Lincoln Center Theater Announces New Composer Series
The new composer series will support emerging musical theatre writers in developing new work.
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People to Watch: Sammi Cannold
The in-demand director chats about her upcoming musicals in Southern California, what theatre can learn from Olympic ceremonies, and the wild art that captivates her.
The Future of Theatre Is Young
The executive director of TYA/USA makes the case for building the audiences of tomorrow by serving them and their needs today.
TCG Announces Leadership Transition Amid Operational Challenges
Co-executive directors Emilya Cachapero, LaTeshia Ellerson, and Alisha Tonsic have departed; Shaunda Miles McDill will join as a sole interim executive director.
Lileana Blain-Cruz and the Afterlife of ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’
In staging a new opera by Mizzy Mazzoli, based on George Saunders’s popular novel, the busy director has brought along some frequent collaborators, as well as plenty of life-and-death questions.
Festival at UT Austin to Honor Terrence McNally’s New-Play Legacy
This 3-day celebration in Austin will include readings of five new American plays, an academic symposium, and a revival of McNally’s landmark play ‘Corpus Christi’ by the Rude Mechs.
What Is Non-Literal Casting, and When Is It Okay?
The artistic director of the Cherry Arts makes a case for casting across cultures, especially in smaller markets with non-realistic plays.
So Far Away, So Close: Dispatches From Iranian Theatre Artists
Iranian theatre artists share how they are creating (or not) while holding space for grief, solidarity, and hope amid ongoing war.
Halloween, ‘School Pictures,’ Teacher Impact, and More
In this month’s education newsletter, Allison reflects on Milo Cramer’s musical vignettes of former students he tutored and rounds up what teachers hope their students remember the most about them.
Lessons From a 19-Year-Old Richard III
In this excerpt from a seasoned Shakespeare teacher’s new book, he recounts his initial youthful stab at one the Bard’s great villains, and what he’s since learned about the role.
