Kaneza Schaal

OPERA America Supports Artists And Companies With More Than $1,000,000 In 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025

OPERA America is recognizing the nearly 100 artists, companies, and trustees whose creative work and initiatives won grants and awards totaling more than $1,000,000 in 2025.

Stage Adaptation of Tanya Tagaq's Book SPLIT TOOTH Will Premiere at the 2026 PuSh Festival
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, and Music on Main will present the world premiere of Split Tooth. Learn more here!

Banff Centre For Arts And Creativity Unveils Winter Season Of Music, Circus, Comedy, Fashion, And Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has announced its winter lineup of performances and events, featuring artists across music, circus, comedy, fashion, and visual art.

UNDER THE RADAR Unveils Full 2026 Festival Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

Under the Radar has unveiled the full lineup of over 30 productions for the festival’s 21st edition. See the full programming lineup here and see how to purchase tickets!

UNDER THE RADAR 2026 Unveils Programming Highlights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025

Under the Radar will return for its 21st edition. Since its reemergence in 2024, Under the Radar has gathered artists, audiences, and theater industry experts around a thrilling array of contemporary performances shaped by fearless experimentation.  

Suzan-Lori Parks and More Featured in The Flea's Fifth Annual Juneteenth Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

As part of The Flea's Fifth Annual Juneteenth Public Performance Program, they have commissioned Helga Davis, Ayana Evans, and Suzan-Lori Parks. Learn more about programming here.

OPERA America Awards 2025 Marineau Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2025

OPERA America has announced the nine recipients of the 2025 Marineau Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors. Learn more about the recipients here!

2025 Doris Duke Artist Award Recipients Revealed
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

The Doris Duke Foundation announced the six recipients of the 2025 Doris Duke Artist Awards – the largest prize in the United States that is dedicated to individual performing artists.

New York Theatre Workshop Announces Additional FOR THE CULTURE Events For A KNOCK ON THE ROOF
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced additional details for their For The Culture Series for A Knock on the Roof, written by Khawla Ibraheem (London-Jenin), and directed by Obie Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Oliver Butler (What the Constitution Means to Me).

Under the Radar Festival Receives $1 Million from Mellon Foundation
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

The Mellon Foundation has announced a $1 million grant to the Under the Radar (UTR) Festival, the internationally renowned platform for experimental theater and groundbreaking performance.

New York Theatre Workshop Reveals For The Culture Programming for A KNOCK ON THE ROOF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed initial details for their For The Culture Series for A Knock on the Roof, written by Khawla Ibraheem. Learn more about the programming and see how to attend.

En Garde Arts To Present Irina Kruzhilina's SPACEBRIDGE At Under The Radar
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

La MaMa in association with En Garde Arts will present Visual Echo's World Premiere of SpaceBridge, a live performance conceived and directed by Irina Kruzhilina, presented in partnership with Under The Radar. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Under the Radar 20th Anniversary Festival Unveils Full Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

Under the Radar has revealed the lineup of productions for the 20th Anniversary festival, reimagined for the second year as a citywide event, and the largest edition of the festival to date. See full programming and learn how to attend.

2024 Princess Grace Awards and Honoraria Announced
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024

The 2024 Princess Grace Awards and Honoraria have been announced.  The Princess Grace Foundation-USA is dedicated to upholding the legacy of Princess Grace of Monaco, (née Grace Kelly) and elevating extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance and film through career-advancing grants.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Economic Barriers and Ballet: 2024 Data Reports Highlight Challenges
by Alex Freeman - Aug 5, 2024

In this week's newsletter, we look at national trends impacting arts organizations, including financial shifts and attendance barriers from three different data sources. Moving to New York, we cover Soho Rep's relocation, Signature Theatre's interim leadership, and Under the Radar Festival's upcoming season.

Under The Radar Announces 20th Anniversary Season and New Co-Creative Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2024

Under the Radar Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with new dates and announces Meropi Peponides and Kaneza Schaal as co-creative directors, highlighting innovative and diverse performances.

National Sawdust Unveils Plans for 10th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024

National Sawdust has revealed its 10th anniversary season, beginning September 2024. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

OPERA America Awards 2024 Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

OPERA America has announced the recipients of the 2024 Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors.

Video: New Trailer For LA Opera's HIGHWAY 1, USA & THE DWARF Double Bill
by Joshua Wright - Feb 26, 2024

Get a first look at an all-new trailer for LA Opera's new production of an operatic double bill featuring William Grant Still's Highway 1, USA along with Alexander Zemlinsky's The Dwarf. 

Video: Director Kaneza Schaal on Staging HIGHWAY 1, USA at LA Opera
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2024

Watch as director Kaneza Schaal talks about about LA Opera's new production of William Grant Still's Highway 1, USA performing  as the first part of an operatic double bill with Alexander Zemlinsky's The Dwarf. Feb. 24 to Mar. 17.