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Photos: Industry Presentation Of STAR-CROSSED: A Gender-Defying R & J In Verse & Beats
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2024

An industry presentation of STAR-CROSSED: A Gender-Defying R & J in Verse & Beats was held at the Dramatists Guild Foundation on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024. See photos here!

Los Angeles New Play Project Awards Four Prizes in 2024 Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2024

Local theater companies in Los Angeles have been awarded grants to produce new plays, focusing on compelling stories that aim to shape the future of theater. Learn more about the grants!

Roger Q. Mason Awarded LA New Play Project From UCLA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024

Roger Q. Mason received the Los Angeles New Play Project award from UCLA for their play HIDE AND HIDE, part of a trilogy exploring California's history and gentrification. The world premiere is set for May 2025.

LAVENDER MEN Wins Awards for Best Narrative Feature, Festival Favorite & Best Actor
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2024

Lavender Men, a new film directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, based on Mason’s critically acclaimed stage play, has been touring the festival circuit this fall and won several awards in the process.

STAR-CROSSED To Have Industry Reading At The Dramatists Guild Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

A developmental reading of STAR-CROSSED: A GENDER-DEFYING R & J IN VERSE & BEATS will be presented at the Dramatists Guild Foundation. This reimagining of ROMEO & JULIET offers a modern twist with customizable music and inclusive casting. Learn more!

Dramatists Guild Foundation Reveals 2024-2025 Fellows Class
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024

Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed the 2024-2025 class of Fellows. The program propels the most promising creative talents to their full potential to help shape the future of theater. Learn more about the Fellows.

Dramatists Guild Foundation Names Daniel Lazour as 2024 Stephen Schwartz Award Recipient
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024

Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed that musical theater composer Daniel Lazour is the 2024 recipient of the Stephen Schwartz Award. Learn more about Lazour and about the award!

Photos: Inside the Dramatists Guild Foundation's 2024 Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 29, 2024

Dramatists Guild Foundation just celebrated its 2024 Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Tom Kitt and Mindy Rich. Check out photos from inside the big night here!

Playwrights Set for THE FIRE THIS TIME Festival 7th Cycle Of New Works Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2024

The Fire This Time Festival will present Melda Beaty, Rachel Herron, and Marcus Scott as playwrights for its New Works Lab. Learn more about the Lab and about the playwrights!

Andrew Lippa Celebrates Milestone Birthday at TheatreWorks With Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced that Tony Award-nominated composer Andrew Lippa will celebrate his 60th birthday in style with Lippa @ 60: A Birthday Benefit for TheatreWorks.

Cherríe Moraga & Richard Wesley Named 2024 Recipients of the Legacy Playwright Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

Esteemed American playwrights Cherríe Moraga and Richard Wesley have been announced as the 2024 recipients of the Legacy Playwright Awards. Learn more about the playwrights and about the awards.

Daniel Dae Kim, Nikki Renée Daniels & More to Join Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed the star-studded line-up for the organization's 2024 Gala on October 24, 2024, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX to Release Original Cast Recording This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

Following a run at Diversionary Theatre in San Diego, the award-winning musical TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX will release an Original Cast Recording. Learn more about the show and see how to stream!

Photos: Inside the RISE Summit At New York Library for the Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024

An array of theatre leaders gathered September 24 at the New York Library for the Performing Arts for the inaugural RISE Summit. Hosted by Maestra Music and the Miranda Family Fund the day-long event was filled with panels and seminars where speakers spoke on this year's theme of Belonging: Past and President. See photos from inside the event. 

TALKING IT OUT FESTIVAL Returns With Live Recording Of New Audio Drama Series
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2024

The TALKING IT OUT FESTIVAL returns in two weeks with a live recording of a new audio drama series, featuring performances and discussions aimed at raising awareness for mental health issues.

LAVENDER MEN To Screen At Micheaux Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

Lavender Men, directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, will screen at the Micheaux Film Festival in Los Angeles. The film reimagines Abraham Lincoln's life through the eyes of a stage manager. Learn how to attend the screening.

THIS OLD HAUNT Will Make NYC Concert Premiere at the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

The Green Room 42 will present the first New York City performance of song selections from this old haunt, a new musical with a folk-infused score that explores the ever-shifting nature of female friendship.

Photos: OH, MARY! Star Cole Escola Joins Dramatists Guild Foundation In Conversation
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2024

Last night, writer and actor Cole Escola joined fellow writer Doug Wright for an evening in support of the Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF), hosted by DGF Vice President Kevin Hager and DGF Board Member Elizabeth Dewberry. See photos from the event!

TALKING IT OUT FESTIVAL Returns This Fall with Live Recording of New Audio Drama Series
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

The Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival in support of mental health empowerment will return this Fall after a year-long hiatus! This season, we will be presenting a new ongoing series of live play readings in NYC and audio drama podcast to be featured worldwide. 

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Headline RISE Theatre Summit
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

RISE Theatre, a program of Maestra Music co-founded by the Miranda Family Fund and Lin-Manuel Miranda, will host the first-ever RISE Summit, an event for theatre changemakers.

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