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National Alliance for Middle Eastern and North African Theater Makers Launched by BWW News Desk
- July 15, 2020 The Founding Steering Committee, made up of a diverse community of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) American artists, educators, and administrators, has announced the launch of MENA Theater Makers Alliance (MENATMA), the first national alliance devoted to MENA artists and stories in the American theater.
Talent Manager ChiChi Anyanwu Launches CHI Talent Management by BWW News Desk
- July 13, 2020 After the economic effects of the coronavirus crisis left her unemployed, talent manager ChiChi Anyanwu turned adversity into opportunity and launched CHI Talent Management to represent Broadway, film and television artists.
HAMILTON's Ryan Vasquez Launches Voting Initiative by BWW News Desk
- July 10, 2020 With the pandemic crippling campaigns across the country by limiting in-person organizing and volunteer events, candidates in tight races are desperate for ways to connect with their constituents. Swing From Home, led by Hamilton star Ryan Vasquez, asked campaigns decided by narrow margins in 2018 to see how they could help.
VIDEO: Play At Home Creators Discuss The Project by BWW News Desk
- July 10, 2020 When five Artistic Directors across the country (four in their inaugural term) were faced with the closure of their stages, they quickly banded together to produce an opportunity to keep theatre and art alive through a micro-commission program that would become Play at Home.
Creating In Color, Industry Directory For BIPOC Theatre Music Makers Launched by BWW News Desk
- July 09, 2020 A new database and website, designed to service the music makers of the theatre who are BIPOC has been created. In the wake of recent developments in the theatre and in the world at large, many organizations are trying to reach out to this underrepresented group but lack the ability to find those people in their own communities.
Theatre Forward Names Gretchen Shugart As Executive Director by BWW News Desk
- July 06, 2020 Theatre Forward has selected Gretchen Shugart as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on April 1, 2020, following 18 years of service by Executive Director Bruce Whitacre.
John Gore Organization Announces Sheila Lavu as New In-House General Counsel by BWW News Desk
- July 01, 2020 The John Gore Organization has announced Sheila Lavu as the new in-house General Counsel for the Organization, effective July 1. After 7 years as General Counsel, Bob Brandon will be stepping back to a reduced work schedule and will become Counselor for the organization.
American Alliance for Theatre and Education Announces Online Conference by BWW News Desk
- June 29, 2020 For the first time in its history, The American Alliance for Theatre and Education (AATE), the nation's grassroots professional development organization for educators, scholars, administrators, playwrights, performance artists, and students will host a virtual conference from July 23-August 2, 2020.
VIDEO: Virtual Concert Benefits Project Broadway and Feeding America by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold
- June 27, 2020 Last night, June 26th, HARMONIZE AGAINST HUNGER launched on YouTube. Tax-deductible contributions were made to Feeding America and Project Broadway. Some highlights included Gaten Matarazzo's rendition of a?oeMichael In the Bathrooma?? from BE MORE CHILL, Michael William Nigro's adaption of a?oeSomeone You Loveda?? by Lewis Capaldi, and Meg Donnelly's performance of a?oeOn My Minda?? by Jorja Smith.
Spot-On Arts Academy Launches National Talent Search by BWW News Desk
- June 18, 2020 Spot-On Arts Academy, a unique multidisciplinary virtual art academy taught by award winning artists, announces a nation-wide performance competition,
Jay Binder's A LIFE IN CASTING Podcast Premieres on Broadway Podcast Network Today by BWW News Desk
- June 16, 2020 RWS Entertainment Group, Binder Casting in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, have announced .... Jay Binder... A Life In Casting, a 5-episode podcast exploring the life and career of the esteemed casting director.
TADA! Youth Theater Announces Scholarship For Creative Young Black, Indigenous, People of Color by BWW News Desk
- June 15, 2020 TADA! Youth Theater is offering a new full-tuition scholarship. In the spirit of TADA's mission to create a space for students from all racial, social, and economic backgrounds and our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community, TADA! is launching the Arts for All Scholarship. The deadline to apply is June 23, 2020.