An Interview with Diane Paulus

May 10, 2016October 11, 2016 Victoria Myers 12062 Views broadway director, diane paulus, waitress

We talk to Diane Paulus about directing Waitress, the challenges of directing theatre in 2016, her work as artistic director of A.R.T., audience engagement, and much more.

Interviews

An Interview with Rebecca Luker

May 2, 2016October 16, 2016 Victoria Myers 8076 Views fun home, rebecca luker

We talk to Rebecca Luker about stepping into Fun Home, her process for creating a character, the trajectory of her career, what political causes are important to her, and much more.

Featurettes

The Task of Resurrecting Historic Plays by Women

April 28, 2016October 16, 2016 Victoria Myers 8920 Views Anne Kauffman, chisa hutchinson, cusi cram, Heidi Schreck, history, sarah ruhl

We profile History Matters/Back to the Future, an organization that advocates for historic plays by women to be included in college curriculum. We also ask readers what plays by women influenced them.

Interviews

An Interview with Renée Elise Goldsberry

April 26, 2016May 17, 2016 Victoria Myers 13912 Views film and tv, renee elise goldsberry

We go to Sardi’s with Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry and talk about her process for portraying Angelica Schuyler, how to deal with success, how to continue to let life happen during times of acclaim and times of challenge, and more.

Interviews

An Interview with Ruthie Ann Miles

April 19, 2016May 2, 2016 Victoria Myers 9251 Views broadway, ruthie ann miles

We talk to Tony Award winner Ruthie Ann Miles before a performance of The King and I about her process, how she developed her character, how she found who she was as an artist, and more. We also watch her transform into Lady Thiang.

Featurettes

The Next Generation: Women’s Project Theater’s The Pipeline Festival

April 18, 2016July 10, 2016 Victoria Myers 9104 Views emerging, off broadway director, off broadway playwright

Every Monday, we’ll be featuring a team part of Women’s Project Theater’s The Pipeline Festival and giving you a peek at the American theatre’s next generation.

Interviews

An Interview with Montego Glover

April 12, 2016October 16, 2016 Victoria Myers 6026 Views actress, montego glover

We talk to actress Montego Glover about The Royale at Lincoln Center Theater, her process, how she shapes her characters, what inspires her, and much more.

Interviews

An Interview with Betsy Wolfe on the Way to Carnegie Hall

April 4, 2016October 16, 2016 Victoria Myers 9971 Views betsy wolfe, broadway actress, concerts

We talk to Betsy Wolfe before and after she performs at Carnegie Hall and find out what goes into performing on that famous stage. We also talk to her about roles for women, confidence, evolving in the industry, and more.

Features

7 Women of Theatre History You Should Know

March 14, 2016May 2, 2016 Victoria Myers 32940 Views history

We profile seven women who have made major contributions to the American theatre: Vinnette Carroll, Micki Grant, Cheryl Crawford, Margo Jones, Zelda Fichandler, Frances Goodrich, and Hildy Parks.

Featurettes

SLUT the Play and Conversations about Sexual Violence

March 3, 2016September 19, 2016 Victoria Myers 8896 Views

In the midst of the ongoing discussion about sexual violence on campuses and communities around the country, we talk about The Arts Effect All-Girl Theater Company production of SLUT the Play.

Interviews

An Interview with Liesl Tommy

March 1, 2016April 4, 2016 Victoria Myers 11426 Views broadway director, liesl tommy, off broadway director

The day after the first preview of Eclipsed on Broadway, we talked to director Liesl Tommy about shaping the show, having a vision, being a leader, and much more.

Features

Kelli O’Hara on 38th Street

February 16, 2016September 13, 2016 Victoria Myers 11183 Views above the title, broadway actress, kelli o'hara, musical theatre

Kelli O’Hara recently taught a master class at the Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts. We tagged along. And we learned some things.

Interviews

An Interview with Lydia R. Diamond

February 16, 2016March 3, 2016 Victoria Myers 11993 Views lydia diamond, playwright, well known playwright

We talk to playwright Lydia R. Diamond about her new play Smart People, her writing process, how she thinks new play development can be improved, her ideas about a fashion play, representation, and much more.

Interviews

An Interview with Sierra Boggess

December 21, 2015April 11, 2016 Victoria Myers 17953 Views location, musicals, sierra boggess, young fans

We talk to Sierra Boggess about School of Rock, iconic women, her evolution as a performer, how she balances personal growth while working in the theatre, and much more.

Featurettes

5 Women I Admire: Mary-Mitchell Campbell

December 10, 2015August 2, 2018 Victoria Myers 4285 Views 5 women, fun series, mary-mitchell campbell, music

Mary-Mitchell Campbell writes about five women she admires.

Interviews

An Interview with Nilaja Sun

December 1, 2015February 25, 2016 Victoria Myers 6125 Views nilaja sun, off broadway, solo performer

We talk to solo performed Nilaja Sun about her new show Pike St., her process for creating and developing solo pieces, themes in her work, and much more.

Featurettes

RACKET. – Periods Without Shame

November 30, 2015September 19, 2016 Victoria Myers 5010 Views

We profile, RACKET, a new organization designed to provide women in homeless shelters access to feminine hygiene products.

Featurettes

5 Women I Admire: Leigh Silverman

November 4, 2015August 2, 2018 Victoria Myers 4511 Views 5 women, fun series, leigh silverman

Leigh Silverman writes about five women she admires.

Interviews

An Interview with Megan McGinnis

October 29, 2015October 16, 2016 Victoria Myers 6361 Views actress, young fans

We visit Megan McGinnis in her dressing room before a performance of Daddy Long Legs to talk about the show, her development as a performer, and more.

Community

Ambition and Hunger: A conversation with Jeanine Tesori

October 26, 2015January 2, 2017 Victoria Myers 3847 Views

You’re invited to a special event with Jeanine Tesori.

Features

My First Time Voting: Women of Theatre

October 23, 2015February 25, 2016 Victoria Myers 6498 Views

We’re already excited about the 2016 Presidential election, so we asked a number of the women we’ve interviewed to tell us about their first time voting.

Interviews

An Interview with Lynn Nottage

October 14, 2015February 25, 2016 Victoria Myers 13194 Views lynn nottage, playwright, well known playwright

We visit Lynn Nottage at her office and talk about her new play Sweat, her writing process, being in dialogue with the theatrical canon, diversity and parity in the theatre, and much more.

Features

Lacombe Portraits: Seeing It to Be It

September 24, 2015October 17, 2016 Victoria Myers 6888 Views fun home, jeanine tesori, kelli o'hara, lisa kron, photography, ruthie ann miles

We asked legendary photographer Brigitte Lacombe to take exclusive portraits of 2015 Tony Winners Lisa Kron, Ruthie Ann Miles, Kelli O’Hara, and Jeanine Tesori.

Interviews

An Interview with Deborah Zoe Laufer

September 3, 2015February 25, 2016 Victoria Myers 5708 Views Deborah Zoe Laufer, off broadway playwright

We talk to playwright Deborah Zoe Laufer about her new play Informed Consent, her process as a writer, new play development, and more.

Interviews

Sherie Rene Scott: Fully Present and Accounted For

August 25, 2015September 13, 2016 Victoria Myers 7508 Views above the title, broadway actress, musical theatre, playwright, sherie rene scott

An in-depth look at the singular genius of Sherie Rene Scott. We interview Sherie about Whorl Inside a Loop, writing, female protagonists, being taken seriously and much more.