Cygnet Theatre to Open New Performing Arts Center, The Joan
This fall the San Diego company will kick off a new season in a renovated historic navy building in the town’s Liberty Station arts district.
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Maria Rosario Jackson Steps Down From NEA
Her last day as chairman of the federal arts endowment was Jan. 20, the day of President Trump’s second inauguration.
Robert Barry Fleming to Step Down From Actors Theatre of Louisville
The versatile artist and leader started their tenure in the summer of 2019, leading the theatre through some tough times while prioritizing diversity and innovation.
NEA Grants, Kleban Prize, Donnelley Grants, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Maya Choldin Named Managing Director of New York Theatre Workshop
An arts administrator whose résumé spans Philly’s experimental ensemble Pig Iron and Canada’s mainstream Theatre Calgary, she’ll succeed Jeremy Blocker at the Off-Broadway powerhouse.
Marya Sea Kaminski to Leave Pittsburgh Public Theater
The organization will launch a nationwide search for a successor for Kaminski, who served as artistic director for 7 years.
Hodder Fellows, Mark O’Donnell Prize, and More
This regular roundup of prizes and other recognitions includes multiple items from Princeton, N.J., and Arkansas.
10 New Plays Receive 2nd Round of 2024-25 Edgerton Awards
Totaling over $460,000, the awards fund extra time for the development and rehearsal of new plays with the entire creative team.
MAP Fund Retires National Regranting Program
With major funders Duke and Mellon pulling out, the 35-year-old program, which awarded nearly $40 million to performing artists, is ending.
A Block From Shuttered Connelly, Wild Project Faces Possible Sale
It’s tough out there for Downtown NYC theatres, but one East Village venue is raising money to take control of their destiny.
