Be Ready to Quit: In-Person Theatre in the Time of COVID
Recent stagings of ‘Fannie Lou Hamer, Speak On It!’ showed the possibility—and stringent protocols—of pandemic-era live theatre.
Love Letters to the Theatre From Luis Alfaro and Dominique Morisseau
At Long Wharf Theatre’s recent ‘Artistic Congress’ convening, two leading playwright/activists shared their dreams and demands for the theatre field.
Teen Plays Tackling Gun Violence to Stream on Broadway Platform
Seven plays about gun violence will premiere on Broadway on Demand on the anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre.
Online This Week: Free Willy, a 12-Hour Cabaret, American Fascism
This is an especially rich week, whether you’re craving meaty drama, durational performance, or livestream experimentation.
Goodman Announces 2020-21 Playwrights Unit
This year’s cohort will be Eliza Bent, Marisa Carr, Terry Guest, and Exal Iraheta.
Goodman Theatre Sets 4 World Premieres for 2021
The season will feature three postponed productions, including the world premiere of ‘The Outsiders.’
‘I Want To Be Part of That’: The Urgent Work of Diversifying White Theatre Staffs
Most theatres recognize that all-white seasons and casts are wrong. So why are administration, management, and staff still so homogeneous?
This Month in Theatre History
From the first staging of an English-language on U.S. soil to the founding of Arena Stage, August has been a hot month for theatre.
Ken-Matt Martin: ‘Rooting For Everybody Black’
The Southern-bred director spent his early years breaking down barriers, and he’s now intent on joining a movement for change and inclusivity in the theatre.