The 24 Hour Plays revealed the full company for its Nationals intensive in New York and Los Angeles, featuring emerging actors, directors, playwrights, and more culminating in Off-Broadway productions at Classic Stage.
Visual artist Charisse Pearlina Weston was honored at the 18th Hermitage Greenfield Prize celebration, raising over $400,000, with performances by Tony nominee Will Swenson and Hermitage Fellow Britton Smith.
The regional premiere of MURDER BALLAD at Salt Lake Acting Company takes us to the edge of desire.
The Regional Premiere of Murder Ballad will play at Salt Lake Acting Company (SLAC) from April 8 to May 3, 2026. Conceived by and with Book and Lyrics by Julia Jordan, and Music and Lyrics by Juliana Nash.
The rock musical Murder Ballad will play at Salt Lake Acting Company (SLAC) from April 8 to May 3, 2026. Conceived by and with Book and Lyrics by Julia Jordan, and Music and Lyrics by Juliana Nash, the production will be directed by Cynthia Fleming.
Keen Company will host its first gala under new leadership at Manhattan Penthouse, honoring playwrights Julia Jordan and Marsha Norman, and featuring Rebecca Naomi Jones, Elizabeth Stanley and more.
Keen Company’s 2025–2026 season will feature the debut of its Mixtape Series—four one-night-only events curated by Monica Bill Barnes & Company, Adam Gwon, Ato Blankson-Wood, and Mona Mansour.
Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights return with a Master Class given by award-winning writer Julia Jordan (Murder Ballad, Bernice Bobs Her Hair) on September 22nd at 6:30pm.
The Sustain, an original musical by Aaron Drescher, Alice Jankell and Pamela Weiler Grayson, will receive 5 developmental workshop presentations at the Sargent Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend!
I’ve been writing about the lack of female representation in creative teams for at least 15 years. When I wrote a series on female playwrights a couple of years back, there was a sense that things were getting better. Indeed, when Julia Jordan handed off leadership of the Lillys in December 2023, she proudly reported that gender parity had been reached on off-Broadway stages dedicated to new plays. There was even talk of sunsetting the organization, which has been a driving force in the fight for gender parity.
The 24 Hour Plays revealed this year's company for The 24 Hour Plays Nationals in NYC. Learn more about the events taking place in July and see how to attend!
Graduate students Charlene Adhiambo and Amy B. Tiong have been named as the 2025 recipients for the Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship. Learn more about the Fellowship and the recipients here!
Theatrical producer Mandy Greenfield has launched her own independent production company, Red Yes Studio. The company aims to commission, develop, and produce bold new work for the stage and screen.
MacDowell has awarded 147 Fellowships to artists working in multiple disciplines from 27 states and 11 countries for the fall and winter season. Learn more about the recipients here!
On Friday, August 23, the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative and Chicago’s Navy Pier celebrated the installation of Alison Saar’s To Sit A While. See photos!
A sculpture honoring playwright Lorraine Hansberry will be permanently installed at Chicago's Navy Pier, celebrating her legacy and contributions to American theater.
A sculpture honoring Lorraine Hansberry will be permanently installed at Chicago's Navy Pier, celebrating the legacy of the renowned playwright and civil rights activist.
The Dramatists Guild Foundation and The Lillys have announced graduate students Darrin Terpstra and Morgan Webber-Ottey as the 2024 recipients for the Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship.
Nominations are open for the Third Annual Marjorie Bicknell Honor Roll! HONORS, celebrating theater professionals who champion the work of women+ playwrights over 40. Learn how to apply!
TADA! Youth Theater has extended the dates to watch its most recent production via online streaming. Learn how to watch!
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