The artistic director; his brother; the general manager; and a recent graduate were all arrested on Wednesday. "In their statement, the Freedom Theatre adds that in the last few weeks, three members of their company have been killed." - American Theatre
What we have witnessed on the American stage over the past three decades is the emergence of what is now multiple generations of playwrights and dramatists who have tilled, seeded, and harvested the grounds laid by Hansberry, Shange, and so many others in order to shout and despair, but also appeal and sing. - Bazaar
In the world of theatre, this means that not only are vintage stage works no longer subject to royalties, but they can be repurposed, remixed, revised and reinterpreted as today’s theatre artists see fit, no longer subject to the approval of creators’ estates. - The Stage
Not only have start times been changing from the traditional 8:00 pm to 7:30 or even 7:00, but more weekend matinees are being added and weeknight shows moved. These five directors and producers from the San Diego area say this is all about audience demand. - The San Diego Union-Tribune (MSN)
The 2000s, as economic inequality in the nation has gone from bad to worse, the theater world has become more profoundly unequal. No one these days seems to be thriving, but less commercially oriented companies have been left to fend for themselves in the urban wilderness. - Los Angeles Times
"This year has seen several high-profile exits from that position, often after unexpectedly brief stints in charge. Questions have been raised about the viability of this supposedly 'impossible job' – and several theatres are doing away with it entirely. Should we be … concerned that (the position's) no longer fit for purpose?" - The Guardian
"(The appointment marks) the first time that a woman and a person of colour has taken on the biggest role in British theatre. Rubasingham, who has been artistic director of the Kiln theatre since 2012, will take over from Rufus Norris in spring 2025, when his second term ends." - The Guardian
"Those who dare say she got the job because of her gender should take a closer look at her accomplishments. … (She) has more than enough experience for this job. … She's by all accounts well-respected and well-loved … (and) too talented and experienced to sacrifice quality for any risk she takes." - The Guardian
The de-sanctified sanctuary was Manhattan's hottest nightclub for a while in the 1980s. Shifting fashion and excessive drug use eventually shut the club down, and nobody has yet managed to run a successful business out of the oddly-positioned but landmarked building. Will it work as a theater? - MSN (Curbed)
Peter Kay "broke off from his current mammoth arena tour to appear at Bolton's 390-capacity Octagon theatre on Sunday, raising £80,000 for the venue." - BBC
"A year and a half ago, when I wrote a critical review of a show by (a) small company, a theater colleague asked me why I’d persisted with the project. … Whom does such a review serve, especially for a show that draws such small audiences?" Lily Janiak offers an answer to that question. - MSN (San Francisco Chronicle)
Earlier this year, Brigitte Bandit became one of five plaintiffs in a lawsuit that challenged Texas Senate Bill 12, which criminalized some drag performances if they occurred in the presence of minors. - The New Yorker
"Michael Barakiva … is an Armenian-Israeli American director and writer whose work has been seen at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Syracuse Stage and the Hangar Theatre, where he served as artistic director. … The moves come after more than a year of change at the 108-year-old company." - Ideastream (Cleveland)
Even with a general climate of crisis in the theatre industry at large, Harlem organizations are expanding in both literal and metaphorical ways: embarking on ambitious renovations, celebrating landmark seasons, and uprooting traditional modes of storytelling. - American Theatre
