BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Lileana Blain-Cruz
by Elliot Lanes
- Apr 13, 2021
Today’s subject Lileana Blain-Cruz is currently living her theatre life as the director of Signature Theatre’s latest Signature Features streaming offering entitled Daniel J.Watts’ The Jam: Only Child. The show recounts Watts’ life as the only child of a single mother. From the fierce growing pains of boyhood innocence to the awkwardness of teenage years to a proud Black man, Daniel digs through his memory’s attic in a powerful and playful story of metamorphosis. The production is available for streaming through May seventh on Marquee TV.
Lincoln Center Activate Announces Anna Deavere Smith Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Mar 18, 2021
Actress, playwright, and educator Anna Deavere Smith (Notes from the Field, Twilight: Los Angeles) will present a special series April 6–10, as part of Lincoln Center Activate. Events include In Conversation: Anna Deavere Smith and Dr. Christopher Emdin and more.
New Federal Theatre Announces Virtual Reading of WINDOWS by Mfundi Vundla
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Feb 22, 2021
As part of 'New Federal Theatre Celebrates Black History Month,' Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre is offering a live streaming virtual reading of 'Widows' by Mfundi Vundla on February 27 at 7:00 PM. The reading will be available on-demand through March 1.
Four Artists Awarded Premiere Fellowship from Cleveland Public Theatre
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 19, 2021
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT)'s Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud has announced the selection of four Northeast Ohio-based artists as 2020/2021 Premiere Fellows, made possible by dedicated funding from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture (CAC).
Debbie Allen, Phylicia Rashad and More Announced as Special Guests for New Federal Theatre Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 11, 2021
At New Federal Theatre's 50th Anniversary Gala Sunday January 17, special guests will include Debbie Allen, Trazana Beverly, Mya Carter, Patrice Johnson Cevannes, Debbi Blackwell Cook, D.K. Dyson, Joseph Edwards, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Ted Lange, Pauletta Washington, Kevin Maynor, S. Epatha Merskerson, Phylicia Rashad and more.
Antipodes Theatre Company Announces 2021 Season: Part 1
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 14, 2020
Antipodes Theatre Company has announced the first half of their 2021 season, with a focus on presenting and developing new work. After shifting most of their 2020 programming to take place online, 2021 will see the continuation of virtual initiatives, like their Ricochet Reading Series and Contagious Cabaret, alongside small COVID-Safe in-person events in Melbourne as the world continues to cope with the pandemic.
London Song Festival Presents GHOST LIGHTS: Ivor Novello and His Leading Ladies
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 29, 2020
Ghost Lights is set on the empty stage of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, on the 5th September 1939 when all theatres were closed due to the outbreak of WW2. Novello meets Mary Ellis, Dorothy Dickson and Elisabeth Welch to reminisce about their work and also their concerns for theatre and its survival.
Contemporary American Theatre Festival Presents DANCE WE DO: A POET EXPLORES BLACK DANCE
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 14, 2020
As part of CATF’s UNMUTED digital experience, they have joined forces with Shepherd University’s Contemporary Theater Studies program to bring a panel discussion that celebrates the work of playwright, artist, and civil rights leader Ntozake Shange and her book posthumously published book, Dance We Do: A Poet Explores Black Dance.
The Drama League Announces Formation of Directors Council Featuring Daniel Banks, Melia Bensussen and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Nov 12, 2020
The Drama League has announced the formation of its first Directors Council, featuring nationally-renowned directors Daniel Banks, Melia Bensussen, Christopher Burris, Jillian Carucci, Jennifer Chang, Desdemona Chiang, R.J. Cutler, Estefanía Fadul, Raz Golden, Brian Eugenio Herrera, Adam Immerwahr, Gwynn MacDonald, Tony Phelan and more.
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