Jennifer Kidwell Knows What Time It Is
The multidisciplinary Philly artist can’t be pinned down, but she is never less than fiercely present. Her next collaborative piece: Tall Order’s ‘Those With 2 Clocks’ at the Wilma.
All Stories About Wilma Theater
James Ijames Wins 2022 Drama Pulitzer for ‘Fat Ham’
The finalists are Sylvia Khoury for ‘Selling Kabul’ and Kristina Wong for ‘Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord.’
Home Is Gone: Dmitry Krymov’s ‘Cherry Orchard’ at the Wilma
The Russian director, working with an American ensemble, had his country’s fate on his mind as he staged Chekhov’s valedictory play.
Wilma Co-Artistic Director Blanka Zizka to Step Back After 40 Years
Co-founder of the Philadelphia company will cede leadership to 3-member artistic director cohort.
Online This Week: It’s Possible!
From a vintage ‘Cinderella’ to the bracing ‘Is God Is,’ there’s something for every palate this week.
What to Watch (and Do) This Month
From book launches to improv shows, from archived productions to cooking classes, here are some theatre (and theatre-adjacent) online offerings.
For the Wilma’s Next Chapter: Four Artistic Directors Instead of One
James Ijames, Yury Urnov, and Morgan Green will join Blanka Zizka in a rotating leadership model, and Leigh Goldenberg has been named managing director.
Remove Box-Office Barriers
Theatres don’t need fancy tech to manage box office and customer data, but they do need a system.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From a director of patron services in D.C. to a dramaturg in Illinois, here are some theatre folks you should have on your radar.
Jerry Rojo, Environmental Theatre Pioneer
A designer who continually remade the Performing Garage and the Wilma, he was also a ready teacher, mentor, and problem-solver.
