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Drama Club has opened submissions for its 2026 Drama Club Camp Writer Residencies—a series of fully subsidized, week-long development retreats for musical-theater writers at its 65-acre lakeside campus in Mount Vernon, Maine. Deadline is Dec. 31.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Drama Club has opened submissions for its 2026 Drama Club Camp Writer Residencies—a series of fully subsidized, week-long development retreats for musical-theater writers at its 65-acre lakeside campus in Mount Vernon, Maine. Deadline is Dec. 31.
BREAKING: Good news for theatre criticism at two of the nation’s most important outlets! Helen Shaw leaves The New Yorker for the New York Times’s top spot, while former NYer TV critic Emily Nussbaum will take over the mag’s theatre beat.
Theatre Critics Named at New York Times, New Yorker
Helen Shaw leaves The New Yorker for the Times’s top spot, while former NYer TV critic Emily Nussbaum will take over the mag’s theatre beat.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
BREAKING: Good news for theatre criticism at two of the nation’s most important outlets! Helen Shaw leaves The New Yorker for the New York Times’s top spot, while former NYer TV critic Emily Nussbaum will take over the mag’s theatre beat.
Teachers: As the curtain closes on 2025, what classroom or stage moments meant the most to you this year?
December 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Teachers: As the curtain closes on 2025, what classroom or stage moments meant the most to you this year?
Applications are now open for 2026-27 New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowship for Young Directors through Repertorio Español. The two-year opportunity includes a $6,000 yearly stipend and the opportunity to direct two professional Spanish-language productions. Deadline is Jan. 11, 2026.
Directors Fellowship Application | Repertorio Español
Directors Fellowship Application
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December 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Applications are now open for 2026-27 New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowship for Young Directors through Repertorio Español. The two-year opportunity includes a $6,000 yearly stipend and the opportunity to direct two professional Spanish-language productions. Deadline is Jan. 11, 2026.
Over the next two years, PlayCo will team with six partner organizations and send nine playwrights abroad for global residencies.
PlayCo Launches International Residency Exchange Program
Over the next two years, PlayCo will team with six partner organizations and send nine playwrights abroad for global residencies.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Over the next two years, PlayCo will team with six partner organizations and send nine playwrights abroad for global residencies.
Theatres are stepping up for a national series of play readings by Indigenous writers on May 5, 2026—National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Relatives.
National Readings to Raise Awareness of Violence Against Indigenous Women
Theatres are stepping up for a national series of play readings by Indigenous writers, set for May 5, 2026, National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Theatres are stepping up for a national series of play readings by Indigenous writers on May 5, 2026—National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Relatives.
In a beautiful first piece for AT as a Rising Leader of Color and in continued Critical Minded festival coverage, Miranda Purcell examines La Jolla Playhouse’s Latinx New Plays Festival during a “lucky renaissance” for the field, covering religion, spirituality, love, and more.
Where Stories Take Root: La Jolla’s Latinx New Play Festival
The gathering’s eighth edition was grounded in narratives of faith, myth, and spirituality that define the complexities of the Latinx experience, for better or worse.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
In a beautiful first piece for AT as a Rising Leader of Color and in continued Critical Minded festival coverage, Miranda Purcell examines La Jolla Playhouse’s Latinx New Plays Festival during a “lucky renaissance” for the field, covering religion, spirituality, love, and more.
On our latest Offscript episode, our 2025 holiday stocking is stuffed: We chat with the writer/star of ‘Ain’t No Mo’ and ‘Oh Happy Day!,’ with the director and star of the Alley Theatre’s ‘Night Shift Before Christmas,’ and with award-winning critic-producer Citlali Pizarro.
What Makes Jordan E. Cooper Happy, a Texas Scrooge, and the Artist/Critic Divide
Our 2025 holiday stocking is stuffed: We chat with the writer/star of 'Ain't No Mo' and 'Oh Happy Day!,' with the director and star of the Alley's 'Night Shift Before Christmas,' and with award-winnin...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
On our latest Offscript episode, our 2025 holiday stocking is stuffed: We chat with the writer/star of ‘Ain’t No Mo’ and ‘Oh Happy Day!,’ with the director and star of the Alley Theatre’s ‘Night Shift Before Christmas,’ and with award-winning critic-producer Citlali Pizarro.
TCG has announced the recipients of the 2025 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards, totaling $783,000, which allow 16 world premiere plays extra time for development and rehearsal with the entire creative team.
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2025 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards Announced
The 16 Edgerton Award recipients will receive extra development after their world premiere productions.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
TCG has announced the recipients of the 2025 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards, totaling $783,000, which allow 16 world premiere plays extra time for development and rehearsal with the entire creative team.
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This month in theatre history, we revisit openings for Boston’s Colonial Theatre and San Francisco’s Central Theater in 1900, milestones for ’Black Nativity’ and Jane Chambers, and more.
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This Month in Theatre History
Grand openings for 2 theatres in 1900, milestones for ’Black Nativity’ and Jane Chambers, and more.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This month in theatre history, we revisit openings for Boston’s Colonial Theatre and San Francisco’s Central Theater in 1900, milestones for ’Black Nativity’ and Jane Chambers, and more.
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HELEN SHAW CHIEF THEATRE CRITIC YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Helen Shaw Joins Culture | The New York Times Company
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December 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
HELEN SHAW CHIEF THEATRE CRITIC YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Director, frequent collaborator, and friend Carey Perloff remembers era-defining dramatist Tom Stoppard.
Tom Stoppard Made Us All Smarter
A frequent collaborator and friend reflects on the entwined life and work of an era-defining English dramatist, whose brilliance masked a secret sorrow.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Director, frequent collaborator, and friend Carey Perloff remembers era-defining dramatist Tom Stoppard.
For 4 decades, this Los Angeles troupe has staged vital theatre by, for, and about their community.
Who Is Latino Theater Company’s Work For? It’s in the Name
For 4 decades, this Los Angeles troupe has developed and staged vital theatre by, for, and about their community, and for about half that time have also run a multi-venue city facility.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
For 4 decades, this Los Angeles troupe has staged vital theatre by, for, and about their community.
Springboard to Design has launched a $150,000 fundraising campaign, led by Tony-winning designers Clint Ramos and David Zinn. You can contribute to this high school training program for underrepresented theatre designers here:
Springboard to Design
By Design Action
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November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Springboard to Design has launched a $150,000 fundraising campaign, led by Tony-winning designers Clint Ramos and David Zinn. You can contribute to this high school training program for underrepresented theatre designers here:
This awards roundup includes prizes and commissions for emerging artists, including the latest Youngblood cohort at Ensemble Studio Theatre, work championing Indigenous voices, and more.
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Youngblood Playwrights, YoungArts Winners, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This awards roundup includes prizes and commissions for emerging artists, including the latest Youngblood cohort at Ensemble Studio Theatre, work championing Indigenous voices, and more.
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Stories Matter Foundation has announced a new free three-month Write Where You Are writing fellowship program, in partnership with Lookingglass Theatre Company, to support and empower diverse voices across Chicago. Applications are due January 30.
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Write Where You Are Writing Fellowship - StoryStudio Chicago
Do you have a story? Do you want to take ownership of your narrative? Join us for the Write Where You Are Writing Fellowship. Applications are open! Deadline to apply:…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Stories Matter Foundation has announced a new free three-month Write Where You Are writing fellowship program, in partnership with Lookingglass Theatre Company, to support and empower diverse voices across Chicago. Applications are due January 30.
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This edition of Roll Call features leaders and artists who are standing out in the Boston theatre community, behind the scenes, onstage, and in administration and education.
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6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
This edition features leaders and artists who are standing out in the Boston theatre community.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This edition of Roll Call features leaders and artists who are standing out in the Boston theatre community, behind the scenes, onstage, and in administration and education.
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NEW COLUMN: Gabriela Furtado Coutinho’s first installment of Dramática highlights artists (emerging and seasoned alike) around the country who harness superpowers around sensitivity and, yes, drama.
Dramática: No Place Like You
The first installment of a new column explores how theatre artists in D.C. and Chicago interpret being called 'too dramatic,' and what home or belonging means in their art.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
NEW COLUMN: Gabriela Furtado Coutinho’s first installment of Dramática highlights artists (emerging and seasoned alike) around the country who harness superpowers around sensitivity and, yes, drama.
Earlier this month, Adam Wassilchalk attended the 2025 TCG Fall Forum. He reports back on the New York City conference for theatre leaders’ concepts of thoughtful, courageous, and sustainable change, with insights on new models of funding, transitions in leadership, and more.
TCG Fall Forum 2025: Navigating the Long Arc of Change
This year’s gathering on theatre governance welcomed leaders back to New York to explore change—and the courage it takes to make it happen.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Earlier this month, Adam Wassilchalk attended the 2025 TCG Fall Forum. He reports back on the New York City conference for theatre leaders’ concepts of thoughtful, courageous, and sustainable change, with insights on new models of funding, transitions in leadership, and more.
Our latest roundup of American theatre leadership changes includes big changes at California theatres: Pam MacKinnon’s departure from ACT, a welcome to Jessica Stone as artistic director of @lajollaplayhouse.bsky.social, and a passing of the torch from Sahar Assaf to Nabra Nelson at Golden Thread.
Leadership Changes at ACT, La Jolla, Golden Thread, and More
Big changes at California theatres and other comings and goings at the top of U.S. theatre institutions.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Our latest roundup of American theatre leadership changes includes big changes at California theatres: Pam MacKinnon’s departure from ACT, a welcome to Jessica Stone as artistic director of @lajollaplayhouse.bsky.social, and a passing of the torch from Sahar Assaf to Nabra Nelson at Golden Thread.
TheatreWashington's new economic impact report set out to measure the scale, reach, and impact of the Washington, D.C. region’s theatre industry.
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TheatreWashington Releases First Economic Impact Report
The new report set out to measure the scale and reach of the Washington, D.C. region's theatre industry.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
TheatreWashington's new economic impact report set out to measure the scale, reach, and impact of the Washington, D.C. region’s theatre industry.
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TCG, the publisher of this magazine, is proud to join Fall of Freedom in defiance of authoritarianism. We hope the linked page, featuring advocacy videos and reading lists, will inspire you during our urgent moment.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
TCG, the publisher of this magazine, is proud to join Fall of Freedom in defiance of authoritarianism. We hope the linked page, featuring advocacy videos and reading lists, will inspire you during our urgent moment.
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Madeline Easley details an experience working with the Wyandots of Kansas while writing a new play for Kansas City Repertory Theatre that touched on deep, nuanced, multi-governmental politics—and how that contrasts with her other experiences in the American theatre. howlround.com/responsibili...
The Responsibility We Carry
|Madeline EasleyMadeline Easley details an experience working with the Wyandots of Kansas while writing a new play for Kansas City Repertory Theatre that touched on deep, nuanced, multi-governmental p...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Madeline Easley details an experience working with the Wyandots of Kansas while writing a new play for Kansas City Repertory Theatre that touched on deep, nuanced, multi-governmental politics—and how that contrasts with her other experiences in the American theatre. howlround.com/responsibili...
The study by Mellon Foundation and NORC at the University of Chicago set out to paint a comprehensive portrait of the realities of pursuing work an artist in today’s economy.
New Survey of Artists Highlights Challenges of Sustaining Creative Work
The study by Mellon Foundation and NORC at the University of Chicago set out to paint a comprehensive portrait of the realities of pursuing work an artist in today’s economy.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The study by Mellon Foundation and NORC at the University of Chicago set out to paint a comprehensive portrait of the realities of pursuing work an artist in today’s economy.
The leading national service organization for Theatre for Young Audiences will host its next conference on May 27-29, 2026, with a wide array of performances and panels.
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TYA/USA Announces 2026 Festival and Conference at Alliance Theatre
The leading national service organization for Theatre for Young Audiences will host its next conference on May 27-29, 2026, with a wide array of performances and panels.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The leading national service organization for Theatre for Young Audiences will host its next conference on May 27-29, 2026, with a wide array of performances and panels.
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