For the Wilma’s Next Chapter: Four Artistic Directors Instead of One
James Ijames, Yury Urnov, and Morgan Green will join Blanka Zizka in a rotating leadership model, and Leigh Goldenberg has been named managing director.
All Stories About James Ijames
Barrymore Awards Celebrate 25th Year
Arden Theatre Company’s production of ‘Gem of the Ocean’ by August Wilson won the most awards, with 9.
Azuka Theatre Announces Writers’ Program
The project, called New Pages, will support the development of new works by Philadelphia playwrights.
James Ijames Wins Kesselring Prize for ‘Kill Move Paradise’
The Philadelphia-based writer took the $25,000 honor for a play inspired by the killings of unarmed black men.
Away Games for New Plays
NNPN goes beyond the rolling world premiere model to cross-pollinate new work across 3 cities.
National New Play Network Launches Cross-Pollination Program
The initiative will support an exchange of playwrights and their plays at multiple theatres.
Clare Barron, James Ijames, and Clarence Coo Win Whiting Awards
Three emerging playwriting talents join poets and novelists in the $50,000 honor.
Ijames, Goldfinger Receive Philadelphia Theatre Company Playwriting Awards
Philadelphia playwrights receive cash prizes and development support.