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The Drama League Directors Project Opens 2027 Applications

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 15, 2026

The Drama League opened applications for expanded fellowships, residencies, and assistantships for directors.

The Drama League Reveals 2026 Directors Project Recipients

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 4, 2026

The Drama League has revealed the twenty-five stage directors receiving the 2026 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and exchange opportunities collectively known as The Directors Project.

The Drama League Unveils 30 Recipients of Directors Project Fellowships

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 5, 2025

The Drama League has revealed the thirty exceptional stage directors receiving the 2025 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and programs collectively known as The Directors Project.

The Drama League Reveals Recipients of 2024 Directors Project

by Stephi Wild — May 6, 2024

The Drama League has announced the nineteen stage directors receiving the 2024 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and fund programs collectively known as The Directors Project.

MAESTRO, RUSTIN & More Nominated For 2023 Gotham Awards

by Michael Major — October 24, 2023

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced the nominations for the 33rd Annual Gotham Awards, singling out 20 feature films, 11 series, and 30 performances in ten award categories.

Drama League Unveils New Partners For 2024 FutureNow Directing Fellowships - Applications Now Open

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 2, 2023

The Drama League has announced exciting new partnerships for the 2024 FutureNow Directing Fellowships, with the award-winning Chautauqua Theater Company joining TheaterWorksUSA as anchor companies.

The Drama League Opens Applications for Expanded Directors Project

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 29, 2023

Learn how to apply for The Drama League's expanded Directors Project and gain valuable experience in the world of directing.

The Drama League Names 2023 Directors Project Recipients

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 17, 2023

The Drama League has announced the fourteen exceptional stage directors receiving the fellowships, assistantships, and residencies of the 2023 Drama League Directors Project.

FIRE COUNTRY Renewed For Season Two By CBS

by Michael Major — January 6, 2023

Since its premiere on Oct.

Photo: National Geographic Reveals First Look of A SMALL LIGHT

by Michael Major — December 20, 2022

National Geographic released a photo from the upcoming A SMALL LIGHT.

2022 Drama League Directors Project Recipients Announced

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 6, 2022

The stage directors receiving the fellowships, assistantships and residencies of the 2022 Drama League Directors Project: NJ Agwuna, Jean Carlo Yunén Aróstegui, Jennifer Chang, Andrew Coopman, Justin Emeka, Nadia Guevara, Emily Hartford, Susanna Jaramillo, Ibi Owolabi, Logan Gabrielle Schulman, N

Bel Powley, Liev Schreiber & Joe Cole Cast in Disney+ Limited Series A SMALL LIGHT

by Michael Major — April 13, 2022

Disney+ announced today that Bel Powley ('The Morning Show') as lead, Liev Schreiber ('Ray Donovan') and Joe Cole ('Peaky Blinders') will star in the fact-based, scripted series from National Geographic 'A Small Light.

Photos: First Look at The Drama League's DIRECTORFEST 2022

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 21, 2022

The Drama League’s Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, and Executive Director Bevin Ross, have released production images of the first two shows featured in DirectorFest 2022, a festival spotlighting the art of contemporary stage directing by an exciting new generation of talent, feat

The Drama League Announces Casting for DirectorFest 2022

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 5, 2022

The Drama League has announced today the casting for DirectorFest 2022, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing by an exciting new generation of talent, featuring brand new productions led by its current Directing Fellows.

Dates and Programming Announced for DirectorFest 2022

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 7, 2021

The Drama League has announced the dates and programming for DirectorFest 2022, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing by an exciting new generation of talent, featuring brand new productions led by its 2021 Directing Fellows.

The Drama League Launches Reimagination of The Directors Project

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 29, 2021

As the nation’s only full-time creative home for directors, The Drama League’s new program portfolio is the result of a company-wide evaluation, undertaken during the pandemic and in conversations with over 100 artists, artistic leaders, producers, activists, and community members.