In a recent issue on theatre training, recent graduates talked about how they’re finding their footing and making ends meet. Snow crocuses are popping up in Brooklyn, and a high school musical is on ...

Each month on The Subtext, Brian speaks with a playwright about life, writing, and whatever itches we are scratching. This time, he sits down with Sophie McIntosh, the playwright who co-founded Good ...

NEW YORK CITY: Soho Rep has announced The Hunger Cycle, a group of three ambitious world premiere productions over the next three seasons prompted by the question: “What are we hungry for?” While each ...

The final festival in Park City showed off some interesting film products, but my biggest takeaways were from conversations about intentionality and care in the art-making process. In January, I had ...

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions. This year, eight finalists will be invited to be part of CAATA’s inaugural 10-Minute Playwriting Festival: Legacy. Resistance. Evolution., ...

Execs from more than 40 of the country’s largest regional theatres gathered in Wisconsin last week to share practical advice for an industry that is ‘exceptionally strained.’ In early 2025, Los ...

PHILADELPHIA: Theatre Philadelphia has announced the return of Philly Theatre Week, April 23-May 3. The 10-day celebration will feature close to 50 events, designed to showcase the dynamic and diverse ...

A colleague recalls the unstoppable output of the playwright who wrote ‘Ravenscroft,’ ‘Seascape With Sharks and Dancer,’ ‘Cinderella Waltz,’ and ‘Lucia Mad,’ who died on Feb. 9 at the age of 76. How ...

A roundup of notable publications.

The administration’s 2026 budget comes at a time when the future of NEA staff and grant programs remains in doubt. WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Trump has released a 2026 budget proposal which includes, ...

This piece is one in a series on disability and theatre. Many years ago, a writer emailed me to ask if I’d consult with the originating cast of their new production with an autistic central character.

You may recognize Ryan J. Haddad from one of his roles on television, such as his recurring role on Netflix’s The Politician. You might have seen a performance of his acclaimed solo play Hi, Are You ...