Leadership Changes at Long Wharf, St. Louis Shakes, and More
Visionary artistic directors’ departures, new execs at summer play festivals, and other comings and goings at the top of U.S. theatre institutions.
All Stories About Long Wharf Theatre
Leadership Changes at Actors Theatre, MTC, ATC, Woolly, and More
A roundup of comings and goings at the top of U.S. theatre institutions.
Long Wharf Theatre Announces Citywide August Wilson Celebration
A season-long August Wilson celebration will honor the playwright’s 80th birthday with community partnerships throughout New Haven, Connecticut, where six of his plays premiered.
Adil Mansoor: Making a Space
The complete playscript of ‘Amm(i)gone’ appears in our Summer 2025 issue. Here the author talks with a crucial mentor about the work’s inspiration, production history, and meaning.
The Road to Athol: An Illustrated Tour
One of Athol Fugard’s most dedicated photographers started out as an awestruck fan. This is his tribute to the late dramatist, in words and photos.
The Subtext: Jonathan Payne and the Sea of Stories
This month Brian speaks with the playwright about striving to write one play a year and drawing inspiration from various roles and identities.
6 Theatres Partner for Black Trans Women Play Festival
Now in its fifth year, this digital festival marks the first cross-theatre partnership and will be available to stream starting Nov. 18.
Long Wharf to Hold Artistic Congress at Yale
Artists and industry leaders will convene in New Haven, Conn. to discuss the future of theatre and its vital importance to expression, equity, and democracy.
Changes Come Fast, Change Comes Slow
How a cohort of artistic directors of color, recently hired at major U.S. theatres, have confronted unforeseen upheavals.
‘Thinking’ Small and Local
Keen Company’s roving production of Joan Didion’s mourning memoir makes a good fit for Long Wharf’s itinerant programming agenda.
