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Selected credits: Detroit ’67 (D.C. Signature Theatre), Black Solo Plays (Willamstown Theater Festival), shadow/land (The Public Theater), 53% Of (The Alliance Theater), B*tch (Page 73), Everybody (NYU Tisch), Trapt (Joe’s Pub), House of the Negro Insane (Bay Area Playwrights Festival), Pipeline (Detroit Public Theater), Nike (A.C.T. New Strands Festival), The Wolves (American Academy), Brother Rabbit (New Black Fest), Name Calling (Kennedy Center), Morning in America (Primary Stages), TEMBO! (Zanzibar International Film Fest). Upcoming: School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play (Cincinnati Playhouse). Awards and Fellowships: 2016 Lilly Award, WP Theater’s 2018-2020 Lab, Drama League alum.

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Barrington Stage Company Will Offer Tuition-free Musical Theatre Conservatory To College Students


Barrington Stage Company has announced that the 2024 BSC Musical Theatre Conservatory will be tuition-free. 

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Berkshires Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Berkshires Awards; BRIGHT STAR, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Mac-Haydn Theatre & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; BRIGHT STAR, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Mac-Haydn Theatre & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Drama League Announces The Irene Gandy Directing Assistantships


THE DRAMA LEAGUE announces The Irene Gandy Directing Assistantships, honoring the legendary Tony Award-winning publicist.

BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards December 5th Standings; BRIGHT STAR Leads Best Musical!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Leads Best Play!


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; BRIGHT STAR Leads Best Musical!


The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Dramatists Guild Foundation To Present Work Of 2022-2023 Playwriting Fellows


The Dramatists Guild Foundation will showcase the work of its 2022-2023 Playwriting Fellows in an upcoming event.

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Mac-Haydn Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Drama League Unveils New Partners For 2024 FutureNow Directing Fellowships - Applications Now Open


The Drama League has announced exciting new partnerships for the 2024 FutureNow Directing Fellowships, with the award-winning Chautauqua Theater Company joining TheaterWorksUSA as anchor companies. Applications for this prestigious directing program are now open. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this renowned opportunity. Apply now!

Photos: First Look At CULLUD WATTAH At Actor's Express


Actor’s Express concludes its 35th anniversary season with the winner of the 2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, cullud wattah, a play about strength and survival in a family of women. It is 2016; it has been 936 days since Flint, Michigan has had clean water. See photos from the production. 

The Drama League Opens Applications for Expanded Directors Project


Learn how to apply for The Drama League's expanded Directors Project and gain valuable experience in the world of directing. Discover the requirements and application process in this informative article.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of Barrington Stage Company & Williamstown Theatre Festival's NEW BRAIN


Barrington Stage Company (BSC) in association with Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF) presented William Finn’s 1998 musical A NEW BRAIN on Barrington’s Boyd-Quinson mainstage. Check out the opening night photos and after party below.

Actor's Express to Present CULLUD WATTAH by Erika Dickerson-Despenza Beginning Next Month


Actor's Express will conclude its 35th anniversary season with the winner of the 2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, cullud wattah, a play about strength and survival in a family of women.

Photos: First Look at BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY at Barrington Stage Company


Pearl Cleage’s Blues for an Alabama Sky, directed by Candis C. Jones (The Public Theater: shadow/land; Studio Theater: Clyde’s) is currently running at Barrington Stage Company. The production plays through August 5, 2023 on BSC’s Boyd-Quinson Stage (30 Union Street). Check out photos from the production here!

Review: BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY at Barrington Stage Company


While I won’t go so far as to say this is a must-see, it is most certainly one that should be seen. BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY represents yet another first-rate production for the award-winning theatre in downtown Pittsfield and those involved in bringing it forward for Berkshire arts enthusiasts to enjoy.

Playwright Sanaz Toossi & More to Star in ENGLISH at Barrington Stage Company


Discover the star-studded cast lined up for the highly anticipated production of ENGLISH at Barrington Stage Company. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the talent and brilliance in this must-see performance.

Roundabout Names 2023-24 Directing Fellow and Directors Group


Discover the individuals who will be shaping the future of Roundabout Theatre Company. Get to know these emerging artists and learn about Roundabout's prestigious program that nurtures and supports their artistic growth.

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