Idris Goodwin News

After the inaugural Fest drew audiences from all over the country and even overseas - and earned award recognition for multiple shows and artists - the Fest is back for a 3rd year.

Definition Theatre has revealed its 2026 season lineup, featuring three productions that explore identity, love, justice, and the power of artistic expression.

Tickets are now on sale for the 36th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, Chicago’s longest running theatre festival. Learn more about the festival and see how to purchase tickets!

The premier New Jersey production of And in This Corner … Cassius Clay, Idris Goodwin's drama about the rise of the boxer who became Muhammad Ali, will mark the final round of The Theater Project's 2025 summer season. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Playscripts has announced the addition of Don Zolidis' new one-act play, 'The Price', to its catalog of titles. The play is now available for licensing to schools and theatres worldwide.

Modern performing arts venue Hattiloo Theatre is currently selling tickets for its final production for Season 18 “The Boy Who Kissed the Sky.” The production will run from Friday, May 16, until Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Hattiloo Theatre.

La Jolla Playhouse has named Jacole Kitchen as the recipient of its 2025/2026 Director Fellowship position. She begins her two-year appointment in April 2025. Learn more about Kitchen here!

See first look photos of Alliance Theatre’s world premiere DOCTOR DE SOTO, produced in partnership with Seattle Children’s Theatre. Written by award-winning playwright Idris Goodwin, Artistic Director of Seattle Children’s Theatre, and brought to life under the masterful direction of Mark Valdez.

Jackalope Theatre Company’s remount of The Smuggler, is now playing through late January. The production is directed by Gus Menary. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Rehearsals are underway for the Alliance Theatre’s world premiere DOCTOR DE SOTO, produced in partnership with Seattle Children’s Theatre! Learn more about the production playing this winter and see how to purchase tickets.

IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre for Young Audiences USA (TYA/USA), in collaboration with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, has announced the 2025 TYA/USA National Festival & Conference: BLOOM, taking place on May 6th-8th, 2025, in Washington,D.C.

Today’s subject Alina Collins Maldonado is currently living her theatre life at Folger Theatre where she can be seen as Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet. The production runs through November 10th.

Urban Stages has announced the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of Yussef El Guindi's play People of the Book, directed by John Langs.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) is now accepting applications for the second cycle of the Ricardo Frazer Executive Leadership Program, its professional development program that identifies a cohort of exceptionally talented BIPOC professionals who are poised to lead large performing arts organizations in the future.

The New Harmony Project is now accepting applications for the 38th annual Writers’ Residency. Learn how to apply.

The AGGREGATE COLLECTIVE has announced its fall season lineup featuring innovative performances and new works by emerging artists. Highlights include premieres, workshops, and community engagement events.

Discover the full schedule for the 2024 MKE Black Theatre Festival, running from August 7-25. Celebrate Black arts and culture with a variety of performances and events throughout Milwaukee.

Idris Goodwin, artistic director of the Seattle Children's Theatre is the 2024 recipient of the Margo Jones Award.

Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre has revealed the productions for the 56th season. Learn about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.