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MENA Theatremakers: We Can Make the Home We’ve Been Looking For

The welcome speech from a recent gathering of MENA theatremakers envisions new possibilities for collaboration and organizing.

American Theatre · 4h ago

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Black Theatre’s Constitution and Revival

Seven years after our issue on the state of Black theatre, old and new issues arise.

2d agoAmerican Theatre

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Trans History Project Announces Second Cohort

Ty Defoe, Justice Jamal Jones, Youri Kim, Nico Pang, and K.T. Peterson will continue the Trans History Project’s mission of centering TGNC histories, experiences, and perspectives.

6d agoAmerican Theatre

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Public Theater, Old Globe Announce Bicoastal BIPOC Critics Lab

This season marks the first-ever bi-coastal expansion of the acclaimed program for BIPOC critics run by Jose Solís.

6d agoAmerican Theatre

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Home-Brewed Indianapolis Theatre Served at ‘Meridian Cafe’

American Lives Theatre commissioned acclaimed playwright Lucy Thurber to write a new play capturing the everyday weirdness of the nation’s 16th largest city.

6d agoAmerican Theatre

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What Else Is New: Spiders and Reindeer and Morbs, Oh My!

A roundup of new plays and musicals across the U.S. between Nov. 1 and 30.

6d agoAmerican Theatre

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Lincoln Center Theater Announces New Composer Series

The new composer series will support emerging musical theatre writers in developing new work.

Oct 28, 2026American Theatre

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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.

Oct 27, 2026American Theatre

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The Future of the 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.

Oct 27, 2026American Theatre

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TCG Names Interim Head Amid Operational Challenges as Co-Executive Directors Exit

Co-executive directors Emilya Cachapero, LaTeshia Ellerson, and Alisha Tonsic have stepped down from TCG. Shaunda Miles McDill will take over as the organization's sole interim executive director.

Oct 26, 2026American Theatre

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TCG Names Shaunda Miles McDill Sole Interim Leader After Co-Directors Depart

Following the departures of co-executive directors Emilya Cachapero, LaTeshia Ellerson, and Alisha Tonsic, Shaunda Miles McDill has been appointed as TCG's sole interim executive director.

Oct 23, 2026American Theatre

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Director Lileana Blain-Cruz Takes On Opera Adaptation of ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’

Staging Mizzy Mazzoli’s new operatic version of George Saunders’s hit novel, director Lileana Blain-Cruz reunites with trusted collaborators to explore existential questions of life and death.

Oct 22, 2026American Theatre

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Where Theatres Go Wrong: The Insurance Mistakes That Could Cost Them Everything

Advice for organizations navigating a complicated landscape of liability and exposure.

Oct 22, 2026American Theatre

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Sarah Siddons, Paula Vogel, and Stephen Schwartz Awards, LANPP Winners, and More

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

Oct 22, 2026American Theatre

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UT Austin Festival Celebrates Terrence McNally’s Impact on New Plays

The three-day Austin event features readings of five new American plays, an academic symposium, and a Rude Mechs revival of Terrence McNally's iconic play "Corpus Christi."

Oct 20, 2026American Theatre

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Understanding Non-Literal Casting and When to Use It

The artistic director of the Cherry Arts explains the case for cross-cultural casting, particularly for non-realistic productions staged in smaller theater markets.

Oct 20, 2026American Theatre

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Voices from Iran: Theatre Artists Reflect on Creating Work Amid War

Iranian theatre practitioners share how they are making art—or pausing their work—while holding space for grief, solidarity, and hope amid ongoing war.

Oct 20, 2026American Theatre

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Allison on Milo Cramer’s ‘School Pictures,’ Teacher Memories, and More

Allison’s latest education newsletter reviews Milo Cramer’s musical vignettes depicting his past tutoring students and explores what educators most hope their pupils remember about them.

Oct 19, 2026American Theatre

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Shakespeare Teacher Reflects on His Youthful Portrayal of Richard III

A seasoned Shakespeare teacher shares an excerpt from his new book, detailing his first attempt at playing Richard III as a 19-year-old and the subsequent insights gained about the iconic villain role.

Oct 16, 2026American Theatre

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Lincoln Center Theater Unveils Helen Gurley Brown Theater Lab

Lincoln Center Theater has launched a new lab, supported by the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation, to foster the work of artists including James Ijames, Martyna Majok, Abigail Barlow, and Emily Bear.

Oct 15, 2026American Theatre

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Writer-Director Duos Discuss New Productions: ‘School Girls’ and ‘ANON’

Jocelyn Bioh and Whitney White adapted their colorism comedy, ‘School Girls,’ for Broadway. Meanwhile, Anne Washburn and Jeremy Herrin explored online politics in the Off-Broadway drama ‘ANON.’

Oct 14, 2026American Theatre

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U.S. Theater Leadership Shake-Ups: American Conservatory Theater, Lookingglass Among Those With New Chiefs

Several prominent U.S. theater institutions, including American Conservatory Theater and Lookingglass, are experiencing leadership transitions. This report summarizes the recent appointments and departures within the nation's top theatrical

Oct 14, 2026American Theatre

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Thornton Wilder Estate Announces National Festival for ‘The Long Christmas Dinner’

The Thornton Wilder Estate will launch an annual festival featuring performances of Wilder’s play ‘The Long Christmas Dinner.’ This new event will be presented nationally in theaters, high schools, and colleges.

Oct 13, 2026American Theatre

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‘FDR’s Very Happy Hour’ Reimagines Roosevelt at Denver Center

Regan Linton’s new immersive play, ‘FDR’s Very Happy Hour,’ explores Roosevelt as an openly disabled role model. Catch it now at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

Oct 13, 2026American Theatre

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Nadia Hopkins Wins 2026 Relentless Award for 'Humane Traps'

Boston-born dramatist Nadia Hopkins has won the 10th Relentless Award for her first full-length play, 'Humane Traps', a quietly absurdist work exploring themes of death and rodent infestation.

Oct 9, 2026American Theatre

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Winter Miller: From Journalism to Playwriting and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

This month, Brian interviews 13P founding member Winter Miller about her path from journalism to acting and playwriting, her views on success, and how Lucy Thurber helped her conquer imposter syndrome.

Oct 9, 2026American Theatre

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Ryan Haddad's 'Good Time Charlie' Explores Intergenerational Gay Love of Theater

Ryan Haddad's debut full ensemble play at The Public, 'Good Time Charlie,' movingly portrays his bond with a theater-loving gay relative who fostered his passion for the stage, intertwining their parallel lives.

Oct 8, 2026American Theatre

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MENA Theatremakers: We Can Make the Home We’ve Been Looking For

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Black Theatre’s Constitution and Revival

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Public Theater, Old Globe Announce Bicoastal BIPOC Critics Lab

Home-Brewed Indianapolis Theatre Served at ‘Meridian Cafe’

What Else Is New: Spiders and Reindeer and Morbs, Oh My!

Lincoln Center Theater Announces New Composer Series

People to Watch: Sammi Cannold

The Future of the Theatre Is Young

TCG Names Interim Head Amid Operational Challenges as Co-Executive Directors Exit

TCG Names Shaunda Miles McDill Sole Interim Leader After Co-Directors Depart

Director Lileana Blain-Cruz Takes On Opera Adaptation of ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’

Where Theatres Go Wrong: The Insurance Mistakes That Could Cost Them Everything

Sarah Siddons, Paula Vogel, and Stephen Schwartz Awards, LANPP Winners, and More

UT Austin Festival Celebrates Terrence McNally’s Impact on New Plays

Understanding Non-Literal Casting and When to Use It

Voices from Iran: Theatre Artists Reflect on Creating Work Amid War

Allison on Milo Cramer’s ‘School Pictures,’ Teacher Memories, and More

Shakespeare Teacher Reflects on His Youthful Portrayal of Richard III

Lincoln Center Theater Unveils Helen Gurley Brown Theater Lab

Writer-Director Duos Discuss New Productions: ‘School Girls’ and ‘ANON’

U.S. Theater Leadership Shake-Ups: American Conservatory Theater, Lookingglass Among Those With New Chiefs

Thornton Wilder Estate Announces National Festival for ‘The Long Christmas Dinner’

‘FDR’s Very Happy Hour’ Reimagines Roosevelt at Denver Center

Nadia Hopkins Wins 2026 Relentless Award for 'Humane Traps'

Winter Miller: From Journalism to Playwriting and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Ryan Haddad's 'Good Time Charlie' Explores Intergenerational Gay Love of Theater

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