$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.
For Playwrights, Making It to Midcareer Is a CliffhangerPlaywrights often struggle financially, making it difficult to sustain careers despite critical acclaim.
Morgan Jenness, Whose Artistic Vision Influenced American Theater, Dies at 72Morgan Jenness was a foundational figure in theater, influencing many playwrights with her focus on depth and purpose over commercial success.
$5 Off Tix: The Pulitzer-Winning Play "Fat Ham" at SF Playhouse (Mar. 20-Apr. 19)James Ijames reinterprets Hamlet through a queer, Black lens in his Pulitzer Prize-winning play Fat Ham.
Groundbreaking 'Froggy' gets world premiere in Walnut CreekVideo games provide emotional engagement, influencing playwright Jennifer Haley's narrative approach in exploring psychological themes in her play 'Froggy'.
Review: Ellen McLaughlin's 'Penelope' is a mesmerizing fusion of myth and memoryEllen McLaughlin's distinct voice and artistry shine in her solo performance 'Penelope', blending her acting and playwright talents.
$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.
For Playwrights, Making It to Midcareer Is a CliffhangerPlaywrights often struggle financially, making it difficult to sustain careers despite critical acclaim.
Morgan Jenness, Whose Artistic Vision Influenced American Theater, Dies at 72Morgan Jenness was a foundational figure in theater, influencing many playwrights with her focus on depth and purpose over commercial success.
$5 Off Tix: The Pulitzer-Winning Play "Fat Ham" at SF Playhouse (Mar. 20-Apr. 19)James Ijames reinterprets Hamlet through a queer, Black lens in his Pulitzer Prize-winning play Fat Ham.
Groundbreaking 'Froggy' gets world premiere in Walnut CreekVideo games provide emotional engagement, influencing playwright Jennifer Haley's narrative approach in exploring psychological themes in her play 'Froggy'.
Review: Ellen McLaughlin's 'Penelope' is a mesmerizing fusion of myth and memoryEllen McLaughlin's distinct voice and artistry shine in her solo performance 'Penelope', blending her acting and playwright talents.
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.
Skin in the Game: The Intersection of Theatre and Policing in Matthew Capodicasa's THE SCENARIOS - WashingtonianMatthew Capodicasa's play 'The Scenarios' reflects on the complexities of crisis intervention training for police and the actors' roles.
Playwright Athol Fugard, who chronicled apartheid and its aftermath, dies at 92Athol Fugard's legacy as a playwright endures through his intimate exploration of apartheid's impacts in South Africa.
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.
Actor Danai Gurira inspires African playwrights with Zimbabwe workshopsDanai Gurira organizes the Almasi African Playwrights conference to nurture African playwrights and promote storytelling in southern Africa.
Mens Getting Invitation-Only NYC Industry PresentationMENS is a new play by Blake DeLong exploring family dynamics, set in a dressing room during a production of Hamlet.
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.
Actor Danai Gurira inspires African playwrights with Zimbabwe workshopsDanai Gurira organizes the Almasi African Playwrights conference to nurture African playwrights and promote storytelling in southern Africa.
Mens Getting Invitation-Only NYC Industry PresentationMENS is a new play by Blake DeLong exploring family dynamics, set in a dressing room during a production of Hamlet.
Richard Foreman, Iconoclastic Playwright and Impresario, Dies at 87Richard Foreman was a pioneering avant-garde playwright whose innovative theatrical practices and unique perspective profoundly impacted the landscape of modern theater.
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.
Richard Foreman, Iconoclastic Playwright and Impresario, Dies at 87Richard Foreman was a pioneering avant-garde playwright whose innovative theatrical practices and unique perspective profoundly impacted the landscape of modern theater.
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.
John Leguizamo set out to write a great American play about a Latino familyJohn Leguizamo is driven to create a significant play reflecting Latino culture, addressing the lack of representation in classic American theater.
Jez Butterworth and Laura Donnelly on Marriage, Loss, and Their New Broadway CollaborationThe Hills of California is inspired by personal loss and family experiences, exploring themes of grief and how families cope together.
Apps, Drinks, and Drama at Table 17Theater audiences need encouragement to engage more actively, breaking down barriers of elitism and formality.
'Cocktails with George and Martha'Cocktails with George and Martha is an in-depth exploration of Edward Albee's play and its impact on American culture and marriage.
Tony nominee Jocelyn Bioh puts braiders centerstagePlaywright Jocelyn Bioh discusses her play 'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' and unique comedic approach on Broadway.
Bobby Bermea: Ken Yoshikawa, man on a missionKen Yoshikawa is exploring playwriting with creativity and risk-taking sensibility.
Turn on, tune in fathom humanity: Pulitzer-winning playwright Annie Baker on her hippy film debutAnnie Baker, a Pulitzer-prize-winning playwright known for her eerily intimate stories, has a fondness for Chekhov's works and subtle storytelling.
An Estate That Divides: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's AppropriateReplacing 'but' with 'and' can open doors to greater complexity and understanding.