Jackalope Theatre Company’s Chicago premiere of The Smuggler, written by Ronán Noone and directed by Gus Menary is now playing through March 16. Check out all new photos here!
The 2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to U.S. playwright Erika Dickerson-Despenza for her play about the Flint, Michigan water crisis, cullad wattah. Awarded annually since 1977, The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize is the largest and oldest international prize honoring Women+ playwrights. On April 7, a livestream of the award ceremony honored Dickerson-Despenza and the other 9 Finalists. Award-winning star of stage and screen, and one of this year s Blackburn Prize Judges, Paapa Essiedu, announced the winning play, which comes with an award of $25,000 and a signed and numbered print by artist Willem De Kooning. What a play. Oh my God, what a play! When I say that this play hit me like a train. Like a ton of bricks. I don t think I slept for about three weeks after reading this play. It did something very significant to me. . Through its passionate exploration of the black female experience in America right now I feel like this play is going to be a classic of today and
Seattle Center Offers Virtual Programming To Ward Off The Winter Blues
Seattle Center resident organizations and public programs offer virtual exploration, enrichment and entertainment throughout this month.by BWW News Desk
Seattle Center resident organizations and public programs offer virtual exploration, enrichment and entertainment throughout this month. Ward off the winter blues at these free and affordable on air and online activities. Seattle Center Arts at Home offers additional options. Learn more at http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/virtual-events/arts-at-home.
Seattle Center Festál: Tết In Seattle-Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Friday, Feb. 5 through Friday, Feb. 12, celebrates the cultural roots and traditions of Vietnamese Americans during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. For a week in February, virtual visitors gain a glimpse into the spirit and energy of Vietnam. Learn more and view an online schedule at: https://www.tetinseattle.org.