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SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

$5 Off Tix: The Pulitzer-Winning Play "Fat Ham" at SF Playhouse (Mar. 20-Apr. 19)

James Ijames reinvents Hamlet through a queer, Southern lens in his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Fat Ham.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

For Playwrights, Making It to Midcareer Is a Cliffhanger

Playwrights often struggle financially, making it difficult to sustain careers despite critical acclaim.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Morgan Jenness, Whose Artistic Vision Influenced American Theater, Dies at 72

Morgan Jenness was a foundational figure in theater, influencing many playwrights with her focus on depth and purpose over commercial success.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Berlin music

A mix of vaudeville and David Lynch': the hit play about a giant rabbit on a psychoanalyst's couch

Deborah Levy's play '50 Minutes' uses absurdism to address contemporary anxiety and taboo themes through the dialogue between a professor and a rabbit.
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago
NYC startup

Larissa FastHorse's Comedy "Fake It Until You Make It" Highlights the Absurdities of Ambition and Authenticity

Larissa FastHorse is a prolific playwright tackling complex themes of identity and representation in her works.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago
Portland

'Mrs. Harrison': Movable mosaic of a showdown in an upscale bathroom * Oregon ArtsWatch

The play 'Mrs. Harrison' intricately explores themes of race and friendship through intense dialogue and layered performances.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

$5 Off Tix: The Pulitzer-Winning Play "Fat Ham" at SF Playhouse (Mar. 20-Apr. 19)

James Ijames reinvents Hamlet through a queer, Southern lens in his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Fat Ham.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

For Playwrights, Making It to Midcareer Is a Cliffhanger

Playwrights often struggle financially, making it difficult to sustain careers despite critical acclaim.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Morgan Jenness, Whose Artistic Vision Influenced American Theater, Dies at 72

Morgan Jenness was a foundational figure in theater, influencing many playwrights with her focus on depth and purpose over commercial success.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Berlin music

A mix of vaudeville and David Lynch': the hit play about a giant rabbit on a psychoanalyst's couch

Deborah Levy's play '50 Minutes' uses absurdism to address contemporary anxiety and taboo themes through the dialogue between a professor and a rabbit.
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago
NYC startup

Larissa FastHorse's Comedy "Fake It Until You Make It" Highlights the Absurdities of Ambition and Authenticity

Larissa FastHorse is a prolific playwright tackling complex themes of identity and representation in her works.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago
Portland

'Mrs. Harrison': Movable mosaic of a showdown in an upscale bathroom * Oregon ArtsWatch

The play 'Mrs. Harrison' intricately explores themes of race and friendship through intense dialogue and layered performances.
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fromBustle
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

'Becoming Eve' Is The True Story Of A Trans Rabbi. Take A Look Behind The Scenes.

Emil Weinstein's play 'Becoming Eve' explores the transformative journey of Abby Stein from rabbi to transgender woman.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

National Theatre hits back as celebrated playwright David Hare says it does not present world's drama'

Sir David Hare criticizes the National Theatre for failing to fulfill its cultural role and warns of the jeopardy facing new playwrights in Britain.
NYC LGBT
fromBustle
1 week ago

'Becoming Eve' Is The True Story Of A Trans Rabbi. Take A Look Behind The Scenes.

Emil Weinstein's play 'Becoming Eve' explores the transformative journey of Abby Stein from rabbi to transgender woman.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

National Theatre hits back as celebrated playwright David Hare says it does not present world's drama'

Sir David Hare criticizes the National Theatre for failing to fulfill its cultural role and warns of the jeopardy facing new playwrights in Britain.
more#theatre
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Marketing

Gary Brown: 'One summer I worked in the fish market. Nobody would sit near me on the bus on the way home'

Gary Brown transitioned from marketing to playwriting while maintaining a strong connection to his community and interests.
#richard-foreman
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Richard Foreman, Iconoclastic Playwright and Impresario, Dies at 87

Richard Foreman was a pioneering avant-garde playwright whose innovative theatrical practices and unique perspective profoundly impacted the landscape of modern theater.
Miscellaneous
fromArtforum
3 months ago

RICHARD FOREMAN (1937-2025)

Richard Foreman was a groundbreaking avant-garde playwright and director, celebrated for his innovative explorations in theater and award-winning works.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Richard Foreman, Iconoclastic Playwright and Impresario, Dies at 87

Richard Foreman was a pioneering avant-garde playwright whose innovative theatrical practices and unique perspective profoundly impacted the landscape of modern theater.
Miscellaneous
fromArtforum
3 months ago

RICHARD FOREMAN (1937-2025)

Richard Foreman was a groundbreaking avant-garde playwright and director, celebrated for his innovative explorations in theater and award-winning works.
more#richard-foreman
fromWashington Post
6 months ago
DC food

John Leguizamo set out to write a great American play about a Latino family

John Leguizamo is driven to create a significant play reflecting Latino culture, addressing the lack of representation in classic American theater.
Writing
fromtime.com
6 months ago

Jez Butterworth and Laura Donnelly on Marriage, Loss, and Their New Broadway Collaboration

The Hills of California is inspired by personal loss and family experiences, exploring themes of grief and how families cope together.
fromVulture
7 months ago
Writing

Apps, Drinks, and Drama at Table 17

Theater audiences need encouragement to engage more actively, breaking down barriers of elitism and formality.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Turn on, tune in fathom humanity: Pulitzer-winning playwright Annie Baker on her hippy film debut

Annie Baker, a Pulitzer-prize-winning playwright known for her eerily intimate stories, has a fondness for Chekhov's works and subtle storytelling.
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