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The Sappho Project Announces Board of Directors
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2020
The Sappho Project has announced the appointment of three founding members of its Board of Directors, making up the full slate of board members for 2020. Joining the Board of Directors is BRIAN LOWDERMILK (they/them or she/her), ANEESH SHETH (she/her), and REGINA VICTOR (they/them).
Dr. Pamela Newkirk Announced as New Member of the Board of Directors of The Shubert Organization
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2020
The Board of Directors of The Shubert Organization announced the appointment of Dr. Pamela Newkirk as a new member of the board, effective immediately. Dr. Newkirk will also serve on the board of The Shubert Foundation. 
Will Eno Signs With ICM Partners
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2020
Playwright Will Eno has signed with ICM Partners for representation in all areas. Eno's credits include Broadway’s The Realistic Joneses and the Pulitzer Prize finalist Thom Pain (Based on Nothing).
Playwrights Ed Bullins, Constance Congdon & Philip Kan Gotanda Honored With First Ever Legacy Playwrights Initiative Awards
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2020
Esteemed American playwrights Ed Bullins, Constance Congdon, and Philip Kan Gotanda have been announced as the inaugural recipients of the Legacy Playwrights Initiative Award(s). The winners will be recognized by their friends and peers at the Dramatists Guild Foundation “Write in the Dark” virtual benefit on December 21, 2020.
Broadway League Names Lauren Reid as Chair
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2020
The Broadway League has named Lauren Reid, of The John Gore Organization, as its next Chair. Reid will replace Thomas Schumacher of Disney on Broadway.
The League of Professional Theatre Women to Present LPTW Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award Program
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2020
The International Committee of The League of Professional Theatre Women will present a week-long virtual presentation of the LPTW Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award Program (February 16-22, 2021, all at 1:00pm EST) with a 24-hour Countdown beginning on February 15, 2021 at 1:00pm EST on the LPTW’s YouTube Channel. 
Roundabout Theatre Company Announces Second Session of Roundabout TheatreLab
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2020
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the second session of Roundabout TheatreLab, a program of interactive workshops designed to connect audiences interested in exploring the crafts of theatrical writing and directing, directly with Roundabout artists.  The first, sold-out, session of TheatreLab was completed this fall.
4Wall Sunday Roundtable Discusses Designers Of Holiday Shows
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2020
Episode 27 of the 4Wall Sunday Roundtable features designers who are currently working on holiday shows. Please join us to hear about how they managed to perform their job duties with the restrictions in place, what they have been up to during the shutdown, how they got started in the industry, and more.
New Streaming Platform OVERTURE+ Helps Theatre Producers and Presenters Bring Content To New Audiences
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2020
GFour Productions and Surfcode Technologies have launched OVERTURE+, a streaming platform and content sharing network focused on collaborative content sharing between performing arts producers and presenters.
Damian Bazadona To Discuss The Future Of Performing Arts With One Day University
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2020
Damian Bazadona, the Co-Founder of TEDx Broadway, will be the featured guest lecturer at One Day University on Friday, December 11, 2020 beginning at 4:00pm EST.
Musicians' Pension Fund Will Apply To Treasury A 2nd Time To Prevent Insolvency, Reduce Benefits Under MPRA
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2020
Today, the American Federation of Musicians and Employers' Pension Fund (AFM-EPF) informed participants that, by the end of this year, it will be submitting a second application to the U.S. Treasury Department to prevent insolvency by reducing benefits under the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act (MPRA).
Dane Reis Joins YOUR PROGRAM IS YOUR TICKET's Act II…Places Series
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2020
Sean Chandler host of the podcast 'Your Program Is Your Ticket', in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced the latest episode of its 'Act II...Places' series featuring Las Vegas-based Professional Entertainer and Creator/Host/Producer of the 'Your Booked It' podcast.
Playwright and Performer Hannah Benitez Signs With Verve
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2020
Deadline has reported that playwright and performer Hannah Benitez has signed with Verve. Benitez's most recent play, GringoLandia, was included on the 2020 Kilroy List.
Becca Blackwell, Hannah Cruz, and Ari Groover Star in Industry Reading Of TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2020
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is presenting a streamed reading of the new musical TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX, with book and lyrics by EllaRose Chary, music and lyrics by Brandon James Gwinn, and directed by Sherri Eden Barber.
New York Theatre Barn, Broadway on Demand, and Broadway Virtual Launch Digital Hybrid Fund For New Musicals
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2020
New York Theatre Barn, Broadway on Demand, and  Broadway Virtual, have launched the Digital Hybrid Fund For New Musicals, an initiative to support new projects at the Intersection of theatre and film. 
Theater Resources Unlimited Presents 'Art And Activism: How Theater Can Open (and Change) Minds'
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
Theater Resources Unlimited has announced their monthly panel Art and Activism: How Theater Can Open (and Change) Minds on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 6pm via Zoom. The Zoom session will open at 6pm for roundtable introductions of attendees, and the program will start at 6:30pm - come prepared with your best 20-second summary of who you are, and what you need.
TRU Announces Networking and Panel - Art and Activism: How Theater Can Open (and Change) Minds
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces their monthly panel Art and Activism: How Theater Can Open (and Change) Minds on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 6pm via Zoom.
International Festival Of Arts & Ideas Announces Director Of Programming
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2020
The International Festival of Arts & Ideas (Festival) has selected Malakhi Eason as Director of Programming and Community Impact, following an international executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on November 16, 2020.
AATE and the Dramatist Guild Foundation Co-Host Playwrighting Symposium With David Henry Hwang
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2020
On February 6th and 7th, the American Alliance for Theatre & Education and the Dramatist Guild Foundation will be co-hosting 'Everyone's a Playwright: Writing as a Teaching Tool and Expressive Engine.'
Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) Releases Free Toolkit For Reopening Theatres
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2020
The Broadway Green Alliance has just launched a free, online Toolkit outlining sustainable resources for the theatre community as they plan for reopening.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Vaccine News Continues to Drive Audience Confidence Up
by Alex Freeman - December 07, 2020
The vaccine news continues to be promising, and every day a new understanding of the timeline to a return to “normal” comes out - as you’ll see below, Dr. Anthony Fauci thinks that normal could be as early as Late Summer/Early Fall, and that would be a situation where audiences aren’t required to be masked or socially distanced.
4Wall Sunday Roundtable Presents Panel on Life In Entertainment Industry Sales
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2020
Episode 26 of the 4Wall Sunday Roundtable features sales veterans from leading manufactures in the entertainment industry.  The panel will discuss their over 100 combined years of experience in the field, their career paths, working during the pandemic, and more.
Visceral Voice Podcast Premieres New 'The Voice Of' Limited Series
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2020
The Visceral Voice podcast co-hosts Christine Schneider (manual therapist and owner of Lifelight Massage/The Visceral Voice), and Kimberly Doreen Burns (professional performer and owner of KDB Studio), release a new limited series entitled “The Voice Of…” starting Monday, December 7th.
Debora Balardini and Andressa Furletti Join YOUR PROGRAM IS YOUR TICKET Podcast
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2020
Sean Chandler host of the podcast 'Your Program Is Your Ticket', in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced the latest episode of its 'Act II...Places' series featuring Group.BR's Debora Balardini and Andressa Furletti.
Scott Wojcik and Gayle Seay, Jeff Calhoun & More Join THE VISCERAL VOICE Podcast
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2020
Christine Schneider (manual therapist and owner of Lifelight Massage/The Visceral Voice), and Kimberly Doreen Burns (an established performer and the owner of KDB Studio), host an incredible new podcast series called “The Voice Of…”.

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