Cheryl Strayed Says We Need Artists Now More Than Ever
The author of ‘Wild’ and ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ is the keynote speaker at the 2017 Theatre Communications Group national conference in Portland.
All Stories About The Public Theater
Onstage for the Public’s 50th Season: Founder Joe Papp
Richard Nelson’s play about Papp joins a slate featuring world premieres from Elevator Repair Service and Lynn Nottage.
Hong Kong’s Independent Spirit
Theatre companies small and large seek new inspirations down disparate paths—and some audiences are following.
The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit: Lean and Mean Shakespeare
A history of the 60-year-old initiative that brings theatre directly to the people.
The Play Makers: How New American Writing Makes It to Broadway
Is drama dying on the Main Stem? Not if these writers (and some enterprising nonprofits) can help it.
Theatres as Town Halls, With Politics (Occasionally) on the Agenda
From public discussions to “empathy nights” to grass-roots activism, theatres across the country are responding to the current moment with resources at hand.
6 New Year’s Resolutions for Theatre for Young Audiences
Many of TYA’s longtime aims—dramatizing thorny subjects, modeling diversity and tolerance—are more relevant than ever.
‘The Gabriels’: Family Matters in an Election Year
Richard Nelson’s newest cycle of plays views the presidential election through a painfully personal lens.
TCG Announces Recipients of Leadership U Grants
Eight early-career theatre leaders will recieve grants to work with mentors at TCG member theatres.
John Leguizamo Wants You to Brush Up on Your Latin History
The writer and performer is back onstage with ‘Latin History for Morons.’
