Diversity News

Pasadena Playhouse has announced a new slate of Board officers. Learn more about all of the new appointments here!

Road Less Traveled Productions has announced that the application portal for the 2024 RLTP Bridge Program is now open!

For the first time in five years, “The President's Own” United States Marine Band returns to the Midwest on tour, performing a free 7:30 p.m. concert on October 18 at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Organizers have helped bring the ensemble from the nation's capital to the Fox Cities for this community event.

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's most highly coveted recognition of theatrical and performance excellence, today announced that Elizabeth Dashiell has joined the nonprofit organization as Carbonell Coordinator for the 2023-2024 season.

Immerse yourself in the world of The Incomplete Collection, an interactive and immersive theatre show presented by Linked Dance Theatre. Discover the secrets of the gallery, trade for imaginative commodities, and unleash your inner artist. Get your tickets now for this unique experience in Long Island City, Queens.

Open Clasp Theatre Company is set to premiere 'Mycelial,' their most ambitious international production to date. Co-created with sex worker activists from around the world over four years, the play offers a reality check on assumptions made about people involved in sex work.

The Silver Gull Play Award competition this year attracted a large variety of entries, with an extremely high standard of scripts submitted. Learn more about the shortlist here!

​​​​​​​Theatre 4the People presents a revival of the hit show STUPID F*CKING BIRD, written by Aaron Posner and directed by Isaac Byrne.

Founded in 2015, the Chineke! Orchestra made its Proms debut in the 2017 season and has been a regular feature of various festivals and concert series ever since; it is currently a resident orchestra at the Southbank Centre. Chineke!’s motto (“Championing change and celebrating diversity in classical music”) is reflected in both the make-up of their orchestra and the variety of compositions featured in this Prom - from Valerie Coleman all the way back to Joseph Haydn.

Back in 2011 playwright Tanika Gupta staged her adaptation of Great Expectations. 12 years later she has re-worked the script, shifted the time frame and collaborated with the Artistic Director of Tamasha Pooja Ghai. Pooja played Mrs Gargery in the original, and who is now directing this new version for the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.

Tomás Pérez-Zafón has announced the release of the enchanting children's book, Trotter and the Twins: The Magic of Imagination. This heartwarming tale takes young readers on an extraordinary journey where the ordinary seamlessly blends with the fantastical, inviting them to explore the boundless realm of imagination.

As the 26th South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival came to a close, the 2023 award winners were announced at the Finissage closing event at the SALA Hub, Queen's Theatre, with both emerging and established artists receiving awards in recognition of their artistic practice. This year's SALA saw 10,915 artists participate, with 697 exhibitions in 620 registered venues across Adelaide and regional SA.

Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival will present its Tenth Annual Empowerment Weekend, of workshops and panels tailored to empower and enhance the careers of solo performers in particular, and an informative event to benefit all performers.

In the enchanting depths of the sea, a heartwarming tale of friendship, diversity, and bravery unfolds in Be You Bravely by Jan Moore. Published by NMK Affirmations, LLC, this captivating children's fiction book introduces readers to a vibrant community of sea creatures whose values of love and unity shine through every page.

Long an annual tradition, Live the Spirit Residency presents the free 24th Englewood Jazz Festival.

Join Space Coast Pride as they unveil the vibrant details of Pridefest 2023, a monumental celebration of unity, diversity, and LGBTQIA+ pride. This year's festivities promise to be bigger, bolder, and more inclusive than ever, featuring Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of pride and inclusion.

The highly anticipated India Habitat Centre Theatre Festival 2023 is set to captivate audiences once again with a curated selection of excellent plays from across the country.

Diversionary Theatre announces the cast and creative team for its production of Dragon Mama by Sara Porkalob, directed by Andrew Russell.  Dragon Mama will run September 14 through October 8 on Diversionary Theatre’s mainstage at their home in University Heights.  

Canton Ballet today announced details of its 2023-24 season, Imagine. Inspire. Ignite., with public performances to be held at the historic Canton Palace Theatre for its three programs: New Works (October 7, 2023), The Nutcracker (December 8–10, 2023), and Come Dance with Me! (April 13 & 14, 2024).

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is laying off 12% of its staff. Discover the reasons behind these layoffs and the challenges faced by the theater company.