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Neil Simon, TDF Accessibility Program and Aleshea Harris are the 2019 Recipients of the 4th Annual Samuel French Awards by BWW News Desk
- November 14, 2019 Samuel French, a Concord Theatricals Company, announced today that Neil Simon (posthumously), TDF Accessibility Program, and Aleshea Harris are the 2019 recipients of the 4th Annual Samuel French Awards. The Awards, which are accompanied by a donation from Concord Theatricals of $15,000, were created by Samuel French to acknowledge the great work and unparalleled passion of theatre artists, as well as applaud significant contributions to the industry.
Susan Haskins-Doloff and Roma Torre to be Honored by National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences New York Chapter by BWW News Desk
- November 14, 2019 The Board of Governors of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences New York Chapter announced this week the induction of eleven individuals into its Gold and Silver Circles, including two women theater journalists: Susan Haskins-Doloff, executive producer, co-creator, and co-host of the long-running television series 'Theater Talk' and Roma Torre, theater critic and news anchor of Spectrum News NY1. Both have been awarded entry into the organization's Silver Circle in recognition of 25 years of distinguished contribution to New York television.
PAAL Partners With The Public Theater, Emily Mann and A.R.T./New York Join, To Present The First National Summit On Parent Support by BWW News Desk
- November 14, 2019 Parent Artist Advocacy League for the Performing Arts (PAAL) is partnering with The Public Theater in New York City to present the first national summit on parent support in the performing arts. Lead facilitators from various theatre companies, organizations, and professions will engage in semi-open facilitation with summit participants on a range of topics including: cost-effective financial benefits to childcare stipends, budgeting for childcare, hiring laws, compliance, family leave, and more. The PAAL Summit will provide performing arts leaders with an intimate and safe space for active discussion, resource exchange, and concept generation. The PAAL National Handbook on Caregiver Support will guide the sessions, including the handbook's research into needs and solutions for both administrative and creative roles, original case studies-including the Radical Parent-Inclusion (RPI) Project, which was co-led by PAAL and The Playwrights Realm, and data from the PAAL National Childcare Grant program on how affordable stipends for childcare can make a sustainable impact.
Industry Reading Announced For New Musical CONCRETE JUNGLE by Bobby Cronin by BWW News Desk
- November 14, 2019 With words and music by Bobby Cronin and additional material by his Mary and Max collaborator Crystal Skillman, Concrete Jungle, a contemporary take on Cyrano de Bergerac, tells the story of love in the catfishing age where you can be different online versus a?oein real life.a?? The romantic musical comedy asks 'Why is the truth so hard to face and even harder to tell?'
The Town Hall Has Created the Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact by BWW News Desk
- November 13, 2019 The Town Hall today announced the inaugural Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact, the first major entertainment award to be named after a woman of color, honoring excellence at the intersection of arts and activism. The award, named after the celebrated actress, singer and activist Lena Horne, will recognize today's leading artists that are using their platform to promote awareness and create social change, and will be presented to the soon-to-be-announced recipient at an event at The Town Hall, a national historic landmark, in February 2020.
Lee Roy Reams and Suzyn Waldman Will Co-Host TRU Love Benefit: Follow Your Art, Fulfill Your Dreams by BWW News Desk
- November 12, 2019 Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the initial line-up of featured performers for the 2019 TRU Love Benefit: Follow Your Art, Fulfill Your Dreams, honoring James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director of The York Theatre, and performer-producer Haley Swindal.
Fifth Annual Broadway Run Raises Record-Breaking $104,239 for Broadway Cares by BWW News Desk
- November 12, 2019 Theater enthusiasts, Broadway stars, industry insiders and passionate supporters ran (or walked) the streets of New York City in this year's Broadway Run, raising a record-breaking $104,239 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation will Present the Third Annual SDCF Awards by BWW News Desk
- November 12, 2019 The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation affiliated with Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, presents the third annual SDCF Awards including the Gordon Davidson Award, Zelda Fichandler Award, Joe A. Callaway Awards, and Breakout Award.
The Drama League Announces Lineup And Creative Team For DirectorFest 2020 by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2019 The Drama League announced today the 2020 line-up of DirectorFest: The 36th Annual Directors Festival, the only festival in the United States dedicated to the art of contemporary stage directing. For its 36th year, the festival will include six fully-staged productions, a showcase concert of a new musical, a town hall, and conversations with directors including 2017 Tony Award Winner Rebecca Taichman (Indecent), 2014 Tony Award Winner and 2010 Drama League Founders Award for Excellence in Directing Kenny Leon (A Soldier's Play), and Intimacy Director Claire Warden (HBO's Mrs. Fletcher).
Photo Flash: Take a look at Photos From FutureTix's Annual Ticketing Symposium by BWW News Desk
- November 08, 2019 FutureTix hosted its annual Ticketing Symposium in California on October 28-29, 2019 at the San Francisco Playhouse where just shy of 150 industry professionals gathered to hear from expert speakers including but not limited to Rob Seitelman, BroadwayHD; Ray Shealy, SeatCycle; Maureen Andersen, INTIX; Russ Stanley, San Francisco Giants; Carolyn Uroz, BAPTA; Anthony Silva, Golden State Warriors; Derek Argobright, Tickets.com; Emmy Gengler, Softjourn; and Gloria Nevarez, West Coast Conference.
First PAAL Grant Sponsorship Announced From Junk At Arena Stage! by BWW News Desk
- November 07, 2019 Parent Artist Advocacy League for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the first supporter of the first-of-their kind national, all-gender, all-discipline PAAL Childcare Grants to support a Mother Artist of Color Grant. It is with deep gratitude PAAL recognizes the cast of Junk at Arena Stage who is our first named sponsor for our childcare grant program. Below is a statement from the cast:
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SETC Awards Six Grants To Theatres Across The U.S. by BWW News Desk
- November 04, 2019 Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) has announced the 2019-2020 SETC Convention Grant and SETC Staffing Matching Grant winners.
Elia Monte-Brown and John Wojda To Lead Reading of THE MOUNTAIN KING by BWW News Desk
- October 31, 2019 In the Athletic Director's office of a prestigious Division One athletic department, a reform-minded administrator faces down a coach who personifies the winner-take-all culture of college football when scandal threatens to derail the season.
Vineyard Theatre's 2019-20 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award Will Be Presented To Charly Evon Simpson by BWW News Desk
- October 31, 2019 Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern announce that Charly Evon Simpson is the recipient of the 2019-20 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award. Ms. Simpson will be presented with the award at The Vineyard's annual Emerging Artists Luncheon on Monday, November 25 from noon-2:30pm at the National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan.
TDF Launches Third Season of the TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program by BWW News Desk
- October 29, 2019 Last night, TDF, the not-for-profit service organization dedicated to bringing the power of the performing arts to everyone, launched the third season of its TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program. TDF partners exclusively with veteran group organizations in the city who distribute a limited number of tickets to Broadway shows at no cost to their constituents. Post-performance talkbacks are planned, when possible, and complimentary TDF Memberships are provided to participating veterans so they can continue their theatregoing at greatly reduced costs.
DGF Honors Roe Green By Renaming Program by BWW News Desk
- October 26, 2019 The Dramatists Guild Foundation has announced that it has renamed its Traveling Masters program to the Roe Green Traveling Masters program in honor of the generosity of Roe Green. Ms. Green has served on the Board of Directors of the organization for five years, helping grow the scope and impact of its programs.
Stage Directors And Choreographers Society Announces 2018 Standout Moments by BWW News Desk
- October 23, 2019 Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), the theatrical union that represents over 4,000 professional stage directors and choreographers announced that due to an overwhelming number of a?oeStandout Momentsa?? nominations for the 2018-2019 season, SDC will add an eleventh a?oeStandout Moments,a?? to the traditional list of ten.
Complete Casting Announced For Bespoke Plays MEET CUTE by BWW News Desk
- October 22, 2019 BESPOKE PLAYS - a new play reading series - announces LAURA DARRELL (DIETLAND, Frozen) will lead the first New York public readings of MEET CUTE by CHRISTINE BOYLAN (THE PUNISHER, CLOAK AND DAGGER), on November 3rd and 4th at 7pm at Manhattan Theatre Club Studios. Reservations for these industry presentations may be made by emailing BespokePlays@gmail.com.
TDF Announced 3rd Season Of TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program by BWW News Desk
- October 22, 2019 TDF, the not-for-profit service organization dedicated to bringing the power of the performing arts to everyone, is launching the third season of its TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program.
Applications Are Now Open For This Year's Judith Barlow Prize by BWW News Desk
- October 22, 2019 Not-for-profit History Matters/Back to the Future is accepting applications for this year's Judith Barlow Prize now through December 31st. The Annual Judith Barlow Prize is awarded to a student playwright for an exceptional one-act play inspired by the work of an historic female playwright. Annually, the first place student winner of the prize receives a $2,500 award and a reading of their work in New York City, with a $500 award to the participating professor.
UNMAKING TOULOUSE-LAUTREC Offers Free Industry Performance by BWW News Desk
- October 18, 2019 Bated Breath Theatre Company will present a special free industry-only performance of their acclaimed site-specific, environmental production UNMAKING TOULOUSE-LAUTREC, selected as one of the 11 'best immersive plays and interactive theatrical experiences on Broadway and beyond' by Time Out. It will be presented Monday, October 21 at 7:30pm at Madame X in Manhattan's historic Greenwich Village, where performances began on May 8 and continue through January 8, 2020.
The Actors Fund And The John Gore Organization Partner For Flu Shot Program For Touring Companies by BWW News Desk
- October 17, 2019 The Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, announced today the launch of The Actors Fund Flu Shot Program for Touring Companies, a partnership with the John Gore Organization. The program is designed to provide flu shots to the cast, crew and traveling family members of all Actors' Equity national touring companies, as well as theatrical venue staff, while also educating them about the programs and services available to them through The Actors Fund.