Cheryl Davis

Honor Roll! Spotlights New 50 Plays by Women+ Over 50 List
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026

Cheryl Davis and Jacquelyn Reingold, Executive Committee members of Honor Roll!, an advocacy and action group of women+ playwrights over forty — and women+ over 40 allies, have launched the 50 Plays by Women+ Over 50 list. 

HOW TO WRITE A MUSICAL THAT WORKS Workshop to Launch with TRU Feedback Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will present the first installment of How to Write a Musical That Works, a three-part Zoom workshop series open to writers and producers seeking feedback on works in progress from a panel of musical theater professionals.

WINNIE THE POOH KIDS to Be Presented by Avalon Arts Academy in Marysville
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2026

Avalon Arts Academy will present Disney's Winnie The Pooh Kids at The Avalon Theatre in Marysville, Ohio, featuring student performers ages 8 to 15 in a production based on the 2011 Disney animated film.

Photos: First look at Sunbury Performing Arts Presents DISNEY WINNIE THE POOH, KIDS
by Jerri Shafer - Mar 17, 2026

Pooh Bear and all of his friends from the classic children’s books and animated film band together to rescue their friend, Christopher Robin in the family friendly performance. Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Robert Lopez, Kristen Anderson-Lopez,Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & Lyrics by Will Van Dyke,Book and Additional Lyrics by Cheryl Davis, Based on the stories of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney Animated feature film.

COWFOLK: THE GAY RODEO MUSICAL to Join TRU's Musical Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2025

Cowfolk: The Gay Rodeo Musical: Bear Kosik and Lani Madland's celebration of LGBTQ pride will be featured at Theatre Resources Unlimited's workshop: HOW TO WRITE A MUSICAL THAT WORKS.

Where Are the Women? New Theater Season Announcements Signal a Troubling Setback
by Cara Joy David - Jul 2, 2025

I’ve been writing about the lack of female representation in creative teams for at least 15 years. When I wrote a series on female playwrights a couple of years back, there was a sense that things were getting better. Indeed, when Julia Jordan handed off leadership of the Lillys in December 2023, she proudly reported that gender parity had been reached on off-Broadway stages dedicated to new plays. There was even talk of sunsetting the organization, which has been a driving force in the fight for gender parity.

Theater Resources Unlimited Opens Submissions To Their Musical Feedback Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited will present the third part in its How to Write a Musical That Works workshop series. Learn more about the series and see how to join!

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces Spring FIRST LIGHT FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2025

Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have announced the line-up for the Spring 2025 First Light Festival. Since 1998, the EST/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Project has developed over 300 plays that challenge and broaden the view of science in the popular imagination. 

Theater Resources Unlimited To 2024 TRU Love Benefit Auction Open Through November 24
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited held their first live gala since 2019, honoring Irene Grandy and Susan E. Lee for their contributions to theater, and remembering producer Ron Simons.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present TRU Producer BOOT CAMP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited announced a workshop, TRU Producer BOOT CAMP: Essentials of Successful Self-Producing in NYC, with a simul-stream on Zoom for remote attendees. Learn how to attend.

Theater Resources Unlimited 2024 TRU Love Benefit Online Auction Is Now Live
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited announced their 2024 TRU Love Benefit Online Auction, open until November 24, 2024, featuring 37 prizes including Broadway tickets and exclusive experiences.

Norm Lewis and Nona Hendryx Will Headline Theater Resources Unlimited's 2024 TRU Love Benefit
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 9, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present their first live gala since 2019, the 2024 TRU Love Benefit: Passion...Pass It On! this month. Learn more about the benefit and how to get tickets here!

Theater Resources Unlimited 2024 TRU Love Benefit: PASSION...PASS IT ON!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited has announced their 2024 TRU Love Benefit, featuring Norm Lewis and Nona Hendryx, on November 17 at Green Room 42 in NYC.

Theater Resources Unlimited Extends Submission Deadline For Musical Theater Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

Join Theater Resources Unlimited's Virtual Feedback Workshop on November 3, 2024, focusing on musical theater structure. Ideal for writers, producers, and directors.

Lynnie Godfrey and Caridad Svich Among 2024 Honor Roll! Honors Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Honor Roll!, the 2,000-member organization that advocates for women+ playwrights over 40, has announced the recipients of the 2024 MARJORIE BICKNELL HONOR ROLL! HONORS.

Theater Resources Unlimited Presents How To Write A Musical That Works Part 3: Reckoning And Resolution
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited will present the final part of their workshop series on writing musicals, focusing on 'Reckoning and Resolution.'

Nominations Open For Theatre Professionals Who Advance Opportunities For Women+ Playwrights Over 40
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2024

Nominations are open for the Third Annual Marjorie Bicknell Honor Roll! HONORS, celebrating theater professionals who champion the work of women+ playwrights over 40. Learn how to apply!

Previews: PROFESSOR SYCORAX Staged Reading at Axial Theatre in Pleasantville
by Bruce Apar - Jun 2, 2024

Axial Theatre’s SAFEHOUSE Playwrights Series Presents a Reading of Professor Sycorax by Award-winning Playwright, TV Writer and Librettist Cheryl L. Davis with Guest Moderator two-time Obie-winning playwright Susan Miller.

Susan-Sojourna Collier Hosts Speaking Panel 'Storytelling Strategies' at NYU Tisch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2024

On March 13th, Susan-Sojourna Collier hosted a speaking panel titled 'Storytelling Strategies' at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Learn more about the event!

Season 2 of BANNED TOGETHER Podcast to Feature Nathan Lane, Audra McDonald, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2023

The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund (DLDF) has announced the second edition of Banned Together: An Anti-Censorship Theatre Podcast. This year's edition will feature two episodes, which are available now. Episodes will be available to stream until November 30.