All Stories About Karamu House

Great Lakes: Business as Unusual, and Some Urgent Questions

Midwestern orgs are hunkering down but not defeated in their plans to stay relevant as they restructure.

Four years ago the Cleveland theatre was losing money. Now, thanks to savvy, responsive leadership, it’s running a surplus.

The nation’s African American theatres are as various as the experiences and regions they represent, though they share some common goals and hurdles.

U.S. theatres strive to maintain and build on the period of relative stability reflected in the latest edition of TCG’s annual industry report.

The playwright, a stalwart of Negro Ensemble Company and Victory Gardens, recalls his good fortune over a long career.

A national survey of new, old, and new/old projects, ranging widely in size, shape, and intention.

The season will feature a Nina Simone musical, a Rajiv Joseph play, and a George Bernard Shaw adaptation.

The two Cleveland theatres will share facilities, resources, and artists beginning with the 2016-17 season.

The African-American theatre cut programs and staff to restructure the company and reshape its focus.

The leader’s longtime creative relationship with the African-American theatre company continues in a new post.