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American Theatre@americantheatre.org · 3h ago

For our Summer 2026 Playscript Interview, Talene Monahon, the writer of ‘Meet the Cartozians’ chats with her leading actress Andrea Martin about the history behind the play, the complicated effects of assimilation, and Armenian pride and trauma. www.americantheatre.org/2026/08/05/t...

Talene Monahon: Meaning in Armenian

The writer of ‘Meet the Cartozians’ chats with her leading actress about the history behind the play, the complicated effects of assimilation, and Armenian pride and trauma.

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American Theatre@americantheatre.org · 2d ago

Phanésia Pharel, a Haitian American playwright and screenwriter, made her Off-Broadway debut earlier this year at WP Theater with her play THE WATERFALL. Her play DEAD GIRL'S QUINCEAÑERA will play from August 5-29 at Barrington Stage Company. www.americantheatre.org/2026/08/03/p...

People to Watch: Phanésia Pharel

The Haitian American playwright reflects on female empowerment and her wishes for change in the industry as her play ‘Dead Girl's Quinceañera’ makes the rounds this fall.

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American Theatre@americantheatre.org · 5d ago

For this month's "What Else is New" column, a lengthy list of US premieres including a play about The Vessel in Hudson Yards, a prequel to Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway," and an adaptation of Rodman Philbrick YA novel "Freak The Mighty." www.americantheatre.org/2026/07/31/w...

What Else Is New: A ‘Dalloway’ Prequel, Helen of Troy in the Old West

A listing of new plays and musicals making their debuts in the U.S. in the coming month.

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American Theatre@americantheatre.org · 6d ago

TODAY at 7:30 p.m., join us and Pocket Theatre at The Understudy, as Stephanie Shum, RJ Silva, Terry Guest, and Mark Larson talk about how Chicago Theatre Storefront has evolved through the pandemic with moderator Gabriela Furtado Coutinho. RSVP at link below:  www.eventbrite.com/e/reworking-...

Re:working - The Evolution of Chicago Storefront

Listen to Stephanie, RJ, Terry, and Mark discuss how Chicago Theatre Storefront has evolved - through the pandemic and more.

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American Theatre@americantheatre.org · 2w ago

Women+ on the Edge of Democracy brings together 36 acclaimed women+ playwrights to create 10-minute plays that respond to the state of democracy in America, which will be published as a free-to-perform anthology and brought to life across the country.

Women+ on the Edge of Democracy | Stage readings and performances between October 23 and November 3

Women+ on the Edge of Democracy brings together 36 acclaimed women+ playwrights to create 10-minute plays that respond to shared questions about the state of democracy in America. These newly commissioned plays will be published as a free-to-perform anthology and brought to life through performances

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American Theatre@americantheatre.org · 3w ago

In this month's Entrances & Exits, we highlight departures at Arena Stage, Theater Mu, Syracuse Stage, as well as new at leadership at The Wilma, Under The Radar, and more. www.americantheatre.org/2026/07/14/l...

Leadership Changes at Arena, Wilma, Mu, and More

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Arena Stage artistic director Hana S. Sharif publicly announced her departure from the role on June 26, the opening night of CrazySexyCool: The TLC Musical, after just three years in...

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Reduced Shakespeare Company@reduced.bsky.social · 3w ago

THIS WEEK: Playwrights Michael Doherty & Will Mobley discuss how DOGBERRY & VERGES ARE SCARED is coming to @edfringe.bsky.social with @austintichenor.bsky.social in the role of Verges! HEAR HERE (or wherever you get your podcasts)! @americantheatre.org

‘Scared’ In Edinburgh - Reduced Shakespeare Company

Michael Doherty and Will Mobley return to talk about the continuing adventures of their very funny buddy comedy Dogberry & Verges Are Scared, which runs at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company through July ...

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American Theatre@americantheatre.org · 3w ago

At Arena Stage, Hana Sharif's departure raises questions about the often fraught relationship among executive leadership, staff, and boards at American theatres. In our reporting, we found that there were conflicts over what art belongs, working conditions, and sustainable paths forward financially.

Hana Sharif Leaves Arena, Leaving Questions for the Field

The artistic director’s departure, after just 3 years, from the helm of the D.C.’s flagship theatre has ignited a debate about the American theatre’s systemic challenges.

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American Theatre@americantheatre.org · 4w ago

For our monthly theatre history column, our July highlights include one of the country’s earliest professional theatre troupes, an Atlanta world premiere, a radical performance at Caffe Cino, and a profound perspective on slavery. www.americantheatre.org/2026/07/09/t...

This Month in Theatre History

July highlights include one of the country's earliest professional theatre troupes, an Atlanta world premiere, a radical performance at Caffe Cino, and a profound perspective on slavery.

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