Annie Baker News

League of Professional Theatre Women Celebrates Women's History Month At Hartford Stage & More

by Lauren Yarger — March 11, 2021

Hartford Stage Women are Part of a New Slate of Theater Leaders in Connecticut and talk about making history.

Atlantic Theater Company and Atlantic Acting School Announce TECHNIQUE TUESDAYS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 5, 2021

Atlantic has announced a new lineup of free virtual Technique Tuesday classes, every Tuesday March 9 - April 13 at 5:30pm ET for those seeking a creative release during this time.

TCG Books' First Fridays Features Dael Orlandersmith's UNTIL THE FLOOD

by A.A. Cristi — March 1, 2021

Theatre Communications Group has announced the second iteration of TCG Books' First Fridays, featuring Dael Orlandersmith, author of Until the Flood, in conversation on Facebook Live, Friday, March 5, 2021 at 7:00pm ET.

LCT SPOTLIGHT SERIES Continues With Second Episode of LILEANA BLAIN-CRUZ IN CONVERSATION: ON DIRECTING

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 4, 2021

Lincoln Center Theater’s LCT SPOTLIGHT SERIES, a free program of digital events, featuring LCT artists in performance, conversation and more, will continue on Thursday, February 11 at 7pm with the second episode of “Lileana Blain-Cruz In Conversation: On Directing.

Finalists Announced For The 2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize

by Stephi Wild — February 1, 2021

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced 10 Finalists for 2021 for its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest prize awarded to women+ playwrights.

Theater Vets Launch Indie Film Production Company

by Stephi Wild — December 13, 2020

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Sarah T. Schwab and Brian Long Launch Cardinal Flix, An Independent Film Production Company Based In New York

by A.A. Cristi — December 9, 2020

film production company Cardinal Flix (CFI).

Works by Anna Deavere Smith, Dominique Morisseau & More Featured in Signature Theatre's 2021-2022 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 18, 2020

Signature Theatre has announced today that their 2021-22 Season will feature five works by five Resident Playwrights, including a production by Signature's Residency 1 playwright Anna Deavere Smith, world premiere plays from Residency 5 playwrights Annie Baker, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Samuel D.

WP THEATER Announces 15 Artists for 2020-22 WP LAB

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 22, 2020

WP THEATER has announced the 15 artists selected for the 2020-2022 WP Lab.

44th Bay Area Playwrights Festival 2021 Open Play Applications

by A.A. Cristi — September 11, 2020

The 44th annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival (BAPF) runs July 17-25, 2021 with playwrights invited to apply in September through October 16th, 2020.

BWW Blog: A Summer Without Theatre - How I've Survived (Barely)

by Student Blogger: Emily Hoffert — July 30, 2020

For anyone in the theatre industry, an added stressor of this summera??s health and political chaos has been the complete loss of our industrya??s traditional in-person activity.

National Theater in Norway Announces Autumn Lineup

by Stephi Wild — July 18, 2020

The National Theater in Norway has announced its fall 2020 lineup, including three Ibsen plays, as well as contemporary selections.

The 24 Hour Plays Announce This Year's Company for THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: NATIONALS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 9, 2020

BWW Blog: Ways to Spark Your Passion for Theatre Even Though Broadway is Closed

by Student Blogger: Hope Johnson — July 8, 2020

Here is a collection of things to spark your passion for theatre again, and get through this time.

Cast Announced for Live Online Reading Of THE LAST SUNDAY IN JUNE

by A.A. Cristi — June 16, 2020

Jonathan Tolins' look at gay life in the 1990s - THE LAST SUNDAY IN JUNE a?" will be performed via Zoom by a cast of socially-distanced actors on the actual last Sunday of June 2020 a?" the day on which Chicago's Pride Parade was set to take place before its cancellation due to the city and state's