Diversity News

A play that will bring laughter, touch hearts and provide inspiration, “Calendar Girls” is set to open in Possum Hall Friday, Sept. 16. The fall production is performed Sept. 16, 17, 18, 22, 23 and 24; Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2:00 p.m.

Kumu Kahua Theatre presents as part of itʻs Dark Night Series: Local actor, composer, and writer Sean Choo in his one-man show, I <3 my AAPI Grandparents! a celebration of identity, the performing arts, and 'ohana.

Renaissance Theatre Company presents the return of “Nosferatu' September 23-October 31, 2022 at the Ren in Orlando.  

The Brooklyn Book Festival, New York City’s largest free literary festival, has announced a selection of highlight events spanning the literary festival’s wide variety of in-person and virtual offerings (September 25 through October 3).

New Jersey Theatre Alliance (“The Alliance”) has announced the renewed and expanded partnership with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (“The Arts Council”) to provide general services and support to its member theatres.

Kicking off its 20th Anniversary Season, the Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced new community programs in October and November with acclaimed Hermitage Fellows in music, theater, visual art, dance, literature, and more.

Theatre companies across the globe continue to grapple with some of the earliest questions posed upon reopening: what to do about masks? As more mixed policies come into play, we continue to see that there are segments of the audience that won’t come with masks, and segments that won’t come without, putting producers in a difficult position.

Comedienne, actress, singer, and tribute artist Barbara Brighton will deliver when she hosts The Comedy Corner for Vegas Beyond the Strip on Sept. 12.

What did our critic think of BLOOD BROTHERS at Weathervane Theatre? Blood Brothers by Willy Russell is a one-of-a-kind musical theater production that is currently playing at the Weathervane Theatre in Whitefield, New Hampshire.

The South Orange Performing Arts Center has named Stephen Beaudoin—a community-focused, inclusivity-driven performing arts executive—as the organization's new Executive Director. Beaudoin will usher in SOPAC's 2022-2023 Season as he takes the helm of the award-winning arts nonprofit.

For over 20 years, Robert f*x has been heavily involved in the LGBTQ+ community and a brightly shining star in Sweden's cultural life. He has been Stockholm Pride's official parade commentator since 2007, and has been part of the jury for network SVT's diversity prize and Stockholm's culture prize.

The score of SIREN yielded much beauty, and if this is early days Bobby deems them well on the way to something truly magical...

The World Premiere of Cirque du Fringe: Afterglow, created especially for the 2022 Rochester Fringe Festival, opens next week in the glamorous Cristal Palace Spiegeltent. The Vegas-style comedy and variety show was created and directed by the award-winning Matt Morgan. It runs nightly from Tuesday, September 13 through Saturday, September 24, 2022. 

Founder and Principal, Caroline Boury of The Boury Academy has announced The Boury Studios at Wyvil School will be officially open from Saturday 10th September 2022.

The judging panel read, assessed and discussed each submission multiple times. The identity of the writers was kept anonymous from the judges, so the shortlist truly reflects a determination made on merit, based solely on the quality of writing.

Arts On Site (AOS) has announced September performances, featuring dance, music, and film in the heart of the East Village at Studio 3R, 12 St. Mark's Place, NYC.

Arts On Site (AOS) will present September performances, featuring dance, music, and film in the heart of the East Village at Studio 3R, 12 St. Mark’s Place, NYC. Tickets start at $30.

Rewrite Screenwriters' Residency programme 2022 announces its official talent and projects that were selected and mentored in its second phase Rewrite 1.2, held between 24 – 30th August 2022.

On the first Friday of each month, Old Town Pompano Beach becomes the epicenter for art, food, and live music. As always, the popular event features a live band, DJ, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, and gallery tours at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA).

In celebration of Portland's vibrancy and diversity, Portland Center Stage will offer The People's Party: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Affinity Performances for every production in the 2022-2023 season.