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Vin Shambry and Leah Yorkston to Star in THE MUSIC MAN Staged Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2021


The musical that celebrates the power of transformation is the focus of the next PCS Remix: Staged Reading series. The Music Man Staged Reading will be presented virtually on May 7 and May 8, with live performances broadcast at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

James C. Nicola to Step Down From Artistic Director Position at New York Theatre Workshop in Summer 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2021


New York Theatre Workshop announced today that Artistic Director James C. Nicola will depart the theater on June 30, 2022. Nicola has been the Artistic Director of New York Theatre Workshop since 1988.

SLAC Announces Final Entry For Its New Play Sounding Series Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2021


Salt Lake Acting Company (SLAC), Utah's leading destination for brave, contemporary theatre, announces the third and final installment of its first-ever New Play Sounding Series Festival.

Salt Lake Acting Company Announces Second Installment of Three-Part New Play Sounding Series Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2021


Salt Lake Acting Company has announced the second installment in its first-ever New Play Sounding Series Festival. The virtual festival, comprised of three new works written by, directed by, and starring BIPOC artists, launched last month with DADDY ISSUES by Kimi Handa Brown

The Drama League Announces THE ESSENTIALS Series of Workshops and Seminars
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2021


The Drama League has announced today THE ESSENTIALS, an expanded series of workshops and seminars developed to explore best practices and changing realities for stage directors and theatermakers, offering vital tools for artists to succeed.

Syracuse Stage Announces Changes to the 2020/2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2021


Syracuse Stage today announced adjustments to the schedule for the remainder of the 2020/2021 season. These adjustments include replacing previously announced shows with new titles and come in direct response to the evolving situation concerning the Covid-19 pandemic.

Annaleigh Ashford, Michael Urie, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More Featured in New York Theatre Workshop Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2020


New York Theatre Workshop has announced its Holiday Follies on December 16, as well as the launch of the NYTW Digital Archive which will include a work-in-process sneak preview of Martha Redbone & Aaron Whitby’s The Talking Circles exclusively for NYTW Members and Repeat Defenders.

New York Theatre Workshop Announces Extension of </remnant>
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2020


New York Theatre Workshop announced today an extension for , conceived and created by Theater Mitu & directed by Rubén Polendo. Part of the 2020/21 Artistic Instigators Season, was originally set to stream November 16-24, 2020 and will now be available for 6 additional performances through December 13, 2020.

New York Theatre Workshop Announces Additional Details for </remnant> and THE COOKING PROJECT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2020


New York Theatre Workshop announced today additional details for two upcoming projects: , conceived & created by Theater Mitu & directed by Rubén Polendo, will stream November 16-24, 2020. The Cooking Project, created by members of the Dominican Artists Collective and directed by Melissa Crespo, will premiere on November 18, 2020 at 8pm.

WP THEATER Announces 15 Artists for 2020-22 WP LAB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2020


WP THEATER has announced the 15 artists selected for the 2020-2022 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins now and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival.

New York Theatre Workshop Announces First Seven Artistic Instigator Projects for 2020/21 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2020


New York Theatre Workshop has announced today the initial group of projects from the 2020/21 Artistic Instigators.

BWW News: Syracuse Stage Announces Revised and Re-envisioned 2020/2021 Season
by Natasha Ashley - Sep 16, 2020


Syracuse Stage has announced plans for adjustments to the 2020/2021 season in order to address the continuing impact of the Covid-19 virus. Three previously announced plays will be replaced in the six show season. The Cold Read Festival of New Plays returns with additional enhanced experiences. A series of community focused performances and conversations will be added and subscribers will be given access to a series of special interviews and behind the scenes looks guided by Syracuse Stage artistic leadership.

Syracuse Stage Announces Re-imagined 20/21 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2020


Syracuse Stage announced today plans for adjustments to the 2020/2021 season in order to address the continuing impact of the Covid-19 virus.

UTEP Department of Theatre's Shows Go Online and On the Radio
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2020


Theater administrators and faculty members at The University of Texas at El Paso have announced artistic alternatives for the live performances that were canceled last spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arizona Theatre Company Presents Online Play Reading of Wendy McLeod's SLOW FOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2020


Arizona Theatre Company is continuing its series of online play readings with Wendy MacLeod's comedy for anyone who's ever been 'hangry,' Slow Food, beginning at 5 p.m. on Sept. 15. The reading will be available through Sept. 19.

Arizona Theatre Company Launches Digital Lineup With ALMA by Benjamin Benne
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2020


Arizona Theatre Company on August 18 will launch the first of its series of creative digital performance offerings with Alma, the story of a daughter and her mother and the thread of the American dream.

Dramatists Guild Foundation Honors Bess Wohl With First-Ever Georgia Engel Comedy Playwriting Prize
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2020


Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) honors the life and legacy of Emmy-nominated, Obie-Award-winning actress and comedian Georgia Engel with a new namesake Award for a playwright in comedy. The inaugural recipient is Bess Wohl (a?oeGrand Horizons,a?? a?oeSmall Mouth Sounds,a?? Make Believea??). 

Arizona Theatre Company Announces Creative, Diverse, Digital and Live Theatre Options for Upcoming 54th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2020


At a time when theatres are dark, Arizona Theatre Company's creative light is shining brighter than ever. Pivoting to adapt to and address the new normal, ATC has designed a diverse, multi-layered approach to the 2020-2021 season, offering a robust array of imaginative opportunities to stay connected with and entertain audiences in Arizona.

Applications Are Now Being Accepted for the 2020 Speakers' Corner Writers Group Led By Melissa Crespo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2020


Gingold Theatrical Group now in its 15th Season, today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Speakers' Corner Writers Group.

3Views' New Digital Archive Launches Today, Featuring INTIMATE APPAREL, UNKNOWN SOLDIER, and GNIT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2020


The Lillys - in partnership with a broad coalition of theater artists - announced today that 3Views is shifting its mission: it will now serve as a digital archive, highlighting cancelled and waylaid productions, gathering reflections from theater makers, and spotlighting urgent and helpful initiatives.

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