La Jolla Playhouse has shared a new clip from its current world premiere production of THE MONSTERS, offering a closer look at the sibling drama that opened earlier this month at the Mandell Weiss Forum in La Jolla, California.
Playwright Ngozi Anyanwu stars alongside Sullivan Jones in THE MONSTERS, a new play about estranged siblings reunited through the world of mixed martial arts, exploring forgiveness and family at La Jolla Playhouse in 2026.
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for THE MONSTERS, a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Playwright Ngozi Anyanwu stars alongside Sullivan Jones in the sibling drama set in the world of mixed martial arts.
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat (RWR) announced the twenty-six musical theatre writers selected for 2026 Summer Residencies. Learn more about the writers here!
Berkely Rep’s co-production with La Jolla Playhouse of Ngozi Anywanu’s The Monsters is a joyous, heartwarming story of the bond between sister and brother that will want to make you hug your sibling. Both emotionally devastating and rewarding, The Monsters is brilliantly written, superbly acted by Anyanwu and Bay Area–born actor Sullivan Jones (HBO’s The Gilded Age, Slave Play on Broadway), and beautifully staged by Director Tamilla Woodard and her technical crew.
Works & Process is now accepting applications for its 2026-27 residencies, offering NYC-based choreographers and dance companies a week-long, out-of-town creative development opportunity.
New York City Center will present two free educational programs aimed at young adults, focusing on arts engagement and professional development in the performing arts sector.
This March, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu’s The Monsters, a raw and riveting sibling love story that grapples with reunions, buried resentments and reconnection.
Rattlestick Theater and StoryBridge Productions are presenting a workshop of The Call, a new musical by Mkhululi Mabija and Paul Castles. The work-in-progress presentation is part of Rattlestick’s Waverly Performance Studio initiative and will be held at BAM Attic Studio in Brooklyn.
Culminating a Works & Process residency at Bethany Arts Community, award-winning actor, choreographer, creative director, singer, and dancer Adesola Osakalumi will present a first look of Akinola.
Works & Process has announced the 2026 UNDERGROUND UPTOWN DANCE FESTIVAL, a multi-day series of commissioned dance works at the Guggenheim Museum. The festival features artists working across street, social, club, ballet, and contemporary dance.
The Billie Holiday Theatre has announced the launch of the Caribbean Theatre Festival – “Caribbean Calling: Roots & Resurgence,” a landmark celebration of English-speaking Caribbean artistry, storytelling, and cultural legacy.
Throughout spring 2026, Works & Process will present a full slate of dynamic programs at Guggenheim New York, along with a special Martha Graham Dance Company performance at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice on May 8, coinciding with the opening of the Venice Biennale.
Crossroads Theatre Company launched its 47th season with a benefit event and performance of Lynn Nottage’s Crumbs from the Table of Joy at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director Elizabeth Van Dyke, will bring back Kelundra Smith’s The Wash for a return engagement this fall. Directed by Awoye Timpo.
Works & Process has revealed its 2025-26 residencies. Each year, Works & Process produces more than 20 creative residencies via a network of over a dozen partner venues in five states. Learn more!
New York City Center has revealed the full slate of Education and Community Engagement programs for the 2025 – 2026 Season. Learn more about the programming here!
Works & Process has revealed the awarded artists from its first-ever residency open call. Learn more here!
National Black Theatre (NBT) will close its 2024–2025 theatrical season with a limited run of Sweetwater: The Gospel of Iman, a new work by playwright Nathan Yungerberg and directed by Zhailon Levingston (Cats: The Jellicle Ball).
Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present the New York premiere of The Wash May 30 to June 29 at WP Theatre. 'The Wash' by Kelundra Smith offers an intimate and often funny portrait at the ordinary women who initiated and led the strike.
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