DeLanna Studi

Emmanuel Wilson, Co-Executive Director Of Dramatists Guild Of America Joins PlayPenn's Board Of Directors

Emmanuel Wilson, Co-Executive Director of Dramatists Guild of America, joins PlayPenn's Board of Directors, bringing his extensive experience in supporting playwrights to the Philadelphia-based organization.

The New Harmony Project Reveals Lineup for 2024 Spring Retreat

 The New Harmony Project has announced the lineup for its 37th annual spring conference in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana. A group of over 50 participants will gather for residencies from May 23 to June 2, 2024.

Guthrie Theater to Present ON BECKETT Featuring Tony Award Winner Bill Irwin

The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for On Beckett, an Irish Repertory Theatre production produced by Octopus Theatricals. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Submissions Open for Yale Young Native Playwrights Contest and Misty Upham Award for Young Native Actors

Calling all Native writers and actors 25 and Under! Submissions are open for the 9th Annual Yale Young Native Playwrights Contest and the 4th Annual Misty Upham Award for Young Native Actors.

Bill Irwin's One-Man Show ON BECKETT Begins Performances at Two River Theater This Week

Don't miss Tony Award-winning actor Bill Irwin's captivating performance in 'On Beckett' at Two River Theater. Experience the beauty of Samuel Beckett's language in this intimate one-man show. Get your tickets now!

KCRep Announces Staged Reading Of REPRESENTATIVES FOR THOSE AT PEACE By Inaugural Playwright Madeline Easley

Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Stuart Carden and Director of Artistic Development Laley Lippard have announced the cast and creative team of the OriginKC staged reading of Representatives for Those at Peace, by Madeline Easley and directed by Tara Moses. 

Bill Irwin to Star in One-Man Show ON BECKETT at Two River Theater

Experience the brilliance of Tony Award-winning actor Bill Irwin as he performs 'On Beckett' at Two River Theater from December 7 - 10, 2023. Don't miss this intimate one-man show that brings Samuel Beckett's words to life. Tickets available now.

2023 AGE Legacy Playwright Grant Recipients and Finalists Announced

2023 AGE Legacy Playwright Grant recipients and finalists announced. Advance Gender Equity in the Arts recognizes outstanding talent in the industry.

Ojai Playwrights Conference Announces Actors, Directors, Dramaturges, and Special Guests For 2023 New Works Festival

Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC), under the leadership of new Producing Artistic Director Jeremy B. Cohen, today announced the full roster of artists for its 26th Annual New Works Festival to be held August 2 – 6 in Ojai, CA.

Playwrights Announced For 2023 Ojai Summer Conference & New Works Festival

Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC), under the leadership of new Producing Artistic Director Jeremy B. Cohen, today announced the selection of playwrights for its 26th Annual New Works Festival to be held August 2 – 6 in Ojai, CA.

Playwrights Announced For Ojai 2023 Summer Conference & New Works Festival

Playwrights receive a week-long workshop to develop their new plays followed by a public presentation in OPC's 26th Annual New Works Festival, August 2 - 6.

Review: AND SO WE WALKED: AN ARTIST'S JOURNEY ALONG THE TRAIL OF TEARS at Geva Theatre

What did our critic think of AND SO WE WALKED: AN ARTIST'S JOURNEY ALONG THE TRAIL OF TEARS at Geva Theatre?

ArtsEmerson Presents AND SO WE WALKED

ArtsEmerson, Boston’s leading presenter of contemporary world theater and film and the professional presenting and producing organization of Emerson College, is excited to welcome Cherokee actress, artist, and activist DeLanna Studi and her frank, heartwarming, and surprisingly funny one-woman show And So We Walked illuminating and reckoning with one of the darkest corners of American history. 

Playpenn Expands 2023 Programming To Support More Local Playwrights

PlayPenn announces its return to The Drake Theatre in July with readings of six brand new, full-length plays. For a second consecutive year, the focus will be on uplifting Philadelphia playwrights. Four of the readings will feature work by graduating members of The Foundry: Robynne Graffam, Griffin Horn, Devin Randall, and Megan Schumacher. In addition, there will be two independent PlayPenn Workshop presentations, both consisting of a week-long rehearsal process.

Generation Now Partnership Announces First Round Of Commissions

As part of their landmark partnership, the five Generation Now theatres (Latino Theater Company, Ma-Yi Theater Company, Native Voices at the Autry, Penumbra, and Children's Theatre Company) have awarded their first round of commissions to four incredible projects.

Listen: Patti LuPone, Laurence Fishburne, Christopher Walken & More to be Featured in RADIO PLAY REVIVAL Season 2

Listen to RADIO PLAY REVIVAL podcast Season 2, which launched on December 25th, 2022.

James Jackson, Jr., Jon-Michael Reese, Natalie Joy Johnson & More to Perform at The Green Room 42 in November

The Green Room 42 has announced its November line-up for in-person cabaret performances. The lineup will feature James Jackson, Jr., Jon-Michael Reese, Natalie Joy Johnson, and more.

Lisa Ramirez, Jami Brandli, Penelope Lowder & More to be Featured in L.A. Writer's Workshop Festival

Los Angeles audiences will have the opportunity to experience new theatre thanks to Center Theatre Group’s L.A. Writers’ Workshop Festival which will take place over the course of two weekends, September 9-11 and September 16-18, 2022 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.

World Premiere of DESERT STORIES FOR LOST GIRLS to be Presented by Latino Theater Company/Native Voices in September

Sylvia Cervantes Blush directs the world premiere of Desert Stories for Lost Girls, September 30 through October 16 at The Los Angeles Theatre Center.

Kirk Douglas Theatre 2022-2023 Season to Feature KRISTINA WONG, SWEATSHOP OVERLORD & More

The 2022-2023 Kirk Douglas Theatre Season has been announced. The season will begin with the L.A. Writers’ Workshop Festival, which is set to take place over the course of two weekends, September 9-11 and September 16-18, 2022.