A colleague and mentee recalls a tireless advocate and encourager who wasn’t content to make art himself—he also felt called to nurture it in others. Othell J. Miller, an artist and educator who ...

I read with great interest your recent article “Theatre in a Time of Genocide: Palestinian Imagination Under Fire.” I am grateful that American Theatre continues to highlight artists working under ...

The Dallas-based playwright and theatre leader has an eye and ear for detail, including in his new play about Malcolm X and Redd Foxx. This is my first time sitting down with the now-legendary local ...

A colleague remembers the San Francisco Chronicle theatre critic of the 1970s and ’80s, who died on Feb. 15 at the age of 86. In a meant-to-be fusion of timing and chutzpah, Bernie Weiner launched his ...

This article was originally written for and published in Zócalo Public Square. When The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao burst onto the scene in 2007, it cracked open what a “Dominican story” could ...

Over its 20-year run, the Colorado New Play Summit hasn’t just developed fresh pieces of theatre; it has also developed an audience for new work. A glittering sari unfurled between neighbors. An epic ...

A roundup of notable publications.

A roundup of comings and goings at the top of U.S. theatre institutions. Support American Theatre: a just and thriving theatre ecology begins with information for all. Please join us in this mission ...

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions. In addition to a traditional artist fee, the Beacon Commission will offer the playwright two workshops, culminating in a public reading, and ...

What kinds of shows are college theatre students most eager to work on? Survey says: Big casts and edgy themes preferred. University theatre departments constitute a unique ecosystem within the larger ...

In advance of TCG’s upcoming National Conference in San Juan this summer, Rosalina Perales discusses Puerto Rico’s theatre evolution. This article is part of our coverage of TCG’s 2026 National ...

The playwright, screenwriter, and musician talks about juggling various projects, how to manage the emotional ups and downs in an unpredictable career path, and the value of teaching. Each month on ...