Jennifer Bielstein Named Managing Director of Alley Theatre
A seasoned regional theatre leader who currently serves as managing director of San Francisco’s ACT, Bielstein is at last taking a leadership role in her home state.
All Stories About Pam MacKinnon
Theatre Awards Roundup: The Obies, Hermitage, and USITT
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Why ACT Dropped the MFA
The legendary training program will continue its conservatory and other training programs, but its 3-year theatre degree has become a COVID casualty.
No Show
If we can’t have theatre until we can gather again safely, what are U.S. theatres and artists going to do in the meantime, and after?
After 78 Years, Is It Time for the Chronicle’s Little Man to Retire?
The San Francisco paper’s influential personified ratings icon, beloved by many readers, is facing fresh pushback from local theatre artists.
A Team Effort to Put ‘Toni Stone’ Up to Bat
Lydia R. Diamond’s new play is set on the diamond, telling the hard-hitting story of the first female pro baseball player.
The Next 10 Years
10 new artistic directors talk about their visions for their communities, and for the theatre field writ large.
Pam MacKinnon Takes the Helm of California’s ACT
The Tony-winning Broadway and regional freelance director succeeds longtime leader Carey Perloff.
Why Writers Trust Pam MacKinnon
Even Edward Albee figures she’s the kind of director who’s watching his back.
