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Drama Club Reveals 2026 Residency Cohort ​Selecting 32 Teams to Develop New Musicals This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026

Drama Club has revealed the official artist selections for its 2026 summer residencies at Drama Club Camp. Chosen from an unprecedented pool of applicants - this year’s pool reflects a massive global demand for high-level creative development.

Opera Grand Rapids Reveals 'East Meets Midwest' 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2025

Opera Grand Rapids (OGR) has announced its trailblazing 2025-2026 season during the “A Night with the Opera: Hip Opera” gala, held Thursday evening at GLC Live at 20 Monroe.

EAG's Barbour Award Finalists Readings Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025

The Episcopal Actors' Guild has announced that the Barbour Playwrights Award will return for its eighteenth year this June. Learn more about the upcoming festival here!

Knoxville Opera Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring LA BOHÈME & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2024

Knoxville Opera has revealed its 2024-2025 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

2024 Under The Radar Festival Unveils Additional Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023

The 2024 Under the Radar Festival announces additional programming to complement its lineup of productions. Find out more about the exciting shows and events coming soon.

Jon Krupp's KILONOVA Wins The 15th Annual Barbour Playwrights Award
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2022

After three staged readings of three new plays by innovative emerging playwrights were presented to enthusiastic audiences at Guild Hall, the votes for the Episcopal Actors' Guild's 15th Annual Barbour Playwrights Award are in.  The judges have selected Jon Krupp's Kilonova as this year's winner. 

Nashville Opera Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring LA BOHÈME & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2022

Nashville Opera has announced its 2022-23 season with a lineup of classic favorites and noteworthy company premieres. The season opens in September with La Bohème.

The 15th Annual Barbour Playwrights Award Announced
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2022

The Episcopal Actors' Guild (EAG) has announced that the Barbour Playwrights Award will be back for its fifteenth year this June. The festival celebrating new work for the theatre will feature readings of three new plays nominated by this year's partnering company Playwrights Gallery.

New Season Announced For Village Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2022

Village Theatre is thrilled to announce its 2022–2023 Mainstage Season, a full return to five blockbuster theatre shows, live on stage in Issaquah and Everett, Washington.

The 14th Annual Barbour Playwrights Award Returns in June
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2021

The Episcopal Actors' Guild has announced that the Barbour Playwrights Award is back! This festival celebrating new work for the theatre will return in June 2021 and feature virtual readings of three new plays nominated by this year's partnering company, Leviathan Lab.

Arts & Idea Concludes 25th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2020

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas, which officially concluded its 25th Anniversary season on June 27, welcomed more than 120,000 virtual audience members from around the world in the last three months.

International Festival Of Arts & Ideas Announces Artistic Programming
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2020

The artistic programming of the 2020 International Festival of Arts & Ideas is underway and will continue through the month of June. The lineup includes More or Less I Am, created by Compagnia de' Colombari; Activist Songbook, created by composer Byron Au Yong and lyricist Aaron Jafferis; and Let's Make a Dance, created by Keigwin + Company.

International Festival of Arts & Ideas Announces DEMOCRACY: WE THE PEOPLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2020

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas announces that its virtual Ideas programming will begin on Tuesday, May 12, and continue through Friday, June 26.

The Episcopal Actors' Guild Has Announced That The Barbour Playwrights Award Will be Back for its 13th Year in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2020

The Episcopal Actors' Guild (EAG) has announced that the Barbour Playwrights Award will be back for its thirteenth year in March. This festival celebrating new work for the theatre will feature readings of three new plays nominated by this year's partnering company, Leviathan Lab. One of the three playwright finalists will be awarded a prize of $500.

IN THE WORKS Comes to The Duplex Cabaret Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2020

Honeck-Moss Productions will present a?oeIn The Works.a?? This exciting series is an opportunity for composers to try out new work in front of an audience and see how it plays in a supportive environment. It is also an opportunity to create community among the composers and their performers.

EAG Partners With Leviathan Lab For The 13th Annual Barbour Playwrights Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2020

The Episcopal Actors' Guild (EAG) is proud to announce that the Barbour Playwrights Award will be back for its thirteenth year in March. This festival celebrating new work for the theatre will feature readings of three new plays nominated by this year's partnering company, Leviathan Lab.

Molly Smith Metzler's CRY IT OUT Comes to Hartford Stage
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2019

Cry It Out, Molly Smith Metzler's ode to modern-day motherhood, brings the laughs while taking an honest look at the power of female friendship and the effect social class has on parenthood in America. Cry It Out runs Thursday, October 24, through Sunday, November 13. Hartford Stage Artistic Associate Rachel Alderman will direct.

New Victory Announces 2019-20 New Victory LabWorks Artists
by Julie Musbach - Aug 28, 2019

New Victory announces the 2019-20 New Victory LabWorks Artists, a roster of NYC artists pursuing the creation of innovative, adventurous new work for young audiences. With the unique opportunity to hold invited rehearsals for New Victory Member families, New Victory LabWorks Artists garner invaluable responses and feedback from their target audience: kids.

Reynaldo Piniella's BLACK DOVES Wins the 12th Anniversary Barbour Playwrights Award
by Rebecca Russo - Apr 9, 2019

After three staged readings of three new plays by innovative emerging playwrights of color were presented to enthusiastic audiences at Guild Hall, the votes for the Episcopal Actors' Guild's 12th Annual Barbour Playwrights Award are in. The judges have selected Reynaldo Piniella's Black Doves as this year's winner.

Reynaldo Piniella's Black Doves Wins The 12th Anniversary Barbour Playwrights Award
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2019

After three staged readings of three new plays by innovative emerging playwrights of color were presented to enthusiastic audiences at Guild Hall, the votes for the Episcopal Actors' Guild's 12th Annual Barbour Playwrights Award are in. The judges have selected Reynaldo Piniella's Black Doves as this year's winner.