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Photo Flash: Dramatists Guild Foundation Hosts Presentation Of New Works By DGF Fellows
Last night, the 2018-2019 class of Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows presented excerpts of full length works at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center.
The Public Announces Fall Public Forum and Public Shakespeare Initiative Line-Up
The Public Theater announced today the Public Forum and Public Shakespeare Initiative fall line-up that will explore the intersection of art, ideas, and action and illuminate the study and performance of Shakespeare's works.
Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards Announce Second Round Of 2019 Recipients
Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, announces the recipients of the second round of the 2019 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards.
The Lark Announces 2019-20 New Voices Fellows
The Lark has announced that playwrights Xavier Galva and Ife Olujobi have been selected as the recipients of the 2019-20 New Voices Fellowship, supported by the Jerome Foundation.
Victory Gardens Theater Announces Casting And Events For The 11th Anniversary IGNITION Festival of New Plays
Victory Gardens Theater Artistic Director Chay Yew, Executive Director Erica Daniels and Director of New Play Development Skyler Gray announce the lineup for the 11th Anniversary IGNITION Festival of New Plays, including The Tasters by Meghan Brown; The Gradient by Steph Del Rosso; [hieroglyph] by E
Photo Flash: The Kilroys THE LIST 2019 Launch Party
On Thursday, June 27th The Kilroys celebrated the drop of THE LIST 2019 at WP Theater in New York City.
Victory Gardens Announces IGNITION Lineup
Victory Gardens Theater Artistic Director Chay Yew, Executive Director Erica Daniels and Director of New Play Development Skyler Gray announce the lineup for the 2019 IGNITION Festival of New Plays, including The Tasters by Meghan Brown; The Gradient by Steph Del Rosso; [hieroglyph] by Erika Dickers
Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING in the Park!
The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Kenny Leon, opened just last night at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, running through Sunday, June 23.
The Public Theater's Season to Feature World Premiere Kitt & Yorkey Musical THE VISITOR, SOFT POWER, and More
Public Theater announced the line-up today for The Public's 2019-20 Season
Initial Casting Announced for Powerhouse Season; Raul Esparza, Colton Ryan, and More
Vassar & New York Stage and Film announce casting for the first mainstage production of the Powerhouse Season as well as the addition of the musical Galileo and play Becky Nurse of Salem to the readings festival, and the announcement of the 2019 New York Stage and Film Founders' Award recipient and
6th Annual The New Black Fest At The Lark To Explore Black Progress, Erasure
The New Black Fest and The Lark, two theater organizations dedicated to celebrating and advocating for stories that uplift the wide range of experiences in our complex world, are proud to announce the sixth annual The New Black Fest at The Lark.
The Public Theater Announces Line-Up And Casting For Sixth Season Of Public Studio
The Public Theater announced the sixth season of PUBLIC STUDIO today, which will present two new works this spring.
NYC Black Theater Network Presents BLACK PLAYWRIGHTS: THEY SPEAK, WHO LISTENS?
Today, influencer and talent manager ChiChi Anyanwu of the NYC Black Theater Network, Marcia Pendelton, President of Walk Tall Girl Productions/Black Theater Online, and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (Kevin Young, Director, Schomburg Center) announced BLACK PLAYWRIGHTS: THEY SPE
Harrison David Rivers Named Recipient of 2018 Relentless Award
The American Playwriting Foundation, established to make annual grants to new American plays, has selected Harrison David Rivers for The 2018 Relentless Award, the largest annual cash prize in American theater awarded to a play.
Industry Interview: Michael Korie, Laurence O'Keefe, Diana Son & Rachel Routh on the Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows Program
The Dramatists Guild of America is the originator of the Dramatists Guild Fellows program, with a mission is to enhance the sense of community among developing American dramatists by offering a year-long workshop designed to augment their training with practical experience and career information re
Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces 2018-19 EST/Youngblood New Members
Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST) along with EST's Youngblood announce new EST/Youngblood members for the 2018-2019 season.
Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows Present New Works!
Last night, the 2017-2018 class of Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows presented excerpts of full length works at Playwrights Horizons at 7:00 PM.
2018/2019 Class Of Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows Announced
Dramatists Guild Foundation would like to formally announce the 2018-2019 class of DGF Fellows.
The Lark Names Erika Dickerson-Despenza And David Zheng As 2018 Van Lier New Voices Fellows
The Lark has announced that playwrights Erika Dickerson-Despenza and David Zheng have been selected as the recipients of the 2018 Van Lier New Voices Fellowship.
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