3 Black Theatremakers at Play (and at Work) in NJ’s ArtYard
A recent reading of TyLie Shider’s play ‘Whittier,’ about the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, brought together artists intent on sustaining the energy of the past 2 years of protest.
All Stories About Playwrights’ Center
The Subtext: Jeremy Cohen’s Magical Gifts
This month Brian talks to the producing artistic director of Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis about supporting writers, following a unicorn, and teaching doctors to write.
Ray Yamanouchi Receives First Dee Silver M.D. Commission
The Cygnet Theatre commission awards the playwright $10,000 and an unrestricted time limit to create a new play.
Barbara Field Helped Make a Home for Playwrights
Building bridges between young artists and theatre institutions in the Twin Cities, she also wrote smart, heartful plays and adaptations.
Playwrights’ Center Names Core Writers, Fellowship Recipients
Core Writers include Mathilde Dratwa, L M Feldman, Franky D. Gonzalez, Yilong Liu, TyLie Shider, Deborah Yarchun, and Nathan Yungerberg.
Read Plays Right
To get the most out of a staged reading, communicate early and often so that everyone is on the same page.
Playwrights’ Center Announces 2018-19 McKnight Theater Artist Fellows
Three Minnesota theatre artists will receive a cash prize and funds to develop new work.
Playwrights’ Center Announces 2018-19 McKnight Residency and Fellowships
The Playwrights’ Center will support the development of new works by Idris Goodwin, May Lee-Yang, and Tori Sampson.
Extra Seasoning: Artistic Directors Share Their Faves
Whose programs do the programmers admire most? We asked some U.S. theatre leaders and they told us.
Playwrights’ Center Sets 2017-18 Season of Readings
The Minneapolis development hub will present free public readings of 8 playwrights, including Jen Silverman, Stefanie Zadravec, and Harrison David Rivers.
