Magic Theatre Names Jaimie Mayer Interim Managing Director
She will transition into her new position after serving on the theatre’s board for four years.
All Stories About Magic Theatre
The Unsung Gender-Parity Warriors
Theatres that continue to program male-dominated seasons deserve scrutiny. But what about the many companies that are trying to get the balance right?
Magic Theatre Announces All-Female Season for 2015–16
The slate includes new plays by Mfoniso Udofia, Tanya Barfield and Penelope Skinner, as well as a revival of Jessica Hagedorn’s ‘Dogeaters.’
Taylor Mac's 'Hir': Just Your Average Kitchen-Sink, Genderqueer Family Drama
The performance artist-turned-playwright wrote his first naturalistic play about gender, family and trans issues, and along the way he fell in love with the form.
‘Hir’ Challenges Audience to Accept Change, Question Social Norms
Radical playwright takes on gender and social norms in new play.
In ‘Jesus in India,’ a Messiah on the Run
Lloyd Suh’s new play offers a look at teen Jesus.
Editor’s Note
Welcome to our inaugural issue, featuring a deep dive on playwright Sam Shepard.
Rock ’n’ Roll Jesus With a Cowboy Mouth
Sam Shepard, like Elvis, has found an infectious groove in the cracks of American mythology.
Rhythm & Truths: An Interview With Sam Shepard
Why does the author of ‘True West’ write plays? To see and hear things he can’t find anywhere else.
