Kim Weild

City Theatre To Open 51st Season With World Premiere Of ANOTHER KIND OF SILENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025

City Theatre will open its 51st season with the world premiere of Another Kind of Silence by L M Feldman, running September 20–October 12, 2025. The groundbreaking production will be performed simultaneously in English and American Sign Language, with open captioning integrated into the design.

City Theatre Announces Season Directors and Artistic Department Restructuring
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2025

City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh’s home for contemporary plays located on the South Side, is thrilled to announce the directors for its 2025/2026 season as well as changes to the artistic department structure.

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH And More Set for City Theatre 2025/2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

City Theatre Company has announced the details of the theatre’s 51st season of bold, new works, beginning in September 2025. The 2025/2026 season will feature three world premieres, both national and local producing partnerships, and more.

Winners Revealed At Prime Stage Theatre's 5th Annual High School Drama Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

Prime Stage Theatre's 5th Annual High School Drama Awards took place Jan. 11, 2025 at Hillman Center for the Performing Arts in Fox Chapel. Learn more about the winners.

The Public Theater to Launch Residency with The Apothetae, Workshopping TITUS ANDRONICUS in English & ASL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023

The Public Theater will launch a two-year residency with The Apothetae, the New York-based theater company dedicated to the production of works that explore and illuminate the “Disabled Experience.”

Photos: Broadway's Brightest Stars Hit the Red Carpet at the 2023 Tony Awards
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 11, 2023

We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing) at the 2023 Tony Awards!

World Premiere Of TEA Artistry's BEING CHAKA Comes to the New Ohio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2023

New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater will present the Archive Residency world premiere of TÉA Artistry's BEING CHAKA, May 6 - 27, 2023 in a limited engagement at New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher St.) in New York City. Previews begin May 6 for a May 8 opening.

Memorial for Playwright Arthur Giron to Take Place at the Cherry Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2022

Arthur Giron, playwright, passed away February 2, 2022. A memorial for Giron will be taking place at the Cherry Lane Theatre, Thursday, May 26 at noon, open to the public. 

A BURNING CHURCH Begins May 20 At New Ohio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2022

New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater's Archive Residency work-in-progress presentation of A Burning Church, with a book and direction by Alex Hare and Zhailon Levingston, music by Nehemiah Luckett and lyrics by Zhailon Levingston, begins performances on May 20 at New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher Street) in New York City.

Robert Ramirez Named New Head of Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022

Robert Ramirez has been named the new head of the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, effective August 1. Ramirez joins CMU from the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Texas at Austin (UT), where he served as professor and chair.

New Ohio Theatre & IRT's Archive Residency to Present iNegro, a rhapsody & A Burning Church
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2022

New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater will present the Archive Residency world premiere of iNegro, a rhapsody, written and performed by Kareem M. Lucas, and production concept by Stevie Walker-Webb, and a work-in-progress presentation of A Burning Church.

Cast Announced for THE CONVENT OF PLEASURE Benefit Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2022

Red Bull Theater today announced the cast for the online benefit reading Margaret Cavendish’s The Convent of Pleasure, presented in collaboration with R/18 Collective. This benefit reading in celebration of Women’s History Month is “Pay What You Can.” All of Red Bull’s current online-only programs are FREE.

Red Bull Theater to Hold Benefit Reading of Margaret Cavendish's THE CONVENT OF PLEASURE
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 3, 2022

Red Bull Theater (Jesse Berger, Founder and Artistic Director | Jim Bredeson, Managing Director) today announced an online benefit reading of Margaret Cavendish’s The Convent of Pleasure, directed by Kim Weild, presented in collaboration with R/18 Collective. This benefit reading is “Pay What You Can.” All of Red Bull’s current online-only programs are FREE. Please consider reserving your ticket with a tax-deductible donation. The Convent of Pleasure will stream live on Monday, March 14th at 7:30 PM EST. Cast to be announced shortly.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, October 15- with the Tony Nominations, Keala Settle and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2020

Today (October 15) in live streaming: The Tony nominations, Keala Settle visits Backstage Live, Next on Stage is back, and so much more!

Red Bull Theater Presents Livestream Benefit Reading of AMERICAN MOOR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2020

RED BULL THEATER today announced that its fall offerings will continue with an informal benefit livestream reading of Keith Hamilton Cobb's American Moor, which the company produced Off-Broadway in the fall of 2019.

Carnegie Mellon School of Drama 'eShowcase' Highlights Graduates' Talents for Industry Pros
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2020

The voices of the next generation of entertainment industry professionals will be heard loud and clear at the 2020 Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama 'eShowcase'.

City Theatre Will Continue its 45th Season with CRY IT OUT by Molly Smith Metzler
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2020

City Theatre will continue its 45th season with a new play about new parents, Cry It Out by Molly Smith Metzler.

New Ohio Theatre And IRT Theater Welcome Kareem M. Lucas and The Team Of Zhailon Levingston, Alex Hare, & Nehemiah Luckett As Their Newest Archive Residency Artists
by Julie Musbach - Oct 21, 2019

New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater are excited to welcome Kareem M. Lucas and the team of Zhailon Levingston, Alex Hare & Nehemiah Luckett as their newest Archive Residency artists.

BWW Interview: Keith Hamilton Cobb and Kim Weild On Asking the Right Questions with AMERICAN MOOR
by Courtney Savoia - Sep 30, 2019

Writer and star of Off-Broadway's American Moor, Keith Hamilton Cobb and director, Kim Weild, have been on an important journey of giving voice to all human beings, through the show's main themes of re-thinking Shakespeare and examining racism. Told through the experiences of Cobb, who plays an actor auditioning for the role of Othello and receiving pushback from a white director, and being a black man in America, this provocative new play brings critical issues to the surface and bravely asks the questions so desperately needed to be brought to light. American Moor is presented by Red Bull Theater. 

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of AMERICAN MOOR?
by Julie Musbach - Sep 9, 2019

Red Bull Theater presents Keith Hamilton Cobb's acclaimed play American Moor, making its Off-Broadway premiere at Cherry Lane Theatre. Let's see what the critics had to say.