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4th Wall Theatre Company to Present Reading of FURLOUGH'S PARADISE a.k. payne.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

4th Wall Theatre Company will present public readings of Furlough's Paradise, the 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner by a.k. payne.

Bess Wohl, Jen Silverman and More Named as Finalists for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award- the largest and oldest award recognising women+ writers for plays of outstanding quality written for the English-speaking theatre. 

HOP ON OVER TO HOBOKEN by Light Group-The Dynamic City and Its Attractions
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 26, 2025

The Light Group, one of New Jersey’s most dynamic bar and restaurant groups led by Pat Light, today announces its first-ever “Hop on Over to Hoboken” tourism promotion to drive attention to the historic waterfront city that is only minutes away from Manhattan.

Judges and Date Set For The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

The organizers of The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize have announced that the playwriting award will be presented at an invitation-only event on Monday, March 10 at Playwrights Horizons in New York City. Learn more here!

Foundations and Arts Organizations Create $12M Emergency Relief Fund for Arts Community Impacted by Los Angeles Fires
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

A coalition of major arts organizations and philanthropists in Los Angeles announced the creation of the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund, an emergency relief fund for artists and arts workers.

Susan Stroman Announced As The New President Of Guild Hall Academy Of The Arts 
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2024

Guild Hall has announced that award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman will assume the role of President of the Guild Hall Academy of the Arts, with standing president, artist Eric Fischl, stepping down after a long and impactful tenure. 

Marquee Lights Of The Princess Of Wales Theatre Will Be Dimmed To Honour Frank Stella's Work
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024

The Princess of Wales Theatre will dim its marquee lights in honor of Frank Stella's work. Learn more about Stella.

Photos: Inside the 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024

The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to UK playwright Ava Pickett for her play 1536.  Awarded annually since 1978, The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize is the largest and oldest international award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. See photos from inside the ceremony here.

a.k. payne, Jasmine Naziha Jones & More Named as Finalists for 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024

The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed the finalists for this prestigious international award honoring women+ playwrights.

Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit FALL SHOW Begins September 2
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2023

It's a sure sign of the end of summer when the Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit (WSOAE) returns Labor Day weekend, September 2 - 4 and the following weekend, September 9 – 10 with its 92nd annual Fall Show. 

4th Wall Theatre Company To Present IN THE AMAZON WAREHOUSE PARKING LOT
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2023

In honor of the 45th Anniversary of the internationally prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, 4th Wall Theatre Company is hosting a special one-night only reading of this year's Prize Winner, IN THE AMAZON WAREHOUSE PARKING LOT by U.S. playwright Sarah Mantell.  Presented on Sunday, June 4 at 7pm, the reading will be followed by a reception and conversation with the playwright.

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center Presents The Exhibition BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE AND MEXICO
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2023

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE AND MEXICO, June 2–September 9, 2023.

Photos: See Raja Feather Kelly, Sarah Ruhl & More at the 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023

See photos from the 2023 Susan Smith Backburn Prize event.