Playing On Air Announces Stevenson Prize Winner, Selected by Lynn Nottage, Rebecca Taichman and David Henry Hwang
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
Theater podcast and public radio program Playing on Air has announced the winners of the third annual James Stevenson Prize for Comedic Short Plays.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
Theater podcast and public radio program Playing on Air has announced the winners of the third annual James Stevenson Prize for Comedic Short Plays.
Dramatists Guild Foundation Announces 2020-2021 Fellows Class
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) has announced the 2020-2021 class of Fellows. The 20-year-old program propels the most promising creative talents to their full potential to help shape the future of theater. This season's class includes six musical theater writers and four playwrights, who were selected from more than 500 applicants.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) has announced the 2020-2021 class of Fellows. The 20-year-old program propels the most promising creative talents to their full potential to help shape the future of theater. This season's class includes six musical theater writers and four playwrights, who were selected from more than 500 applicants.
Dramatists Play Service Announces New Interim President and Vice President for Acquisitions
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
David Moore has been appointed Interim President of Dramatists Play Service, taking the reins from Peter Hagan, who announced his impending retirement in January of this year. Hagan served for seven years as only the sixth President of the 84 year old company, founded in 1936 by the Dramatists Guild of America and a group of prominent play agents.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
David Moore has been appointed Interim President of Dramatists Play Service, taking the reins from Peter Hagan, who announced his impending retirement in January of this year. Hagan served for seven years as only the sixth President of the 84 year old company, founded in 1936 by the Dramatists Guild of America and a group of prominent play agents.
2020 National Showcase of New Plays Announces
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, is delighted to announce the plays selected for its 19th Annual National Showcase of New Plays.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, is delighted to announce the plays selected for its 19th Annual National Showcase of New Plays.
Amas Musical Theatre Announces Third Year Of The Eric H. Weinberger Award For Emerging Librettists
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) today announced the third year of The Eric H. Weinberger Award for Emerging Librettists, a juried cash and production grant to be given annually to support the early work and career of a deserving musical theatre librettist.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) today announced the third year of The Eric H. Weinberger Award for Emerging Librettists, a juried cash and production grant to be given annually to support the early work and career of a deserving musical theatre librettist.
Industry Pro Newsletter 9/14: Reopenings, Continued Pivots, and that Fauci Clickbait
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
Though last week wasn't all good news as more theatres announced delays in their reopening plan, or in the case of the Rockettes the official cancellation of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, there were some bright spots in the industry this week - Barrington Stage and Berkshire Theatre Group returned to the stage with Equity approved productions, and we learned that a third may be on its way to the West Coast.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
Though last week wasn't all good news as more theatres announced delays in their reopening plan, or in the case of the Rockettes the official cancellation of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, there were some bright spots in the industry this week - Barrington Stage and Berkshire Theatre Group returned to the stage with Equity approved productions, and we learned that a third may be on its way to the West Coast.
Drama League Accepting Stage Director Applications
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
The Drama League has opened the applications for its 2021 Directors Project Fellowship and Residences, offering unique opportunities for early and mid-career stage directors to advance their artistry, expand their careers, and develop and stage new work. The deadline for completed applications is Noon (12 pm) US EDT on Monday, January 4, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
The Drama League has opened the applications for its 2021 Directors Project Fellowship and Residences, offering unique opportunities for early and mid-career stage directors to advance their artistry, expand their careers, and develop and stage new work. The deadline for completed applications is Noon (12 pm) US EDT on Monday, January 4, 2021.
BroadwayHD Appoints Melissa Farber as General Counsel
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
BroadwayHD announced today that Melissa Farber will be joining the streaming service's leadership team as General Counsel. As the new General Counsel for BroadwayHD, Farber will be responsible for providing guidance on legal matters across all business functions, with a focus on content and distribution.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
BroadwayHD announced today that Melissa Farber will be joining the streaming service's leadership team as General Counsel. As the new General Counsel for BroadwayHD, Farber will be responsible for providing guidance on legal matters across all business functions, with a focus on content and distribution.
Lloyd Suh Named 2020 Recipient Of The Horton Foote Prize
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
Mari Marchbanks (Founder and Executive Director) announced today that The 2020 Horton Foote Prize has been awarded to Lloyd Suh for his play The Chinese Lady. Awarded since 2010, the biennial prize is named in honor of the late playwright, and recognizes excellence in American theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
Mari Marchbanks (Founder and Executive Director) announced today that The 2020 Horton Foote Prize has been awarded to Lloyd Suh for his play The Chinese Lady. Awarded since 2010, the biennial prize is named in honor of the late playwright, and recognizes excellence in American theatre.
The Stage Managers' Association Will Present the 2020 Del Hughes Awards For Lifetime Achievement In The Art Of Stage Management
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
On Monday, September 21, 2020, the Stage Managers' Association (SMA) will present its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management to two distinguished honourees, Philadelphia based stage manager Patreshettarlini (Pat) Adams and Chicago based stage manager Alden J. Vasquez.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
On Monday, September 21, 2020, the Stage Managers' Association (SMA) will present its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management to two distinguished honourees, Philadelphia based stage manager Patreshettarlini (Pat) Adams and Chicago based stage manager Alden J. Vasquez.
Peggy Lee and Meredith Willson Named to Great American Songbook Hall of Fame
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
The Great American Songbook Foundation is honoring singer-songwriter Peggy Lee and The Music Man creator Meredith Willson as the 2020 inductees to its Great American Songbook Hall of Fame.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
The Great American Songbook Foundation is honoring singer-songwriter Peggy Lee and The Music Man creator Meredith Willson as the 2020 inductees to its Great American Songbook Hall of Fame.
Veteran Broadway GM Nathan Gehan Opens New Firm ShowTown Theatricals
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
Broadway general manager Nathan Gehan has announced the opening of his own general management firm, ShowTown Theatricals.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
Broadway general manager Nathan Gehan has announced the opening of his own general management firm, ShowTown Theatricals.
Alison Fraser Stars In Audio Drama HANUKKAH HAUNTING
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2020
Get your fall off to a spooky start with Thrappo's clever new audio drama 'Hanukkah Haunting.'
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2020
Get your fall off to a spooky start with Thrappo's clever new audio drama 'Hanukkah Haunting.'
Stagedoor Manor Launches College Connection
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2020
At a time when auditioning for theater programs and visiting college campuses is not possible in person, Stagedoor Manor is launching College Connection. This highly unique program is designed to help high school students and their parents navigate the often-times confusing and challenging college audition preparation process.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2020
At a time when auditioning for theater programs and visiting college campuses is not possible in person, Stagedoor Manor is launching College Connection. This highly unique program is designed to help high school students and their parents navigate the often-times confusing and challenging college audition preparation process.
The Dramatists Guild, in Partnership with DG Copyright Management, Presents Copyright Advocacy Month
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2020
September is Copyright Advocacy Month at the Dramatists Guild! For 30 days, the DG will share tips on what exactly copyright means, how it benefits theatrical writers, and what you can do to protect your copyright.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2020
September is Copyright Advocacy Month at the Dramatists Guild! For 30 days, the DG will share tips on what exactly copyright means, how it benefits theatrical writers, and what you can do to protect your copyright.
Show Shepherd Announces Theatrical Advisors Group
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2020
Show Shepherd, a team of experienced theater professionals that work with writers, independent producers, and theater companies, announces its new Advisors Group as a resource for current and future clients, making the company a one-stop resource for insider advice on developing new plays and musicals.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2020
Show Shepherd, a team of experienced theater professionals that work with writers, independent producers, and theater companies, announces its new Advisors Group as a resource for current and future clients, making the company a one-stop resource for insider advice on developing new plays and musicals.
The American Theatre Critics Association Names Stephanie Alison Walker Winner of the 2019 Francesca Primus Prize
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2020
The American Theatre Critics Association named Stephanie Alison Walker as the recipient of the 2019 Francesca Primus Prize, which recognizes an emerging woman playwright. The prize, administered through ATCA, is named in honor of Francesca Primus, a playwright, dramaturg, theater critic, and ATCA member who died of cancer in 1992.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2020
The American Theatre Critics Association named Stephanie Alison Walker as the recipient of the 2019 Francesca Primus Prize, which recognizes an emerging woman playwright. The prize, administered through ATCA, is named in honor of Francesca Primus, a playwright, dramaturg, theater critic, and ATCA member who died of cancer in 1992.
Arts Leaders Host Town Hall With Be An #Artshero To Continue Fight To Survive
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2020
On Monday, August 31, at 11:30am PST/2:30pm EST, Arts Leaders Robert Barry Fleming (Actors Theatre of Louisville Executive Artistic Director), Todd Haimes (Roundabout Theatre Artistic Director/CEO) and Molly Smith (Arena Stage Artistic Director) are hosting a virtual Town Hall with Be An #ArtsHero.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2020
On Monday, August 31, at 11:30am PST/2:30pm EST, Arts Leaders Robert Barry Fleming (Actors Theatre of Louisville Executive Artistic Director), Todd Haimes (Roundabout Theatre Artistic Director/CEO) and Molly Smith (Arena Stage Artistic Director) are hosting a virtual Town Hall with Be An #ArtsHero.
2021 Jonathan Larson Grant Applications Are Now Open
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2020
2021 Jonathan Larson Grant applications are now open! The application will close on Thursday, September 24th 2020 at 11:59PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2020
2021 Jonathan Larson Grant applications are now open! The application will close on Thursday, September 24th 2020 at 11:59PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
'Be An #ArtsHero' Dedicates Labor Day as a Nationwide Day of Action: 'Arts Workers Unite'
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
'Be An #ArtsHero,' an intersectional grassroots campaign to get the U.S. Senate to pass emergency Arts relief, has dedicated Labor Day as a nationwide Day of Action called 'Arts Workers Unite,' calling for proportionate relief to the Arts & Culture sector.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
'Be An #ArtsHero,' an intersectional grassroots campaign to get the U.S. Senate to pass emergency Arts relief, has dedicated Labor Day as a nationwide Day of Action called 'Arts Workers Unite,' calling for proportionate relief to the Arts & Culture sector.
SEC Modernizes the Accredited Investor Definition
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted amendments to the a?oeaccredited investora?? definition, one of the principal tests for determining who is eligible to participate in private capital markets.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted amendments to the a?oeaccredited investora?? definition, one of the principal tests for determining who is eligible to participate in private capital markets.
Wesley Taylor and Alex Wyse Sign With ICM For Literary Representation
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2020
Deadline has reported that Wesley Taylor and Alex Wyse have signed with ICM Partners for literary representation across all media. Taylor and Wyse are writers, actors and directors for Broadway and Television.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2020
Deadline has reported that Wesley Taylor and Alex Wyse have signed with ICM Partners for literary representation across all media. Taylor and Wyse are writers, actors and directors for Broadway and Television.
McKnight Names Writer Marcie Rendon 2020 Distinguished Artist
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2020
The McKnight Foundation has announced the selection of Marcie Rendon for its 2020 Distinguished Artist Awarda?"a $50,000 award created to honor a Minnesota artist who has made significant contributions to the statea??s cultural life.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2020
The McKnight Foundation has announced the selection of Marcie Rendon for its 2020 Distinguished Artist Awarda?"a $50,000 award created to honor a Minnesota artist who has made significant contributions to the statea??s cultural life.
Jason Veasey, Jordan Tyson, Alexis Sims And More Part Of AT KC's Developmental Reading
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2020
The full length musical, AT KC's, written by Kristina Nicole Miller (The Preacher's Wife) and Blake Allen (Folk Wandering; the shards of an honor code junkie), is a new, American tragedy discussing racial tensions through the lens of a Black-owned, Cotton Club-esque nightclub.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2020
The full length musical, AT KC's, written by Kristina Nicole Miller (The Preacher's Wife) and Blake Allen (Folk Wandering; the shards of an honor code junkie), is a new, American tragedy discussing racial tensions through the lens of a Black-owned, Cotton Club-esque nightclub.
League of Professional Theatre Women to Postpone 2020 Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
The International Committee of The League of Professional Theatre Women, an organization which has been championing women in the professional theatre for over three decades, announced today that they will postpone the previously announced virtual presentation of the 2020 Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award to the week of February 14, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
The International Committee of The League of Professional Theatre Women, an organization which has been championing women in the professional theatre for over three decades, announced today that they will postpone the previously announced virtual presentation of the 2020 Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award to the week of February 14, 2021.
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