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Bree Lowdermilk, B Dang and More Named Page 73 2027 Playwriting Fellowship Semifinalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2026

Page 73 has revealed 13 semifinalists for its 2027 Playwriting Fellowship, now in its 24th year. The award supports playwrights without an Off-Broadway premiere in New York City and includes a $20,000 honorarium and development support.

WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to Open at Salt Lake Acting Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2026

Salt Lake Acting Company will present a free reading of seven plays from the WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY anthology, featuring works by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and Tony Award nominee Sarah Ruhl.

WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to be Presented at Shakespeare & Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2026

Shakespeare & Company will present nine 10-minute plays from the WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY anthology, featuring works by playwrights including Lynn Nottage, Sarah Ruhl, and others exploring American democracy.

From Theaters to Living Rooms: Women+ Playwrights Take on Democracy Ahead of Election Day
by Cara Joy David - Oct 22, 2026

Tomorrow, theaters, community groups, and other organizations across the country will begin presenting short plays about democracy by women+ playwrights.

Ato Blankson-Wood, Alison Pill and More Join TOO BAD FOR HER Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2026

Atlantic Theater Company has revealed additional cast members for two of its world premiere plays of the 2026-2027 season, and the Atlantic for Kids New York premiere of Finn.

Holly Arsenault Wins Papatango New Writing Prize for CHAMBER
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2026

Holly Arsenault's play CHAMBER won the 17th annual Papatango New Writing Prize from a record 1,913 submissions. The production will be co-produced by Papatango and Park Theatre, with Arsenault receiving an £8,000 commission.

WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY Staged Reading to Launch in Southern California
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2026

BEGINS AND ENDS WITH A will present a one-night staged reading of plays from the WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY initiative, featuring works by 12 acclaimed women+ playwrights exploring American democracy.

Arts at the Edge Launches With WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY
by Rachel Stone - Oct 19, 2026

Arts at the Edge will present select works from a collection of ten-minute plays by 36 women+ playwrights commissioned to explore the state of American democracy, with a free public reading at Manhattan University.

WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to Make Free Debut at Vivid Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2026

Vivid Stage will present ten commissioned short plays by acclaimed women+ playwrights responding to questions about democracy in America, featuring an 18-actor cast directed by Laura Ekstrand.

Lineup Set For WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY World Premiere at the Flynn
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026

The Flynn Center will present an all-day world premiere of over 30 commissioned plays and monologues exploring democracy in America, featuring acclaimed actors and directors.

THE GUILTY to Transfer to West End with Russell Tovey
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026

The Donmar Warehouse's critically acclaimed production of THE GUILTY, starring Russell Tovey, will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre in London's West End.

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Women+ On The Edge of Democracy with Sarah Mantell
by Jayke Workman - Oct 13, 2026

U Guys, this week's episode features the incredible playwright, Sarah Mantell! We talk about their amazing new play, Aggressively Soothing Whale Sounds, written for the new writing collective, Women+ On The Edge of Democracy, initiated by The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, in association with the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. Sarah is the first non-binary playwright to be awarded the Blackburn Prize, and we touch on our shared experiences with gender dynamics in the arts. Sarah is a delight, U don't wanna miss this episode!

THE TAMING by Lauren Gunderson to Make Staged Reading Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2026

Midsommer Flight will present a staged reading of Lauren Gunderson's political farce inspired by Shakespeare's classic, directed by Anna Rachel Troy and featuring an all-female cast.

Review: CARRIE at Connecticut Theatre Company
by Jared Reynolds - Oct 11, 2026

Horror is one of the most versatile genres in performing arts. Connecticut Theatre Company chose the minimalist route, which created a fantastical atmosphere rather than the gruesome route that horror/slasher films take today.

NORTHANGER ABBEY to Make American Premiere at Shaker Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026

Shaker Bridge Theatre will present the American premiere of Zoe Cooper's NORTHANGER ABBEY, a reimagining of Jane Austen's novel set in White River Junction, Vermont, starring Molly Kate Babos and Carolyn Carter.

Lynn Nottage Joins the Pulitzer Board
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026

2009 and 2017 Drama winner Lynn Nottage has joined the Pulitzer Board, the Administrator's Office announced. Learn more about Lynn Nottage and the board here.

WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to Present Staged Readings in Brea
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2026

Begins and Ends with A will present select works from an anthology of 36 women+ playwrights commissioned to explore the state of American democracy through staged readings at the Curtis Theatre in Brea, California.

MOJO, JIMMY, and More Set For Park Theatre's 2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026

Park Theatre announced its 2027 season, headlined by the first London revival in 14 years of Jez Butterworth's Olivier Award-winning MOJO, alongside new plays, operatic works, and the theatrical debuts of award-winning comedy duo Max & Ivan.

WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to be Presented by Late Fee Collective in Detroit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2026

Late Fee Collective will present select plays from Women+ On The Edge of Democracy, an initiative encouraging conversation about American democracy initiated by the Flynn Center in Vermont and The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.

Review: THE MAGPIE’S CALL at Dolphin Theatre
by Monica Moore - Oct 3, 2026

What did our critic think of THE MAGPIE’S CALL at Dolphin Theatre?