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American Theatre Crisis (Part I)
In the last few months, American theaters have faced a number of heartbreaking closures, layoffs, emergency fundraising pushes, cancelled seasons, and cut programs. This has…
The May Day Gala for the Proletariat
A Reflection from Communications Manager Jesse Roth on International Worker’s Day, Ancient Fertility Festivals, and our May 6th Gala
Happy Opening Sweet Lorraine
Last night, we opened the first-ever professional production of Lorraine Hansberry’s The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window. We are so excited to share Hansberry’s masterwork with you. …
‘Sign’ of the Times: Lorraine Hansberry’s 2nd Play Gets 2 New Looks—American Theatre Magazine
By Soyica Diggs Colbert A Raisin in the Sun cast a long shadow, even over its author, Lorraine Hansberry. The young Black woman’s hit play shook up the…
For the first time, James Baldwin’s ‘The Amen Corner’ takes Seattle audiences to church
By Mike Davis, Libby Denkmann, Noel Gasca The communities we’re a part of in our youth often have a tremendous impact in influencing the people…
All About Baldwin
Every month, we’ll send you a blast highlighting our team’s inspirations, favorites, and projects. This month, as we gear up for our production of James Baldwin’s The…